Experience

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  Nexen Inc.

  • Oil and Gas
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Sr. Staff Geologist

    • Feb 2012 - Present

    Assist Asset Teams with detailed geological and petrophysical studies.

  • Asset Rationalization Team Lead

    • Jan 2010 - Feb 2012

    Manage and Mentor a multi-disciplined team of geologists, engineers, and land personnel responsible for the recognition and derivation of value for non-core Canadian based assets. Recommend the appropriate course of action to management such as expiration, farm-out/farm-in, disposition, or development of projects based upon a complete geological, engineering and economic evaluation

  • Sr. Staff Geologist

    • Mar 2007 - Jan 2010

    Geological Assistance to a multi-disciplinary team. Unconventional - CBM reservoir:Detailed geological review of the Ft. Assiniboine (FTA) CBM Project providing Net to Gross thickness, Netpay, coal quality proxies based on petrophysical inputs. Modified the Prizm program to incorporate petrophysical data for the evaluation of Gas content, Ash content, fixed carbon and vol. matter. Propose and evaluate drilling locations based on foregoing detail. Handle geological input for Government continuation applications.Conventional Reservoirs:Within the FTA boundaries review the geological volume for conventional opportunities. Review offsetting acreage for exploration/farm-in opportunites.Assist other Asset Teams with geological and petrophysical evaluations.

  • Senior Staff Geologist-International

    • Feb 2006 - Mar 2007

    Development and Operations Geological support for the the Masila Sunah Field Lwr Cretaceous, Jurassic and PreCambrian Basement reservoirs.Development and Operations Geological support for the Masila Raydah Field asset.Geological support consisted of identification and proposal of effective drilling locations, including water disposal wells, and the preparation of the well package. Evaluate hydrocarbon potential in underdeveloped clastic and carbonate reservoirs for exploitation strategies and priorities.

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  Kuwait Gulf Oil Company (KGOC)

  • Kuwait

  • Specialist Geologist

    • Nov 2002 - Feb 2006
    • Kuwait

    Assisted in the administration, operations, development and production rights for the State of Kuwait in the joint venture Offshore Neutral Zone - Khafji, Hout, Dorra, and Lulu Projects.Qualified, identified, and proposed effective reservoir development appraisal wells, including recognition of by-passed pay potential.Conducted feasibility studies and evaluated hydrocarbon potential in undeveloped acreage.Worked up and proposed the evaluation of hydrocarbon potential in horizons shallower and deeper than the existing producing intervals. Developed exploration and development strategies and priorities for short and long term budgetary planning

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  Orison Exploration Ltd.

  • Calgary, Canada Area

  • Geological and Petrophysical Specialist

    • Mar 1995 - Nov 2002
    • Calgary, Canada Area

    Consultancy owned company conducting geological and petrophysical studies to assist clients in reservoir correlations, detailed mapping, netpay hydrocarbon assessments, landsale evaluations, and A&D opportunities.

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  Petrorep Resources Ltd.

  • Calgary, Canada Area

  • District Geologist

    • Apr 1982 - Mar 1995
    • Calgary, Canada Area

    Intiated exploration/development ventures, and property A&D.Annual budget preparation and presentation as related to geology and geophysical expenditures.

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  Norcen Energy Resources Ltd.

  • Sr. Development Geologist

    • Mar 1980 - Apr 1982

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  Government of Canada - national energy Board

  • Calgary, Canada Area

  • Reserves Geologist

    • Jan 1979 - Mar 1980
    • Calgary, Canada Area

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  Schlumberger of Canada

  • Southern Alberta

  • Field Engineer

    • Jan 1977 - Jan 1979
    • Southern Alberta