Working knowledge of environmental principles, theories and practices of environmental compliance and regulations for the Oil and Gas production industry.
Engineering/scientific and practical background with knowledge of industrial processes, operations and technology, scientific calculations and analysis.
Able to conduct complex analysis of problems using data collected through physical measurement and inspection.
Education
B.S., Petroleum Engineering, University of Wyoming, 1987
Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, Casper College 1983
Professional Certifications
2008 - OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (40-Hour Course)
2099 - Annual 8-Hour Refresher
Professional History
March 2012 – present Project Engineer, Gene George & Associates
August 2009 – January 2012 Principal Engineer, WDEQ/AQD
February 2005 – July 2009 Environmental Program Supervisor WDEQ/AQD
November 1997 – February 2005 Environmental Program Principal, WDEQ/AQD
January 1996 – November 1997 Environmental Specialist, WDEQ/AQD
August 1995 – December 1995 Light Oil Laboratory Technician, Little America Refinery
October 1987 – June 1995 Lease Operator, Maintenance Operator, Production Operator for Conoco Inc., Midland Division in their Sussex, West Sussex, Tisdale and Meadow Creek Fields, WY
Professional Career
Gene R. George & Associates, Inc., Project Engineer & Air Quality Specialist
- Prepare Air Quality Applications for O&G production and development operations.
- Provide regulatory services for O&G production companies.
State of Wyoming (Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division), Air Quality Engineer
- Supervised the statewide O&G Production Facilities permitting program.
- Oversaw preparation of New Source Review Air Quality permits for O&G Production Facilities.
- Worked closely and cooperatively with other WDEQ/AQD permitting groups and with compliance staff.
- Represented the agency in meetings with various State, Federal and private entities.
- Developed and regularly revised the Chapter 6, Section 2 Oil and Gas Production Facilities Permitting Guidance.
Conoco Incorporated
- Performed daily tasks required to ensure continual and maximum oil production and water injection in various Conoco leases in the Powder River Basin.