LOUIE QUBAIN

Led drilling engineering for multi-well development programs, focusing on well design, casing programs, hydraulics, and real-time optimization. Managed RFQs and vendor relationships while developing end-to-end drilling programs to improve cost control, execution quality, and operational consistency.

• Developed and issued RFQs for drilling services and equipment, evaluated technical and commercial bids, and supported vendor selection to reduce per-foot drilling costs by 10%.
• Built complete drilling programs for 30+ wells, including casing, cementing, fluids, and hydraulics plans, improving execution consistency, and reducing flat time by 15%.
• Managed vendor relationships across bits, motors, fluids, and directional services, improving service quality and response time on active rigs.
• Optimized BHA design and drilling parameters, increasing average ROP by 20%, and reducing dysfunction-related NPT by 25%.
• Provided real-time drilling support, resolving torque and drag, vibration, and hole-cleaning issues before they escalated into non-productive time.
• Performed post-well cost and performance reviews, standardizing best practices that were adopted across multiple rigs and development areas.

Spearhead completions planning to optimize well operations, resource alignment, and cost efficiency. Forecast material and labor needs using historical data and predictive modeling. Collaborate across departments to improve planning accuracy, standardize processes, and streamline execution. Manage Salesforce objects, conduct performance analyses, and drive software enhancements to support data-driven decisions.

• Lead completions planning for 90+ wells, aligning sand, water, equipment, and layouts to reduce cycle time, and improve execution consistency.
• Forecast material and labor needs using historical data and predictive models, cutting operational delays by 15%.
• Manage $210M+ in AFE budgets, perform cost lookbacks, and adjust forecasts to maintain financial accuracy within a 5% variance.
• Oversee 600+ Salesforce object updates, driving software enhancements that improved reporting clarity, and reduced manual tracking by 40%.

Conducted drilling engineering analyses using WellScan—torque and drag, vibration modeling, and BHA optimization to improve rig performance. Served as the technical lead for rig operations, advising on bit-motor pairing, well design, and dysfunction management. Delivered client updates and supported real-time teams in resolving drilling issues. Led training to boost client adoption and software use.

• Conducted drilling engineering analyses on 45+ wells using WellScan, optimizing BHA design, torque and drag, and vibration mitigation, which improved ROP by up to 30% and reduced dysfunction-related NPT by 35%.
• Led technical support for 10+ rigs, advising on bit-motor pairing and drilling parameters that enhanced lateral placement accuracy and reduced slide time.
• Delivered weekly performance reviews to 10 or more clients, driving actionable improvements, and aligning KPIs across operations.
• Trained over 20 client engineers and field personnel, increasing software adoption and reducing onboarding time by 20%.

2024 delivered advanced MWD analytics and survey QC support to rig-site operators across multiple basins. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve field issues, improve survey accuracy, and ensure real-time communication with stakeholders. Supported drilling operations through data analysis, documentation, and customer-focused solutions.

• Supported 85+ rigs with MWD survey validation, reducing survey errors by 30%, and enabling faster drilling decisions.
• Resolved over 200 technical issues in real time with MWD operators, increasing service reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinated with 10+ stakeholder groups, improving communication workflows, and accelerating survey data turnaround.
• Maintained accurate daily paperwork for over 100 projects, improving billing clarity and operational tracking.

Provided BHA design, drilling optimization, and geosteering services across 25+ wells for multiple Oklahoma clients. Led operations according to client SOPs, managed billing and inventory, and ensured alignment with production goals and safety standards. Trained field crews, improved drilling efficiency, and maintained strong communication with stakeholders to support performance and recovery goals.

• Improved ROP by 15% and reduced slide percentage by 18% through optimized BHA recommendations, and real-time adjustments.
• Steered 20+ wells using geological data, increasing lateral placement accuracy, and hydrocarbon recovery.
• Reduced drilling costs by 10% by identifying inefficiencies and standardizing operational workflows.
• Mentored 10+ rig personnel in safety, drilling methods, and client-specific procedures, reducing incidents and improving execution.

Led the end-to-end SSRD (Site Selection to Release to Drill) process, optimizing coordination between permitting, planning, and drilling. Created and managed directional well plans using COMPASS and ArcGIS, ensured regulatory compliance, and streamlined workflows across departments. Played a key role in permit acquisition, pad design, land coordination, and drilling plan finalization.

• Submitted over 280 directional well plans, ensuring COGCC compliance, and timely permit approvals.
• Cut planning-to-drill time by 40% by building a well-planning team and streamlining SSRD workflows.
• Managed ARC GIS and Generwell data to maintain accurate site information and pad layouts.
• Negotiated cross-operator agreements to resolve surface conflicts, and speed up development.
• Supported five years of drill schedules and inventory, maintaining a 12-month operational runway.

Led daily directional drilling operations across the DJ, Uinta, Anadarko, Powder River, and Williston Basins. Managed tool inventory, safety documentation, and wellbore positioning to support high-performance drilling. Collaborated closely with rig crews, survey teams, and clients to optimize drilling accuracy, reduce risk, and align execution with real-time formation data.

• Directed 300+ wells, optimizing drilling parameters, and reducing NPT by up to 20% through real-time data interpretation and vibration mitigation.
• Oversaw over $3 million in drilling tools inventory, maintaining accurate diagrams, and ensuring seamless rig-office communication.
• Implemented anti-collision protocols using advanced software, ensuring 100% well clearance in congested pads, and avoiding costly sidetracks.
• Performed critical wellbore calculations, reducing tortuosity, and increasing BHA lifespan by 15-25%.
• Adjusted plans in real time based on seismic and gamma data, enhancing well placement accuracy and drilling efficiency.

Supported frac operations by optimizing fluid design, ensuring quality control, and enhancing safety on location and in lab environments. Provided real-time technical support, conducted lab compatibility testing, and trained new personnel to improve job performance, and post-job efficiency.

• Resolved 100+ fluid design proposals, improving stability, and reducing chemical-related issues during operations.
• Delivered real-time fluid system support on 50+ frac jobs, cutting material waste by 10% through precise tracking and job performance analysis.
• Conducted 200+ lab tests on water, cuttings, and fluid systems, improving cleanup efficiency and production performance.
• Audited post-job documentation across 30+ jobs, ensuring 100% compliance with reporting standards.
• Trained 12+ engineers and lab techs in frac testing and lab equipment, enhancing team capability, and reducing errors.