Jason Whitaker

Experience

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  SLB

  Aug 1998 - May 2024

  Leader of Infield Geophysics Team on-board seismic vessels operating worldwide.- Manage onboard data processing teams consisting of 3 to 6 employees- Liaising with client representatives on a daily basis- Responsible for daily management of the Onboard Infield Geophysics team overseeing efficiency and smooth operations to ensure the successful completion of client’s projects. Projects include WAZ, NAZ, COIL, COIL ObliQ, CLA, Delta Source and Dynamic Spread Control (DSC) for Quality 3D surveys and repeatability in 4D time-lapse studies.- Supervising project management, data quality control and data processing- Managing and administering of cluster data processing systems and Omega software- Preparing detailed Technical and Final Field Operations reports- Training, supervising and performance appraisal of department team personnel- Ensuring that full departmental QHSE requirements are adhered to and fulfilled- Assist acquisition department on technical data questions that arise (i.e. noise levels, air leaks) Show less InField Geophysics Project Manager based in Houston working with the Infield Geophysics Team on-board vessel to provide Fast Track Seismic Deliverables for client projects. - Liaison with Client Representatives - Presentation of recommended processing strategies and results for review and approval. - Weekly communication of processing timelines and deliverable status. - Coordination of infield and onshore processing schemes to complete client requirements.- Completion of additional client deliverables as required. Show less Field Geophysicist on various 2D, 3D, 4D and OBC marine seismic surveys worldwide.- Performed various testing at each processing stage for Streamer and Ocean Bottom Cable Data- Ensure production at each processing stage is on schedule and at maximum efficiency- Responsible for troubleshooting and solving hardware and system issues for IFG equipment- Serve as mentor to less experienced members of the IFG team- Served as Leader of the Loss Prevention Team for period of one year. Show less Acquisition Engineer on Ocean Bottom Cable crew working in the GOM area.- Deployment of Ocean Bottom Cable Equipment consisting of 2 and 4 component sensor and acoustics- Use of Sercel Syntrak Recording System and real time monitoring and reporting of acquisition data quality and equipment.- Served as a member of the Loss Prevention Team as well as small boat crew member.- Repair and maintenance of OBC equipment. Repair of wiring and soldering of connections, re-termination of cable couplings, Hydrophone/Geophone connectors and Acoustic equipment. Show less

  • Geophysicist

    Jan 2018 - May 2024

  • Chief Field Geophysicist

    Jan 2010 - Dec 2018

  • Infield Geophysics Project Manager

    Mar 2017 - Oct 2017

  • Field Geophysicist

    Feb 2000 - Dec 2009

  • Acquisition Specialist

    Aug 1998 - Jan 2000
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  PXGEO

  Oct 2024 - now

  Geophysicist

  Quality Control and Assurance of OBN data acquisition offshore. Creation of QC products and SEGY Deliverables.