Kristen Belcourt
About Kristen Belcourt
Kristen Belcourt is a Completion Engineer at Chevron in Houston, Texas, with over 16 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including roles in both drilling and completion engineering.
Current Role at Chevron
Kristen Belcourt currently holds the position of Completion Engineer at Chevron in Houston, Texas, United States. Her role involves overseeing and managing the completion of oil and gas wells, an integral part of ensuring efficient extraction processes. She transitioned to this role after accumulating extensive experience in drilling engineering within the same company. Her knowledge in both drilling and completion makes her a valuable asset to the Chevron team.
Previous Experience at Chevron
Previously, Kristen Belcourt served as a Drilling Engineer at Chevron from 2012 to 2019. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, she worked for seven years focusing on the planning and execution of drilling operations. Her responsibilities included designing drilling programs, overseeing drilling activities, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. This role provided her with significant experience in the Canadian oil and gas market.
Work History in Canadian Oil and Gas Industry
Kristen Belcourt's career in the oil and gas industry spans over 16 years. She initially worked at BP from 2007 to 2010 as a Drilling Engineer, and subsequently at Encana from 2010 to 2012 in a similar role, both in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Prior to these positions, she gained experience as an Engineering Summer Student at Enerplus from 2005 to 2006. This foundation in the Canadian oil fields provided her with robust technical and operational expertise.
Educational Background in Petroleum Engineering
Kristen Belcourt graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering, completing her degree from 2003 to 2007. Her academic background laid the groundwork for her extensive career in the oil and gas industry. The theoretical knowledge gained during her studies has been reinforced and expanded upon through her practical experiences in various engineering roles.
Expertise in Both Drilling and Completion Engineering
Kristen Belcourt has developed a strong background in both drilling and completion engineering over her professional career. Her initial roles focused on drilling engineering across several organizations. Transitioning to a completion engineering role at Chevron, she now applies her comprehensive understanding of well lifecycle from drilling to completion phases. This dual expertise benefits the projects she oversees, ensuring that they are executed with precision and adherence to industry standards.