Jason Elkins, PE, MBA

Experience

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  Marine Corps Recruiting

  Feb 1999 - Nov 2003

  Sergeant, F-18 Powerline Division Supervisor

  • Responsible as Powerline Division Supervisor for training 17 Marines as jet engine mechanics, job-related certifications, and accountable for the professional development of all enlisted personnel.• Responsible for planning, scheduling, and successful completion of daily flight operations in excess of 50 flights per day, including nighttime flights.• Performed a key leadership role during Operation Noble Eagle in managing security and personnel, maintenance, and flight operations of 15 combat-ready F/A-18 aircraft.• Responsible for planning, developing, and managing logistics of tools and personnel during international deployments and training operations.• Personal awards include Meritorious Unit Commendation with Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and others.• 10-point Veteran’s Preference (service-connected disability). Show less

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  SLB

  Feb 2009 - Jan 2016

  • Managed a team of 14 engineers that specialized in MWD, LWD, directional drilling, and geo-steering services for all of Schlumberger North America Land.• Provided technical support in developing engineering projects and product design testing for the Schlumberger Technology Center. • Monitored, advised, and supported field operations providing subject-matter expertise and standardized workflow processes.• Identified, developed, and implemented best practices, lessons learned, technical bulletins, and published them on Schlumberger’s knowledge sharing database. • Maintained a high level of service quality through effective management and continued education and training of personnel.• Approved time-sheets, expense reports, personnel performance reviews and training, and maintained an annual operations budget of $16MM.• Responsible for the continued development of Remote Operations throughout North America that resulted in operational growth of 115% in 2015. Show less • Coordinated with multidisciplinary professionals to evaluate the commercial viability of the well and monitored progress during drilling operations• Accountable for successful drilling operations in adverse drilling environments such as; high pressure/temperature (HPHT), H2S wells, under-balance drilling, and loss circulation• Calculated engineering designs and drilling programs for well proposals, well execution, BHA design, bit selection, hydraulics, and survey management• Import, analyze, and aggregate data to develop daily drilling reports related to project and program performance metrics and key performance indicators• Promoted the development and deployment of PTK ROP Optimizer technology to increase drilling efficiencies and reduced rig operation GHG emissions by 20% Show less

  • Remote Operations Manager

    May 2013 - Jan 2016

  • Performance Drilling Engineer

    Feb 2009 - Apr 2013
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  City of Longmont

  Feb 2016 - Jun 2023

  • Managed the general administration, daily operations, and maintenance oversight of the City’s raw water delivery systems, storage systems, and watershed protection programs.• Managed the City’s varied and extensive portfolio of water rights that include decrees for pipelines, storage reservoirs, irrigation rights, contract rights, conditional decrees, and exchange decrees.• Managed large-scale capital projects for the City’s raw water system throughout the Saint Vrain Creek watershed area; including Ralph Price Reservoir, Union Reservoir, South St. Vrain Pipeline, North St. Vrain Pipeline, and the Windy Gap Firming Project.• Responsible for developing, monitoring, and reporting of the Water Resources Operating Budget of $3MM, and the Water Resources 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan Budget of $22MM.• Monitored schedules, pay requests and reports from consultants, ensured appropriate charging of unit costs and expenses to projects, resolved disputes and adjusted billing records as required, and communicated project progress/status to the City Leadership Team monthly.• Coordinated with neighboring municipalities and water conservation groups to develop regional policies, water conservancy programs, and stream/watershed restoration efforts.• Built collaborative partnerships with division supervisors and department managers on various safety, security, and operational programs, including financial and project management of system upgrades and long-term master planning of raw water infrastructure and facilities.• Established a positive rapport with City departments, elected officials, regional organizations, and State and Federal agencies. Show less • Acted as the City’s oil and gas representative and technical expert, giving presentations about Longmont’s oil and gas initiatives to industry leaders, other local agencies, non-governmental organizations, educational facilities, and citizen groups.• Routinely advised and gave presentations to Longmont City Council during City Council meetings, as well as executive sessions and open public forums.• Championed staff efforts in identifying and developing a regional air quality monitoring program identifying oil and gas emissions that exceeds the objectives of the Longmont Sustainability Plan. • Developed and managed a water quality baseline analysis program of Union Reservoir to identify potential areas of non-compliance of local and State regulations during oil and gas drilling, fracking, and production operations in eastern Longmont.• Successful in making positive, professional relationships with oil and gas operators working within the City, providing collaboration on City projects instead of resistance.• Developed and completed twelve oil and gas well investigations, two well pad investigations, and four production facility investigations that resulted in the identification of multiple contaminants and penalties levied against the responsible operator by the COGCC.• Negotiated the abandonment of a high-pressure gathering line that was routed through a residential neighborhood and adjacent middle school, at no cost to the City or school district.• Assisted other local agencies looking to update their code concerning oil and gas setback requirements and drilling regulations, as well as provided technical support to establish programmatic oil and gas environmental investigations.• Personally assisted and met with City residents who had health concerns related to local oil and gas facilities, coordinating with the CDPHE as necessary on behalf of City residents. Show less • Managed major capital projects such as storm drainage systems, water and sewer utilities, City facilities, streets, and transportation structures.• Administered and ensured compliance with City standards, codes and specifications on development projects, and private/public improvements.• Prepared designs for Public Works/Engineering projects in accordance with general engineering principles, City, CDOT, and AASHTO standards.• Planned phasing, prepared drawings, written specifications, prepared bid documents, managed contract administration, and prepared cost estimates for capital projects.• Responsible for coordinating the resolution of conflicts when the construction plans are not in accordance with the criteria or existing field conditions.• Managed the Transportation System Management Program and prepared the budget and future planning for the 5-year Capital Improvement Program for the City’s entire transportation network.• Coordinated with neighboring municipalities, counties, the State, and public utility commissions to develop regional policies, programs, planning efforts, and funding. Show less

  • Water Resources Engineer

    Jul 2019 - Jun 2023

  • Oil & Gas Program Manager

    Sept 2017 - Jul 2019

  • Public Works Civil Engineer

    Feb 2016 - Sept 2017
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  Town of Johnstown, CO

  Jun 2023 - now

  Public Works Director

  • Manage and direct operations of the department, which includes administration, public works and engineering coordination, cemetery, streets, storm drainage facilities, Town buildings, and parks and open space improvements and maintenance. • Provide direction, set schedules, delegate tasks, assess achievements, and effectively oversee departmental resources while aligning with predefined planning, budgetary, and performance benchmarks.• Prepare, present, and manage the departmental budget of $23MM including resources from the general, storm water enterprise, street, parks and open space, and capital improvement program funds. • Responsible for reviewing and approving departmental expenditures and the planning and coordinating of expenditures from the approved fiscal year budget.• Manage, coordinate, and oversee the compliance and delivery of Public Works activities including engineering and architectural design and analyses, professional services contracts, property acquisitions, inspections and survey results, contract administration, traffic engineering, storm water operations and compliance, cemetery/facilities/parks and open space operations and maintenance.• Plan, implement and manage departmental programs and procedures for the delivery of customer service. Customers include the general public, business and property owners, contractors and developers, consultants and legal counsel, Town Manager, members of the Town Council, employees and officials of other government agencies, and community groups/organizations.• Conducted comprehensive staffing analysis for the Public Works Department, resulting in a successful proposal to the Council to increase departmental staffing, which was approved, effectively doubling the workforce in 2024.• Work with regional partners and State agencies on major capital projects and coordination of road maintenance activities within the Johnstown community and surrounding area. Show less