Petroleum Engineer

• Jun 2021 - Present

Manage the review of Conceptual Plans and DWOPs by performing assessments and coordinating reviews from other disciplines (production, drilling, pipeline, structures, decommissioning, etc) to ensure proper compliance with 30 CFR 250, and issue conditions of approval (if applicable) to support safe operational plans. Ensure policy documents (Bureau Interim Directives, Standard Operating Procedures, Notice To Leases, or related guidance) are developed and/or maintained for the assigned areas of responsibility Perform assessments and provide technical reviews on projects involving “High Pressure High Temperature” subsea equipment, “New or Unusual Technologies”, and/or a wide range of plans related to "Subsea Tieback Development Technologies" Provide updates on new technology proposed to BSEE by leading quarterly meetings to inform all focus groups and offices on recent new technology plans submitted by current lease holders Complete special assignments that are diverse in nature and contain features that require some technical skills, familiarity with data, policies, regulations, and procedures relevant to applicable programs Show less

Petroleum Engineer

• Oct 2018 - Jun 2021

Provided recommendations for approval of all onshore down-hole operations within assigned leases for oil & gas field development Approved Applications for Permit to Drill (APDs) by conducting engineering reviews, evaluating drilling plans, and establishing conditions of approval that ensure compliance with Onshore Oil and Gas Order #2 (43 CFR 3160) Reviewed Applications to Commingle wells by evaluating the economic justification, facility diagrams, surface requirements, and allocation. Conducted Engineering Reviews to verify all required information is submitted and consistent throughout the application. Ensured proposed rig equipment can control extreme pressures Reviewed request for lease extensions, lease suspensions, and lease terminations based on area development and overall productivity. Reviewed variances submitted by operators to ensure that the request meets or exceeds federal regulations for onshore oil and gas operations. Evaluated Drilling Plans which include conducting engineering calculations for casing designs, cement programs, and mud programs to ensure that the well design will protect the environment and personnel from hazardous materials Established Conditions of Approval for APDs which state the necessary requirements and limitations that must be met in the drilling plan. Ensure proper hazard mitigation, casing setting depths, cement tops, well control equipment, etc. Reviewed formal request (Sundry Notices) to execute workover operations, plug and abandonment plans, and venting & flaring wells. Ensure abandoned wells are properly plugged in order to protect subsurface formation and other resource values. Served on Interviewing Panels for Legal Instrument Examiners and Petroleum Engineers to screen qualified candidates and support the best selection. Conducted training for new engineers on the review and approval process of applications for permits to drill and modifications for oil and gas field operations. Show less

Industrial Hygiene Consultant

• Feb 2018 - May 2018

(Lyondell Basell Olefins Plant Turnaround Project) Conducted Industrial Hygiene Monitoring throughout OP2 for most organic vapors (i.e. benzene & butadiene), mercury, noise, and NORM. Established barricades around areas and equipment that contain high levels of exposure to personnel. Facilitated confined space entry by surveying spaces for organic vapors, mercury, and air flow during hot work operations (i.e. grinding & welding). Added value by recommending proper engineering controls and PPE to avoid exposure. Show less

Industrial Field Services Specialist

• Apr 2017 - Nov 2017

Performed industrial quality tests including air sampling, area noise, illumination, ventilation surveys, ergonomic studies, etc. to monitor and avoid various chemical and physical hazards promoting a safe working environment for clients (LYBCVO). Solved industrial hygiene concerns for refineries by monitoring and containing chemical spills and releases for Hurricane Harvey Relief efforts. Refineries resumed operations worth 1 billion dollars annually, which also generated repeat business Show less

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

Led safety meetings and trained rig personnel on health & environmental safety regulations and compliance inspections reducing individual safety incidents and compliance violations by 20% Conducted internal audits using Essential Suite for environmental reporting, data capture, and safeguard assuranceConducted incident investigations and delivered reports and presentations based on lessons learned to inform the rig team on ways to mitigate risks and avoid incidentsSubmitted daily HES reports to announce incidents, safety observations, number of personnel on board, fluid discharges (NPDES), fluids received on board, etc. Show less

• Jun 2014 - Sep 2015

Analyzed equipment and personnel utilization for field operations supporting a reduction in daily rig costs by $100k. Verified operational plans & procedures, engineering calculations, fluid measurements, and usage of critical equipment, which supported technical field operations valued at $1M per day.Completed Chevron’s Accelerated Development Program (ADP) gaining experience with onboard Transocean’s drill ships as a Roustabout, Floor Hand, Asst. Derrick Hand, and Asst. SubseaUpdated well data information from operations daily using Peloton Software Application (Wellview) which insured accurate well information to use for ongoing wells and improved data accuracy for the field by 15%. Show less

• Jun 2014 - Sep 2015

Increased efficiency of well control detection by 30%, by verifying operational plans and analyzing wellbore dataMonitored real time well data including wellbore fluid flow parameters, flow checks, trip speeds, downhole pressure parameters

• Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

Supported solutions for drilling performance challenges throughout the Gulf of Thailand involving chert bearing formationsAnalyzed drilling data by generating graphs to illustrate parameter changes for equipment selection which led to selecting a specific bottom hole assembly that optimized drill speed performance by 30% reaching well total depth target goals.

Engineering Apprentice

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

Designed repair layouts for transportation systems using AutoCAD after conducting field surveys for the construction and repair of the damaged streets of Jefferson Parish Louisiana. Designed repair layouts for transportation systems using AutoCAD after conducting field surveys for the construction and repair of the damaged streets of Jefferson Parish Louisiana.