Ryan Walter
Brighton,CO
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 20+ years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day operations. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
ZEPHYR ENERGY
01.2023 - Current
- Champion of operations management with demonstrated success in governing site operations and empowering multifunctional teams. Results-oriented manager with comprehensive experience in steering safe and efficient operations by formulating drilling and completion strategies, introducing new operational processes, monitoring regulatory compliance, and implementing Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) practices. Skilled in driving site-wide success and continuous improvement by transforming underperforming areas, streamlining operations, and capturing expansion opportunities. Innovation-driven leader, capable of architecting, testing, and implementing highly scalable operational solutions.
- Resourceful business leader, adept at managing multi-site drilling projects and executing cost-effective initiatives. Proficient at inspiring cross-functional teams and generating consensus across multiple site locations to drive positive change. Open-minded and people-centric professional with strong background in mentoring interdisciplinary teams, aligning resources, and building a culture of innovation, curiosity, and accountability. Transformational manager with expertise in identifying and bridging gaps in operational controls, vendor management, Key Performance Indicators (KPI) reporting, administrative procedures, and strategic planning.
Development Engineer & Joint Interest Property Supervisor
CHORD ENERGY (Formerly WHITING PETROLEUM)
07.2019 - 11.2022
- Directed multifunctional field & operations asset teams, overseeing permitting, development, & coordination of operations. Steered engineering and planning functions while providing inspirational leadership to 30+ professionals. Ensured cost-efficient and smooth execution of program to complete deliverables within predefined constraints. Managed schedules in collaboration with drilling, reservoir, geology, midstream, regulatory, and finance and completions teams. Partnered EHS (Environmental Health Safety) department to ensure proper reporting in compliance with guidelines.
- Successfully mananged a Non-Op portfolio of 3000+ wells, performed weekly AFE evaluations, managed divestitures, and annual budgets.
Operations Engineer
CHORD ENERGY (Formerly WHITING PETROLEUM)
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Oversaw all aspects of asset/field operations in the Williston Basin, including planning, permitting, resource management, safety, cost control, contractor and vendor management, and execution. Collaborated with drilling engineers, geologists, facilities & completions engineers, and stakeholders to deliver well results and minimize costs. Delivered best- in-class technical guidance during operations and recommended adjustments to maximize efficiencies.
- Coordinated engineering assignments for multiple simultaneous projects to fulfill prescribed project requirements.
- Managed relationships with external vendors and contractors, ensuring timely delivery of services while maintaining quality standards expected by the organization.
- Coordinated with stakeholders across departments to gather input on potential improvements in workflows or technology implementations.
Drilling Engineer
CHORD ENERGY (Formerly WHITING PETROLEUM)
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Reduced drilling days from 14 days to 10 days spud to TD over 1.5 year span
- Reduced drilling costs from $8.5MM to $7.0MM over 1.5 year span
- Increased drilling efficiency by increasing goal awareness, communication & teamwork
- Completed design evaluations and recommended adjustments to improve costs.
- Led root cause analyses after any incidents, ensuring lessons learned were shared across the organization to prevent recurrence.
- Assisted in budget development and cost tracking for all drilling activities, optimizing resource allocation without sacrificing results.
- Performed on-site rig inspections using safety requirements and standards.
- Provided technical support during rig operations, addressing challenges in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
Reservoir & Reserves Engineer
CHORD ENERGY (Formerly WHITING PETROLEUM)
02.2012 - 05.2014
- Continuously executed property valuations including individual wells, gas plants and full field developments
- Successfully analyzed & forecasted production for use in SEC Reserves reporting & quarterly reconciliations
- Gas plant forecasting/valuation
- Performed Reservoir Volumetric calculations
- Downhole pressure monitoring
- Non-Op property evaluations
MECHANICAL & AUTOMATION ENGINEER
VESTAS, ADAM AIRCRAFT, SEARAY BOATS
02.2004 - 02.2012
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12.2004
Skills
- Operational Efficiency
- Planning and Implementation
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Operations Oversight
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Staff Development
- Health and safety compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Delegation
- Cost Reduction
- Incidents management
- Risk Management
- Forecasting and Scheduling
- Data Evaluation
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Operations Manager
ZEPHYR ENERGY
01.2023 - Current
Development Engineer & Joint Interest Property Supervisor
CHORD ENERGY (Formerly WHITING PETROLEUM)
07.2019 - 11.2022
Operations Engineer
CHORD ENERGY (Formerly WHITING PETROLEUM)
05.2018 - 07.2019
Drilling Engineer
CHORD ENERGY (Formerly WHITING PETROLEUM)
05.2014 - 05.2016
Reservoir & Reserves Engineer
CHORD ENERGY (Formerly WHITING PETROLEUM)
02.2012 - 05.2014
MECHANICAL & AUTOMATION ENGINEER
VESTAS, ADAM AIRCRAFT, SEARAY BOATS
02.2004 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering -
Purdue University
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