NATHAN THOMPSON
Skills Artificial Lift Technologies Project Management and Coordination Artificial Lift Strategy and Alignment Marketing and Sales Line and Operations Management Quality Plans Commercial Programs and Pricing Dismantle, Inspection, and Failure Operations Audits Analysis Professional Highlights July 2013- ESP Technical Consultant Present Monitor enhanced quality plans and contract management developments, witness inspections and product testing, provide technical support to company Dismantle, Inspection, and Failure Analysis and runlife tracking and analytical program for mid- size domestic operators in the United States. Work with a mid-size Canadian operator on a full scale offshore field development expansion project focused on coil tubing deployed ESP systems. Scope of work includes up front engineering support and ESP design, well models, completion integration, commercial planning and development of expression of interest and invitation to tender documents, procedures, June 2012- training, scheduling, coordination and logistics, and enhanced quality management systems. June 2013 ESP Technical Consultant Perenco Oil and Gas (Paris, France) Technical consultant for Perenco worldwide subsidiaries. Conducted ESP operations and field audits in Gabon, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Kingdom (Wytch Farms). Onshore and offshore troubleshooting and failure analysis including witness teardown and dismantle in vendor facilities. Responsible for developing a corporate Artificial Lift strategy to include specifications, standards, best practices, training, documentation and procedures. Reviewed application Aug 2009- engineering designs and vendor technical and commercial submissions for subsidiary operations in Columbia and Vietnam. May 2012 Artificial Lift Account Manager Schlumberger Artificial Lift Systems (Port Gentil, Gabon) Line and Operations Management, Marketing and Sales Developed and executed a strategy to resolve specific client dissatisfaction following a period of service and product quality errors resulting in combined losses of over $7 million. Rebuilt the business relationship monitoring needs while focusing on value creation opportunities and operational achievement. Implemented plans while leading operations, marketing, project management, business development, personal relationships, and new technology engagement. Successfully retained Nov 2008 – preferential direct award supplier status and increased annual revenue to over $5 million for three consecutive years with Aug 2009 substantial profit margin. Business Development, Marketing, and Sales Manager Schlumberger Artificial Lift Systems (Tripoli, Libya) Line and Operations Management , Marketing and Sales Lead growth and development of the Libya Sales and Admin teams through transition from agent sales organization to Schlumberger-direct structure. Develop strategic model for future ALS business with IOCs and NOCs in Libya. Work with National and International Oil Companies operating in Libya and expanded the potential for unconventional artificial lift (electric Submersible Pump Systems and gas lift) contracts. Initiated and executed plans and actions that resulted in extraordinary financial returns through technology, creativity, and imagination. Sales increase of 54%, year-on-year, with better than forecast EIBT.
Oct 2006 - Contract Manager, Oxy Permian Oct 2008 Schlumberger Artificial Lift Systems (Midland, United States)
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Line & Operations Management, Marketing and Sales Lead an outstanding team in stabilizing and growing Artificial Lift operations. The team responded with remarkable results, increased well count in excess of 1,550 wells from a starting count of 1,328 wells. Achieved significant financial performance improvements (revenue and EIBT).
Jul 2005 - Project Manager, Marketing, and Technical Consultant Sep 2006 Al-Khorayef Commercial Co. (Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia) Research, Engineering, Manufacturing & Sustaining Consultant with an emerging Saudi Arabian equipment manufacturing operation. Primary responsibilities were vendor qualification (ARAMCO, KOC, and PDO). Marketing and technical achievements included upgrading sales publications to an integrated electronic platform via web-based and CD formats. Performed third party inspections and materials expediting with sub-vendors of surface electrical control equipment (VSD and switchboards).
Mar 2003 - Artificial Lift Coordinator Jun 2005 ExxonMobil Development Company, ESSO Chad Drill Team Engineering (Kome, Chad) Line and Operations Management Responsible for oversight of Artificial Lift activities (electric Submersible Pumping Systems and Progressive Cavity Pumps) for the ESSO Chad Development. Coordinated the Drill Team interface with ESSO Production SubSurface Engineering Group for eSPS and PCP operations. Completed a PCP training course conducted by the Center for Engineering Research (CfER). Completed Well Control certification for surface and subsea based drilling, completions, and workover operations.
May 2002 - Country Manager Feb 2003 Wood Group ESP (Kuwait City / Wafra, Kuwait) Line and Operations Management Responsible for company business operations in Kuwait. Included planning, coordination, and start-up of a 5- year $56 million eSPS maintenance contract with Saudi Texaco - Kuwait Oil Company Joint Operations.
Jan 2001 - Project Manager, Exxon Mobil Chad Development Project May 2002 Schlumberger WCP (Houston, Texas) Line and Operations Management Responsible for all phases of planning, managing, and coordinating a comprehensive electric submersible pump operation incorporated within the Schlumberger Integrated Services Contract for ExxonMobil Development Company (ESSO Chad Drill Team). Completed first phase of gas lift technologies cross-training.
Oct 1999 - Operations Manager Jan 2001 Schlumberger WCP (Lagos / Port Harcourt Nigeria; Houston, Texas) Line and Operations Management Responsible for day-to-day operations within the Nigeria Geomarket. Initiated a performance-based, risk-reward pilot contract with Nigeria Agip Oil Company utilizing electric submersible pump systems resulting in substantial incremental production increases and over $20 million per annum. The Nigeria Agip project was recognized and awarded a Gold Medal in the 2001 “Performed by Schlumberger” program.
Nov 1997 - Sr. Applications Engineer/ Africa Accounts Representative Oct 1999 REDA Pump Company (Houston, United States) Marketing and Sales Artificial lift account support for Houston based IOCs with operations in Africa. Country responsibility for Nigeria as Sr. Applications Engineer.
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Aug 1996 - Sr. Project Engineer: Applications and Special Project Engineering Oct 1997 REDA Pump Company (Bartlesville, United States) Research, Engineering, Manufacturing & Sustaining Engineering support to marketing and sales offices throughout Eastern and Western Operations. Special projects Motors, ESPCP development, specifications, specific client quality plans, applications Engineering, SubPUMP©.
Jan 1990 - Sr. Applications Engineer Aug 1996 REDA Pump Company (Singapore) Marketing and Sales Account and operations management in Indonesia (ARCO, LASMO); Australia, Apache Stag; and China. Major projects - JHN, AMOCO Liuhua, Singapore Plant Visitors Program, Shengli, Zhong Yuen, Bohai Bay, Xijiang, ONGC India.
May 1987 - Asia Pacific Region Manager Jan 1990 Centrilift, Baker Hughes (Jurong, Singapore) Line and Operations Management Full P&L responsibilities including sales, field and shop facilities. Major projects: Service Center Batam, CALTEX, Lasmo, and ARCO Indonesia; Santos Australia; ONGC India; PTT Thailand.
Jul 1984 - Asia Pacific Region Manager Apr 1987 Baker Lift Systems, Baker International (Jurong, Singapore) Line and Operations Management Full P&L responsibilities including sales, field operations, and shop facilities. Major projects - CALTEX, ARCO, and Hudbay Indonesia; Delhi / Santos Australia.
Feb 1984 - West Coast Region Manager Jul 1984 Baker Lift Systems / Kobe Inc., Baker International (Compton, California, United States) Line and Operations Management Full P&L responsibilities including sales, field and shop facilities. Major projects - Service Center commissioning, THUMS.
May 1983 - Sales Engineer Feb 1984 Kobe Inc., Baker International (Odessa, Texas, United States) Marketing and Sales Sales of ESP and Hydraulic and Jet pump systems. Major projects - Shell and AMOCO; Tenneco World Field.
Mar 1981 - International Sales Engineer / Advertising Supervisor Apr 1983 Oil Dynamics, Inc. (Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States) Marketing and Sales International sales of ESP systems. Major projects AMOCO Montrose, Cities Services Argentina, and Elf Guatemala. Supervised company advertising campaigns including selection of a new advertising agency.
Mar 1980 - Marketing Analyst / Advertising Supervisor Mar 1981 GASO Pumps, Inc. (Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States) Marketing and Sales Market and operations planning and analysis for expansion of manufacturing facility and product development. Supervised company advertising campaign including selection of a new advertising agency.
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Jun 1978 - Sales Counselor Mar 1980 General Electric Company (US) (United States) Marketing and Sales Dallas, Texas and Tulsa, Oklahoma. Fast-tracked graduate of the GE Sales Manpower Program, a corporate high potential employee training and development program. Sales of Major Appliances, TV, and Air Conditioning to retail dealer structure.
Military Service 1974 - 1978 Commissioned Officer: U.S. Air Force, Executive Support Staff Officer, Administration and Personnel U.S. Navy, Naval Aviation Honorable Discharge. Meritorious Decorations: Air Force Commendation Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster, USAF Outstanding Unit Citation Education University of South Australia: Adelaide, South Australia (Singapore): Master of Business Administration (International Business Program). 1995/1996 (Completed 80% due to Company transfer) University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa: Bachelor of General Studies. Majors: Organizational Management, General Sciences, Behavioral Science. May 1974. Professional Associations and Certificates IADC Well Control Certificate: A 255400. Drilling / Completion / Workover Supervisor, Surface and Subsea (Expired) Society of Petroleum Engineers Patents (US) 6,168,338 B1, Dual Pump System in Which the Discharge of a First Pump is Used to Power a Second Pump 6,357,530 B1, System and Method of Utilizing an Electric Submergible Pumping System in the Production of High Gas to Liquid Ratio Fluids Dual Citizen United States and United Kingdom. References upon Request
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