Ben Mackrell
Senior Geosteering Geologist at Columbine Corporation- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Columbine Corporation
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Geosteering Geologist
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Ovintiv
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Geologist Consultant
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Jan 2018 - Apr 2020
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Reservoir Group
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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100 - 200 Employee
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Geoscience Team Lead
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Jun 2017 - Jan 2018
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Newfield Exploration
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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300 - 400 Employee
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SCOOP Geosteering Lead
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Dec 2016 - Jun 2017
-Managed the workflow of up to 5 rigs.-Worked directly with well-site geologist on daily basis to maintain proper position within targeted interval using SES software.-Worked closely with drilling engineers, geologists, and geophysicists for best possible results.-Involved in hiring process of well-site geologists.-Led targeting meetings prior to each individual well to discuss all geological hazards and forward plan to achieve best results.-Involved in daily meetings with asset team including engineers and geologists. Show less
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Geosteering Specialist
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Apr 2014 - Dec 2016
-Member of a multidisciplinary team tasked to design and execute horizontal and high angle Woodford, Springer (Black Marker) & Meramec Lime wells.-Primary responsibility was to ensure proper wellbore placement by providing target strategy and geosteering support from landing to TD of lateral while navigating structurally complex/faulted areas. -Responsible for performing pre-job planning, geosteering operations during the drilling phase, end-of-well analysis with recommendations, and any support needed to satisfy the team’s requirements / needs.-The position requires being on-call during all drilling operations.-Responsible for coordination and oversight of wellsite mudlogging, wireline operations and other services. Show less
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The Frontline Group - TFG
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Geosteering Specialist
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Sep 2011 - Jun 2017
Remote Geo-steering of horizontal wells, Geo-steering multiple horizontal wells within the Eagleford, Bakken, Three Forks, Woodford, Springer Shale (Black Marker) and Mississippian Lime formations, played a large team role in making real-time target changes, engaged in team meetings and assisted the geologic and drilling staff in making operational decisions. Remote Geo-steering of horizontal wells, Geo-steering multiple horizontal wells within the Eagleford, Bakken, Three Forks, Woodford, Springer Shale (Black Marker) and Mississippian Lime formations, played a large team role in making real-time target changes, engaged in team meetings and assisted the geologic and drilling staff in making operational decisions.
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Edge Systems
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Geosteerer
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May 2011 - Sep 2011
On-site geosteering of horizontal Marcellus Shale wells offering Geo-steering oversight and bedding interpretation within the Marcellus shale play to minimize exposure to geo-hazards and reduce drilling cost while achieving the geological objectives. Assist geologic and drilling staff in planning, field and post well analysis. On-site geosteering of horizontal Marcellus Shale wells offering Geo-steering oversight and bedding interpretation within the Marcellus shale play to minimize exposure to geo-hazards and reduce drilling cost while achieving the geological objectives. Assist geologic and drilling staff in planning, field and post well analysis.
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The Mudlogging Company USA
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Houston, TX
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Geo-steering Engineer
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Jul 2010 - May 2011
Responsible for geosteering horizontal shale wells (Gulf Coast Region and Appalachian Basin) and for all geological interpretations of data used to execute drilling and landing curve and steering lateral portions of wells. Maintained optimum position of bit in formation at all times throughout lateral and coordinate with directional drillers, MWD/LWD and mudlogging personnel. Communicated with Drilling Supervisors and company geologist important events while drilling, including picking formation tops, significant gas shows and other factors affecting drilling parameters. Show less
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Energy Corporation of America
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Charleston, WV
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Geologist
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Jun 2007 - Jul 2010
Responsible for geo-steering numerous horizontal Marcellus wells. Presented geo-steering strategy, plans and data to both G&G and Drilling departments. Communicated and worked directly with other geologists and related departments on daily basis. Field experience – spent 60% of first year in field on well-sites. Well-log interpretation skills, Subsurface & Topographic mapping, well sample analysis. Responsible for geo-steering numerous horizontal Marcellus wells. Presented geo-steering strategy, plans and data to both G&G and Drilling departments. Communicated and worked directly with other geologists and related departments on daily basis. Field experience – spent 60% of first year in field on well-sites. Well-log interpretation skills, Subsurface & Topographic mapping, well sample analysis.
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Education
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University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geology