Lab Director, Environmental/Petroleum Engineering

Montana Tech of the University of Montana | Butte, MT | Aug. 2022 – Present

Managed operations of Environmental and Petroleum Engineering labs including equipment and procurement budgets.
Instructed water and air sampling labs to recreate real-world scenarios.

Instruct Petroleum Project Evaluation course to senior-level undergraduates, implementing industry-recognized petroleum economics software, project management techniques, and regulatory requirements for upstream/midstream operations throughout North America.

Co-instruct Technical Communications graduate-level course for engineers and project managers.

Maintain and expand research capabilities of a two-phase vertical flow loop for graduate research.

Engineering Intern, SAGD Drilling

Nexen CNOOC Ltd. | Calgary, AB | Summers 2014, 2015, and 2016

Provided technical and operational support for drilling and completion projects.
Collected and analyzed engineering and operational data.

Managed Spreadsheets/files, and presented graphs and reports for engineers and management.

Identified and developed critical parameters for directional survey quality control and accountability. 

Recognized gaps and weaknesses in the new graduates program.

 Created detailed cost analysis and assessment of multi-lateral wells as a replacement for infill wells.

Project Support Technician, High Side Survey Management System
Phoenix Technology Services | Calgary, AB | Summer 2013

Verified and inputted data into reports to support business objectives.

Data mining and retrieval on a per-request basis.

Ensured documentation complied with customer specifications.

Trained field supervisors on system implementation (internal and field systems).

Provided leadership for inventory development of directional tools in SAP database software.

Production Engineering Intern
Devon Canada | Rocky Mountain House, AB | Summer 2012

Managed production and reservoir databases.

Developed reports and tools to utilize production and reservoir data efficiently. 

Supported production surveillance and analysis to assist engineers identify improvement projects in assets.

Identified and corrected erroneous data and increase system accuracy.

Performed fluid shots measuring fluid level in casing on various oil wells in order to identify problems.

Monitored and adjusted water injection in wells on a weekly basis to ensure accurate injection pressure and rates.

Derrick Hand / Motor Hand / Floor Hand
Trinidad Drilling, Ltd. | Nisku, AB | 12/2007 – 8/2011

Directed the smooth operation and support function of the mud circulation system.

Anticipated potential problems, pre-planned and implemented corrective action in a timely manner.

Ensured outcomes that aligned with company goals for drilling operations.

Ensured optimal performance of all working/moving equipment on the drilling rig and wellsite.

Managed and performed all drilling operation functions from rig up, drilling to completion and rig out; assisted with critical wellbore calculations. Maintained and supervised Drilling Fluids and Drilling Mud Circulation system. Executed technical troubleshooting and problem solving for various mechanical and drillstring/circulation systems.

Performed roll over supervision, management and instruction for Floor hands and Motor hand.

Equipment Operator and Night Specialist
Enseco Energy Services | Red Deer, AB | 3/2006 – 12/2007

Performed daily operation and maintenance of equipment in a safe manner in accordance with HSE regulations.

Executed duties in varying working conditions, including inclement and/or extreme weather as well as other unforeseen conditions.

Oversaw continual preventive maintenance and repair of equipment used in completions operations; ensured continual cleaning and housekeeping in and about drill floor and wireline unit. Advanced knowledge of emergency shut-in procedures and able to respond to any emergency efficiently and professionally.