J. Greg Deer
Columbia,MS
Summary
Skilled Superintendent/Wellsite supervisor offering 35 years of experience leading communication and operations to complete multiple projects. Expert coordinator between teams, vendors and design professionals. Efficient problem-solver to keep projects on time and on budget.
Knowledgeable leader with record of accomplishment on diverse wellbore projects.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
Gulfport Energy
S. Central OK
05.2015 - 04.2023
- Managed 2-6 rigs
- Maintained safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
- Attended and participated in progress and project meetings.
- Managed projects by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor tasks.
- Oversaw employee productivity to enforce efficient use of materials and equipment.
- Provided technical guidance and assistance in resolving day-to-day wellbore problems.
- Evaluated plans and inspected ongoing wells to keep work in line with project goals.
- Recognized and enforced quality standards through daily inspection of well sites.
- Oversaw complete pad construction process to maximize quality, cost controls and efficiency.
Wellsite Consultant
Gulfport Energy
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Drilled extended reach horizontal wells in Woodford, Springer & Sycamore Formations in the SCOOP area ib Central Oklahoma
- Prepared accurate and concise reports, conveying progress, issues and solutions.
- Monitored contract requirements, invoices and receivables to keep books in order.
- Identified risks and assessed potential impact, consulting with clients to prepare mitigation plan.
- Applied techniques to analyze requirements, system capabilities and workflows.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
Superintendent
Petro hawk/BHP
South Texas
04.2010 - 03.2014
- Supervised horizontal drilling in the Eagle Ford Shale in the Black Hawk & Hawkville Field for Petrohawk
- Maintained safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
- Attended and participated in progress and project meetings.
- Managed projects by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor tasks.
- Oversaw employee productivity to enforce efficient use of materials and equipment.
- Provided technical guidance and assistance in resolving day-to-day wellbore problems.
- Evaluated plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
Wellsite Consultant
Independent
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Yuma Exploration – Drilling on land in NW Louisiana, Royal Production 2006-2007
- Completed a ten well project Offshore Mobile Al, w/mat supported jack up
- High Angle Extended Reach wells with multiple zone completions, High Rate Water Packs, Overdrives & temporary structure installations
- Lead Drilling supervisor Managed Risk projects
Toolpusher
Ensco Offshore
01.1996 - 01.2004
- Supervised work primarily on Jack Up rigs
Driller
Dual Drilling Company
01.1981 - 01.1996
- Drilled in North LA, South LA, East TX, and Central OK (Land Rigs)
Assistant Driller
Zapata Offshore
01.1978 - 01.1981
- Worked several positions on the rig floor (Jack-ups in the U.S
- Gulf)
Roughneck
Mission Drilling
01.1976 - 01.1978
- Worked on one of the 1st Drill Ships ever commissioned
Education
Well Site Supervisor - Well Control
WCS
Laurel, MS06.2023
High School Diploma -
Columbia Academy
Columbia, MS05.1976
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Community Relations
- Reporting
- Project Management
- Instructional Design
- Blueprint and Schematic Understanding
- Construction Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Presentations
- Training Oversight
- Financial Administration
- Relationship Building
- Policy Development
- Project Coordination
- Data Analysis
- Contractor Oversight
- Staff Management
- Key Decision Making
- Contractor Management
- Business Planning
- Relationship Building and Management
- Recruitment and Hiring
Qualifications
- Thirty-five plus years’ experience drilling vertical, directional and extended reach horizontal wells
- Superintendent for Gulfport Energy in the Scoop area S. Central OK, Superintendent for Petro hawk/BHP in the Eagle Ford, So. TX
- Provides safe, professional, efficient and cost effective operation with open minded thinking, common sense and hands on supervision
- Highly motivated, hardworking and detail oriented.
- Communicates well with management, contractors and team members on location
- Excellent Onsite Team Motivator
- Utilize total quality & safety management principles to operate successfully in a stressful, fast paced, deadline-oriented no-error environment.
- Excellent computer skills
- Rig Types: Jack-ups, Platforms, Drill Ships, In-land Barges, Land Rigs
- Geographic Locations: Oklahoma- Woodford, Springer & Sycamore Horizontal Wells (Scoop) Texas (numerous locations in S and E Texas – Austin Chalk – Haynesville Shale) Louisiana (numerous land and inland locations in NW, Central, and S LA)
- Computer Skills: Excellent computer skills: industry reporting programs, MS Office, etc.
Safety conscious, work well with safety departments to insure safe & productive work site
- Attend safety/planning meetings to discuss operations & hazards involved
- Ensure team of Stop work authority
- Involve team in plans & recognizing hazards.
- Provide detailed operation plan
References
- Scott Robertson P.E. 405-252-4626 Senior Drilling Engineer-Devon Energy (Former VP of Drilling-Gulfport Energy)
- Ryan Dzurisin P.E. 405-635-7062 Senior Drilling Engineer-Devon Energy (Former Senior Drilling Engineer-Gulfport Energy)
- Scott Schmidt P.E. 405-249-6843 Senior Drilling Engineer-Marathon Energy (Former Senior Drilling Engineer-Gulfport Energy)
- Jason Gregoire 318-628-0677 Drlg. Superintendent-Southwest Energy (Former Drlg Superintendent-Gulfport Energy)
Timeline
Superintendent
Gulfport Energy
05.2015 - 04.2023
Wellsite Consultant
Gulfport Energy
11.2014 - 05.2015
Superintendent
Petro hawk/BHP
04.2010 - 03.2014
Wellsite Consultant
Independent
01.2004 - 01.2010
Toolpusher
Ensco Offshore
01.1996 - 01.2004
Driller
Dual Drilling Company
01.1981 - 01.1996
Assistant Driller
Zapata Offshore
01.1978 - 01.1981
Roughneck
Mission Drilling
01.1976 - 01.1978
Well Site Supervisor - Well Control
WCS
High School Diploma -
Columbia Academy
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