Expert Details
Upstream Production Oil and Gas Facilities
ID: 733744
Texas, USA
General Expertise:
Oil and Gas
Engineering
Construction
Production Operations
Upstream
Exploration
Production
Mid-Stream
Project Management
Compression
Process Engineering
FEED
Staff Development
Change Management
Integrator
Asset Assessments
Budget Development
Onshore Expertise:
Gas Processing
Tight Gas
Shale Gas
Shale Oil
LNG Plants
PLC controls and instrumentation
Development Planning
Water Floods
CO2 production
CO2 Floods
EOR for Unconventionals
Pipeline installations
Overhead power distribution
Road and civil construction
Strategic Urban Development Planning
SWD Systems
Offshore Expertise:
Logistics
Modularization
Offshore Topsides
HPHT operations
Subsea
Flow Assurance
New Technologies:
Multiphase meters
Multiphase pumps
Rotary selector valves
By-Pass Pigging
Automated, compact pig launchers
Compact separator s
MIF pipeline connections
Expert has had the great fortune to participate on oil and gas exploration teams and develop solutions for testing stranded wells, or drilling and extraction techniques using innovative, unique application of new and old technologies used in a different way. After a successful test of exploratory wells, He has prepared full field development plans, along with costs and schedules, to test a project's financial robustness.
Results-driven E&P Project Engineering and Technical Design Manager with 37 years plus experience. 33 years (1981-2014) with Shell Exploration and Production Company. Provided integrated technical solutions and project management expertise to create surface infrastructure needed for profitable exploration/development growth. Change agent and strategist experienced in strengthening and aligning company requirements, internal and external capabilities with targeted project goals. Recognized as dedicated team player with exemplary work ethic and track record of meeting goals and objectives. Motivational, visionary leader skilled in building, developing, and inspiring high performance teams toward success.
Advice and guidance on field developments, prepare written audit on field operations, consultations with investors on various products and business,
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1981 | Degree: Bachelor's | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: University of Cincinnati |
| Year: 2000 | Degree: Certificate of Completion | Subject: Selected Topics in Radiological Engineering | Institution: Louisiana State University |
| Year: 2000 | Degree: Masters Certificate | Subject: Project Management | Institution: The George Washington University |
| Year: 2000 | Degree: N/A | Subject: Registered Processional Engineer | Institution: Louisiana Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1981 to 2014 | Employer: SHELL | Title: Sr. Staff Facilities Engineer | Department: Facilities Engineering |
Responsibilities:Mentoring, project management, new technology development, Team LeadershipConsultancy with small to medium independent oil and gas producers and investor firms. Urban planning, EOR design in an unconventional play, due diligence operations review, review of project proposal to Private Equity investor, Operations review of a newly acquired asset, HAZOP reviews, SMART equipment packaging designs, Aiding several market research companies in support of their clients |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to 2014 | Employer: SHELL EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION (SEPCo) | Title: Global Unconventional Surface Engineering Technology Adviser | Department: |
Responsibilities:Identify and mature the application of new surface engineering technologies for the benefit of onshore oil and gasdevelopments. Also identify emerging technologies, incubate and encourage their development. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2001 to 2012 | Employer: SHELL EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION (SEPCo) | Title: Senior Staff Facilities Engineer/ Engineering Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Onshore US exploration and New Business Development groups with surface engineering andoperational expertise. Experience with Tight Gas plays (i.e. Pinedale Anticline, Columbia River Basin, Green River Basin), Shale Gas plays (i.e. Barnett, Haynesville, Marcellus, Woodford, Eagleford, Antrim, Huron, Delaware, Bakken, others), Light Tight Oil (LTO) plays (Williston Basin, Mississippi Lime, Eagleford, Uinta) and CBM plays (i.e. Black Warrior, Cherokee, San Juan, Raton, others) and Alaska (onshore, gravel island and offshore) Implemented Micro- LNG technology for testing stranded gas wells prior to final investment decision for development. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2001 to 2012 | Employer: SHELL EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION (SEPCo) | Title: Asset Project Manager Mississippi LIme | Department: |
Responsibilities:Asset Project Manager for a new venture, a Mississippi Lime play. Responsible for surfaceengineering for the area. Oil gathering, gas gathering and power distribution infrastructure are but a few of the challenges. Efficient handling of produced water was a key design deliverable. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2011 | Employer: SHELL EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION (SEPCo) | Title: Engineering Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Active team member on the Onshore Exploration team for the purpose of providing surface engineering support andoperational input to exploration plays. Conceptualized, estimated costs for and coordinated all surface activities related to onshore exploration activities. Senior project lead to seamlessly integrate exploration plays into active heartland developments. Surface Development Project Manager for Shell’s interest in the Haynesville Shale, an estimated $1 B (T.G) infrastructure development. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Society of Petroleum Engineers LAPELS (Louisiana Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors) |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Professional Engineer - 2000 now retired |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | Native |
Fields of Expertise
gas pipeline, liquefied natural gas, water flood, shale oil, natural gas processing, compression process, construction, engineering, petroleum, technical analysis, leadership, capital projects management, facilities engineering, creative concept, development process, entrepreneurship, new technology business value measurement