David Hollas

Experience

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  Mustang Engineering, Inc

  Jan 2001 - Aug 2001

  Undergraduate Intern

  Member of BP Thunderhorse offshore platform team. Worked within procurement and engineering teams. Streamlined tracking system for sourcing and delivery of critical project equipment from international locations to project build sites in South Korea and US Gulf Coast.

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  Stephen F. Austin State University

  Aug 2004 - Jan 2006

  Graduate Assistant

  Conducted ecological field research and laboratory analysis under state and federal grants while completing graduate degree program. Research results were published as master’s thesis on population dynamics and distribution of the Channeled Applesnail (Pomacea insularum) along the Texas Gulf Coast.

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  Carr Environmental Group

  Jan 2006 - Aug 2007

  Environmental Scientist

  Led upstream O&G projects, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, spill response actions, Facility Response Plans, Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plans, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, GIS analysis, and soil sampling. Worked frequently and directly with clients in the oil Exploration and Production (E&P) industry. Extensive field work and travel.

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  Schlumberger

  Aug 2007 - Jul 2011

  (Formerly Smith International, Inc. - acquired by Schlumberger)Responsible for compliance at over 400 sites globally, including manufacturing plants and oilfield service centers. Managed environmental projects such as legacy Superfund sites, Phase I and II ESA’s, due diligence for M&A, Greenhouse Gas and VOC emissions inventories, NPDES permits, SPCC, RCRA, air permits, training course development and instruction, remedial activities and groundwater monitoring projects, and co-directed sustainability initiatives (such as volunteer events) on behalf of the corporation. Minder weergeven

  • Senior QHSE Coordinator

    Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

  • Environmental Specialist

    Aug 2007 - Aug 2010
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  SUNY College at Buffalo

  Feb 2008 - Dec 2008

  Research Scientist

  Designed and implemented ecological field study, surveying aquatic invasive Channeled Applesnail (Pomacea insularum) along the Texas Gulf Coast to monitor spread in the region. Geographic study area consisted mostly of freshwater bodies within the Galveston Bay watershed. Data analysis and publications completed in collaboration with researchers at SUNY College at Buffalo.

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  National Oilwell Varco

  Apr 2011 - Sept 2012

  Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Director

  HSE leader in Distribution and Transmission BU. Responsible for:• HSE performance and monitoring• Streamlining support function costs and resource demands• Incident management• IT solutions for HSE management• M&A integration• Regulatory compliance (USA and international)

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  Halliburton

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2013

  Global Director of Sustainability and Environmental Performance

  Leader of Chemical Compliance, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Remediation, and Sustainability groups. Key responsibilities:• Strategic E/Sustainability planning• M&A integration• Regulatory compliance (USA and international)• Evaluating IT solutions for EHS management• Public relations, government affairs• Sustainability reporting

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  David N. Hollas Consulting

  Apr 2014 - Sept 2022

  Independent Consultant

  Independent consultant specializing in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) matters for the oil and gas industry. Focused on analyzing and developing cost-effective, value-added risk controls for clients primarily in USA shale plays.

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  Baytex Energy Corp.

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2016

  HSE Advisor

  HSE leader for USA division; oil/gas operations in Texas, USA – Eagle Ford Shale. Responsible for:• Regulatory compliance• Safety performance• Environmental performance, including Title V air permits• In-house technical training instructor• Emergency Response planning• Started as HSE consultant for Aurora Oil and Gas; hired as full-time employee by Baytex following acquisition of Aurora

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  Bluebonnet Living, LLC

  Aug 2016 - Sept 2022

  Owner

  Boutique construction and remodeling firm focused on small to mid sized projects. Specialty expertise in carpentry and outdoor living spaces.

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  Australis Oil & Gas

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2022

  Manager - HSE (Health, Safety, Environment)

  Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) leader for onshore E&P operations, primarily in the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale (Mississippi/Louisiana) and Lusitania Basin (Portugal). Key accountabilities include:• Safety and environmental performance• Regulatory compliance and permitting (drilling, completions and production ops)• Government and regulatory affairs (USA and Portugal)

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  SEARCH

  Sept 2022 - now

  Health And Safety Manager

  Over land and under water, SEARCH is an archaeology firm that deploys the full spectrum of cultural heritage services worldwide. SEARCH2O, its maritime program, is at the forefront of historic shipwreck and submerged pre-contact archaeology, paleolandscape reconstruction, and deep-water archaeology. SEARCH’s staff are cultural resource industry leaders, pioneers, and subject matter experts across 45 Market, Regional, and Research Sectors. Since 1993, SEARCH has completed more than 4,000 commercial and government projects in 48 US states, 6 US territories, and 33 countries spanning 7 continents and 4 oceans. By integrating science, technology, and creativity, SEARCH harnesses the power of the past to advance the projects, places, and people it serves. Minder weergeven