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MATTHEW BACKHAUS
Pittsburgh PA ***34
Home: 412-***-**** Cell: 814-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:
To become an asset in the Geological field by contributing dedication and experience while,
continuing to expand personal knowledge in Geology and related fields.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
An established Geologist, with eight years of experience. Mudlogging expertise ranging from Utica and Marcellus Shale in PA/OH, South Texas Eagle Ford, Texas and Louisiana conventional drilling (Austin chalk, Wilcox, Frio, Travis Peak), and shelf offshore and deepwater offshore Gulf of Mexico. Managed mudlogging units in PA, OH, TX, & WV. Competent in calculating wellbore circulating volumes, fracture overburden gradient, and kick tolerances. Teaching expertise includes geology training courses for new hire mudloggers and advanced courses for experienced mudloggers and a competent field hand who helped new loggers break out after completing mudlogging training courses.
EDUCATION:
Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA
Geology
Bachelor of Arts Degree 2006
Coursework Highlights: Arc GIS/Lab, Mineralogy/Lab, Petrology/Lab, Sedimentology/Lab, Geomorphology/Lab
WORK EXPERIENCE
RPS Energy
Wellsite Geologist Deep Water
June 2014 – Present
Described cuttings samples using aapg sample description method
Used real time gamma to correlate casing points and core ponits.
Analyzed cuttings to determine stability of wells
Oversaw data engineers, mudloggers, and LWD hands and ensured all the data is accurate
Operating the Petrolink System to produce and maintain daily and final reports
Constant communication with Directional Drillers, notifying them of target changes
Constant communicating with Operation Geologist
Weatherford Surface Logging Systems
Mudlogger
Dec 2013- June
Operated and calibrated Blu-ray hotwire and chromatograph and DAQ hot wire and chromatogragh for hydrocarbon show analysis.
Operated Mainlog software to create mud logs.
Used SES Geosteering software to remote geosteer horizontal wells in Louisana and Ohio.
Constant communication with Directional Drillers, notifying them of target changes
RPS Energy
Wellsite Geologist
Nov 2012 – Dec 2013
Used SES Geosteering software to geosteer horizontal Eagleford Shale wells in South Texas
Described cuttings samples using aapg sample description method
Used cuttings to complement geosteering software correlation.
Analyzed cuttings to determine stability of wells
Utilized Rig Sense System to Produce Logs with Wellsite
Producing mud logs and ensuring all the data is accurate
Operating the NOV Gas Watch III System to produce and maintain daily and final reports
Constant communication with Directional Drillers, notifying them of target changes
Constant communicating with Operation Geologist
Empirica: The Surface Logging Company (Formerly: The Mudlogging Company)
Mudlogging Geologist/Logging Unit Manager; April 2008 – Nov 2012
Operated and calibrated high speed chromatograph for hydrocarbon show analysis
Operate/manage full sensor surface logging operations. And Broadcast live surface logging data using Rig2Web.
Operated WISE and SDC Geologic’s Geodraft to create mudlogs, DxC logs, MSE/Engineering, and Time logs.
Created and taught Geology and Mudlogging courses to educate new and existing employees
Assisted in geosteering in Point Pleasant Limestone, Eagle Ford and Marcellus Shale using calcimetry, lithology changes (finding markers), and LWD gamma ray data.
Logged exploratory wells for ExxonMobil Exploration Company and Hunt Marcellus Operating Company.
Made pore pressure recommendations based on DxC overlay calculation and wellbore stability observations from cavings.
Mercyhurst University: Geology Department Student Advisor; 2004-2005
Aid in the set up and maintenance of Geology Laboratory and equipment
Tutor Geology Majors and Geology students
Accompany and assist professors on geological excavations
Taught Physical Geology Laboratory
RESEARCH PROJECTS:
Geological Excavation; 2004-2005
Linton, OH; under the supervision of Scott McKenzie
Excavation of plant, small animal, and amphibian fossils
Fossil identification and preparation
Paleontology Excavation; Summer 2003
Byron NY; under the supervision of Dr. Richard Laub
Excavation of fossils in marsh setting
Fossil identification and preparation
Collaboration with fellow Geologists and Paleontologists
CERTIFICATIONS:
CPR and First Aid (2013), Hydrogen Sulfide Safety, Defensive Driver Certified, Transportation Worker Identification Credential (2014), USA Passport, and PEC (2008)
REFERENCES:
Daniel Guilette:
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Rodney Rice:
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Patrick Campbell:
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Scott Mckenzie:
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Derwin Cromer:
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