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RONALD O. DIVINE

Kingwood, TX

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Email: acuvq0@r.postjobfree.com; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-divine-b9aa6711 PETROLEUM ENGINEER with over 30 years domestic and international operations experience in petroleum industry. Extensive experience in planning and implementing successful drilling operations of directional/horizontal wells & completion systems for grassroots/existing wellbores in both traditional and HPHT environment. Extensive knowledge of Horizontal Drilling, Managed Pressure Drilling, Drilling with Casing, Multi-Lateral technologies. Strong focus on cost control to achieve budget. Proficient use of personal computers, popular engineering business software. Excellent communication skills. Function well in team structure or independently. Reliable, trustworthy individual with self-starter attitude. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

10/2012-02/2016-SM Energy-Sr. Drilling Engineer (Houston, TX) Manage planning and daily operations for 2 rigs in S.TX Eagle Ford development and 1 rig in E.TX exploration plays. Through performance improvement achieved with team work and close monitoring of drilling parameters, achieved reduction of 8-10 days per well and several $MM in cost savings in Eagle Ford development. Active team member of fastest well at 65 days in E.TX exploration play, inclusive of pilot and sidetrack to horizontal borehole. Used lessons learned to further reduce time on subsequent wells. Accomplishments: Improved performance of least performing rig line to top quartile performance through strong relationship with Drilling Contractor management staff and on-site drilling supervision, which established ROP record performance

(S.TX Eagle Ford development) in surface interval on 3 well pad, resulting in cost saving of $15000/well. 01/2011-10/2012-Halliburton Energy Services-GeoBalance Technical Advisor (Houston, TX) In-house Client support of daily operations and planning of Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) in HPHT development of newly acquired S. TX gas/gas condensate production. Utilized proprietary software to model MPD operation. Continually utilized MPD technique on multi-rig program to safely drill across pressure transitions. Accomplishments: Over course of 2 years, MPD operations aided client in reducing 4 rig line to 2 rig line and maintain drilling schedule, which reduced capital investment costs by

~50%. MPD permitted elimination of several drilling liners (which resulted in $1.5MM capital savings), through dynamic BHP control when drilling across pressure transitions. Successfully employed managed pressure cementing technique, which minimized BHP while cementing allowing improved zonal isolation. 12/2009-12/2010-Schlumberger (formerly @Balance) – Dynamic Pressure Management Engineer (Houston, TX) Supported global Business Development group to develop drilling programs for Managed Pressure Drilling applications. Use proprietary hydraulics software to model well conditions/predict temperature corrected dynamic and static pressures for effective control of bottomhole pressure. Support Operations group in presenting HAZOP/HAZID training to operator/rig staff. Focus toward operations for opportunities to improve drilling efficiency/mitigate NPT to reduce drilling costs; Managed four engineers; developed training progression matrix; mentored graduate engineers. Work directly with independent operator in Haynesville Shale development to resolve wellbore breathing and accelerate drilling time. Accomplishments: Direct support for drilling top quartile well in deepwater Gulf of Mexico with minimal NPT, which saved the client $2MM+ compared to previous operations. The results published for the 2011 SPE/IADC Drilling Conference. 10/2006-07/2009-ConocoPhillips UK Limited–Drilling Engineer–North Sea Business Unit (Aberdeen, Scotland, UK) Support Asset Teams to develop quality well cost estimates for exploration/appraisal, development, and slot recovery wells in the North Sea Central Graben/Southern Gas Basin. Performed preliminary Casing design for HPHT, subsalt, and gas storage well types using Landmark WellCat and StressCheck software. Prepare required HSE Notification and Drilling Program, in preparation for start-up drilling operation and weekly HSE reports. Maintained offshore medical and survival certifications. Travel to offshore facilities during critical operations to support and assist Drilling Supervisors. Organize and deliver Pre-spud and End of Well Ronald O. Divine Page 2

presentations/reports. Accomplishments: Leadership delivered top quartile HPHT appraisal well, meeting all goals and objectives on time and within budget, which resulted in savings of $10MM. 4/01-10/06 WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL Inc.-Multiple Positions/Responsibilities 1/06-10/06 Drilling Engineer – Drilling with Casing (Houston, TX) Drilling with Casing (DwC) Application Engineer responsible for developing client proposal/cost presentations for global client base. Assist Product Engineering team to develop a deployable system for directionally nudging large diameter casing. Provided support to Tubular Running Services with OverDriveTM commercial release and synergistic application with DwC. Accomplishments: Supported Marketing Services to fabricate marketing display models of DrillShoeTM on-time and on-budget for 2006 OTC. Grow US DwC market share by 50% through project focused application. 6/03-1/06 Drilling Engineer – Project Management Group (Houston, TX) Supported Business Development activities relative to Project Management opportunities. Accomplishments: Achieved Patent US 7,278,497 B2 for coal bed methane well design. Developed multi-well program for drilling horizontal coal bed methane wells using UBD in Queensland Australia. Worked closely with Regional Manager to organize long lead equipment. Worked with third party vendor for the provision of E-MWD with compressible drilling fluids. Active Project Manager in Australia for the detailed planning and operations. Successful project in bringing gas to market 4X faster than cavitation method. 4/01-6/03 Drilling Engineer– Stealth Oil and Gas (Houston, TX) Drilling Engineer supporting in-house oil and gas investment group. Active leadership in guiding partner companies through understanding of underbalanced drilling concept and candidate selection process. Accomplishments: Author/Co-Author of multiple papers on topic.

02/91-4/2001 BAKER HUGHES Inc.-Multiple Positions/Responsibilities 9-99 / 4-2001: Baker Hughes INTEQ – Technical Advisor – Sales and Marketing (Houston, Texas) Support Business Development staff with issues relative to drilling technology and its’ impact on drilling cost /economics. Assist with technical/marketing presentations to achieve development goals. Continually expanded knowledge base of new technologies to enable more efficient exploitation of client’s oil and gas assets. Accomplishments: Implemented intranet based tracking system to bring global focus to equipment/service tenders for the purpose of achieving better understanding of personnel and equipment resources and allocate support to achieve improved return on effort. 7-97 / 9-99: Baker Hughes INTEQ - Marketing Manager – Systems and Applications (Houston, Texas) Special Projects Engineer and Project Leader for several projects employing Baker Hughes technologies and decision risk analysis to assist the client’s staff understanding of risks and incremental NPV associated with non-traditional well architecture. Accomplishments: Co-author and co-presenter, SPE Short Course on Multilateral Technologies (SPE New Orleans, LA 1998). Conducted several comprehensive operational, economic, and risk assessment studies for international clients to determine best method to develop proven reserves using Multi-Lateral technology. 10-95/7-97: Baker Hughes INTEQ - Client Focus Team Leader - Gulf Coast Region (Houston, TX) Drilling Alliance Front line Manager with large domestic integrated oil and gas company. Supported a multi rig operation in SW. Louisiana drilling HPHT wildcats and developmental operations. Coordinated operations and invoicing average $1MM monthly revenue for multiple products and services. Used continuous process improvement to further reduce well cost to client’s operations. Directly supervised a team of 4 drilling/completions engineers. Accomplishments: Aided client staff in analyzing operational problems in multiple field development to mitigate NPT and achieve goals, which resulted in 75% reduction in NPT and saving

>$1MM.

7-94/10-95: Baker Hughes INTEQ-Senior Engineer-Integrated Solutions (Houston, Texas) Assisted in preparing Project Tenders, analyzing Tender documents, perpetuating the philosophy of integration of services and utilizing principles of Total Quality Management for process improvement. Assisted with technical/business presentation to client, working closely with all Baker Hughes’ product line teams. Routinely coordinated numerous Baker Hughes companies on technical and commercial proposals for multi-service/multi-well projects. 8-93/7-94: Baker Hughes-Project Engineer- Alliance with Oryx Ecuador Energy Company (Quito, Ecuador, S.A.) Engineering/Operations support of Multi-well Project Management Risk/Reward 2 rig/multi-service development in East Ecuador

(Oriente). Employed lessons learned in developing drilling/completion programs for vertical and deviated well programs of 11,000- 11,500’ MD/9700’ TVD. Onsite Supervisor of all completion/testing operations. Accomplishments: Personal recommendations, in part, resulted in reducing drilling time from pre-alliance average 35 days to alliance average 17 days, and completion time from 10 to Ronald O. Divine Page 3

5 days. Overall, the economics of the program were improved through cost control and accelerated production (SPE 29336, Ecuador Strategic Alliance Project – A Case History). This operation clearly demonstrated the efficiency breakthroughs achievable from a risk-reward based team structure.

2-91/8-93: Eastman Christensen-Engineering Coordinator-Integrated Engineering Services, (Houston, TX) Responsible for developing integrated drilling service bid proposals and programs for horizontal well development in various Texas Austin Chalk Fields, conventional directional well designs in Louisiana and Texas Gulf Coast, and Offshore Gulf of Mexico. Utilized Baker Hughes proprietary software for predictive modeling of well hydraulics, T&D, and directional positioning. Provided engineering/operational support to Baker Hughes product lines in drilling the first horizontal well in Ecuador, South America. Accomplishments: Member of project management team which successfully decreased costs and improved efficiencies of long term project, resulting in technical papers SPE 24558 and SPE 26067. 5-90/1-91: Northwest Technical Services - Project Coordinator (Anchorage, Alaska). Responsible for coordinating the logistics all geologic well logs (open reel-magnetic) tapes within ARCO Alaska, Inc. to mainframe computer for uploading onto new well information database Responsible for cataloging data into PC based dBASE III Plus software to capture the log mnemonics. Accomplishments: Achieved 90% of required loading of well logs 3 months of 6 month project and on pace to complete in 4 months.

5-88/4-90: H.L. Brown, Jr.; Private Independent Oil and Gas Producer - Petroleum Engineer (Midland, Texas) Responsible for all drilling/completion programs for development/exploratory wells in Texas/New Mexico/Louisiana, and maintaining company operated production at optimum level. Performed reservoir evaluation, prepared Annual Reserves Reports, and monitored OBO production while reviewing all associated costs. Direct Supervision of several Drilling Consultants and two Production Foremen. Accomplishments: Consistently drilled and completed wells safely, on schedule and within budget. Economically increased gas sales with compressor installations in several areas. Designed a SWD System and Facility, installation reduced water disposal cost by 95%. Increased gas sales by 15% through compressor preventative maintenance program, reducing NPT. Increased distillate recovery and reduced TEG consumption with installation of an Inlet Coalescer upstream of gas sales meter. Identified cause of declining gas well rate/pressure; actions resulted in early intervention and minimal interruption of gas sales.

6/82-12/87 Standard Oil Production Company (formerly SOHIO) - Petroleum Engineer I-III (Midland, Texas) Responsible for managing operated properties in Midland District. Developed effective completion and work-over programs including: completion installation, acidizing/fracturing, artificial lifts optimization, and surface facilities in Permian Basin of Texas/New Mexico. Assisted Regional Management in cost/scheduling for in-fill development program. Analyzed well logs and production history for economic recompletion programs. Supervised Drilling, Completion, and Production operations as needed. Accomplishments: Conducted rod pump study to improve production, recommendation approved and program implemented resulting in reduced repair costs, extended pump life, and incremental monthly production. Replaced inefficient hydraulic artificial lift with electric submersible pump improving production and reducing LOE, achieving payout in 2 months. Assisted Regional Management with pre-pilot water flood test, capturing field data for assessment of water flood potential. ADDITIONAL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

1981-1982 Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, Oklahoma) Laboratory Assistant for Dr. Adams - Petroleum Department 5-79/1-82 Triad Drilling Company (Woodward, Oklahoma) Relief Driller/Roughneck (earned 100% of college funds) 9-74/12-78 Dowell (Woodward, Oklahoma) Service Supervisor/Equipment Operator EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY SCHOOLS

1979-1982 OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (Stillwater, Oklahoma) BSc in Petroleum Engineering Technology - 3.8 GPA in Major (3. 2 GPA Overall; Scale: 4.0=A) Specialized Courses included: Drilling Practices, Fluid Properties, Pipelines, Processing I & II, Production Practices, and Reservoir Engineering

H.K. van Poollen and Associates - Formation Evaluation, Economic Evaluation Southwest Petroleum Short courses (Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas 1983-1987) Standard Oil Production Company - Intermediate Log Interpretation, Economic Evaluation, Old Electric Log Interpretation Ronald O. Divine Page 4

Petroleum and Geological Engineering, Inc. - Waterflooding for Engineers Baker Hughes Inc. - Directional Well Planning, Basic Magnetic Surveying, Horizontal Drilling Systems, Short Radius Drilling Systems, Drilling Systems Analysis, Drilling Fluids, Fundamentals to TCP and Gravel Packing, Total Quality Management, Total Quality Advantage, Management Training Institute, Drill Bit Seminar, Drilling Engineering Software, DEAP Software, Joshi Technologies International, Inc. - Horizontal Well Technology ConocoPhillips – Landmark WellCat (2006); WellPlan (2007); Casing Design and Landmark StressCheck (2007); MaxBook- MaxWell Optimization (2007); Peloton WellView Drilling & Well Information system (2007) SM Energy – Landmark Decision Space Software (2015) HONORS AND AFFILIATIONS

ARCO Outstanding Student Award (1982) National Dean's List (1979, 1980)

Oklahoma State University Dean's Honor Roll (1979, 1980, 1981)

Member SPE (1979-Present), Student Chapter

Vice President/President (1981-1982)

Tau Iota Epsilon (Honorary Academic Fraternity-1979) Member AADE (2010-Present) PUBLICATIONS / PATENTS

SPE 24558: "Partnering in the 90's: A Case History" Co-author, 1992 SPE Annual Convention and Exhibition, Washington, DC, October 4-8, 1992

"Partnering Reduces Drilling Costs and Time for Austin Chalk Horizontal Wells", Fourth International Horizontal Well Technology Conference, Houston, TX, October 20-21, 1992

SPE Multilateral Short Courses, co-author and co-presenter, New Orleans and Oklahoma City

“Technologies Manage Well Pressures”, Co-author, American Oil and Gas Reporter, September 2001, pages 87-93

SPE 74448: “Underbalanced Drilling-Perceptions and Realities of Today's Technology in Offshore Applications”, IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, 26-28 February 2002, Dallas, Texas

SPE 81627: “Planning is Critical for Underbalance Applications with Under-experienced Operators”, IADC/SPE Underbalanced Technology Conference and Exhibition, 25-26 March 2003, Houston, Texas

Patent: US 7,278,497 B2: “Method for extracting coal bed methane with source fluid injection”, co-inventor. Contributions to Publications

SPE 26067: An Integrated Approach to Drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, M. D. Peery and R. D. Bullock, JPT pages 974-978, October 1993, presented 1993 SPE Western Regional Meeting, Anchorage, Alaska, May 26-28, 1993

SPE 29336: Ecuador Strategic Alliance Project – A Case History, M. Peery and C. Thompson, 1995 SPE/IADC Drilling Conference, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 28 February-2 March, 1995 PERSONAL

Excellent health, Non-smoker, Married 29+ years, 1 child. Valid U.S. Passport. Excellent Driving Record. Excellent Credit Rating. Will consider relocation. Outside interests include sporting clays, golf, camping, woodworking/furniture refinishing, volunteer work, and spending time with family.

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