Jason Sanford
About Jason Sanford
Jason Sanford is a Senior Exploration Geologist at Chevron in Houston, Texas, with extensive experience in various geological roles and research positions.
Current Title and Role
Jason Sanford currently holds the position of Senior Exploration Geologist at Chevron in Houston, Texas, United States. His role involves leading exploration activities, particularly in key ventures such as the deepwater Mississippi Canyon Cretaceous frontier trend and SE Green Canyon. He is responsible for coordinating well planning and execution efforts, as well as optimizing exploration processes through cross-disciplinary team collaboration.
Past Work Experience at Chevron
Jason Sanford has occupied several roles within Chevron. Between 2015 and 2019, he served as an Exploration Geologist. He then became the Unconventional Asset Development Advisor in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from 2018 to 2019. Subsequently, he was the Shale Factory Coordinator in Neuquén, Argentina from 2019 to 2020. Prior to becoming a full-fledged employee, Sanford was an Exploration Geology Intern from 2014 to 2015.
Earlier Career Roles
Before joining Chevron, Jason Sanford worked as an Associate Geologist at Nearburg Producing Company in Midland, Texas, from 2010 to 2011. He also gained industry experience as a Geology Intern at Dorchester Minerals, L.P. in Dallas, Texas, where he worked for three months in 2008. Additionally, he worked as a researcher at The University of Texas at Austin in 2012 and later became a Graduate Researcher from 2012 to 2015.
Educational Background
Jason Sanford holds a Master's Degree in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences from The University of Texas at Austin, completed between 2012 and 2014. He also attended Universidad de Buenos Aires in 2009, where he studied Geología. He earned his Bachelor of the Arts in Geology and Spanish from Middlebury College, having studied there from 2006 to 2010.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Jason Sanford has led several significant projects throughout his career. He acted as the coordinator for the Green Canyon Miocene exploration efforts, managing activities from lease sale and farm-in to execution. Sanford has also been integral in generating farm-in and marketing packages, leading to the capture of high-impact prospects. Additionally, he pioneered Agile methodology in exploration workflows for the SE Green Canyon and Atwater Valley new venture play, optimizing lease sale captures. He served as the exploration lead on multiple cross-disciplinary teams, focusing on well planning process optimization and organizational improvement.