State University Engineer

Evan K. Hickman

**** *** ****** **. **, Hickory, NC 28601

Phone: 330-***-**** E-Mail: acuai3@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

Lead MWD Field Engineer (Instrumentation Specialist III), Nomac Directional January 2014 – October 2015

Responsible for assembly and maintenance of the Measurement While Drilling (MWD) tools until the well reaches total depth. Creation of directional surveys using Benchtree software and equipment, and distribution to all necessary personnel. Work experience in the following locations: Mississippi lime and Cleveland sands fields in Oklahoma; Utica shale in Ohio; Marcellus shale in West Virginia and Pennsylvania; Niobrara shale in Wyoming. Additional Responsibilities:

• Installing and removing MWD tools from BHA while communicating with rig crew to ensure proper safety

• Providing downhole directional and gamma ray information to the operator using Polaris software

• Proficient in assembly, maintenance and programming of Tensor- style mud pulse MWD tools and APS EM tools used on wells with underbalanced drilling or lost circulation concerns

• Performing systematic troubleshooting of MWD tools on inaccurate directional surveys or tool malfunction

• Training multiple MWD Engineers in the field in necessary applications and operations as Lead MWD

• Assisting in all time-sensitive situations to ensure project completion and prevention of down-time Wellsite Geologist (Field Geologist II), Nomac Geo March 2013 – January 2014

Calculated detailed well plans and formation top prognoses to aid in drilling through various lithologies. Produced and analyzed drilling logs with variables such as rate of penetration, gamma, lithology, and gas concentration. Work experience in the following locations: Utica shale in Ohio and the Marcellus shale in Pennsylvania. Additional Responsibilities:

• Visually identified microscopic rock cuttings in the Utica and Marcellus regions of the eastern United States

• Created and compiled reports of total drilling production and geological data

• 24 hour monitoring of downhole gas levels for production and rig safety using iBall gas chromatograph instrumentation and software

• Performed quality control on drilling logs to ensure accuracy of all deliverable products Teaching Assistant for Structural Geology, Kent State University Fall 2011 & Spring 2012

Lead Carpenter, Branch Home Improvements

August 2004 – August 2011

Responsibilities:

• Oversaw production of carpentry crew

• Problem solved all logistical issues

• Conducted quality control

• Produced layouts for walls and foundation construction EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in Geology, Kent State University September 2008 – May 2012

Graduated with 3.0 GPA

SKILLS

• Created field maps of geologic features utilizing various methods as well as survey techniques

• Experience acquired in geophysical applications including, but not limited to, seismic refraction/reflection, resistivity, induced polarization, and gravitational methods

• Extensive computer skills and experience in remote sensing, and with various applications including, but not limited to, ArcGIS, Microsoft suites, and PDF applications References available upon request

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