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VADEC LOBZA

VADEC LOBZA

Geoscientist
The Woodlands,TX

Summary

SENIOR GEOSCIENTIST Over two decades of experience sharpening the skill of discerning pivotal details across 37 basins, leading to the identification of volcanic injections in the Vaca Muerta shale as natural fracking agents, thus directing effective resource extraction strategies and impacting reservoir stimulation decisions. Strong technical leader with deep expertise in L48 and global conventional / unconventional resource development, orchestrated the proposal and design of XOM's first Wildcat wells in Argentina, resulting in foundational technical strategies for ExxonMobil’s successful exploration endeavors. Extensive generalist geoscience background across exploration, production and development, with a proven track record of pioneering geological mapping and depositional history reconstruction in the uncharted Caribbean Panama Basin, establishing a foundational understanding for future hydrocarbon exploration. Seamlessly stewards simultaneous project workloads, exemplified by managing 60+ production wells across locations ranging from the country of Chad (Africa) to Texas, which collectively yielded around 1.95MM barrels of oil in their initial six (6) months, including the discovery of a significant new production zone. Engaged Geologist with [Number] years of experience in [Industry]. Motivated, evidence-based thinker to prioritize projects while developing high-quality [Type] models for reporting and to aid decision-making. Open to relocation for outstanding career opportunity. Bright and research-oriented Geologist focused on gathering information and analyzing data. Energetic and hands-on to characterize sediment, perform [Type] studies and complete [Type] modeling. Ready to tackle any challenge with positive attitude.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Senior Geoscience Advisor

VADEC LOBZA
The Woodlands, TX
02.2021 - Current
  • Integrate geophysical data and well logs to uncover hydrocarbon potential in offshore Namibia and West Africa, ensuring comprehensive analysis and seismic mapping
  • Uncovered hydrocarbon prospects by integrating geophysical and well data to map reservoir facies, surpassing risk analysis expectations with Full Elastic (FE) and Amplitude Versus Offset (AVO) techniques.

Senior Geoscience Advisor

EXXONMOBIL
Houston, TX
12.2003 - Current
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Senior Geoscience Advisor

Global Unconventional New Opportunities
10.2019 - 02.2021
  • Evaluated lesser-known basins in Eastern Europe and South America for oil and gas potential, guiding exploratory strategies and fostering international partnerships
  • Achieved strategic entry into untapped markets by identifying and screening under-explored basins, culminating in high-level presentations and initiating governmental dialogue.

Senior Production Geoscientist

07.2018 - 10.2019
  • Optimized Pecos County, Texas, oil production for XTO’s Delaware Basin assets by successfully geo-steering 20 wells and implementing comprehensive analysis programs in two vertical pilot wells
  • Enhanced well productivity for XTO – an ExxonMobil subsidiary – by strategically planning and executing drilling operations, leading to 20 efficiently geosteered wells in complex geological formations.

Senior Geoscience Advisor, Exploration

Regional Studies
11.2014 - 07.2018
  • Optimized Pecos County, Texas, oil production for XTO’s Delaware Basin assts by successfully geo-steering 20 wells and implementing comprehensive analysis programs in two vertical pilot wells
  • Instrumental in designing theION multi-client 2D seismic survey in previously unexplored offshore Caribbean Panama Basin and was the world's first geoscientist to reconstruct the basin's sedimentary history and characterize its hydrocarbon potential
  • Panama Offshore 2016

- 01.2018
  • Revealed Caribbean Panama Basin hydrocarbon prospects by analyzing 2D seismic data, leading to a historical reconstruction of Panama and Costa Rica isthmus' rise beneath the sea
  • Peru Onshore Regional Study

01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Delivered a complete hydrocarbon assessment of Peru's Foreland
  • Basins, overcoming complex geological histories by integrating seismic, drilling, and analytical data to map stratigraphic intervals and model basin dynamics for Maranon, Huallaga, Ucayali, and Madre de Dios regions.

Well Coordinator

Geoscience Exploration Drill
08.2013 - 11.2014
  • Delivered successful exploration outcomes in Kurdistan by forging robust partnerships with geoscience teams, devising detailed sampling and logging schemes, and overseeing the strategic implementation of drilling operations.

Geoscience Advisor

Unconventional Resources / Exploration
07.2010 - 08.2013
  • Proposed / designed the first two successful XOM Wildcat Exploration wells in the Vaca Muerta Shale
  • Argentina: LdM-1X and PdY-1X (discovery well) and made technical recommendations.

Production Geoscientist

03.2006 - 07.2010
  • Planned and executed 40+ production wells in Chad, Africa, resulting in EURs of several million barrels of oil and >20 horizontal wells in Pecos Co
  • Texas, resulting in ~1.95 MBO production in their first six months.

Geoscientist

Geoscience
12.2003 - 03.2006

Education

Master of Science Degree (M.S.) - Geology

The University of Texas

Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) - Geology

The University of Texas

Skills

  • Technical Strengths
  • Data Integration: Integrates diverse
  • Datasets at multiple scales (seismic
  • Log, core) to build subsurface models
  • Geology / Geophysics: Subsurface
  • Evaluation / exploration experience
  • And a technical delivery track record
  • Subsurface Modeling: Advanced
  • Mapping, interpretation & modeling
  • Business Acumen
  • Commercial Assessment: Basin
  • Play, and prospect or field-scale
  • New commercial opportunities
  • Upstream Investment: Partners on
  • Portfolio rejuvenation / maturation
  • Lead-to-Prospect Maturation
  • Prospect-to-Well Delivery, Lead
  • Portfolio Generation, New Business
  • Team Support
  • Collaboration: Work with
  • Geoscience disciplines (eg
  • Specialists, Geophysics
  • Production), petroleum-
  • Front & well- engineering to
  • Define integrated value
  • Leadership: Adaptability &
  • Excellent English skills
  • Conventionals: Piceance Basin (Colorado); GOM (Gulf of Mexico); Doba Basin (Chad, Africa); Foreland Basins:
  • Marañon, Huallaga, Ucayali, Madre de Dios, Titicaca / Onshore Basins: Talara, Tumbes-Progresso, Sechura /
  • Offshore Basins: Trujillo, Lima, Sallavery (Peru); Caribbean Basin & Pacific Basin (Nicaragua, Costa Rica &
  • Panama); Pacific offshore & Caribbean Basin (Colombia); Orange, Luderitz, Walvis (Namibia)
  • Unconventionals: Chattanooga Shale (Tennessee); Permian Basin, Delaware Basin: Wolfcamp, Bone Spring
  • Avalon, Piceance Finis Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Haynesville Shale (Texas); Vaca Muerta Shale, San Jorge Basin:
  • D-129 (Argentina); Talara Basin: Muerto Fm & Heath Fm (Peru); Prypiat Basin & Domanic Shales (Belarus); La
  • Luna Fm (Colombia); Carboniferous Shale (Poland)
  • Team Collaboration
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Diagnostic Tests
  • Document Processing
  • Mathematical Calculations
  • Attention to Detail
  • Microscopic Examination
  • Operate Microscope
  • Laboratory Instrumentation
  • Mass Spectroscopy
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Chart and Graph Preparation
  • Active Listening
  • Ph Meters
  • Heavy Metals
  • Electronic Communication
  • Scientific Rules and Methods
  • Collect Samples
  • Analytical and Scientific Software
  • Chemical Identification

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

Hybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balancePaid sick leave401k matchPaid time off4-day work weekFlexible work hoursWork from home optionStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Timeline

Senior Geoscience Advisor

VADEC LOBZA
02.2021 - Current

Senior Geoscience Advisor

Global Unconventional New Opportunities
10.2019 - 02.2021

Senior Production Geoscientist

07.2018 - 10.2019

Senior Geoscience Advisor, Exploration

Regional Studies
11.2014 - 07.2018

01.2014 - 01.2015

Well Coordinator

Geoscience Exploration Drill
08.2013 - 11.2014

Geoscience Advisor

Unconventional Resources / Exploration
07.2010 - 08.2013

Production Geoscientist

03.2006 - 07.2010

Senior Geoscience Advisor

EXXONMOBIL
12.2003 - Current

Geoscientist

Geoscience
12.2003 - 03.2006

Master of Science Degree (M.S.) - Geology

The University of Texas

Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) - Geology

The University of Texas

- 01.2018
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