Professional Staff



Resume of

Mike Donovan


Work Experience

1996 - Present, Geologist, James E. Smith and Associates
Work in all areas of Petroleum Geology for numerous clients. Evaluation of oil and gas production, injection, and disposal prospects; Reserves and economic evaluation and forecasting; Electric log evaluation; 3D seismic interpretation and evaluation; Reservoir modeling and simulation; Preparation of digital graphics, schematics and exhibits; Digital mapping and data handling; Computer software and hardware planning, support and troubleshooting; Implementation and administration of computer network; Website creation and administration; Production data retrieval and analysis; Research and filing of various Railroad Commission forms and applications; Preparation of contingency plans; Litigation support.

1996 - 1996, Field Engineer, Halliburton Energy Services, Tyler, TX
Operation and maintenance of computers, wireline trucks, and associated electronic and mechanical equipment involved in oil and gas wellsite operations; Direct involvement with customer to provide safe, accurate, and efficient operation of wellsite services; Safety, transportation, handling, and operation of radioactive, explosive, and corrosive materials; Management, safety, and training of wireline crews; Management and safety of H2S, CO2, and high-pressure wellsite operations.

1994 - 1996, Wireline Engineer, Heritage Wireline Inc., Tyler, TX
Operation and maintenance of wireline logging and perforating trucks, tools, and associated equipment involved in oil and gas wellsite operations; Management of wireline crews; Safety, transportation, handling, and operation of radioactive and explosive materials; Explosive inventory control; direct involvement with customer to provide safe and accurate wellsite services; Safety during high-pressure operations.

1991 - 1994, Senior Field Engineer, Schlumberger Well Service, Hobbs, New Mexico
Technical operation and maintenance of sophisticated computer and associated electronic equipment involved in oil and gas wellsite services; Direct involvement with customer to provide accurate analysis and presentation of recorded data and mechanical services; District Safety Engineer in charge of health, safety, and environmental training, regulation, and compliance; Management, safety, and training of wireline crews; Safety, transportation, handling, and operation of radioactive, explosive, and corrosive materials; Quarterly testing of pressure control equipment; Documentation of all performed operations.

Education

1990, Texas Tech University, B.S.Geology, Minor in Mathematics

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