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Michael Stansfield

McDonald,PA

Summary

Experienced Petroleum Engineer with 13 years of experience planning, coordinating and administering engineering activities for drilling and production projects. Analytical problem solver dealing with real time problems. Decisive and confident leader when collaborating with geologists and drilling operations supervisors to solve issues during the drilling process.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Foreman

Funyak Landscapes
Evans City, Pennsylvania
03.2024 - Current
  • Executed the construction of high-end outdoor hardscapes, increasing aesthetic appeal.
  • Supervised daily operations and workflow of construction teams on-site.
  • Coordinated project schedules and resources to ensure timely completion.
  • Trained new employees on operational procedures.

Production Engineer

Coterra Energy
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2021 - 07.2023
  • Monitored daily production in 300+ Marcellus shale wells.
  • Analyzed production data and recommended workover operations to increase production.
  • Prepared cost estimates and procedures for workovers in under producing wells.
  • Prepared cost estimates and procedures to implement tubing and artificial lift equipment to extend well life and reduce GHG emissions.
  • Optimized plunger lift systems in gas wells.
  • Collaborated with completions engineers to minimize damage in parent wells from offset frac operations.

Drilling Engineer

Cabot Oil & Gas
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2010 - 07.2021
  • Oversaw daily operations for drilling campaigns and assessed techniques and procedures to improve future projects.
  • Developed drilling project budgets and monitored actual costs compared to estimates.
  • Worked closely with geologists to plan and administer projects based on geological models and seismic information.
  • Wrote drilling procedures for 250+ Marcellus Shale wells.
  • Designed directional drilling plans for extended reach horizontal wells.
  • Prepared bid requests and negotiated with vendors to provide all services necessary to complete each drilling project.
  • Coordinated with on-site foreman to implement drilling prognosis and troubleshoot problems during the drilling process.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering

Marietta College
Marietta, OH
05.2010

Skills

  • Project coordination
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Problem solving
  • Horizontal well expertise
  • Downhole tools knowledge
  • Cost estimation and tracking
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • ARIES economics software

Timeline

Project Foreman

Funyak Landscapes
03.2024 - Current

Production Engineer

Coterra Energy
07.2021 - 07.2023

Drilling Engineer

Cabot Oil & Gas
06.2010 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering

Marietta College