Derek Gorgichuk
Oilfield Services Business Professional
Calgary
Summary
Driven and strategic professional with proven track record in leadership and innovative problem-solving. Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of organizational growth and operational efficiency, leveraging expertise in financial management, technical aptitude, and team development. Committed to achieving impactful results through forward-thinking strategies and effective collaboration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Account Manager
Calfrac Well Services Ltd.
11.2016 - Current
- Combination of active sales for new clientele and account managing for daily operations
- Portfolio of over 20 clients and yearly revenue in excess of $300 million for two distinct product lines
- Continual pursuit of providing technical and operational solutions for various oilfield challenges
- Development of new operational procedures that have resulted in substantial efficiencies – up to 50% reduction in downtime
- Various external training sessions given on both internal and industry wide technology
- Constant evaluation of operational costs to set specific price points to be competitive and simultaneously maximize profitability
- Develop marketing material highlighting internal success stories to specifically target new clientele with relevant solutions
Business Advisor
Calfrac Well Services Ltd.
10.2013 - 11.2016
- Establishing business plans for immediate and long-term success within North America and abroad
- Advising on new and emerging markets to be aligned operationally and technically in these areas
- Implementing strategic sales and marketing initiatives
- Advising on technological advances in the industry to align for client specific solutions
- Ensuring customers continually receive reliable service by establishing operational processes, continuously updating training material for field operations, and developing HSE and service quality initiatives
- Teaching multiple courses internally on technical and operations manners
- Presenting technical information to clients during various seminars, workshops, and professional development initiatives
Algeria Coiled Tubing Operations Manager
Schlumberger Ltd.
06.2012 - 09.2013
- Managed +200 employees
- Full operational management of 5 districts within Algeria
- Significant interaction with various international petroleum E&P companies
- Managed a P&L with revenue in excess of $50 million / year
- Promoted new technology and client specific solutions
- Developed service quality processes to ensure the absolute minimal amount of non-productive time
- Ensured the highest regard to HSE is implemented and adhered to on a daily basis
- Reviewed and managed the technical team for wellbore interventions
- Managed the matrix acidizing division
NAM Northern Division Operations Manager
Schlumberger Canada Ltd.
03.2011 - 05.2012
- Developed and promoted the thru-tubing division of CTS in Western Canada, Atlantic Canada, and Alaska
- Set up a thru-tubing service center to support operations throughout the various districts
- Hired personnel and establish their training and development
- Developed marketing tools to promote the brand and aid in marketing communications
- Developed marketing strategies based on the various formation plays and clients in the respective areas to grow the business
- Acted as technical expert on all SLB proprietary tools and commodity tools
- Operations including milling, logging, fiber optic, abrasive perforating, isolation, and various other specialty tools
- Set up and developed the financial P&L within SAP
- Acted as Business Development Manager for CoilTOOLS in Canada
- Emphasis was on new technology to bring market value to the customers
- Worked with engineering, manufacturing, and sustaining divisions to bring new ideas to the field and establish Canada as a target zone for field testing
District Manager / Canadian CoilTOOLS Manager
Schlumberger Canada Ltd.
04.2010 - 03.2011
- Managed and sustained the Whitecourt Coiled Tubing Services business
- Managed day to day financial and personnel requirements
- Acted as technical Coiled Tubing Services engineer for various operations
- Introduced and implemented CoilTOOLS to the Canadian Geomarket
- Initial focus was establishing tools in Canada for milling operations avoiding the need of third party services
Field Engineer
Schlumberger Canada Ltd.
05.2007 - 04.2010
- Field operations throughout Canada in Coiled Tubing, Hydraulic Fracturing, and Cementing
- Supervised & designed Coiled Tubing operations
- Dispatched crews for various coiled tubing and acidizing operations
- Gained working knowledge of the SLB finance, supply chain, personnel, HSE, quality, legal, and marketing domains
Co-Founder
Academic Essentials
03.2016 - Current
- Company Overview: Provides academic coaching for students entering post-secondary education
- Website: www.academicessentials.ca
- Establishing a business entity that provides academic coaching for students entering post-secondary education
- Focusing on helping students transition from high school into university
- Ensuring needs of each student are identified, and specific goals are developed to allow for an optimal academic performance
- Developing resources for coaches to aid students with time management, reading comprehension, writing skills, test-taking techniques, and note-taking capabilities
- Marketing and advertising the business
- Creating the business website; www.academicessentials.ca
- Developing short term and long term business development initiatives
- Provides academic coaching for students entering post-secondary education
- Website: www.academicessentials.ca
Education
Bachelor's of Science, Honours - Physics
University of Regina
Regina, SK 01.2007 - 12.2007
Masters of Business Administration - Executive MBA Program
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB 01.2016 - 12.2016
Skills
Account management
Teamwork and collaboration
Account development
Customer service
Entrepreneurial personality
Revenue generation
Problem-solving
Excellent communication
Business management
Decision-making
Results-driven
Training and mentoring
Critical thinking
Industryspecificcourses
- Operational & Technical School – Well Services, 10/01/07 - 12/01/07, Tulsa, OK
- Coiled Tubing, Matrix Stimulation, & Reservoir Engineering School, 04/01/09 - 05/01/09, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- LEAN Level 3, 11/01/09, Airdrie, Canada
- Downhole Tools Training Course, 03/01/10, Sugarland, USA
- OFS3 – Managing & Leading Your People, 04/01/10, Calgary, Canada
- GFE Controls, 06/01/10, Calgary, Canada
- Service Manager Training Course, 12/01/11, Sugarland, USA
- QHSE 3 – HSE for Managers, 09/01/12, Tunis, Tunisia
- Hydraulic Fracturing Theory & Practice, 10/01/14, Calgary, Alberta
Legalname
Derek Gorgichuk
Personal Information
Nationality: Canadian
Personal Qualifications
I love reaching new horizons and have an inquisitive trait by nature. I enjoy working with a team but am also self-driven to be able to work independently as necessary. I have had the opportunity to travel abroad and engage with various different cultures in a workplace environment. This has enabled me to be very adaptive and capable of working out of my comfort zone during incredibly stressful situations. I have been lucky enough to work with some amazingly gifted people, which allowed me to absorb their experience and implement it into my own style that has proven effective in managing and developing large operations., I am familiar with the various Microsoft and Linux operating systems and applications. In addition, I have worked extensively with industry software such as SAP, WellTEST, and various NODAL analysis programs. I have also worked with D2L for student-instructor interactions.
Accomplishments
- Operational & Technical Knowledge - Extensive involvement in well servicing throughout North America and abroad
- Business Development - Initiated a brand new division with the largest Oilfield Services company in the world
- Business Management - Managed the largest segment base in Europe & Africa to become the number one provider to local and international oil companies with premium profitability
- Business Advising - Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to turn around a failing business segment through process development, training, and extensive customer engagement
- Customer Management - Obtained and managed one of the largest Oil & Gas companies over the last 8 years through decisive operational and technical solutions, immediate problem solving, and collaborative efficiency gains
Timeline
Account Manager
Calfrac Well Services Ltd.
11.2016 - Current
Co-Founder
Academic Essentials
03.2016 - Current
Masters of Business Administration - Executive MBA Program
University of Calgary
01.2016 - 12.2016
Business Advisor
Calfrac Well Services Ltd.
10.2013 - 11.2016
Algeria Coiled Tubing Operations Manager
Schlumberger Ltd.
06.2012 - 09.2013
NAM Northern Division Operations Manager
Schlumberger Canada Ltd.
03.2011 - 05.2012
District Manager / Canadian CoilTOOLS Manager
Schlumberger Canada Ltd.
04.2010 - 03.2011
Field Engineer
Schlumberger Canada Ltd.
05.2007 - 04.2010
Bachelor's of Science, Honours - Physics
University of Regina
01.2007 - 12.2007
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