Ricardo Tapia
About Ricardo Tapia
Ricardo Tapia is a Wells Engineer at Chevron with a background in mechanical engineering from Rice University and diverse experience in the oil and gas industry, project management, and engineering development.
Current Position at Chevron
Ricardo Tapia is currently serving as a Wells Engineer at Chevron in the United States. He has been with the company since May 2017. In this role, he leverages his expertise in well operations to support the development and maintenance of Chevron's well assets.
Previous Role at Chevron
Prior to his current position, Ricardo Tapia worked at Chevron as a Drilling & Completions Well Modeling Engineer. In 2017, he spent three months in the Houston, Texas area, focusing on well modeling activities.
Oil and Gas Research at Rice University
Ricardo Tapia has a background in oil and gas research, having worked under Dr. Eleazar Marquez at Rice University. From 2016 to 2017, he spent nine months engaging in research projects that expanded his knowledge in the field.
Supplier Engineering Development at Toyota
In 2016, Ricardo Tapia worked as a Supplier Engineering Development Co-op at Toyota Motor Corporation. During his four-month tenure at the Erlanger, Kentucky location, he gained experience in supplier engineering processes and development.
Educational Background at Rice University
Ricardo Tapia earned his Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. His time at Rice University provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices.