Travis Ransom

Experience

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  EOG Resources

  May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Petroleum Engineer Intern

  -Petroleum Engineering Summer Intern in Field Office. Unitah Basin, Vernal, UT-Gained field exposure on drilling, completion and production engineering rotation focused on gas plunger lift operations.-Analyzed and digitally mapped new well locations to optimize road access, plan location development and minimize environmental impact.

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  Aera Energy LLC

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Reservoir Engineer Intern

  -Reservoir Engineering Summer Intern. Belridge Field, Bakersfield, CA-Analyzed reservoir compaction and surface subsidence to mitigate well failures in Diatomite reservoir.

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  Aera Energy LLC

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2024

  Leader of cross-functional team with accountability for: -Enterprise production forecasting (annual operating plans, quarterly projections, etc.)-Upstream portfolio management and development of investment strategies-Annual reserves evaluation and reporting-Water management strategies: produced water, freshwater and groundwater-Long term project permitting strategies and execution: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), -Underground Injection Control (UIC), Senate Bill 4 (SB4) groundwater monitoring Show less -Led team of technical staff, responsible for maximizing the reservoir recovery and depletion plans of the light oil Diatomite reservoirs in the Belridge and Lost Hills Fields.-Successfully pivoted depletion strategies to counter pandemic challenges of low oil price and minimal capital availability.-Provided leadership to significantly outperform oil production targets (~35 M BOEPD) and further enhance CF margins on the most profitable field for company.-Proven track record leading large scale multi-department initiatives, optimizing financial performance, people development and company culture.-Inspired and empowered teams to be their best through complex pandemic conditions. Show less -Led team of technical staff, responsible for maximizing the reservoir recovery and depletion plans of the heavy oil reservoirs in the Belridge, Lost Hills, Cymric and McKittrick Fields.-Strategically optimized the capital investment drilling programs to maximize profitability. Enabled 100+ year old reservoirs on tertiary recovery to offset decline and increase total production by ~4,000 BOEPD. -Strategized, created and executed business plan’s to enable profitable operations in a low oil price environment while balancing long term innovation. -Served as a role model and Executive ERG sponsor empowering an inclusive company culture where staff could thrive.-Ensured compliance with SEC and PRMS reserve classifications and appropriate communication with stakeholders. -Enabled team members to grow through effective goal setting, delegation, trust and performance management. Show less -Managed operational team responsible for 1,400+ oil wells and over 12,000 BOPD production in the Midway Sunset field.-Ensured daily operations including well troubleshooting, maintenance and measurement were executed safely and environmentally consciously.-Worked in collaboration with other operational teams such as treating facilities (water, oil and gas) and steam generation, to ensure well production was maximized.-Utilized lean and continuous improvement principles to enable team success and profitability in low oil price environment. Show less -Reservoir Engineer - Midway Sunset Field, CA.-Heavy oil reservoir management and steam flood optimization experience. Responsibilities include:-Planning future drilling locations and preparing associated capital AFE’s and economic calculations.-Reservoir surveillance through flood / pattern review, decline curve analysis, steam management.-Lead role in evaluating the field’s portfolio of projects and prioritizing the drilling schedule accordingly.-Preparing and coordinating reserve bookings to SEC and PRMS standards.-Utilized the following oilfield software: DSS, PEEP, XSPOX, XBal, Rodstar, Openwells, Arc GIS, Business Objects and JMP-Incorporated Lean and 6 Sigma Advanced Greenbelt training to support continuous improvement projects Show less -Production Engineer - Team Lead. Midway Sunset Field, CA.-Heavy Oil Steam flood surveillance and artificial lift experience.-Responsible for maximizing oil production through: Production analysis and surveillance, pattern reviews, workover and stimulation design, beam pump lift optimization, steam injection conformance and casing vapor recovery system. -Role as team lead involved: Strategizing team’s yearly business plan, ensuring production targets were achieved, approving workover programs and mentoring production engineers. -Utilized the following oilfield software: DSS, XSPOX, XBal, Rodstar, Openwells, Arc GIS, Business Objects and JMP-Incorporated Lean and 6 Sigma Advanced Greenbelt training to support continuous improvement projects Show less -Petroleum Engineer. Well Abandonment and Investment Recovery Team. Belridge, Midway Sunset, Coalinga, San Ardo, Ventura and Brea Fields. California.-Project manager for well abandonment process.-Comprehensive field understanding of workover operations, cementing procedures and well completions.-Responsible for planning and prioritizing rig activity, resources and people to meet company abandonment targets.-Managed asset's financials to ensure abandonment activity was within budget constraints. Show less

  • Senior Leader - Portfolio Management and Reserves

    Feb 2023 - Jul 2024

  • Senior Leader - Water Resources & Permitting

    Nov 2020 - Feb 2023

  • Manager of Engineering and Geoscience - Light Oil: Belridge and Lost Hills Fields

    Dec 2019 - Nov 2020

  • Manager of Engineering and Geoscience - Heavy Oil: Belridge, Lost Hills, Cymric and McKittrick Field

    Nov 2016 - Dec 2019

  • Supervisor of Operations and Production

    Nov 2015 - Nov 2016

  • Reservoir Engineer

    Dec 2014 - Nov 2015

  • Production Engineer - Team Lead

    Dec 2012 - Dec 2014

  • Petroleum Engineer - Well Abandonment and Investment Recovery

    Jul 2010 - Dec 2012
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  California Resources Corporation

  Jul 2024 - now

  Director of Corporate Planning

  Leading corporate planning functions post merger with Aera Energy - ensuring seamless integration of assets and execution of high-impact investment strategies. -Driving strategic growth, portfolio integration and capital optimization in the oil and gas and energy sectors. -Aligning financial and operational strategic priorities, and delivering results that enhance stakeholder confidence.