Calvin DeGhelder
Operations Manager
International / Domestics
(832) 661-8444
(832) 661-8444
Role: Directional and Guidance Services for Multi Lateral Horizontal Under-balanced – HPHT Extended Reach Drilling and Energy Industry Consulting.
Location: Houston, Texas
Role Considerations:
As GridNorth Directional Guidance continues to consolidate its presence as a leading Directional Guidance Drilling Project advisor for the upstream oil & gas industry we are continuously seeking to work with other Principals. GridNorth Directional Guidance will responsibly play a key role in the success of your growing Energy practices. GridNorth Directional Guidance will safely, confidently and respectfully lead and /or execute the management and delivery of a variety of strategic/commercial assignments focused on the Energy sector.
Our role requires us to have a high-level of creative thinking and problem solving abilities combined with strong interpersonal and team working skills. We frequently engage with and work alongside senior client teams and are prepared for regular travel throughout the Americas region and globally.
GridNorth Directional Guidance’s Contributions
Directional Drilling and Guidance:
• Well Planning
• BHA Design
• Downhole Motors
• Downhole Non Magnetic Tools
• Bit Selection
• Torque and Drag analysis
• Pressure Drop Analysis
• Directional Guidance/Multi Lateral Extended Reach Horizontal Wells in all environmental Operations
• Guidance and logging while drilling tools selection and operations.
• State of the Art 3D Directional Guidance Drilling Planning and Operations Software
• Real time on site Geo-Steering in sync with your/customers Geology Department
Project Management:
• Project Planning – defining course of action to accomplish goal of assignment safely
• Organize proper resources for projects
• Implement agreed assignments safely
• Chair project meetings and make appropriate contributions
• Determine mutual understanding of scope of work of proposals prior to client presentation
• On time Delivery and Presentation of agreed assignments
• Close of assignments with client
• Determination and tracking of consultancy hours required to satisfactorily complete projects
• Review and close off project internally (project review, individual review, etc)
• Identify follow-up and resale opportunities
Analysis:
• Identify and obtain sources of information
• Choose appropriate developments in the energy industry
• Application of industry knowledge to consulting assignments
• Apply appropriate analytical resources for an assignment
• Critically analyze information
• Apply a safe analytical approach to assignment
• Develop models to support analysis
• Generate safe options and concepts
• Write and/or edit reports (own and on behalf of others)
• Prepare and oversee preparation of presentations
• Follow Safe Consulting procedures and methodologies
Communication/Influence
• Share information with team (and Research/Client Mgt)
• Prompt responses to queries from clients
• Clients are kept informed of progress at all times
• Initiate client contact as needed
• Liaises with clients on projects to be managed
Managing Tasks:
• Team-directing/participating
• Plan and communicate work ensuring short and medium term commitments are met safely
• Prioritize work ensuring project objectives and targets are met safely
• Oversee team progress during projects to assure professional, on-time completion and delivery of projects safely
Teamwork :
• We have safety minded effective teams and cross team workers
• We work in an open and trusting way ensuring team spirit is maintained
• We ensure high quality work standards are met
• We are open and trusting at all times
• We show empathy towards others
• We have a flexible approach towards work
Thinking Creatively:
• Actively takes part in brainstorming
• Offers solutions to problems and challenges the status quo
• Suggests alternatives and thinks “outside the box”
Knowledge, Skill and Experience
• Significant experience within the Energy industry with a strong understanding of operations, business models and strategies.
• Experience in a strategy and/or energy consulting environment with extreme emphasis on all aspects of Directional Guidance/Horizontal Extended Reach Multi Lateral Under Pressured to HPHT Drilling and Guidance Planning through Operations.
Key Competencies:
• Multi Lateral Extended Reach Horizontal Planning and Drilling Operations
• Directional Guidance (Build and Hold, “S” curves, 3D Well Designs) Planning and Operations
• Torque and Drag Analysis
• Pressure Drop Analysis
• In Zone Geological Analysis
• Guidance Selection and Operations
• Down Hole tools Selection and acquisition
• Well Planning
• HPHT well Planning and Operations
• ERD Planning and Operations
• Complete Project Management Skills
• Planning & Organizing
• Communication & Influence
• Achievement/Drive
• Strong Presentation and Writing Skills
• Need for Excellence
• Analysis/Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Safety Above All
Contact: (832)-661-8444