Larry Mc Daris
About Larry Mc Daris
Larry Mc Daris is the Subsurface Development Team Lead for Midway Sunset and San Ardo at Chevron, with over 15 years of experience in various engineering roles.
Subsurface Development Team Lead at Chevron
Larry Mc Daris currently serves as the Subsurface Development Team Lead for Chevron, overseeing the Midway Sunset and San Ardo oil fields located in Bakersfield, California. In this role, Mc Daris leads a team focused on subsurface development projects, ensuring the optimal extraction of resources from these key oil fields. This position highlights his comprehensive expertise in subsurface strategies and reservoir management.
Experience as Reservoir Engineer (Heavy Oil)
From 2016 to 2020, Larry Mc Daris worked at Chevron as a Reservoir Engineer specializing in heavy oil. During this tenure, he was based in Bakersfield, California, and was primarily tasked with the development and management of heavy oil reservoirs. This position allowed him to deepen his technical knowledge and practical skills in managing complex heavy oil extraction projects in the region.
Gulf of Mexico NOJV Asset Engineer
Between 2012 and 2016, Larry Mc Daris served as the Gulf of Mexico NOJV Asset Engineer at Chevron in Covington, Louisiana. In this role, he worked on asset development planning and reservoir management for non-operated joint venture (NOJV) assets in the Gulf of Mexico. His contributions significantly supported strategic decision-making processes regarding the development and optimization of these assets.
Educational Background in Petroleum Engineering
Larry Mc Daris earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. This rigorous academic program provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, technical skills, and industry-specific knowledge that have been integral to his career at Chevron.
Extensive Experience in Chevron Engineering Roles
With over 15 years of experience at Chevron, Larry Mc Daris has held various engineering roles, including Production Engineer (Diatomite) from 2010 to 2012 and Reservoir Engineer from 2007 to 2009, both based in Bakersfield, California. His extensive career has endowed him with a broad spectrum of expertise in reservoir management, production engineering, and asset development planning.