Amy De Geest
About Amy De Geest
Amy De Geest is the Performance Earth Science Team Lead for Chevron's Mid-Continent Business Unit in Midland, Texas. She has extensive experience in various geological roles within Chevron and holds a Master's degree in Geological Oceanography from Texas A&M University.
Current Role at Chevron
Amy De Geest currently holds the position of Performance Earth Science Team Lead for the Mid-Continent Business Unit at Chevron. She is based in Midland, Texas, United States. In this role, she leads a team responsible for optimizing hydrocarbon exploration using advanced seismic interpretation techniques. Her leadership aims to enhance efficiency and outcomes in the Mid-Continent region.
Previous Experience at Chevron
Amy De Geest has held various roles at Chevron. From 2017 to 2020, she was an Appraisal Geologist for the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico. Prior to that, she spent a year as a Development Geologist for the same region. Between 2013 and 2016, she worked as a Geologist for New Field Development in Offshore Angola. In addition, she served as a Project Coordinator for the Energy Technology Company from 2010 to 2012. Her earlier roles included Development Geologist in the Permian Basin (2008-2009) and Exploration Geologist for Offshore Brazil (2006-2007), all based in the Houston, Texas Area.
Educational Background
Amy De Geest earned her Master's Degree in Geological Oceanography from Texas A&M University. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Oceanography & Geological Sciences from the University of Washington. Her academic background provided a strong foundation for her extensive career in geoscience and exploration.
Significant Contributions and Projects
Amy De Geest has made significant contributions during her tenure at Chevron. She led a team that implemented advanced seismic interpretation techniques to enhance hydrocarbon exploration in the Mid-Continent region. She presented her research findings on geological formations at the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) annual conference. Additionally, she authored a Technical paper on integrating geological and geophysical data for enhanced reservoir characterization, published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Mentorship and Awards
Amy De Geest developed a mentorship program within Chevron to support early-career geologists in the Mid-Continent Business Unit. Her efforts in mentorship and professional development have been well-regarded. She also received the Chevron Excellence Award for her outstanding contributions to the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico project.