William “Josh” McPherson

adoetq@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/Josh--McPherson 832-***-****

SUMMARY

Reservoir engineer with experience in deepwater developments providing classical reservoir engineering, simulation, and prospect/project evaluation studies. Strong team player with extensive involvement in multi-discipline teams in asset management and exploration groups. Major strengths include depletion planning, simulation projects, and prospect progression.

Performance/Recovery Prediction Sensitivity Analysis Depletion Plan Optimization Deepwater Developments History Matching Material Balance Simulation Project Planning

Pressure Transient Analysis Benchmarking Field Development Planning

EDUCATION

Heriot-Watt University, IDL

Postgraduate Certificate, Petroleum Engineering

Heriot-Watt Master of Petroleum Engineering Coursework (2018-2020)

Concentrated studies: Reservoir Engineering, Reservoir Simulation, Petroleum Geoscience, Well Test Analysis

University of Texas, Austin, Texas

Bachelor of Science, Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance (MIS Minor)

CONTINUING EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

SPE

EAGE

AAPG

CMG Reservoir Simulation Software – training

Pay-It-Forward network

EJST

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BP America, Reservoir Engineer

Houston, Texas

2011-2016

Reservoir Engineer on Thunder Horse Reservoir Management Team

Acted as custodian of Peach reservoir simulation model providing profiles and insights to management. Directed the technology group in model builds and optimization studies. Performed classical reservoir engineering calculations in pressure transient analysis and material balance to understand size, structure, and deliverability of reservoirs.

Spearheaded 6-month simulation project utilizing new optimization algorithms/software, leading to an update to the well hopper

Generated manual and algorithm-based history matches for Peach reservoir, narrowing uncertainty of impactful reservoir characteristics

Prepared material balance study to confirm tank size and aquifer-oil ratio for simulation leading to better business decision regarding future capital returns for wells and facilities

Performed pressure transient analysis for Peach wells to understand reservoir characterization mitigating the risks of future developments

Completed simulation project combining individual reservoir models into one producing, multi-reservoir model highlighting future well production and water handling issues

Conducted simulation studies regarding water flooding and subsea network scenarios resulting in the progression of the Thunder House South Expansion project

Reservoir Engineer on Exploration Team – Gulf of Mexico

Provided reservoir engineering input to progress prospects/discoveries through the exploration/appraisal process. Worked in multi-disciplined teams to prepare full-field/tie-back development plans with economics. Supported operations in exploration/appraisal wells.

Assembled greenfield development plans (P90, P10, Base) for prospects in Newfoundland and the Gulf of Mexico leading to acquisitions and divestures in each area, including ~$160 million investment in major blocks in the Flemish Pass with hundreds of millions of dollars more in promised exploration

Led team of 3 reservoir engineers creating 15 tie-back development plans used for the NaKika Area Development Plan informing management on A&D decisions in the area

Developed single well models and production profiles for prospect performance used in development plans allowing accurate representation of cash flows in project evaluations

Built models with fluid, rock, and pressure inputs to predict recovery using analogue data to reflect likely prize of prospects used in A&D and internal portfolio grading

Promoted data acquisition programs used in exploration wells in the NaKika and Mars/Ursa areas to properly appraise prospects involving large capital expenditures

Calculated WCD (Worst Case Discharge) rates for exploration/infill wells provided to the government for obtaining drilling permits

Reservoir Engineering Intern on Horn Mountain Asset Team

Performed sensitivity analysis on Horn Mountain J-sand simulation model with respect to an infill well and water flood development. Compiled a study presented to senior staff and investors leading to a sale as part of a $5 billion deal and an offer for a full-time position.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Texas, Austin, Texas

Performed phase behavior, rheological, and core flood experiments for chemical EOR studies under the supervision of Dr. Pope’s graduate students.

Product Manager

HCSS, Houston, Texas

Consulted on product development program using Agile method by interfacing with end-users in the heavy construction industry as well as sales, marketing, and development teams internally.

Product Architect,

FuelQuest, Houston, Texas

Prepared design documents for internal and overseas development teams for an enterprise application in the downstream oil and gas industry using customer and SME input.

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

BP Challenge Program

Simulation (Nexus, TDRM) Petrophysics

Reservoir Fluids

SCAL

Subsurface Principles and Practices

Reserves Classification

Gridding and Upscaling

Petrel

Subsurface Integrated Fundamentals

Well Test Analysis

PETEX IPM (Prosper, MBal, Gap)

Other Competencies and Proficiencies

CMG - Builder, CMOST-AI, IMEX, GEM, and Results

VIP

Linux OS

Shale Oil Fundamentals

MS Office

Coviz

IHS Enerdeq

Lexco OWL

PEEP

Nexus

PERSONAL & REFERENCES

Interests include: Finance, Technology, Data Science (Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence), Computer Hardware, Health & Fitness, and Sports (playing, watching, analyzing—avid Houston Astros and Rockets fan)

References will be provided upon request.

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