Mike Sellers

Experience

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  Chevron

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1997

  Manager, Non-operated Joint Ventures

  Managed all upstream non-operated properties in the company's newly established North America JV Business Unit. Led a team of 11 comprised of Engineers, Geologists, Gas Control, Finance, and Land Reps to coordinate the relevant functions, including Subsurface, Operations, Engineering and Maintenance, Legal and Finance resources required to support the management of the portfolio. Represented Chevron as a key negotiator in Joint Venture discussions.• Administered a $20 million annual capital budget with $200 million in annual income; held $2 million personal AFE authority. • Oversaw equity interests for properties located in the Gulf of Mexico, West Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, California (both onshore and offshore), Alabama, Wyoming, and Alaska. Proactively managed, negotiated, and influenced relationships with area facility owners and users.• Assisted to coordinate regular meetings of the Chevron Operations Managers throughout NA to discuss personnel moves, share best practices, and solve complex issues facing the industry. Show less

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  Chevron

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  Manager, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)

  Delivered consultative support services to the executive management team as a Subject Matter Expert within the Oil and Gas industry, specializing in regulatory compliance, program development, and audit support. Led various key stakeholders including HSSE teams in developing and executing best in class HSSEQ strategies to sustain top quartile HSSEQ performance and enable a culture of continuous improvement.Reporting directly to the President, led a team of six to develop and implement the corporate HSE Safety Management program and initiatives through robust management resources. Championed the philosophy of safety ownership throughout all levels of the organization, leading teams to all receive safety recognition from senior leadership. Served as a liaison between Chevron and State and Federal agencies to achieve regulations supported by science and favorable cost/benefit ratios. • Represented Chevron on the API Executive Committee on Environmental Conservation and the Executive Committee on Drilling & Production Operations.• Coordinated funding for Chevron Research Technology Company (CRTC) work on environmental and safety issues; worked to ensure CRTC research and support activities were in line with Upstream Management priorities.• Trained and mentored the HSE community while coordinating career planning and progression. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Nov 2001 - now

  General Manager