Grant Prior
Summary
Directional Drilling Consultant with over 15 years in field experience between DD/MWD.Working internationally has allowed me the opportunity to see a diversity of well types, formations, drilling parameters, tools, and personnel. In my experience organizational longevity and achievement is rooted solely in hard work, accountability, team building and setting goals that lead to strategic, measurable success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Directional Driller
Altitude Energy Partners LLC.
01.2024 - Current
- Lead Directional hand on exclusive drilling program in the Powder for WRC/Camino
- Provided onsite well analysis and anti-collision assessment.
- Drilled extended reach Shannon Hz to 22500'+ with downhole Torque reaching 31000+
- Built BHA's according to downhole specs and variables. Coordinating closely with the Engineer and company man.
- Suggested bit and motor selection based on past Powder experience.
- Tracked all inventory and costs of directional tools, as well as daily costs for personnel and MWD.
Directional Driller
EOG Resources Inc
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Worked in the Powder near Wright, Wyoming.
- Provided onsite well planning and anti-collision assessment.
- Drilled extended reach Mowry Hz with window of +5/-5 A/B and 25 L/R to 22600'+
- Built BHA's according to downhole specs and variables.
- Tracked all inventory and costs of directional tools, as well as daily costs for personnel and third party MWD.
Senior Directional Driller
Taktikal Directional Services.
05.2020 - 09.2022
- Worked in North Dakota and Wyoming
- Did several open hole and cement plug sidetracks.
- Drilled longest exploratory vertical well in UTAH for Wolverine
- Provided onsite well planning and anti-collision info.
- Helped trouble shoot MWD while on tour as a DD.
- Hawkeye, Erdos Miller, JAE, Microsoft Office
Directional Driller
Total & True Directional Services
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Worked in the Permian Basin near Midland TX and Jal, New Mexico.
- Drilled Wolfcamp A,B,D as well as the Bone Springs
- Provided onsite well planning analysis and anti-collision
- Single manned curves
- Was in charge of ordering all directional tools inventory and cost including third party MWD costs
Directional Driller /MWD Field Specialist
Compass Directional Services Inc.
09.2010 - 04.2018
- Cross trained for 2 years as a DD by Directional Driller with over 20 years experience.
- Due to working in Cuba with no Tech in country we are fully responsible for all downloading and diagnosis of tool components including complex mechanical alignments and equipment calibration to meet quality standards.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Make sure that all SOP's are being followed to ensure the lowest percentage of failure is achieved.
Skills
- Extended reach Hz (11,000' legs)
- Multi-Lateral & Anti Collision
- Complex Horizontal Wells to 22600'
- Open hole and cement plug sidetracks
- Build vertical tangents above 20°
- Multiple Basins / Formations
- Onsite well planning, BHA and motor/bit decisions
- Tracking costs/inventory for tools and personnel
- Strong acclimate for computers, Hawkeye, Wellseeker, Winserve, Microsoft Office
- TN Visa, SSN, EIN, ITIN
Accomplishments
- Worked internationally in Canada, USA, Albania and Cuba
- Drilled in multiple basins/formations, including the D.J, Powder, Permian, Bakken, Wolfcamp, Mowry, Nio, Montney, North Cuba, and Tirana Substrate.
- Have drilled with multiple assembly types including 8", 6 3/4", 4 1/2" as well a slimhole tools. Using both fixed and adjustable conventional motors.
- Have worked with several different customers, EOG, Devon, Shell, Husky, Peyto, Encana, Petromanas, Cupet.
- Exemplary safety record, integral role in project planning, and surpassing client expectations.
Certification
- IADC Well Control (Supervisor)
- H2S
- Veriforce PEC Safeland
- TDG
- Defensive Driving
Timeline
Lead Directional Driller
Altitude Energy Partners LLC.
01.2024 - Current
Directional Driller
EOG Resources Inc
09.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Directional Driller
Taktikal Directional Services.
05.2020 - 09.2022
Directional Driller
Total & True Directional Services
05.2018 - 03.2020
Directional Driller /MWD Field Specialist
Compass Directional Services Inc.
09.2010 - 04.2018