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Sheldon Langdon

Tomball

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in integrating diverse engineering teams and driving organizational improvements. Expertise in process simplification, critical thinking, and business orientation. Proven track record of delivering strategic projects that enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Advisor to Director of Wells Deepwater & Projects

Chevron
Houston, TX
06.2025 - Current

Led successful integration of 5 regional Wells organizations into a single centralized Deepwater and Projects Organization. (Australia, Angola, GOA, Eastern Med., Nigeria).

Included On Boarding and Activation, Well Delivery Process consistency, development and training with new Wells Digital management system, evised Contract Management Model, external Business Partner integration strategy, Wells Cost Lifecycle process with regional and central business planning,

Led development of 3 year DW&P Shaping plan.

GOA Wells Engineering Manager (DOA)

Chevron
Houston, TX
08.2024 - 07.2025

Led Engineering Teams through Well Development and Execution of multiple deepwater complex assets.

Wells representative on the GOA factory steering committee responsible for safely delivering the business and enabling future growth.

Enterprise Performance GOA Rep. Led development of Wells Cost Lifecycle processes to bring transparency and competitiveness to Wells portfolio.

Sponsor (and co-developer) of the new Well Delivery Management Digital System, and influenced global functional integration efforts.

Revised NOJV Support model.

Risk Management Sponsor for GOA Wells. Authored new global standard to improve risk evaluation and safeguard validation for LOC, MSW, R&E risks.

Senior Wells Advisor, GOA

Chevron
Houston, TX
10.2022 - 07.2024

Core Processes Integration Lead for Global Wells (Well Delivery, Risk, Assurance, Global Standards, MOC). Influenced rewrite of global standards through functional engagements, multiple champions networks.

Authored new Global Risk Management Standard.

Led new GOA Wells Delivery Process for Development and Exploration Wells, including workflow mapping and optimization (using Systems Engineering techniques).

GOM Factory Product Owner. One of 8 cross functional leaders who developed the new GOA Operating Model, including Governance and Assurance for all well types (standalone, infill, tieback, exploration and appraisal).

GOA Wells Lead for Organizational Performance. Organization Design for various levels of throughput and activity levels.

Selected to attend Chevron Leadership Forum (2 weeks immersive leadership training)

Engineering Manager

Chevron
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2018 - 10.2020

l3 leader in Shale and Tight BU relentless pursuing competitive performance to position AMBU for growth. Key influencer within Business Unit supporting development planning and execution using 3 air rigs, 3 fluid rigs, 2 frac spreads, 1 snubbing unit.

Drilling and completing Marcellus extended reach wells in a challenging subsurface environment. Learning curve improved over 30% in drilling, 50% in frac stages per day, decreased snubbing days by 40% over 1 year. Improvements achieved by establishing fundamental and fit for purpose well planning processes and visible accountability.

Influenced cross functional process flow mapping to move from tribal knowledge to fit for purpose process, clear expectations and accountability.

Incident Commander with local 2 day Emergency Response Drill with included local regulator and community representatives.

Planned and successfully executed Utica Deep Exploration Well.

Influenced transition of running the business from L2 leaders to L3 leaders, and development of a more strategic approach in development opportunities and scheduling.

JSM Drilling Team Lead

Chevron
Houston, TX
05.2016 - 06.2018

Team lead for 13 engineers planning and executing Stage 2 and Stage 3 Wells, and preparing for JSM future development program. Influenced several well optimization initiatives including risked based reduction of casing strings and open hole completions.

Wells lead in preparation for Stage 4 Asset development.

Lead sponsor for GOA wells cost competitive proformance and cost information analytics. Included standardization of equipment, authored BHA Optimization guideline, mud optimization, invoice validation project.

Led transfer of major suppliers from SLB to HES to BKR.

Sr. Drilling Superintendent

Chevron
Houston, TX
03.2013 - 05.2016

Responsible for new build drill ship (South Korea). Included all personnel, contract management, acceptance testing, onboarding and culture development. Accountable for MSW and WellSafe bridging documents with Pacific Drilling. Led all operational readiness meetings with internal and external leadership.

Responsible for execution of MCP and E&A program per BU Metrics. Heavy focus on team expectations and accountability through operational and cost discipline. Continual improvement on days / 10k.

Influenced development of standardized programs and plans of action (Rig based), and Operational Brief Checklists (first time right).

Led development of field competency development program for DSRs and field engineers.

Drilling Superintendent

Chevron
St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
03.2012 - 03.2013

Assigned to Exploration Well to ensure well planning in compliance with local regulations, engineering standards, and incorporation of OE principles. Provided work direction to engineers with preparation of all engineering deliverables and equipment readiness, including assurance and local regulatory approvals.

Responsible for Blowout Contingency Plan and Major Subsea Well Response - Source Control.

Engineering Manager

Chevron
Kuwait
03.2010 - 03.2012

Engineering Manager in Joint Operations (Wafra). Wells varied from shallow to deep, vertical to horizontal, new wells to re-entries and sidetracks, to high pressure exploration wells. CAPEX of 250MM

Manage team carrying out engineering and services for complex, and potentially high risk and hazardous operations (well control, H2S)

Responsible for procurement, negotiations, terms and conditions, tactical and strategic handling of 30+ contracts.

Led team to prioritize focus areas including simplification of programs, developing basis of designs for each well type, recommended practices for well construction, major unplanned events reduction, development of risk assessments and mitigation plans.

Worked with Asset Teams and management to improve well planning and execution cycle time, specifically cross functional interdependencies. Developed new tool to make process visible and enable reasonable accountability.

Drilling Engineer

Chevron
Houston, TX
04.2009 - 04.2010

Authored Deepwater Development and Exploration Rig Operating Procedures. All aspects of normal well construction and procedures for complications.

Led development of DWEP Casing Monitoring Guidelines.

Champion for MaxDrill within DWEP, and Globally.

Planned and executed Lewis Exploration Well (32500ft MD, 66d). Heavy leveraging of real time data and performance models for drilling, fluids, casing running and cementing.

Field Engineer / Drill Site Rep

Chevron
Houston, TX
01.2004 - 02.2008

Multiple operations (Typhoon, Bigfoot, Tahiti, JSM development, multiple exploration wells).

Conducting drilling, completion, and intervention scopes in a safe and efficient manner. Control of Work, developing daily plans, equipment and logistics, derrick management, deck management.

Rig Engineer / Asst Rig Manager

Transocean Deepwater Drilling
Houston, Tx, Nova Scotia, And Newfoundland
02.2001 - 10.2004

Accelerated Rig Based training program

Certificate of Fitness for Canadian Regulators

Modifications for Cajun express with Tahiti Flow Test.

Education

Master of Science - General Studies

Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
04-1998

Bachelor of Science - Civil

Bachelor of Engineering
St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
04-1996

Skills

  • People Development and support
  • Business Oriented
  • Process simplification and clarity
  • Prioritization
  • Critical thinking
  • Written communication

Timeline

Advisor to Director of Wells Deepwater & Projects

Chevron
06.2025 - Current

GOA Wells Engineering Manager (DOA)

Chevron
08.2024 - 07.2025

Senior Wells Advisor, GOA

Chevron
10.2022 - 07.2024

Engineering Manager

Chevron
06.2018 - 10.2020

JSM Drilling Team Lead

Chevron
05.2016 - 06.2018

Sr. Drilling Superintendent

Chevron
03.2013 - 05.2016

Drilling Superintendent

Chevron
03.2012 - 03.2013

Engineering Manager

Chevron
03.2010 - 03.2012

Drilling Engineer

Chevron
04.2009 - 04.2010

Field Engineer / Drill Site Rep

Chevron
01.2004 - 02.2008

Rig Engineer / Asst Rig Manager

Transocean Deepwater Drilling
02.2001 - 10.2004

Master of Science - General Studies

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Bachelor of Science - Civil

Bachelor of Engineering