Jill Deschner, P. Geo., PMP
Senior Geologist at ARC Resources Ltd.- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
Topline Score
Bio
Richard Sunde
Jill is a skilled Senior Geologist with many years of experience mapping and developing the subsurface within a multi-disciplinary team. She has strong petrophysical and core analysis knowledge, petrology, stratigraphy, and mapping skills, in addition to an effective geomechanical understanding. Jill has worked in exploration and development teams, honing a wide variety of skills, including overseeing all aspects of geological assessments, appraisal program strategy and design, and data-analytics. Her work in the emerging Nordegg Oil-shale opportunity, followed by the Montney Formation resulted in the drilling of multiple successful exploration and development wells. She has strong interpersonal skills and is comfortable in presentations and discussions with senior management. Working with her was a joy as she demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, leadership, willingness to learn, and is always enthusiastic. I believe her strong work ethic and capabilities will be an asset to any future team and organization she joins.
Mark Schlenker, P. Eng
Jill is an outstanding geologist with valuable exploration, development, and operations experience in the WCSB. She is an invaluable team member who contributes her technical expertise alongside dedication and a hard work ethic. I’ve always trusted her contributions and have been able to rely heavily on her not just to deliver on projects, tasks, or general help, but to contribute to a positive, fun, and rewarding team environment. She brings more to the table that than your regular Professional Geologist! I fully recommend Jill and am open to discussing her qualifications and strengths with anyone looking to have her be part of their team.
Richard Sunde
Jill is a skilled Senior Geologist with many years of experience mapping and developing the subsurface within a multi-disciplinary team. She has strong petrophysical and core analysis knowledge, petrology, stratigraphy, and mapping skills, in addition to an effective geomechanical understanding. Jill has worked in exploration and development teams, honing a wide variety of skills, including overseeing all aspects of geological assessments, appraisal program strategy and design, and data-analytics. Her work in the emerging Nordegg Oil-shale opportunity, followed by the Montney Formation resulted in the drilling of multiple successful exploration and development wells. She has strong interpersonal skills and is comfortable in presentations and discussions with senior management. Working with her was a joy as she demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, leadership, willingness to learn, and is always enthusiastic. I believe her strong work ethic and capabilities will be an asset to any future team and organization she joins.
Mark Schlenker, P. Eng
Jill is an outstanding geologist with valuable exploration, development, and operations experience in the WCSB. She is an invaluable team member who contributes her technical expertise alongside dedication and a hard work ethic. I’ve always trusted her contributions and have been able to rely heavily on her not just to deliver on projects, tasks, or general help, but to contribute to a positive, fun, and rewarding team environment. She brings more to the table that than your regular Professional Geologist! I fully recommend Jill and am open to discussing her qualifications and strengths with anyone looking to have her be part of their team.
Richard Sunde
Jill is a skilled Senior Geologist with many years of experience mapping and developing the subsurface within a multi-disciplinary team. She has strong petrophysical and core analysis knowledge, petrology, stratigraphy, and mapping skills, in addition to an effective geomechanical understanding. Jill has worked in exploration and development teams, honing a wide variety of skills, including overseeing all aspects of geological assessments, appraisal program strategy and design, and data-analytics. Her work in the emerging Nordegg Oil-shale opportunity, followed by the Montney Formation resulted in the drilling of multiple successful exploration and development wells. She has strong interpersonal skills and is comfortable in presentations and discussions with senior management. Working with her was a joy as she demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, leadership, willingness to learn, and is always enthusiastic. I believe her strong work ethic and capabilities will be an asset to any future team and organization she joins.
Mark Schlenker, P. Eng
Jill is an outstanding geologist with valuable exploration, development, and operations experience in the WCSB. She is an invaluable team member who contributes her technical expertise alongside dedication and a hard work ethic. I’ve always trusted her contributions and have been able to rely heavily on her not just to deliver on projects, tasks, or general help, but to contribute to a positive, fun, and rewarding team environment. She brings more to the table that than your regular Professional Geologist! I fully recommend Jill and am open to discussing her qualifications and strengths with anyone looking to have her be part of their team.
Richard Sunde
Jill is a skilled Senior Geologist with many years of experience mapping and developing the subsurface within a multi-disciplinary team. She has strong petrophysical and core analysis knowledge, petrology, stratigraphy, and mapping skills, in addition to an effective geomechanical understanding. Jill has worked in exploration and development teams, honing a wide variety of skills, including overseeing all aspects of geological assessments, appraisal program strategy and design, and data-analytics. Her work in the emerging Nordegg Oil-shale opportunity, followed by the Montney Formation resulted in the drilling of multiple successful exploration and development wells. She has strong interpersonal skills and is comfortable in presentations and discussions with senior management. Working with her was a joy as she demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, leadership, willingness to learn, and is always enthusiastic. I believe her strong work ethic and capabilities will be an asset to any future team and organization she joins.
Mark Schlenker, P. Eng
Jill is an outstanding geologist with valuable exploration, development, and operations experience in the WCSB. She is an invaluable team member who contributes her technical expertise alongside dedication and a hard work ethic. I’ve always trusted her contributions and have been able to rely heavily on her not just to deliver on projects, tasks, or general help, but to contribute to a positive, fun, and rewarding team environment. She brings more to the table that than your regular Professional Geologist! I fully recommend Jill and am open to discussing her qualifications and strengths with anyone looking to have her be part of their team.
Credentials
-
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Project Management InstituteMar, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
-
ARC Resources Ltd.
-
Canada
-
Oil and Gas
-
400 - 500 Employee
-
Senior Geologist
-
Aug 2022 - Present
-
-
-
Ovintiv
-
United States
-
Oil and Gas
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Senior Geologist - Montney Reservoir Characterization
-
Feb 2017 - May 2021
- Conducted geological assessment of the Montney Formation in the Kaybob area to identify uphole potential on existing acreage in order to grow inventory. - Carried out stratigraphic delineation, petrophysical evaluation, sidewall core extraction and analysis, reservoir and resource mapping. - Evaluated hydrocarbon variability across the area utilizing production data, fluid analyses, and oil geochemistry. - Worked collaboratively with engineering and geophysical colleagues to better understand complexity of reservoir. - Worked with development team to propose delineation wells and future appraisal strategies. Drilled 5 HZ wells as part of 2019 program. Show less
-
-
-
Encana Corporation
-
Canada
-
Oil and Gas
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Geologist - Exploration
-
May 2011 - Jan 2017
- Conducted regional geological assessment of exploration target fairway (~7000 wells) in order to identify unconventional shale hydrocarbon potential. Integrated geological interpretations with petrophysical, geochemical, geophysical and engineering analyses. - Created an appraisal program for data collection across the shale fairway including coring, isotube collection, & industry core and cuttings analysis. Designed coring programs for 3 full-diameter cores and 2 sidewall cores. Managed all analyses programs including budget and deliverables.- Proposed and successfully drilled 2 exploration horizontal wells in high-graded prospect area. Wells were completed and flowed oil as anticipated.- Regularly presented to upper management (VP & ELT level) with learnings and proposals for future work. Show less
-
-
Geologist, I.T. - Development
-
Jan 2010 - May 2011
- Development geologist focused on the evaluation of the Cardium Formation in the Red Rock area to assess hydrocarbon potential and resource size. Resource evaluation added average OGIP of 7.5 BCF/sec to Cretaceous stack across Encana’s Red Rock lands.- Collaborated with Red Rock team members to prepare future development plan which included pad and location ranking, preparing and updating RTD’s, creating geological progs, and reviewing surveys.
-
-
Geologist, I.T.
-
May 2008 - Jan 2011
- Completed a geological evaluation of several prospective zones including the Belly River, Viking and Mannville over the Garden Plains property to highlight future potential for the purpose of farming out / divestment. Presented findings to potential buyers and partners.- Conducted detailed mapping on recently discovered Lloydminster Formation oil pool in the Killam area, including performing petrophysical analysis to better define oil-water contact. Compiled work and presented to various companies as a potential farm-out / divestment opportunity. Show less
-
-
-
Encana Corporation
-
Canada
-
Oil and Gas
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Student Geologist
-
May 2007 - Aug 2007
- Focused on creating a regional stratigraphic framework for undifferentiated Upper Mannville coals in order to evaluate and identify areas for future CBM development. - Gained an understanding of coal deposition and quality as it relates to paleo-geographic and structural controls. - Focused on creating a regional stratigraphic framework for undifferentiated Upper Mannville coals in order to evaluate and identify areas for future CBM development. - Gained an understanding of coal deposition and quality as it relates to paleo-geographic and structural controls.
-
-
-
Claude Resources Inc.
-
Canada
-
Mining
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Senior Geological Assistant
-
May 2006 - Aug 2006
- Gained gold exploration experience by helping to carry out summer drilling program. Assisted in spotting drill collars and logged and sampled drill core for assaying. - Gained gold exploration experience by helping to carry out summer drilling program. Assisted in spotting drill collars and logged and sampled drill core for assaying.
-
-
-
Saskatchewan Industry & Resources, Northern Geological Survey
-
Regina, Saskatchewan
-
Junior Geological Assistant
-
Jun 2005 - Aug 2005
- Gained geological field experience by taking basic structural rock measurements, magmeter readings, and GPS locations. Developed basic rock and mineral identification skills. Navigated traverses with use of compass and GPS. Assisted with camp movements in and out of remote locations. - Gained geological field experience by taking basic structural rock measurements, magmeter readings, and GPS locations. Developed basic rock and mineral identification skills. Navigated traverses with use of compass and GPS. Assisted with camp movements in and out of remote locations.
-
-
Education
-
2022 - 2022
Mount Royal University
Project Management Extension Certificate -
2002 - 2007
University of Regina
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Geology & Geography
Community
