Michael Roberts
Conway
Summary
An experienced, dependable Drilling Professional with diverse experience in the Oil and Natural Gas Industry. Excellent communication skills, effectively working with both office and field personnel. Proven leader with a background in successfully directing people and processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Directional Driller
Terra Firma Directional
01.2025 - Current
- Execute Directional Drilling Operations in ultra high-paced DJ Basin
- Drill complex well designs including U turn & “candy cane” Laterals, 3D Curves, and planned close approach with emphasis on precision & performance.
- Consistently 1-run production sections (tangent, curve, lateral) using conventional motor assemblies.
- Ensure proper specifications and handling of all BHA components upon arrival, during operations, and make up / lay down.
- Adhere to and implement all client Safety & Operations best practices.
- Deliver all client required reports accurately and on time.
Operations Coordinator
NEWSCO International Energy Services
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Manage all aspects of Directional & MWD projects in North America
- Communicate with clients and tailor Drilling and Measurement solutions to meet their goals
- Monitor and ensure successful delivery of NEWSCO Drilling and Measurement services real time
- Lead team of Directional Drillers and MWD Engineers ensuring proper competency and training for each job
- Work with various internal and external groups to enhance / develop NEWSCO technology
Drilling Optimization Supervisor
National Oilwell Varco
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Lead team of Drilling Advisors, Optimization Engineers, and Telemetry Technicians
- Drilling Optimization support of NOV downhole and surface optimization platforms
- Forecast and allocations of revenue and cost for eVolve projects domestic and abroad
- Build and Maintain Client Relations
- Customer Success Manager for Drilling Beliefs & Analytics software commercial rollout
Drilling Advisor
National Oilwell Varco
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Analyze Client Operating Practices and provide feedback/recommendations
- Maximize drilling performance using wired drill pipe & surface optimization systems for clients worldwide
- Train new and current employees in Drilling Optimization & E-Tool systems
- Coordinate with Product Line and Development teams to improve optimization products
Global Field Support Coordinator
National Oilwell Varco
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Remote drilling optimization for multiple Tier 4 wired drill pipe projects simultaneously
- Process and analyze data from NOV recorded mode high frequency data tools
- Field testing of Drilling Optimization & Automated Sliding Applications
- Responsible for Employee Assessments & Competencies
Drilling Optimization Engineer
National Oilwell Varco
07.2016 - 01.2020
- On-site optimization of drilling process to maximize drilling efficiency
- Real time monitoring & mitigation of down hole shock & vibration through parameter adjustments
- Design BHAs and drilling parameter roadmaps for different wells and hole sections
- Involved in post run data analysis & recommendations
- Lead Optimization Engineer on commercial rollout of drilling automation software (NOVOS), and field tests of TrueDrill (down hole WOB drilling application), and PSA (Performance Sliding Application)
Lead Directional Driller
Schlumberger
06.2011 - 02.2016
- Provide on-site execution of directional well plan
- Communication of all on-site activities and requirements among office and field
- Control the wellbore path from tie in to TD
- Responsible for BHA design and make up
- Work in fast paced environment drilling 3-D horizontal wells
- Drilled over 200 wells to date, using both steerable motor & rotary steerable assemblies
- Experienced in all methods of side tracking: open hole, cement, & whipstock
Lead MWD Specialist
Schlumberger
02.2010 - 06.2011
- Provide directional measurements including inclination, azimuth, tool face and gamma readings in real time using electromagnetic and mud pulse telemetry
- Generate gamma ray and other logs used for geosteering
- Setup and monitor surface systems
- Troubleshoot issues with downhole MWD tool & surface systems
Education
A.A.S - Petroleum Technology
University of Arkansas Morrilton
12.2009
Skills
- Directional Drilling
- Drilling Optimization
- Shock & Vibration
- BHA Design
- QHSE
- Remote Operations
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Troubleshooting
- Leadership
- Product Development & Support
- Personnel Management
Timeline
Lead Directional Driller
Terra Firma Directional
01.2025 - Current
Operations Coordinator
NEWSCO International Energy Services
01.2023 - 01.2025
Drilling Optimization Supervisor
National Oilwell Varco
08.2021 - 01.2023
Drilling Advisor
National Oilwell Varco
09.2020 - 08.2021
Global Field Support Coordinator
National Oilwell Varco
01.2020 - 09.2020
Drilling Optimization Engineer
National Oilwell Varco
07.2016 - 01.2020
Lead Directional Driller
Schlumberger
06.2011 - 02.2016
Lead MWD Specialist
Schlumberger
02.2010 - 06.2011
A.A.S - Petroleum Technology
University of Arkansas Morrilton
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