Taylor Garcia

Experience

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  Weatherford

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2017

  M/LWD Field Engineer

  1.) Work with my team to provide a safe resolution to tool/equipment problems during thedrilling process through the analysis of data and other related factors. 2.) As team leader, I make sure my team is following all safety protocol while on rig site. 3.) Communicate with geologist and directional driller on steering the well per directionalplan. 4.) Daily operations include rig up/down of all surface equipment, tool communications, toollogistics, cost summary, database management, real-time data acquisition, reporting dailywell-site activities, and real-time and recorded LWD logs delivered per clientspecifications. 5.) Experience with full suite of LWD tools including directional surveying, gamma ray,spectral wave, formation resistivity, neutron density and porosity, rotary steerable system, vibration, and bore/annulus pressure in a variety of traditional assemblies. 6.) Experience with well locations in deepwater offshore, Eagle Ford, Woodbine,Haynesville, Permian Basin, and drilling vertical, horizontal, and S profile wells. 7.) Maintain communication and provide real-time down-hole updates to client DrillingEngineer and Geologist. 8.) Maintain position being on-call 24/7, daily work schedule of 12-24 hour shifts per daywith job lengths up to 8 continuous weeks. 9.) Responsible for coaching/evaluating junior engineers for lead and night hand positions. Show less

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  Crescent Directional Drilling

  Jul 2017 - Jan 2019

  Directional Driller

  1.) Provide technical support through BHA design and maintain detailed reports.2.) Follow client's well plans and stay within designated target window.3.) Optimize drilling parameters and mitigate torque and vibration to extend drilling run time.4.) Exceed customer's expectations for overall ROP, curve time, total run length, and drilling hours.5.) Assist in design of open-hole sidetrack plans and execute procedures while drilling sidetrack.6.) Keep inventory of all tools on location and track daily cost for client. Show less

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  Scientific Drilling

  Jan 2019 - Oct 2019

  Lead Directional Driller

  1.) Supervised the daily directional operations in accordance with client specifications whilemonitoring site for changing safety conditions2.) Contribute in morning safety meetings and lead safety meetings for BHA change.3.) Managed directional crew ensuring satisfactory job completion and alignment of drillingprogress with the overall project schedule.4.) Drove the execution of horizontal wells for customers in the Eagle Ford (Austin Chalk,Upper Eagle Ford, and Lower Eagle Ford) formation.5.) Assist Drilling Supervisor in maximizing drilling parameters while maintaining theintegrity of the BHA. Show less

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  Quintana Energy Services

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  Lead Directional Driller
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  Broadmoor, LLC

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2024

  Assistant Superintendent
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  Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources

  Jan 2024 - now

  Petroleum Scientist III