Project/ operations manager

Looking for consulting work domestic or international.

Brian G. Johnston
1979 Stadium Dr.
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 751-8094
E-mail: wyogroup@live.com

Profile: A Senior Project Manager with over 10 years of oil, gas and geothermal field and executive operations management with specialist experience in New Field Development in difficult areas. A highly motivated self starter who thrives on accomplishing difficult tasks and growing companies. An effective leader experienced in handling multiple tasks with efficiency.

Skills
• Project / Operations management experience linked with being a creative disciplined person who excels where others fail due to dedication and hard work.
• Experienced in handling lease acquisitions and evaluations, mid stream sales, infrastructure systems, production, drilling, completion, water management, permitting, lease operations, production management, compression and landowner relations.
• A skilled negotiator able to work with opposing groups to get reasonable resolve.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to work with State Senators as well as BLM representatives to write legislation for responsible oil and gas guidelines.


Career History:

Davenport Energy - Bend Oregon 2007 - present
Operations Manager
Responsible for operational management which has included drilling 10,000’ to 12,000’, testing high temp wells 500 to 600 degrees F, construction, completion and compliance with State and Federal agencies.
Particular achievements include -
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Pinnacle Gas Recourses - Sheridan WY 2003 - 2007
Vice President of Operations
Responsible for development and operation of Coal Bed Natural Gas (CBNG) fields in Wyoming and Montana including construction, production, land and drilling.
• Developed lease acquisition, lease evaluation, Surface Use Agreements, and land owner relations.

JM Huber Corporation Sheridan WY 1998 - 2003
Field Operations Manager
Manager in charge of field operations, including the oversight of construction crews, pipeline operations, roustabout and service companies.

Education and Training:
Sheridan College 1992 - 1994

University Of Wyoming 1994 - 1996
- Studied Engineering

4 years of college degree not completed. Engineering studies