MIKE MCCONNELL
Dire Wolf Consulting LLC
Commerce City,Colorado
33
years of professional experience
1
Certification
2
Languages
Senior Oil and Gas Operations Leader with over 32 years of extensive experience in overseeing completions, well intervention, workover, hydraulic fracturing, coil tubing, snubbing, and both offshore and onshore operations across major U.S. and international assets. Proven track record of driving safe, efficient, and high-performing field operations for industry leaders such as Shell, Chevron, PDC Energy, and BJ Services. Recognized for exceptional operational leadership, contractor management, SimOps coordination, safety performance, and mentoring field personnel. Expertise includes managing operations from rig release through production handover, encompassing well interventions, P&A programs, exploration completions, and production optimization.
Work History
Self-Employed Oil & Gas Consultant
1 Year 5 Months- Managed operator-facing consultative engagement and operational support to sustain consistent field operations across North Dakota, New Mexico, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming
- Key engagements include:
- Directed wireline and coil tubing execution for frac operations for Murex Petroleum in North Dakota.
- Directed Plug & Abandonment (P&A) operations for Shell in New Mexico, ensuring compliance during well abandonment workflows.
- Oversaw exploration completion activities and production operations across helium wells for U.S. Energy in Montana.
- Served as Completion Superintendent for Scout Energy Partners in Utah, leading consultant teams to support location preparation and toe prep, hydraulic fracturing, coil tubing, and workover rig operations.
- Managed completions operations for Williams in Wyoming, coordinating pad setup across frac, e-line logging, coil tubing, TCP fishing and plug drillouts, fracturing, snubbing, perforating, and workover activities.
Senior Field Lead – Wells Intervention Team
1 Year 5 Months- Led and supported well intervention and SimOps operations across coil tubing, snubbing, workover rig, and plug mill-out activities.
- Oversaw production tubing installation and replacement, fishing operations, and complex intervention programs.
- Conducted routine and non-routine site audits to ensure operational compliance and safe execution.
- Reviewed JSA documentation, Permit to Work systems, and operational procedures to ensure alignment with company safety standards.
- Worked closely with project engineers and business partners to improve operational planning and execution.
- Mentored Well Site Managers (WSMs) and provided leadership coverage for WIT Advisors during scheduled absences.
Senior Completions Foreman
2 Years 8 Months- Managed hydraulic fracturing operations and made critical field decisions to ensure safe and efficient execution.
- Oversaw workover, snubbing, coil tubing, fishing, plug milling, and production tubing operations.
- Coordinated SimOps activities and multiple service lines during high-risk operations.
- Led daily safety meetings and reinforced operational excellence and compliance standards.
- Supported field optimization through strong contractor communication and operational troubleshooting.
Completions Wellsite Supervisor
3 Months- Served as Operations Site Representative (OSR) during frac, wireline, E-Line, and slickline operations.
- Coordinated field activities to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to Shell safety protocols.
- Supported safe execution of well completion and intervention activities.
Senior Well Services Site Operations Engineer / OIM
4 Years- Led offshore intervention operations aboard the Beliat CSS-1 platform, including coil tubing, pumping, cementing, E-Line, braided line, slickline, and fishing operations.
- Prepared and reviewed Daily Standing Instructions and operational procedures for intervention activities.
- Conducted safety audits, drills, Transition to Work discussions, Bow Tie reviews, and Step 7 process evaluations.
- Reviewed and approved JSA documentation and work permits for offshore operations.
- Mentored junior personnel and assisted in development of operational leadership capabilities.
- Collaborated closely with project engineers to review well service programs and optimize operational performance.
- Key Achievement
- Successfully implemented the Assist and Assure program across two intervention vessels and one onshore team.
- Mentored contract supervisors on Goal Zero supervision, Step 7 processes, and Transition to Work standards.
- Helped achieve more than 1,500 consecutive days of Goal Zero performance.
Senior OSR / Field Supervisor
5 Years 1 Month- Supervised coil tubing, wireline, slickline, hydraulic fracturing, workover, fishing, and snubbing operations.
- Managed site setup, contractor coordination, operational scheduling, and field execution.
- Conducted daily safety briefings, PAUSE meetings, Step 7 reviews, and Transition to Work discussions.
- Audited contractor Permit to Work programs and verified lifting and hoisting certifications.
- Tracked AFE costs, monitored expenditures, and reported nonproductive time (NPT).
- Supported project engineers with operational procedure reviews and program improvements.
- Additional Leadership Responsibilities
- Served as Field Coordinator overseeing frac and workover location preparation and P&ID layout development.
- Coordinated equipment mobilization, contractor onboarding, CWOP activities, and service scheduling.
- Key Achievements
- Selected for an international startup team assignment in China to support Shell China and joint venture frac operations.
- Trained production engineers on frac operations and supervised frac and coil operations across four pads.
- Led contractor evaluation and audit efforts involving seven frac contractors to identify the best operational fit for Shell Appalachia.
OSR Consultant
10 Months- Oversaw coil tubing and wireline operations while coordinating contractors and field execution activities.
- Reviewed operational programs and ensured safe site setup and operational readiness.
Equipment Operator to Senior District Manager
17 Years 1 Month- Progressed through multiple operational and leadership positions over a 17-year career.
- Managed district operations, personnel development, safety performance, and service quality.
- Developed strong technical expertise in frac, cementing, nitrogen, and field service operations.
- Key Achievement
- Led the Rock Springs, Wyoming district to receive the “Best District in North America” award in 2010.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Completions & Well Intervention Operations
Hydraulic Fracturing & Workovers
SimOps Leadership
Offshore & Onshore Operations
Safety Leadership & Goal Zero Culture
Contractor & Vendor Management
Operational Procedure Development
AFE Cost Tracking & NPT Reporting
Mentoring & Team Development
Risk Management & Incident Prevention
Strong safety and operations leadership
Excellent decision-making under pressure
Proven team leadership and mentoring abilities
Effective communicator with contractors and stakeholders
Extensive field equipment and operational knowledge
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Highly adaptable across onshore and offshore environments
Hydraulic fracturing
Offshore operations
Positive attitude
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent communication
Team collaboration
Team leadership
Active listening
Effective communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Verbal and written communication
Decision-making
Problem resolution
Relationship building
Professional and courteous
Certification
IADC Level 4 Well Control Certified, Round II Certified (Shell University), Advanced Well Control (Shell), UK 123 Certified, First Aid / CPR Certified, Assist and Assure Coach / Mentor, Incident Management, Incident Investigation
Disclaimer
References available upon request.
TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Engineering Handbook
- Basic & Advanced Fracturing
- Basic & Advanced Cementing
- Nitrogen for Service Supervisors
- Acid for Service Supervisors
- Front Line Leadership
- Leadership for Safety Excellence
- Interpersonal Management Skills
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- Professional Selling Skills
- Value Added Profit
- Value Selling Skills
- Value Negotiating Skills
- Safety Leadership
- Well Site Relations
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Self-Employed Oil & Gas Consultant
Dire Wolf Consulting LLC
04.2025 - CurrentRead More
Senior Field Lead – Wells Intervention Team
Chevron RBU
11.2023 - 04.2025Read More
Senior Completions Foreman
PDC Energy
03.2021 - 11.2023Read More
Completions Wellsite Supervisor
Shell Permian Basin
09.2020 - 12.2020Read More
Senior Well Services Site Operations Engineer / OIM
Brunei Shell Petroleum (JV)
09.2016 - 09.2020Read More
Senior OSR / Field Supervisor
Shell Appalachia
07.2011 - 08.2016Read More
OSR Consultant
Cenergy International (Consultant for Shell)
09.2010 - 07.2011Read More
Equipment Operator to Senior District Manager
BJ Services
08.1993 - 09.2010Read More
Norco Sr. High School
High School Diploma
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