To be an effective, productive, and contributing team player in a professional role where my experience and training can be used effectively while acquiring new engineering skills
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Drilling Engineer
Matador Resources
04.2023 - 10.2024
Created AFEs for upcoming wells to develop a yearly drilling budget
Supervised budget allocation, operational planning, and execution of drilling operations for Patterson 810
Engaged with various vendors to evaluate optimal solutions for drilling operations
Assessed pricing and analyzed vendor offerings to secure the most cost-effective pricing
MAXCOM Operations Engineer
Matador Resources
01.2019 - 04.2023
Monitored drilling, casing, and cementing operations in real-time to enhance efficiencies for the drilling team
Created drilling programs for upcoming wells as well as use Drill Plan and Compass to create plans to meet all regulatory requirements
Tracked all records for Matador wells based off bit runs and update total cost savings for the company
Collaborated with geologists to determine the most efficient formations to drill
Drilling Solutions Engineer
ReedHycalog Bits
03.2018 - 01.2019
Developed new products in various applications for the STACK play in Oklahoma to enhance performance for our customers
Coordinated with customers to optimize BHA design as well as parameter management to drill more efficiently
Worked closely with sales to create a bit development plan for customers in order to increase revenue and gain market share
Product Engineer
Schlumberger
12.2013 - 03.2018
Developed new product designs for NAL/MidCon for multiple intervals and formations to optimize drilling performance and reduce bit trips
Aided in the development of new, advanced technologies including Stingblade and Axeblade by monitoring test bit runs at the rig and using the data to provide input on how to improve the designs
Covered over 80 rigs in the Mississippian Limestone play with multiple casing and bit programs before moving to other areas during the recent downturn
Helped in making Midcon the leader in revenue for all of Schlumberger bit areas in 2016 despite reduced rig count
Observe real-time bit performance at the rig site to ensure drilling optimization and make changes if needed
Engineer
Tinker Air Force Base
04.2009 - 12.2013
Dimensionally inspected aircraft and engine parts using various methods such as Coordinate Measuring Machines, Optical Systems, Surface Analyzers, etc
Coordinated with customers to develop better methods of inspection in order to improve cost effectiveness
Purchased various pieces of equipment for the Quality Verification Lab to increase process improvement
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, Oklahoma
01.2008
Training
Open Invoice, Nine Energy Cement School, Drill Plan/Compass Well Planning, Wellview, Schlumberger Diamond Step Training, Borehole Enlargement Training, Impact Training, Fishing and Remedial Training, Wellbore Departure Training