Lance Schmidt
About Lance Schmidt
Lance Schmidt is a Facilities Engineer at Chevron's Deepwater Exploration & Production Unit in Houston, TX, with a background in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Current Role at Chevron
Lance Schmidt currently holds the position of Facilities Engineer in the Deepwater Exploration & Production Unit at Chevron, based in Houston, TX. He has been with Chevron since February 2016, contributing to significant projects aimed at enhancing offshore oil recovery. His primary responsibilities include working on the topsides engineering team as the mechanical and installation engineer for the Jack & St. Malo Future Development Project. Additionally, he is involved in major capital expansion projects that utilize water flood technology to improve platform recovery rates.
Previous Internships
Prior to his current role, Lance Schmidt gained valuable industry experience through multiple internships. In 2015, he served as a Summer Intern with the Rotating Machinery Group at Shell, working at the Motiva Refinery in Port Arthur, TX for three months. In 2014, he interned at DTE Energy's Monroe Power Plant as a Return Summer Intern in Operations for three months. His initial internship was also with DTE Energy in 2013, where he worked in Facility Operations for a three-month period. Additionally, he participated in the M-STEM Academy Summer Program in 2012, taking part in a two-month program in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Educational Background
Lance Schmidt completed his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, from 2012 to 2016. His academic performance was distinguished, graduating Summa Cum Laude. During his time at the university, he also engaged as a Peer Mentor at the Center for Engineering Diversity and Outreach (CEDO), where he provided support and guidance to fellow engineering students.
Involvement in Major Projects
At Chevron, Lance Schmidt plays a critical role in the Jack & St. Malo Future Development Project, where he serves as the mechanical and installation engineer on the topsides engineering team. He is also actively involved in a significant capital expansion initiative that aims to enhance the recovery of existing oil platforms through the implementation of water flood technology.