James Allen

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Tehachapi, CA *3561

Home 661-***-**** Cell 760-***-****

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Well Site Supervisor / Consultant

Extremely qualified, results-oriented team leader with 30 years of supervisory experience and a total of 41 years of industry experience. I posses a strong belief that working as a team facilitates success and is crucial to the safety and operational efficacy of all well field operations. Throughout my career I have remained firmly committed to evolving with the industry and believe now, more than ever, we must use our experience in a mentoring, as well as a supervisory role. I am known to lead by example and treat subordinates with respect, using positive reinforcement to motivate team members. Additionally, I have well-developed verbal and written communication skills and a reputation for excellent interpersonal skills that assist in providing accurate, detailed daily operations reports. My background and experience is diverse, and ranges from all types of land-based and offshore drilling to basic production work. I offer excellent computer skills and experience with a multitude of operational reporting programs including WellView, OpenWells, and WellEZ. My record is exemplary with regard to operational safety and regulatory compliance while working under the jurisdiction of agencies such as the BOEM and the Bureau of Land Management. All necessary well control certifications, passport, etc. are current. Referrals available on request.

Skill Areas Include Land-based and Off-shore:

Work-Over Operations

Artificial Lift Systems

Drilling Operations

Hazardous Operating Environments

Well Completions

Administration & Documentation

Coiled Tubing Operations

Production and Drilling Equipment

Conventional and Automated Rigs – Top Drives

Oil - Gas - Geothermal - Shale

Short Radius and Extended Horizontal Wells

All Types of Drilling Fluids

International Experience

HSE and Regulatory Compliance

Employment History

Independent Contract Consultant February 2014 to July 2015

Currently working on BHP Billiton’s Eagle Ford shale drilling project in South Texas. Duties have included positions as both night and lead drilling supervisor on extended reach horizontal wells to 20,000’+. Responsibilities include supervision of all facets of drilling activities, logistical coordination of all services and supplies to support same, as well as precise and timely documentation of all phases and events included within the scope of operations. Duties also include implementation and documentation of a very rigid HSE regimen and permitting system for all phases of drilling operations. I have maintained an exemplary operational, HSE, and regulatory compliance record to date. Accomplishments during my tenure with BHP include being a team member or leader for several pacesetting operations Including: 3 consecutive company-wide pacesetters for drilling surface holes to 3,800’, company wide pacesetter for drilling the fastest intermediate hole section, and the company wide pacesetter for wells deeper than 18,500’. Well was completed in 7.8 days from spud to rig release.

Independent Contract Consultant May 2013 to Jan 2014

Experience encompassed working on Warren E & P’s Wilmington Town Unit Project in Wilmington, Ca. Duties included supervision of Company owned rig conducting drilling operations. Wells ranged from 5,000’ to 8,000’.

All directional programs included short radius, highly deviated or horizontal target lines at TD, with significant collision risks and significant well-bore stability issues during the drilling phase. Operational experience included application of a wide range of directional tools including GWD tools, rotary steerable tools, and BHI reservoir navigation system.

Independent Contract Consultant September 2012 to May 2013

Operations included a very challenging horizontal re-drill in the Fillmore field in Ventura County, CA to 16,000’. Duties included lead DSM position for all drilling operations on well from start to finish. Re-drilled section, including the horizontal interval, was the first drilled with Baker Azi-Track tool in steering mode 100% from kick off to TD. Entire re-drilled section was accomplished in one trip after milling window. Well was drilled to exact specifications and was completed on schedule and within the tight cost constraints affected by the very conservative AFE assigned for operations.

Concurrently worked internationally on rotational schedule In Belize, Central America. Duties included all previously stated responsibilities normally associated with a Drilling Supervisor’s position. Drilling operations included remote location “Wildcat” prospects. Depths for this three well package ranged from 8,000’ to 11,000, with moderate directional work. Wells were drilled in environmentally sensitive areas under the close scrutiny of the regulatory agencies of the Government of Belize. Lack of resources and infrastructure made this a very challenging undertaking with regards to cost and lead time for materials and equipment. Innovative thinking and long range planning were a “must have” to successfully complete this project. Over the duration of the project we encountered minimal downtime due to logistics and equipment issues. This project was completed in April 2013.

Independent Contract Consultant Feb 2012 to Sept 2012

DSM for Seneca Resources for an 8 well package drilling in the Lost Hills and Sespe fields in Southern California. Project involved extensive directional work and severe lost circulation issues. Wells were all medium depth (5000’ to 7000’). Project was completed within budget and scheduling parameters without any major complications. Experience also included 16 well package of shallow depth wells from 2000’ to 5000’ for Hathaway LLC located in Bakersfield, Ca. These wells included several short radius horizontals with 600’ to 1000’ lateral sections. Extensive directional work was required and severe lost circulation issues were encountered. This project was also completed within AFE and scheduling parameters with no significant complications. Worked project from spud of first well through completion phase of final well.

Independent Contract Consultant November 2011 to Feb 2012

Contract Drill Site Supervisor for BHP Billiton – Rig supervisor for drilling operation in the Fayetteville shale drilling project based out of Searcy, Arkansas. Responsibilities include all duties listed in previous experience in addition to compliance with all BHP Billiton safety and operational guidelines.

Independent Contract Consultant January 2009 to November 2011

Consultant/Onsite Supervisor – Continued same operational duties for previous client base after changing my personal status at the request of client representatives until June of 2010. At that time I was assigned to supervise land based operations as lead drill site manager for several exploratory wells drilled in volatile areas of the San Joaquin Valley. Project encompassed drilling 8 wells over a 14 month period of 11,000’ to 15,000’, some with difficult directional configurations including 2000’ to 4000’ horizontal sections. All projects were completed within stipulated AFE, accident free, and with no significant incidents.

Pacific Management Technologies Inc. September, 2004 to January 2009

Consultant/On Site Supervisor – Worked for clients with offshore interests in the environmentally sensitive and highly scrutinized waters of the Santa Barbara Channel and Long Beach harbor.

Offshore experience during this tenure included production, work-over, and drilling operations on all the platforms in the Santa Barbara Channel and several others in the Long Beach/Seal Beach area. Positions held included lead and night supervisor on several deep horizontal wells (16,000

My tenure on Platforms Gail and Holly provided me with extensive experience on top drives, high angle drilling, oil base and other exotic mud systems. Additional duties include the following:

•Ensure that all contract and service company personnel are conducting operations in a safe, timely, responsible manner within client quality and safety guidelines,

•Coordinate logistics, schedule and supervise personnel, equipment and services required to complete assigned tasks to client specification.

•Continually develop and implement new procedures that will improve safety, operational efficiency, and maintain financially effective rig operations.

•Serve as liaison between operator and contractors for all phases of project. Provide accurate and detailed daily reports including costs, progress, safety status and any other information deemed necessary by the operator.

Ironwood Geothermal Services – Imperial, CA September, 2003 to September 2004

June, 1998 to July, 2000

March, 1991 to June, 1997

Consultant/Contract Supervisor Well Field Operations – Working on a contract basis, supervising geothermal and petroleum drilling, work-over and well-field maintenance operations for a small client base with assets located in Southern California and the OCS in State and Federal waters. Duties included:

Coordinate, schedule and supervise personnel, equipment and services required to complete assignments to specification by Client Company.

Pre-approve all contractors and service companies to ensure that all goods and services meet the client-specified criteria for safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Provide on-site supervision to maintain operations in a safe, environmentally responsible and cost efficient manner.

Manage the logistical requirements of daily operations.

Interact with company engineers and representatives involved with project.

Developed and implemented new procedures using water and nitrogen to assist in well clean out operations that resulted in reduced cost and increased effectiveness of operations. Continuous development and implementation of new procedures as necessary to maintain financially effective rig operations.

Pioneered the application of large diameter coiled tubing to the geothermal industry which resulted in faster, more effective well clean-out operations at a significantly lower cost.

Torch Rig Services – Ventura, CA April, 2001 to November, 2003

Rig Supervisor/Offshore Operations - Responsible for the safety and operational efficiency of 15-30 rig and service company personnel, equipment and procedures involved in offshore drilling and work-over operations. Develop and maintain safe, cost efficient, professional and properly documented rig operations in the environmentally sensitive and highly scrutinized Santa Barbara Channel area off the California Coast. Operating environment included high-pressure oil and gas, often with high concentrations of H2S and highly deviated well bores. Maintained an exemplary record of compliance with MMS for proper execution and documentation of operations.

Key Energy Services – Santa Paula, CA April, 2000 to April, 2001

Rig Supervisor/Tool Pusher – Managed and supervised crews and equipment involved in work-over operations. Maintained safe and professional rig operations, ensuring strict adherence to company and customer procedural guidelines and job specifications.

Parker Drilling Company – Tulsa, OK June, 1997 to June, 1998

Senior Tool-pusher – Worked in remote locations and hostile environments to supervise drilling operations located in Indonesia and South America. Directly responsible for supervision of 20-25 crew members.

WellTech Inc. – Long Beach, CA June, 1989 to February, 1991

Rig Supervisor – Supervised personnel and equipment in drilling and work-over operations located throughout the Western United States.

Dowell Schlumberger – El Centro, CA June, 1987 to June, 1989

Service Supervisor – Supervised field service work including well cementing, stimulation and various other pumping operations.

WellTech Inc. – Long Beach, CA October, 1979 to February, 1987

Rig Supervisor/Area Manager – Performed rig supervision as described previously. Area manager duties included the management and supervision of a regional operations yard with responsibility for 15 operating rigs and from 70 to 90 people.

■ PROFESSIONAL COURSES ■ SEMINARS■ WORKSHOPS ■

Step Up For Safety – Safety Leadership Training 2015

PetroSkills Rig Smart Training 2014

BladeStone BOP Equipment Training 2014

Behavioral Safety Training - Dupont STOP Program for Supervisors 2000

Dowell Schlumberger Cementing School for Service Supervisors – 1987

Coiled Tubing and Nitrogen Training for Service Supervisors – 1987

Dale Carnegie - Time Management Training for Supervisors 1985

Certifications: I.A.D.C. and M.M.S. Well Control Supervisor’s Level, H2S Training, SCBA Certified, First Aid/CPR, Confined Entry Training

Professional Organizations: International Association of Drilling Contractors

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