Resume CV of Candidate 99111.  Senior Geologist with over 25 years of diverse experience in Western Alberta.  Ability to analyze and map multiple formations and generate viable drilling locations and recompletions.  Proven track record in both clastic and carbonate exploration and development which has resulted in significant production and reserve additions.

Professional Experience

Major Oil and Gas Company, Canada

Sr. Staff Geologist                                                                                2001-2009

• Recommended 25 exploratory and development gas and oil wells in Western Alberta resulting in a greater than 80% success rate
• Executed 5 recompletions in 4 major fields resulting in over 6.5 MMcf/d IP. Two play trends were identified for more recompletions (9) and   potential development drilling
• Successfully recommended participation in 12 wells in the Western Alberta area. The program had greater than an 80% success rate including two oil pools totaling greater than 800,000 bbl ROIP and several gas wells
• Participated in 8 successful wells generating 12 MMcf/d IP
• Assigned to evaluate a potential  acquisition and received letter of commendation for services rendered
• Initiated and supervised summer Geologist Cardium study and successfully recommended hiring

Senior Geologist, Southern Plains

• Recommended successful Bow Island gas recompletion
• Successfully supported participation in a 1 Bcf CanHunter Glauconite gas well
• Generated 10-15 drilling leads with 2D seismic-integrated regional Glauconite sand map

Major Independent

Senior Geologist, Exploration (West- Central Alberta)          2000-2001

• Purchased land in Brazeau which led to successful Viking corner-shot oil wells
• Through industry contacts brought in successful foothills farm-in opportunity
• Evaluated several land sales, acquisitions, and farm-in opportunities

Independent Exploration Co

Contract Geologist, Wapiti Area – Deep Basin (West-Central Alberta)        1999

• Generated several Wabamun and Swan Hills leads in Simonette-Karr-Gold Creek Areas
• Successfully purchased prospective land
• Evaluated several acquisition, joint venture, and farm-in opportunities
• Constructed regional maps for the Wabamun, Blueridge, Nisku, Leduc and Swan Hills
• Identified structurally controlled hydrothermal dolomization trends

Major Oil and Gas Co Canada

Staff Geologist, Wapiti Area – Deep Basin (Western Alberta / Northeast BC)   1981-1999

• Recommended a nine well Cadotte / Spirit River joint drilling program adding 20 BCF RGIP.
• Team added 45 BCF WI RGIP and 13 MMcf/D WI annualized production in 1998
• Constructed regional stratigraphic & structural maps which identified new Cadotte prospects
• Incorporated 2D/3D seismic mapping to identify potential prospects, compartments, and drilling hazards

Staff Geologist (Special 3-Month Project, Northwest Territories)                 1997-1998

• Evaluated Island River, NWT Keg River dolomite play, Hossitl Field Analogy. Rejected proposal to develop and explore based on pool size and economics

Staff Geologist, East Coast Exploration      1996-1997

• Generated prospects, evaluated PNV’s (Whiterose, Terra Nova, Hibernia) in Jeanne d’Arc Basin contingent on West Bonne Bay commercial well results (competitors subsequently posted and purchased land)
• Participated in well planning and operations for West Bonne Bay significant discovery well
• Petrophysically mapped Ben Nevis/Avalon, Hibernia, & Jeanne d’Arc formations to high-grade prospects
• Evaluated St. Pierre-Miquelon Sub-basin, Laurentian Shelf, West Newfoundland Cambro-Ordovician carbonate play (& Anticosti Island), Flemish Pass Sub-Basin for commercial oil potential

Staff Geologist – Senior Geologist, Devonian Exploration             1987-1996

• Mapped Hanlan / Minehead Swan Hills complexes co-supported drilling 2 development wells – 1 successful (Mobil-horizontal ;> 70 Bcf), 1 non-commercial
• Recommended 3 deep Stolberg Swan Hills wells and sparse 3D-encountered non-commercial gas/water bearing reef
• Generated several Wabamun (Beaver Creek), Nisku pinnacle, Leduc island reef prospects. Supported Narraway sparse 3D based on 2D seismic lead, resulting in accurate trap assessment

Senior Geologist, Deep Basin Cretaceous Clastics            1986-1987

• Mapped Northeast British Columbia (Cadotte, Spirit River, Cadomin) formations
• Determined structural controls on Viking valley fills (Crystal, Sundance, Peco)
• Evaluated Cardium Kakwa/Ram member

Senior Geologist, Conventional Heavy Oil Exploitation 1983-1986

• Responsible for developing and extending Lindbergh Field Lower Cummings Fm
• Recommended the majority of 101 successful stacked pay conventional heavy oil wells
• Added Clearwater, Sparky & Colony reserves and production which were previously considered non-productive
• Adjusted log analysis pay criteria and worked with field personnel on completion techniques to minimize water production, resulting in a dramatic turn-around in oil production rates.

Petroleum Geologist, Cretaceous Shallow Gas Exploitation        1981-1983

• Integrated mapping of Colony channels in Beauvallon area and recommended participating in a successful Dome operated well (and declined participating in 3 wells, later found to be D&A)
• Mapped Pan-Alberta Lower Mannville Gas Contract Fields with integrated team (Calling Lake, Westlock, Hylo) to determine RGIP
• Coordinated land expiration project (2.7 million acres) and recommended computer database upgrades

Geologist, Frontier-Keg River Oil Exploration    1981

• Amoco Senex/Panny exploratory well recommendation (J&A); field discovery.

Summer Geologist, Frontier-Mackenzie Basin Field Evaluation 1980

Exploration Technologist, Elmworth and Whitecourt Areas         1976-1978

• Wellsite geology; cross-sections and map construction

Education

Bachelor of Science (Specialization in Geology) with Distinction, 1981

University of Alberta, 2 Awards

Certificate in Petroleum Resources, 1976

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, 2 Awards

Computer Knowledge

Accumap; Acculogs; Surfer

Petrosys

Landmark Stratworks; Zmap+;

Geolog

Memberships

Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists (CSPG)

American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)

Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA)

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Resume CV of Candidate 12188738.  Experienced geophysicist/geologist recognized as an industry leader in Geomodeling and Interpretation.  MS in Geology and PhD in Geophysics.  Petroleum geologic experiences with the recent technological advances in hydrocarbon exploration and production. Doctoral research dealt with integration of geological and geophysical data for reservoir characterization by utilizing the state of the art techniques. Published  research findings in SEG/AAPG.

Familiar with regional, prospect, and well evaluations. Worked on basin modeling, operations, velocity analysis, AVO, risk analysis, and reserve estimation. He is proficient in use of seismic interpretation/ visualization (Landmark’s SeisWorks/ StratWorks/SynTool/Earthcube/Zmap/Rave, Geoframe), seismic modeling and reservoir characterization (Petrel and Mathematica), 3D seismic processing (Promax), and MS Office software. Familiar with inversion, AVO (Hampson-Russell) and salt boundaries mapping. Worked as an individual contributor, team leader, and Manager.  Experienced as a geologist/geophysicist in interpretation and development tasks in Gulf of Mexico and Texas onshore.

Result-oriented Geoscientist having a wide variety of experience in hydrocarbon exploration and development with strong analytical and technical skills.  Well versed in basin analysis/drilling/ testing and reservoir engineering operations in high-pressured onshore and offshore including deep-water basins. Experienced with dynamic multi-disciplinary team environments with aggressive exploration and production growth targets. Familiar with workstation software, computer programming, geostatistical techniques for techno-economic analysis and project monitoring. Familiar with technical tender evaluation of well services and computer items.

EXPERIENCE:

2007- Present: Major International E&P. Houston, USA

■ Senior Reservoir Geophysicist:

Effectively worked both as a geophysicist and  geologist as per Company’s work exigencies.

Gulf of Mexico – Garden Bank, Mississippi Canyon, North Padre Island

Onshore - Geophysical evaluation and modeling of various fields. Geological, geophysical interpretation, AVO and attribute analysis. G&G and Engineering monitoring and well drilling activities. Company’s coordinator for integrated analysis, reservoir simulation and production optimization. Coordinated and worked with engineers and G&G colleagues for field development to optimize production. Participated in reserve computation.

Technology scouting for better interpretation and seismic processing. Coordinated reprocessing of 3D seismic data through RTM. Interpreted and mapped salt top and bottom boundaries.

Participated in Company’s farm-in and farm-out proposals/meetings.

Project coordinator for Reservoir Data Base creation, Scouting for appropriate/affordable software. Liaison with Corporate Head Quarter for modification and incorporation of existing Portuguese version of SIRR and SIGEO softwares (Reservoir Data Base and relevant application).

2001 – 2007  Major Exploration and Production Firm, Houston, Texas

■  Consultant

Ultra Deep Water Atlantic Bidding Project, Trinidad.  Interpreted 2D  seismic, well data and sequence stratigraphy to depict reservoir  geometry.

1989 – 2001  International Exploration and Production Firm

■ Superintendent Geologist, 1996-2001

Deep Water Offshore Exploration,

Championed coordination and supervision of Companies first deepwater exploratory drilling project.

Offshore and Onshore Exploration,

Supervised shallow, deep water, and onshore drilling projects. Deepened wells based on conceptualized basin modeling, reinterpretation of seismic data based on intermediate e-logs, petrophysical data, and velocity analysis, resulting in the discovery of additional oil and gas sands. Made successful well recommendations on low resistivity pay zones based on seismostratigraphic analysis and well data evaluation. Presented project overviews to the dignitaries and regularly participated in peer reviews.

Gained extensive cross-training in engineering, including: drilling and production technologies, reservoir engineering and well completions. Routinely evaluated drilling and production data and generated completion reports for wells drilled from jack-up rigs and drill-ships. Innovated monitoring techniques to decrease risk in blind drilling above high-pressured formations. Suggested effective production solutions to problems with congealing of highly viscous oil.

■ Senior Geologist, 1988-1995

Shallow Water Offshore Exploration,

Prepared recommendations and monitored high-angle, directional drilling of high-pressure wells. Continued development of geologic and geophysical interpretation skills, including proficiencies in mud logging.  Developed a basic understanding of drilling and reservoir engineering methods. Discovered highly valuable upside potential of an oil sand in Ravva field based on interpretation of 3D seismic amplitude anomalies and seismogeological correlation.

1981-1987

■ Geologist

Onshore Exploration, Northeast India,

Interpreted 2-D seismic, performed well log correlation, analyzed petrophysical data (including cuttings and core) and geostatistical data for basin modeling.  Generated prospect maps and made well recommendations for several exploration projects. Performed infrastructure logistics and cost assessment to initiate rank wildcat well drilling. Team leader for risk analysis and prospect evaluation of several successful wildcat wells. As Computer Division Team Leader, innovated computerized exploration methods through utilization of commercial database software, developed a number of user-friendly computer programs in Basic and FORTRAN languages for ease in monitoring, data reporting, selective data retrieval, and geological application including reserve accretion.  Designed architecture of a comprehensive regional database containing more than 700 wells, and populated the database with a large volume of geologic information, such as well header information, available log curves, digitized contour maps, and monthly drilling reports. Responsible for training, technical vetting, long-term budgetary planning, equipment and manpower for database development.

SKILLS:

• Acquainted with geophysical and geological interpretation & evaluation skills for oil and gas exploration and development.
• Wire line log interpretation, core & drilled cutting analysis; interpretation of 2D &3D seismic records integrating petrophysical data; seismogeological correlation & basin analysis leading to prospect generation and discovery of potential zones.
• Proficiencies in reservoir characterization.
• Integrated studies incorporating sequence stratigraphy and petrophysics, seismic attribute analysis, seismic interpretation and visualization; course work training in seismic inversion, seismic modeling, 3D seismic processing, clastic and carbonate depositional systems, and global tectonics.
• Well versed with well-site monitoring techniques for Jack-up rig and drill-ship in over-pressured basin both in shallow and deep water setting.
• Project monitoring and scheduling; simultaneous supervision of onshore and offshore exploratory drilling activities; cross-trained in drilling, testing, and well completion methods; mastered a fairly good knowledge on offshore drilling technology, mud system, supervision of mud logging, well testing and well complication analysis.

Acquainted with workstation software and programming:

• Landmarks (SeisWorks/StratWorks/SynTool/ Earthcube/Zmap/Rave/Promax), Petrel, HampsonRussell and Geoframe.
• Computer programming knowledge in Mathematica and Fortran; Data base creation, validation, and management; basic knowledge in C++  and Unix; proficiency in MS Office tools (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Techno-economic evaluation, risk analysis, and geostatistics.
• Technology scouting, technical paper publication / presentation and paper review skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skill for inter-disciplinary coordination.
• Experienced in working in collaborative multidisciplinary environments with aggressive reserve accretion and production targets without compromising safety; sociable, amicable, and adaptive character with team working spirit; highly motivated, dedicated, hard working, and quick learner with effective mentoring, leadership, communication, management skills.

EDUCATION:

2001-2005

VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY, Blacksburg, VA,

PhD, Geophysics

■ Dissertation: Determination of Heterogeneity by High-Resolution Seismic Reservoir Characterization in the Heavy Oil Temblor Reservoir of Coalinga Field, California

■ Proficiencies in seismic interpretation and visualization (Landmarks – SeisWorks/ StratWorks/TDQ Earthcube/Zmap/Rave), seismic modeling and reservoir characterization (Hampson-Russell, Mathematica), 3D seismic processing (Promax), clastic and carbonate sequence stratigraphy, as well as MS Office tools (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

1978-1981; INDIAN SCHOOL OF MINES, Dhanbad, India,

Master of Technology, 1981, Mineral Exploration

■ Thesis:  Geostatistical Analysis of Dhobani Copper Mines.

Master of Science, 1980, Applied Geology

■ Thesis: Geology of Anantapur Kimberlites.

Bachelor of Science, 1978, Applied Geology

1975 -1977

BERHAMPUR UNIVERSITY, Berhampur, India

Bachelor of Science, 1977, Geology

PUBLICATIONS:

ALL AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

AWARDS:

2005; Fellowship, SEG Travel Grant

2000; Meritorious Service Award,

1998; Meritorious Service Award,

1993; Meritorious Service Award,

1991; Meritorious Service Award,

1997; Chief Geologist’s Letter of Appreciation, Innovation,

1989; Vice-Chairman’s Award,

1988; Chairman’s Award, Best Technical Paper,

1981; University Grant Commission Scholarship, Indian School of Mines

1979-1980; Central Government Scholarship, Indian School of Mines

GRANTS:

2003-2004; Teaching Assistantship: Elementary Geophysics Labs

2003; Teaching Assistantship: Elements of Geology Labs

2003; Teaching Assistantship: Seismic Stratigraphy Labs

2001-2002; Graduate Research Assistantship: Seismic Reservoir Characterization

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Senior Reservoir Engineer Thermal SAGD

Calgary, AB

Excellent opportunity for an experience Senior Reservoir Engineer to join our client an International oil and gas company with operations.  The company aims to provide long-term growth and continue to develop technologies and manage projects that will meet the world’s energy and climate changes in a sustainable way.

Our client currently holds a substantial land base of oil sands leases in Northern Alberta which will result in full field development producing over 200,000 bbl/d. The Oil sands Pilot is coming on stream in 2010 at 20,000 bbl/d with plans for further expansion, and the current 10,000 bbl/d SAGD facility is on schedule. The second Oil sands Project is in the planning phase for developing a 40,000 bbl/d commercial plant. The objective of this position is to provide reservoir engineering and simulation support to the development of oil sands assets by using SAGD, solvent co-injection and/or other novel thermal recovery technologies. While you will report directly to the Manager, Reservoir Studies, you  may also be seconded to other Division or Department on a short-term basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct numerical modeling, subsurface studies and exploitation planning. Generate production forecasts using reservoir simulation, production analysis and other reservoir engineering techniques. Optimize well pattern layouts, development sequences and well placement. Formulate fit for purpose reservoir surveillance plans to collect reservoir data. Analyze subsurface and surface field data to obtain key reservoir/well performance parameters. Perform regional studies (including analyzing competitor public data) to improve understanding of the SAGD process. Generate risked OBIP, production profiles, recoverable volumes for reservoir management. Participate in the reserve booking process including the evaluation, documentation, presentation and the reporting steps. Liaison with external partners and regulatory agencies. Support regulatory processes including technical justifications to the regulator and offsetting operators. Formulate and implement laboratory data acquisition programs including costing and vendor selection. As an asset team member, actively participate in revising development plans and capital cost forecasts as required. Provide input to economic evaluations, new land acquisition and joint venture opportunities as required. Assist in mentoring less experienced Engineers, EITs and intern students.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ideal candidates must be a Canadian Citizen or be a Canadian Landed Immigrant. Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and APEGGA membership (P.Eng. designation) is required. 10+ years experience in reservoir engineering and related experience working within an integrated team including Geology, Geophysics and other Engineering disciplines. 10 years minimum experience with the SAGD development process is required. Reservoir experience in thermal recovery of bitumen is required. Exposure to steam solvent co-injection and/or Gas-Over-Bitumen is preferred. Experience with STARS, Exotherm or Eclipse Thermal simulation is required. Strong subsurface technical management skills. Ability to provide recommendations under varying timelines and working with sometimes limited or conflicting data. You must be a self-starter and be able to handle multiple projects concurrently.

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Reservoir Simulation Engineer Deepwater

We are working with a dynamic Exploration and Production company that is very aggressive in their growth plans over the next 3 years. They are actively looking for a seasoned Simulation Engineer who has significant Deepwater experience. This opportunity can lead to an ex-pat role in the very near future.

This deepwater project is a multi-TCF gas pool being developed. The project is slated to be on production in the next year with an estimated cost of over $1 billion.

• Develop 3D reservoir simulation models that accurately reflect all the available geological and reservoir engineering data, and provide reservoir depletion plans
• Assist in the planning and execution of depletion/drilling strategies within a team environment
• Help define and optimize the reservoir management strategy, development well locations and well design and production profiles
• Identify risks and risk mitigation strategies/actions for each reservoir, including evaluation of the reservoir risks and uncertainties associated with development wells and production facilities
• Define reservoir evaluation programs and participate in the follow up analysis of well results and integration of well results
• Prepare and present reservoir engineering information to management, partners and other stakeholders
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory applications/documents
• Keep informed of technical advancements in the field of reservoir modeling

ALL VISA REQUIREMENTS AND RELOCATION WILL BE COVERED BY CLIENT

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Thermal Geomodeler

This is an excellent opportunity to provide input into the development plan, reservoir modeling and tactics to optimize reservoir performance and performance monitoring.

Key Duties and Contributions will Include:

Working in a collaborative environment to develop 3-D models of the Formation, using the Petrel software suite, based on sound knowledge of geostatistics and modeling theory

• Integrating geology and reservoir engineering principles into the geocellular models
• Producing up-scaled data sets of the 3-D models for input into thermal flow simulators
• Understanding key elements regarding cap-rock integrity
• Keeping abreast of new oil sands knowledge and the performance of existing thermal projects
• Championing and supporting oil sands research and development programs

Qualifications: Our ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Geosciences, a Master’s degree would be an asset
• Be a registered Professional Geologist (or eligible to attain Professional status with APEGGA)
• A minimum of 12 years of progressive skill development in creating and applying geomodeling to developing thermal oil recovery projects
• Practical experience with 3-D thermal reservoir modeling techniques, including a solid skill level using Petrel software
• Solid understanding of geostatistical methods
• Good knowledge of clastic sedimentology and stratigraphy
• Versed in the various types of clastic depositional models
• Good knowledge of wireline and MWD/LWD logs as well as formation evaluation
• Experience in the interpretation and application of geophysics in constructing geological models
• Strong ability to assess and understand the impacts of new data and react in a timely fashion
• Excellent organizational and planning skills to set and exceed established goals, schedules, and deadlines, often under tight time lines and with shifting priorities
• Proven ability to work in a team environment dealing with people from various disciplines
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and a bias for achieving results
• Strong computing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills to effectively interact with a variety of  personnel, and other industry participants, both internal and external.

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Resume CV of Candidate RG20274557.  Experienced well-site geologist responsible for description and interpretation of geological samples, picking  casing, coring and total depth points, supervision and QA/QC of mudlogging, wireline, LWD, and coring  Mapwork – responsible for generating and updating maps, using wireline logs, correlations, and cross-sectional data.  Positive track record of prospecting, both in exploration and exploitation.   Capable of interpretation based on limited data. Positive proven track record of prospecting, both in exploration and exploitation. Fields (provinces) include, but are not limited to:  Central Kansas Uplift, Hugoton Embayment, Kansas High Plains, Arkoma Basin, Anadarko basin, Cherokee Platform, Pearsall Field, etc.  Open to travel and domestic relocation.

EXPERIENCE:

1986-1991   Maier Exploration,  Great Bend, KS
Consulting Petroleum Geologist

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Geoscientist

Houston, Texas

Our Client is looking for a 20+ year Geoscientist to open a new office in Houston. This individual will be responsible for all efforts in reference to Exploration as well as potential acquisitions for Exploitation. This company has enjoyed a stellar reputation for over 30 years. They are very well funded, have an interest in over 1000 wells and looking to have significant growth this year. They are privately held and have an excellent work environment.   The ideal candidate will have experience building Exploration and Exploitation teams, screening deals, well rounded presentation skills, ability to influence Senior Management, adept at Interpretation of Seismic Data and a proven track record of significant achievements in Onshore Domestic plays, if you are looking for an exciting organization with tremendous upside potential, please respond.

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Reserves Engineer

Houston, Texas

Our client, is seeking and experienced Reserves Engineer to provide engineering and database expertise to complete various corporate requests quickly and accurately.

· Provide support for Reserves processes including Internal and SEC Reserve Reporting and bank updates

· Provide support for Planning processes including Monthly Forecasts, Monthly Operating Report, Budgeting, and Portfolio

· Provide support for Acquisition and Divestiture processes including cashflows, database conversions, price sensitivities, and business development slides as required

· Provide user support for PEEP economics software. Field calls from engineers, technologists, and planners.

· Provide SQL Server database expertise to solve complex problems, design company-wide reports, and streamline workflows for engineers, technologists and planners throughout organization

The ideal candidate we have the following experience qualifications:

· Minimum 3 years of oil and gas experience working with economics, reserves, and technical evaluations

· BS in engineering or computer science required.

· Proficient using MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and aptitude for designing, maintaining, and linking technical software.

· Prior experience using Visual Basic and/or SQL languages

· Familiarity with SQL Server or Oracle databases

· Prior experience and working knowledge of PEEP and/or Aries.

· Ability to work in a fast paced environment and prioritize workload

· Highly organized

· Consistent accuracy and strong attention to detail critical

· Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with internal department members and external vendors

· Team player with strong communication skills

· Willingness to accept work schedule with various demands, which will vary as departmental workload fluctuates

· Requires limited supervision

The successful candidate will be offered and excellent total compensation package including incentive plans and generous benefits.

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Resume CV of Candidate 99118. Senior Geologist with over 25 years of diverse experience in Western Alberta. Ability to analyze and map multiple formations and generate viable drilling locations and recompletions. Proven track record in both clastic and carbonate exploration and development which has resulted in significant production and reserve additions.

Professional Experience

Major E&P CANADA

Staff Geologist, Brazeau/O’Chiese                                                                                      2001-2009

• Recommended 25 Belly River, Ellerslie, Rock Creek, and Elkton-Shunda exploratory and development gas and oil wells resulting in a greater than 80% success rate.
• Executed 5 recompletions in the Belly River, Viking, Notikewin, and Ellerslie resulting in over 6.5 MMcf/d IP. Two play trends were identified for more recompletions (9) and   potential development drilling.
• Successfully recommended participation in 12 J.V. operated Belly River wells in the Columbia Harlech area. The program had greater than an 80% success rate including two oil pools totaling greater than 800,000 bbl ROIP and several gas wells.
• Participated in 8 successful Rider Resources Ellerslie wells generating 12 MMcf/d IP.
• Assigned to evaluate a potential Burmis Energy acquisition and received letter of commendation for services rendered.
• Initiated and supervised summer Geologist Cardium study and successfully recommended hiring.

Senior Geologist, Southern Plains                                                                                        2001-2002

• Recommended successful Bow Island gas recompletion.
• Successfully supported participation in a 1 Bcf CanHunter Glauconite gas well.
• Generated 10-15 drilling leads with 2D seismic-integrated regional Glauconite sand map.

Major Independent E&P CANADA, LTD

Senior Geologist, Exploration (West- Central Alberta) 2000-2001

• Purchased land in Brazeau which led to successful Viking corner-shot oil wells.
• Through industry contacts brought in successful foothills farm-in opportunity.
• Evaluated several land sales, acquisitions, and farm-in opportunities.

Independent E&P Exploration Ltd

Contract Geologist, Wapiti Area – Deep Basin (West-Central Alberta) 1999

• Generated several Waban and Swan Hills leads in Simonette-Karr-Gold Creek Areas.
• Successfully purchased prospective land.
• Evaluated several acquisition, joint venture, and farm-in opportunities.
• Constructed regional maps for the Wabamun, Blueridge, Nisku, Leduc and Swan Hills.
• Identified structurally controlled hydrothermal dolomization trends.

Major E&P Canada Gas Business Unit

Staff Geologist, Wapiti Area – Deep Basin (Western Alberta / Northeast BC) 1981-1999

• Recommended a nine well Cadotte / Spirit River joint drilling program adding 20 BCF RGIP.
• Team added 45 BCF WI RGIP and 13 MMcf/D WI annualized production in 1998.
• Constructed regional stratigraphic & structural maps which identified new Cadotte prospects.
• Incorporated 2D/3D seismic mapping to identify potential prospects, compartments, and drilling hazards.

Staff Geologist (Special 3-Month Project, Northwest Territories)                           1997-1998

• Evaluated Island River, NWT Keg River dolomite play, Hossitl Field Analogy. Rejected proposal to develop and explore based on pool size and economics.

Staff Geologist, East Coast Exploration                                                                             1996-1997

• Generated prospects, evaluated PNV’s (Whiterose, Terra Nova, Hibernia) in Jeanne d’Arc Basin contingent on West Bonne Bay commercial well results (competitors subsequently posted and purchased land).
• Participated in well planning and operations for West Bonne Bay significant discovery well.
• Petrophysically mapped Ben Nevis/Avalon, Hibernia, & Jeanne d’Arc formations to high-grade prospects.
• Evaluated St. Pierre-Miquelon Sub-basin, Laurentian Shelf, West Newfoundland Cambro-Ordovician carbonate play (& Anticosti Island), Flemish Pass Sub-Basin for commercial oil potential.

Staff Geologist – Senior Geologist, Devonian Exploration                                           1987-1996

• Mapped Hanlan / Minehead Swan Hills complexes co-supported drilling 2 development wells – 1 successful (Mobil-horizontal ;> 70 Bcf), 1 non-commercial.
• Recommended 3 deep Stolberg Swan Hills wells and sparse 3D-encountered non-commercial gas/water bearing reef.
• Generated several Wabamun (Beaver Creek), Nisku pinnacle, Leduc island reef prospects. Supported Narraway sparse 3D based on 2D seismic lead, resulting in accurate trap assessment.

Senior Geologist, Deep Basin Cretaceous Clastics                                                          1986-1987

• Mapped Northeast British Columbia (Cadotte, Spirit River, Cadomin) formations.
• Determined structural controls on Viking valley fills (Crystal, Sundance, Peco).
• Evaluated Cardium Kakwa/Ram member.

Senior Geologist, Conventional Heavy Oil Exploitation                                                1983-1986

• Responsible for developing and extending Lindbergh Field Lower Cummings Fm. Recommended the majority of 101 successful stacked pay conventional heavy oil wells.
• Added Clearwater, Sparky & Colony reserves and production which were previously considered non-productive.
• Adjusted log analysis pay criteria and worked with field personnel on completion techniques to minimize water production, resulting in a dramatic turn-around in oil production rates.

Petroleum Geologist, Cretaceous Shallow Gas Exploitation                                      1981-1983

• Integrated mapping of Colony channels in Beauvallon area and recommended participating in a successful Dome operated well (and declined participating in 3 wells, later found to be D&A).
• Mapped Pan-Alberta Lower Mannville Gas Contract Fields with integrated team (Calling Lake, Westlock, Hylo) to determine RGIP.
• Coordinated land expiration project (2.7 million acres) and recommended computer database upgrades.

Geologist, Frontier-Keg River Oil Exploration                                                                              1981

• Amoco Senex/Panny exploratory well recommendation (J&A); field discovery.

Summer Geologist, Frontier-Mackenzie Basin Field Evaluation                                           1980

Exploration Technologist, Elmworth and Whitecourt Areas                                      1976-1978

• Wellsite geology; cross-sections and map construction

Education

Bachelor of Science (Specialization in Geology) with Distinction, 1981

University of Alberta, 2 Awards

Certificate in Petroleum Resources, 1976

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, 2 Awards

Computer Knowledge

Accumap; Acculogs; Surfer

Petrosys

Landmark Stratworks; Zmap+;

Geolog

Memberships

Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists (CSPG)

American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)

Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA)

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TECHNOLOGY GEOPHYSICIST JOBS

MAJOR INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION COMPANY IS LOOKING FOR A SENIOR GEOPHYSICIST FOR THEIR TECHNOLOGY GROUP.

Provide technical recommendations on geophysical issues to business units for their recommendations. Assure quality of geophysical work across Exploration, Production and Development Divisions. Ensure geophysical work is carried out efficiently and delivers products aligned with required technical standards and metrics. Ensure consistency of Geoscience peer review process and document and report the results. Participate in setting of performance and competency of Geoscience staff. Coordination of training and development of technical staff together with other Senior staff. Identify and understand trends and factors impacting emerging geophysical technology.

QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree in Geophysics or Geoscience field. 20+years experience in the Oil and Gas industry. Exposure to multiple plays internationally and domestic seismic interpret including Deepwater. A track record of project work in Exploration, Development and Production including regional evaluation, prospect generation and risking. Strong technical competence in AVO modeling, Inversion analysis, rock properties and Physics.

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Resume CV of Candidate 99112.  Experienced seismic interpreter (Ph.D., P. Geoph.) with a strong geological background and an extensive experience in Oil and Gas Exploration and Production.  Extensive experience in Exploration and Development in various sedimentary basins including; Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin –exploration of reef complexes in Devonian and Mesozoic carbonates, as well as exploration of complex structural traps in thrusting areas of Rocky Mountains (Foothills).   Gulf of Mexico – Pemex Exploration and Development Projects – offshore, exploring sub-salt and sub-shale targets and dealing with problems of seismic image because of variations of velocity model.  Sirte Basin. Experienced in exploration of structural-stratigraphic traps in clastics and carbonates.   Adriatic Basin and Albanides Thrust Belt zone – exploration and development of stratigraphic and structural prospects in carbonates and clastics.

•             Structural and stratigraphic interpretation of 2D and 3D seismic data

•             Tie of well and seismic data by using synthetics and VSP

•             Regional basin analysis for identifying, mapping and evaluation

•             Time to depth conversion and mapping

•             Seismic attributes interpretation and analysis

•             Inversion analysis

•             Structural and stratigraphic interpretation of 2D and 3D seismic data

•             Exploration in compressional, extensional, or salt tectonic environments.

•             Exploration in all carbonate, clastic and salt-evaporite depositional environment

•             Oil and gas field development

Professional Experience

Senior Geophysicist, Major International Oil Company  April 2009 to present

• Interpretation of 3D and 2D seismic data in exploration of structural and stratigraphic traps in sandstone and carbonate formation in Sirte basin.

Senior Geophysicist, Calgary,  October 2007 to Jan. 2009

• Consultant and adviser for the development and exploration projects of Pemex – Mexican National Company in Gulf of Mexico. Structural and stratigraphic traps in Mesozoic (Cretaceous and Jurassic) carbonate deposits, where the shale and salt diapirs have the main role in their models. Experienced in the seismic data imaging, depth conversion and interpretation in the presence of large velocity variations because of shale and salt diapirs.

Senior Geophysicist, Major Service Co, Calgary,   2006 to 2007

• Structural traps in thrusting areas of the Foothills; Accomplishment: evaluated the company lands, identified more than 50 exploration leads, mapped two prospects and proposed one well which was put in the company drilling program.

Exploration Geophysicist, Independent Exploration, Calgary 2001 to 2006

• Structural traps in thrusting areas of Rocky Mountains (Foothills) – Paleozoic to Mesozoic: Peace River area, Cabin Creek area, Turner Valley and High Wood area, Bighorn area and Regional Overview of Foothills prospects. Accomplishment: generated 6 lead/prospects and proposed two deep wells.
• Seismic stratigraphic interpretation for subtle traps of carbonate and clastic facies in Mississippian and Cretaceous –Strachan, Western Canadian Basin.
• Seismic interpretation of reef complexes in Devonian deposits (Swan Hills and Leduc Reef – Strachan, Western Canadian Basin, Slave Point and Keg River in Clark Lake, Yoyo and Sierra, Cordova, Helmet areas and regional overview of North East BC)
• Accomplishment: generated some 200 exploration leads in NEBC region and drilled two deep wells.

Exploration Geophysicist, State Major International Oil Co,  1993 to 2000

• Seismic and geologic data interpretation for exploration in frontiers, for development of existing fields and for evaluation and regional studies).
• Performed 24 integrated geological – geophysical exploration studies.
• The study  areas: The Albanian Thrust Belt – onshore, The Adriatic Basin onshore and offshore).
• Projected 10 exploratory wells (drilled 10 deep wells, discovered 2 new oil fields)
• Accomplished 16 regional geological – geophysical studies for HC prospect evaluation.

Explorationist, Major Exploration Co                  1991 to 1993

• Seismic and geologic data interpretation – Offshore (Adriatic Basin), new prospects evaluation. Drilled one exploratory well.

Education

B.Sc. and Ph.D.  Geophysics, Tirana University, P. Geoph. (APEGGA)

- Structural Interpretation

- Seismic Stratigraphy

- Interpretation of 3D Seismic Data

- AVO: Seismic Lithology

- Eustatic Controls on Clastic and Carbonate Depositions

- Seismic Attribute Mapping of Structure and Stratigraphy

- Risk Assessment in Exploration (Rose and Associates)

- Petroleum Systems of Deep-Water Settings

- Geo-X (Risk Assessment)

- 2D Move (Structural Restoration Technique)

Computer  Software

Seisware, GeoFrame, Landmark and Petrel interpretation software, Geosyn 1D and 2D Modeling, Geoview and Strata (inversion) and AVO programs of Hampson – Russell, Accumap, 2D Move, Geo-X (Risk Assessment),

Membership

APEGGA – Professional Geophysicist

Active member of SEG, AAPG, EAGE and CSEG

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