Shana Swirin-Miles
Ada,United States
Summary
Experienced Geologist with over eight years in the Oil and Gas industry. Dedicated to continuous learning, I have pursued opportunities to expand my knowledge in fieldwork, office-based tasks, and specialized in Petroleum Data Management through further education. Thriving on challenges, I seek a dynamic environment to further develop my career and contribute to company growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Oil Gas Specialist III
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
07.2019 - Current
- Help with giving operators, pluggers, field inspectors, and others who ask for Base of Treatable Water
- Review and approve permits
- I communicate with my co-workers, operators, attorneys, and anyone else that may help in the process
- Assist with reviewing and signing interim orders
- Assist with reviewing order applications
- Worked on projects such as updating data including BTW map, creating Unitization Spreadsheet, generate Standard Operating Guidelines for OCC forms, and help create a new Intent to Drill System
- Recognization: Chosen to be representative for OCC at Professional Petroleum Data Management Association in 2022. Completed the OCC Leadership Program in June 2024.
- Promoted in 2022, Promoted in 2024
- Software and Website Experience: Microsoft Office, Access, Teams, Case Processing, Imaging, ArcMap, AdobePro, OCC Website, Pangaea, Laserfiche, Oil-Law Records, RBDMS, Oracle, PowerBI
Wellsite Geologist/Onsite Geosteerer
Reservoir Group
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Work closely with company man, directional driller, MWD, and geologist to land horizontal wells in the desired formation and stay in formation
- Create and analyze real-time data
- Send reports to company man and company geologist
- Monitor gas
- Log samples
- Create mud logs
- Report inconsistencies
- Rig up, rig down equipment, and maintain said equipment
- Fill out paperwork such as field tickets and time-sheets
- Work in the DJ Basin
- Equipment and Software Experience: Agitator, polyflow, bubble jar, Yellowbox, Binocular Microscope, T-Log, SES, MPlot, Microsoft Office, Isotubes
Onsite Geosteerer
Geo-Link, Inc
Oklahoma
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Work closely with company man, directional driller, MWD, and geologist to land horizontal wells in the desired formation and stay in formation
- Create and analyze real-time data
- Send reports to company man and company geologist
- Monitor gas
- Log samples
- Create mud logs
- Report inconsistencies
- Rig up, rig down equipment, and maintain said equipment
- Fill out paperwork such as field tickets and time-sheets
- Worked in Scoop Basin
- Equipment and Software Experience: Agitator, polyflow, bubble jar, Redbox, Binocular Microscope, T-Log, StarSteer, TControl, Microsoft Office
Wellsite Geologist
Horizon Well Logging, LLC
Oklahoma
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Monitor gas
- Catch and log samples
- Create mud logs
- Reporting inconsistencies
- Rig up, rig down equipment, and maintain said equipment
- Filling out paperwork such as field tickets and time-sheets
- Communicating with geosteerer, company geologist, and company man about observations in samples
- Recognitions: Promoted to Lead Wellsite Geologist in winter 2016, Trained with the Quality Assurance Department in fall 2017
- Worked in Permian, Delaware, and Anadarko Basins
- Equipment and Software Experience: Agitator, polyflow, bubble jar, Bloodhound, Binocular Microscope, Wellsite, T-Log, MainLog, RigWatch EDR, iBall, Microsoft Office, FID gas detector
Imagery Processing Technician
Sanborn
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Review at imagery in an office environment which was taken by the camera in the plane to ensure quality standards are adhered to
- Export to a Level 2 folder reviewed data
- Color balancing imagery
- Format drives and ship them out to the operators in the field
- Keep track of what missions come in and what has been reviewed
- Equipment and Software Experience: Microsoft Office, Lightroom, CMD, Filezilla, and Photoshop
Data Acquisition Tech
Sanborn
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
03.2015 - 07.2015
- Operate the computer and camera in the aircraft
- Keep a log of what lines we fly
- Download the pictures and information from a data unit to a hard drive
- Upload data and information to the FTP site
- Set up and maintain a base station
- Maintain all equipment in possession
- Fill out expense sheets, time-sheets, and daily reports
- Surveying points of interest when needed
- Equipment and Software Experience: Ultracam, POS, SnapShot, Microsoft Office, Filezilla, Download Station, and Surveying Equipment
Lead Wellsite Geologist
Columbine Logging, Inc.
Colorado
02.2012 - 01.2015
- Monitor gas
- Catch and log samples
- Create mud logs
- Reporting inconsistencies
- Rig up, rig down equipment, and maintain said equipment
- Filling out paperwork such as field tickets and time-sheets
- Communicating with geosteerer, company geologist, and company man about observations in samples
- Recognitions: Promoted to Lead Wellsite Geologist in 2013 and trained for the Geosteer position
- Worked in DJ and Delaware Basins
- Equipment and Software Experience: Agitator, polyflow, bubble jar, calcium chloride tube, Bloodhound, Binocular Microscope, Lplot, Mplot, Pason EDR, iBall, Microsoft Office, PDS Well Data, Well Direct, and SES
Education
Master's degree - Petroleum Data Management
Texas A&M University
12.2022
BS - Geology
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO12.2010
Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Microsoft Office
- Fast Learner
- Highly responsible and reliable
Affiliations
Chair on PPDM OKC Leadership Team
Timeline
Oil Gas Specialist III
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
07.2019 - Current
Wellsite Geologist/Onsite Geosteerer
Reservoir Group
08.2018 - 07.2019
Onsite Geosteerer
Geo-Link, Inc
03.2018 - 08.2018
Wellsite Geologist
Horizon Well Logging, LLC
08.2016 - 03.2018
Imagery Processing Technician
Sanborn
07.2015 - 08.2016
Data Acquisition Tech
Sanborn
03.2015 - 07.2015
Lead Wellsite Geologist
Columbine Logging, Inc.
02.2012 - 01.2015
BS - Geology
Missouri State University
Master's degree - Petroleum Data Management
Texas A&M University