Patrick Gardner

Experience

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  Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute

  May 2008 - Dec 2008

  Data Entry Assistant

  Gathered and collated production data from IHS databases from Wyoming oil “pools” for analysis by senior staff. Full-time summer position extended into part-time in fall semester.

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  Western Research Institute

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  HOTC Intern

  -Operator/engineering intern for heavy oil refining process built at small scale (20x40x25 ft unit, roughly 3 gal/hr)-Assisted in operating, maintaining and evaluating run data such as gas/liquid/solid output ratios vs. primary and secondary reactor temperatures and flow rates under senior project head.

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  Halliburton

  Jun 2010 - Nov 2021

  Designed training modules for Halliburton’s data acquisition software. Managed and delivered training for hundreds of field engineers.Created content for training using objective-based and criterion-referenced methods. Piloted “virtual classroom” projects to implement distance-learning programs. Key role in establishing, distributing, and maintaining “train the trainer” network for data-acquisition software training lowering training costs and increasing flexibility. Communicated with and presented to matrix partners, created videos (screencap, voice and caption), workshopped for needs assessments, and assisted in project management for deliverables. Worked remotely for 2 years. Show less Reduced new-hire training time by 15% through restructure of training program. Provided weekly checks, mentoring, formalized assessment guidelines, and training courses in fluid mechanics, geology, pressure analysis, and unit operations for over 30 PE trainees.Managed scheduling, disciplinary actions, personnel training, and competency reviews for 70 field engineers and technicians. Spearheaded recycled production water projects and fluid system testing, including custom acid blends for legacy vertical well stimulations Provided front-line services to crew and customer representativesImplemented high-efficiency zipper-style stimulation supportImplemented standardized procedures to reconcile billing, streamline communications between business units and improve inefficiencies. Saved months of deferred billing on millions of revenue. Show less

  • Technical Engineering Instructor

    Jul 2017 - Nov 2021

  • Technical Engineer/Field Technology Development Coordinator

    Jun 2010 - Jul 2017
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  State of Wyoming Public Service Commission

  Nov 2021 - Sept 2022

  Technical Engineer

  Writing internal technical memorandum for Commissioners and public record: summarizing witness testimony, evaluating technical reports and forecasts, analyzing technical, legal, economic and social impacts of utility projects in Wyoming, applying current regulations and statutes. Reviewing proposals and forecasts for technical viability (MRL and TRL vs BAT, etc). Reviewing accounting reports. Collaborating with legal, financial and technical staff.

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  Liberty Energy

  Nov 2022 - now

  Field Engineer III