Eric Hoffnagle
About Eric Hoffnagle
Eric Hoffnagle is an Operations Geologist specializing in geosteering support at Chevron in Houston, Texas, with extensive experience in full-field development and drilling wells across North American basins.
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Eric Hoffnagle holds the position of Operations Geologist - Geosteering Support at Chevron. He is based in Houston, Texas, and has a significant background in geological sciences and operations.
Current Role at Chevron
Eric Hoffnagle currently serves as an Operations Geologist - Geosteering Support at Chevron in Houston, Texas. In this role, he specializes in providing comprehensive subsurface support to multi-disciplinary teams. His responsibilities include integrating seismic, well log, core, and petrophysical data to optimize drilling operations and enhance reservoir characterization.
Previous Experience at Reservoir Group
Before his current position at Chevron, Eric worked at Reservoir Group as an Operations Geologist & Team Lead from 2017 to 2019 in Houston, Texas. During this time, he oversaw geological operations and led team initiatives to support full-field development projects across multiple North American basins. His experience in this role has contributed to his extensive knowledge in directional well planning and well completion.
Educational Background
Eric Hoffnagle pursued his education in Geology, achieving a Master of Science degree from Western Washington University from 2010 to 2014. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology from 2005 to 2009. His academic background provided a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in various geological disciplines and operations.
Early Career at Horizon Well Logging, LLC
In the early stages of his career, Eric Hoffnagle worked as a Mud Logger at Horizon Well Logging, LLC in Oklahoma for 11 months in 2010. This role involved detailed monitoring and analysis of drilling activities, providing him with foundational experience in geological logging and subsurface data interpretation.