Ben Horne
About Ben Horne
Ben Horne is a Completion Engineer 20K HPHT GOM at Chevron in Houston, Texas, with over 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in completions engineering and technology management.
Current Role at Chevron
Ben Horne is presently working at Chevron as a Completion Engineer 20K HPHT GOM, based in the Houston, Texas area. Since February 2019, he has been responsible for managing the development of 20k Completion Equipment for the Gulf of Mexico High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) project. His role involves designing and optimizing completion solutions to handle the extreme conditions of HPHT environments.
Previous Experience at Chevron
Ben Horne previously served as a Completions Engineer at Chevron from 2012 to 2019, primarily based in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. Over his seven years in this role, he gained substantial expertise in completion engineering, contributing to various projects and operational improvements. His work involved planning and executing completion programs to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
Role at Baker Hughes
Before joining Chevron, Ben Horne held several key positions at Baker Hughes from 1996 to 2012. He served as Completions Operations and Technology Manager - Australasia in Perth, Australia, from 2009 to 2012 and as Marketing Manager, Intelligent & Cased Hole Completions, Asia Pacific in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he worked as District Engineer, Baker Oil Tools in Doha, Qatar, from 2004 to 2007 and as Project Engineer - New Product Design and Development in Aberdeen, UK, from 1996 to 2004.
Educational Background
Ben Horne studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Aberdeen from 1992 to 1996. His academic background provided a strong foundation for his career in the oil and gas industry, particularly in the field of completions engineering and technology management.
International Experience
Ben Horne has gained extensive international experience throughout his career, having worked in various global locations. His professional journey has taken him to Aberdeen, Scotland; Perth, Australia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Doha, Qatar. This diverse background has equipped him with a broad perspective and adaptability in managing projects across different regions and environments.