Patrick Mays
About Patrick Mays
Patrick Mays is a Principal Engineer at Chevron in Houston, Texas, with extensive international experience in drilling and completions engineering.
Title
Patrick Mays holds the position of Principal Engineer at Chevron, based in Houston, Texas, United States.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Mays earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Petroleum Engineering from Colorado School of Mines from 1992 to 1996. He also achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of California, Los Angeles, between 1999 and 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both engineering and business management.
International Work Experience
Patrick Mays has extensive international experience, having worked in numerous countries. His roles included Sr. Drilling Superintendent in Luanda, Angola, Drilling & Completions Engineering Manager in Chengdu, China, Drilling Superintendent in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Drilling Engineer in Bangkok, Thailand, and various engineering positions in Colombia and Long Beach, California with Oxy.
Career at Chevron
Patrick Mays has a long history with Chevron, having held multiple roles over the years. His positions included Sr. Operations Advisor (2019-2020) in Houston, Texas, Sr. Drilling Superintendent (2014-2020) in Luanda, Angola, Drilling & Completions Engineering Manager (2011-2014) in Chengdu, China, Drilling Superintendent (2009-2011) in Maracaibo, Venezuela, and Drilling Engineer (2006-2009) in Luanda, Angola and (2004-2006) in Bangkok, Thailand.
Leadership Roles and Projects
During his tenure at Chevron, Patrick Mays held several leadership roles. As Sr. Drilling Superintendent in Luanda, Angola, he was responsible for overseeing drilling operations for six years. He also managed drilling and completions engineering projects in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, and contributed significantly to Chevron's operations as Drilling Superintendent in Maracaibo, Venezuela.