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Brett A. Gray - Associate Geologist

Education

BS degree, engineering geology, Texas A&M University, 2007

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Assists in volumetric evaluations of reserves through geological, geophysical and petrophysical methods under supervision of senior geologist.  Contributes to projects involving structure and isopachous mapping, well log correlation and interpretation and reservoir characterization.  Participates in integrated studies involving multidisciplinary team approach to analysis of seismic, geological, engineering and economics data.

Summary of Employment

Ryder Scott Co. LP    2007 to Present
Geologist

  • Works closely with petroleum engineers to quantify reservoir volumes and understand reservoir deliverability.
  • Develop the foundations for reserves evaluations, certifications and audits.
  • Integrate geological, geophysical, and petrophysical interpretations with engineering analyses.
  • Apply reserves standards set by market regulators in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and China.
  • Use technical standards of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, American Association of Petroleum Geologists and World Petroleum Council.

Integrated Ocean Drilling Program, Texas A&M University    2007
Student Worker - Repository Technician

  • Collected samples from whole core for SCAL evaluation.
  • Core consolidation project—Involved archiving and core packing.  Consolidated and relocated 80km of core to a repository in Japan.

Petrophysical Solutions, Inc.    5/2006 to 8/2006
Student Internship - Petrophysicist

  • Collected, edited, and normalized log data for data base preparation.
  • Consolidated Deepwater Gulf of Mexico log data 
  • In depth knowledge of PC software, MS Office Suite, Excel Macro’s, Visual Basic and C++
  • Working knowledge of Linux OS, Unix OS using OpenWorks software, Access and PowerLog
  • Training in basic log interpretation
  • Occidental Petroleum Corp.
  • Contracted to Oxy through Petrophysical Solutions Inc.
  • Normalized log data for the Permian Basin.

Texas A&M University    2006
Undergraduate Assistant - Geology

  • Generated detailed grain descriptions and fracture identification for scanning electron microscope photos of clastic and carbonate formations.