Brandon Forrest Chandler

714-***-****/ 888-***-****

ab025z@r.postjobfree.com

DRILLING FLUIDS ENGINEER

Energetic, creative, challenge-driven professional with proven ability in

coordinating tasks and motivating, persuading, and encouraging team members

to meet or surpass project goals. Innovative self-starter with excellent

detail-oriented attitude that produces quality solutions and results to

improve desired efficiencies. Always future focused and dedicated to learn

new ideals and techniques to implement into current operational

leadership/management standards.

OVERVIEW OIL/GAS EXPERIENCE:

. I have extensive experience in oil/gas drilling and completion fluids.

To include water based drillings fluids (Brine, Saturated salt, Salt

polymers, Spud muds, Salt gel, Hydro gel, XCD Polymer, PHPA Polymer,

Lime mud, Lignosulfinate, Chrome Lignosulfinate, Blackwater), oil

based drilling fluids (diesel), synthetic based drilling fluids

(Biobase 300/Jetbase) and work over KCL drilling fluids along with

dewatering systems.

. Experience with deep HPHT, sour gas, core sampling and exploration

wells.

. Worked with vertical of depth around 3000ft to 10,000ft with mud

weight from (8.8 - 19.0ppg).

. Familiar with all types of conventional LCM pills (Partial, Moderate &

Complete loss pills, Gung pill, Cement plugs, Fracseal plugs and X-

Link plugs).

. Handled well control problems like drill pipe stuck, loss circulation,

caving & well flow high pressure kicks.

. Experienced in the optimal use of solid controls equipment systems

(Mud cleaners, Dryer shakers, Single and Dual Centrifuges, Dewatering

systems, Positive displacement and Mechanical pumps (Gorman

Rupp/Mission Magnum) and Auger style solids drying systems) and proper

use of closed loop and open reserve pit systems solid waste disposal.

. Involved in rig site drilling fluids management HSE which deals with

material procurement and sanitation, planning, scheduling & control of

operation for environmental impact and loss of containment for the

respective field.

. Exploratory Core wells (Pennsylvania)

. Single lateral and Multi-lateral Horizontal Well with whip stocks.

(Pan handle of Texas)

. High Pressure & High Temperature Gas wells ( East Texas, Western

Oklahoma)

. Vertical Deep wells & Vertical side track and extended reach

Horizontal wells (East Texas, Pennsylvania)

. HDD pipeline drilling (PHPA polymer drilling fluids, Louisiana)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Anchor Drilling Fluids USA, LP - Cranberry TWP, Pennsylvania

2011 - Current

Drilling Fluids Engineer (Mud)

Acted as an on site fluids/chemical engineer for the preparation of

dispersed water based, salt water polymer, and synthetic oil based drilling

fluids in the Marcellus shale/Burkett shale regions. Conducted training on

well view hydraulics, well reporting, filing, engineer accounting,

enhancement aspects and recaps for multiple engineers in the region.

Maintained a less than 3% cost error on end of well recaps while

supervising junior engineers during their training sessions. Introduced and

developed anti-bacterial drilling plans for Shell, later used by other

operators in the region.

M.I. Swaco - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

2010 - 2011

Drilling Fluids Engineer (Mud)

Manage the preparation, testing, maintenance and control of water/oil based

drilling production systems throughout the states of Texas and Oklahoma.

Maintain the interaction between drilling fluids, gas, oil and water

intrusion and the various natural elements of drilling operations in the

Haynesville shale, Austin Chalk, and James Lime production areas. Produced

multiple well recaps, hydraulic programs and well summaries for each

customer. Reviewed programs and product orders from multiple suppliers/

trucking agencies to maintain the best customer service and lowest cost of

goods.

DFE TECH Drilling Fluids Engineering School - Tyler, Texas

2008 - 2010

Lab Technician/Instructor/Drilling Fluids Consultant

Implemented programs designed to train students in API standard testing

procedures for all fluids used in the drilling and completions fields.

Assisted in creating computer programs designed to aid in engineering

drilling fluids. Managed the testing of third party mud samples for

deficiencies and/or anomalies that may change the properties of the fluid

tested. Suggested chemical and program changes in order to rectify issues

found in the third party fluids. Managed purchasing and maintenance of

testing equipment associated with the lab. Created report and well program

changes for the third party companies in order to help maximize drilling

fluid efficiency. Acted as an on-site fluids/chemical engineer in the

preparation of a dispersed water based polymer fluid for a HDD pipeline

drilling project located in Louisiana.

Sepulveda Properties & Investments - Torrance, California

2004 - 2009

Principle Partner/ Structured Finance Consultant/ Project Management

Assisted clients seeking project funding in created alternative finance

solutions. Structured collateral backed funding with private investors who

pledge marketable instruments to guarantee loans from private lenders.

Coordinated investment banking procedures between borrowers', guarantors'

and lenders' banks as well as negotiated and executed contracts between all

parties to facilitate and advance the funding. Conducted due diligence in

analyzing bank instruments and securities (Letters of Credit, Bonds, MTNs,

CMOs, CDOs) for use in collateral funding transactions. Streamlined

operations and unprofitable functions, recommended areas for improvement

and formulated partnerships and joint ventures in existing syndicated

investments. Managed fund dispersals in conjunction with project costs and

deadlines according to contractual obligations.

IndyMac Bank - Irvine, California

2001 - 2004

Sr. Loan Officer/ New Construction Dept. Manager/ Sr. Account Manager

Responsible for sales & marketing of IndyMac Mortgage Loan products.

Provided consistent, effective referrals of mortgage clients for other bank

services, (Integrated Relationship Management), including the qualifying

package of services, and insurance products. Executed effective mortgage

marketing plans to meet and exceed production goals. Maintained thorough

knowledge of IndyMac Mortgage strategies, policies and procedures in

conjunction with secondary market investor's guidelines utilized by the

bank. Adhered to and complied fully with any and all IndyMac Policies and

Procedures related to internal and external rules and regulations,

particularly those established by State and Federal law. Provided clients

sound mortgage advice based on a full understanding of their needs. Focused

and led operations team to develop future marketing plans with the vision

of data basing existing customers for future business and sales growth.

B & P Sales - Rockland, CA

1998 -2001

Outside Sales Rep

Created new business and managed existing accounts for the pool maintenance

and construction industry. Responsible for managing the sales process from

identifying prospects to negotiating contracts. Utilize business and

financial knowledge to create value propositions. Represented 20 product

lines with 240 different products. Responsible for processing and

delivering orders schedule. Created marketing plans for distribution of

products in my territory. Increased sales in my territory 30-35% within 12

months.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Office Suite, Point 3.2, Adobe CS3, Mudware, Mudpit 3 & 4.1,

Hycalc, Mudman pro, Mud pro, (Linux, Unix programming), Link systems, DO/DU

Underwriting software.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

Drilling and Completion Fluids Certification (API), DFE Tech Drilling

Fluids Engineering School - Tyler, Texas

Advanced Fluids Certification, DFE Tech Drilling Fluids Engineering School

- Tyler, Texas

M I Swaco Drilling Fluids Engineering Certification, Schlumberger/MI Swaco

Corporate Training Center - Houston, Texas

Rig Pass (HSE)

Land Safe

Formal Education:

High school Diploma, Canyon High school, Anaheim Hills, California

Associates of Science, Lon Morris College, Jacksonville, TX

Attended Cal Polytechnic Pomona, Engineering, (no diploma)

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