Jared Hargrove
About Jared Hargrove
Jared Hargrove is the Lead Drilling & Completions Field Engineer at Chevron, working in the Gulf of Mexico and Houston. He has a background in petroleum engineering and has received recognition for his contributions to drilling operations.
Lead Drilling & Completions Field Engineer at Chevron
Jared Hargrove is currently serving as the Lead Drilling & Completions Field Engineer at Chevron. Based in the Gulf of Mexico and Houston, Jared has been in this leadership role since 2022. His responsibilities include overseeing the drilling and completions operations in one of the most critical regions for Chevron's oil and gas production.
Previous Roles at Chevron
From 2020 to 2022, Jared Hargrove worked as a Drilling & Completions Field Engineer at Chevron in Houston, Texas. Prior to that, he was part of Chevron's Accelerated Development Program from 2019 to 2020, also in Houston, where he gained extensive exposure to various facets of the energy sector. During his tenure, Jared significantly contributed to operational efficiency and project execution.
Early Career and Internships
Before his full-time roles, Jared Hargrove accumulated valuable experience through several internships. In 2018, he interned as a Reservoir Engineering Intern at Citation Oil & Gas Corp in Houston, Texas. In 2017, he held a Drilling Engineering Intern position at Lewis Energy Group in San Antonio, Texas. Additionally, in 2016, Jared interned as a Production Engineering Intern at Energy XXI, where he worked extensively in field operations.
Educational Background
Jared Hargrove studied Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University, earning his Bachelor’s Degree in 2018. During his academic tenure, he honed his expertise in various engineering disciplines related to the oil and gas industry. Prior to that, Jared graduated in the top 7% of his class from Alamo Heights High School, completing his high school education in 2014.
Professional Achievements and Recognition
In his career, Jared Hargrove has led a team to successfully implement a new drilling technique in the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in a 15% increase in operational efficiency. He received the Chevron Excellence Award in 2021 for outstanding performance in drilling operations. Additionally, Jared presented a paper on advanced drilling technologies at the 2022 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston.
Industry Certifications and Volunteering
Jared Hargrove holds a certification in Advanced Well Control from the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC). Beyond his professional commitments, Jared volunteers as a mentor for the Society of Petroleum Engineers' Young Professionals program, contributing to the development and guidance of aspiring engineers in the industry.