Cahill Kelleghan
About Cahill Kelleghan
Cahill Kelleghan is a geologist currently employed at Coterra Energy, where he has worked since 2021. He has experience in resource evaluation, operations, and collaboration with engineering teams, having previously interned at TGS and Cimarex Energy.
Work at Coterra Energy
Cahill Kelleghan has been employed at Coterra Energy as a Geologist since 2021. In this role, he transitioned to an operations position within the Permian Business Unit following the merger of Cimarex Energy and Cabot Oil & Gas. He collaborates with drilling and reservoir engineering teams to implement multi-well developments across various rig lines. His responsibilities include analyzing existing well performance to inform new project initiatives and enhance returns on future projects.
Previous Experience in Geoscience
Prior to his current position, Cahill Kelleghan gained valuable experience in the field of geoscience through various internships. He worked as a Geoscience Intern at Cimarex Energy in 2020, where he was part of the Asset Evaluation Team for three months. Earlier, he interned at TGS in 2019 for two months and at Platte River Associates, Inc. from 2017 to 2019, where he served as both an intern and a Geoscientist. During his time at Cimarex Energy, he developed unconventional resource evaluation tools.
Education and Expertise
Cahill Kelleghan holds a Master of Science (MS) in Geology/Earth Science from the Colorado School of Mines, where he studied from 2019 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Geology from Colorado State University, completing his degree from 2014 to 2017. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in geoscience, which he applies in his professional roles.
Technical Skills and Development
Cahill Kelleghan actively develops his skills in geographic information systems and computer science, focusing on both professional applications and personal interests. He is proficient in Python, utilizing it for applied geospatial and geologic data science, as well as for automation purposes. This technical expertise enhances his contributions to geoscience projects and operations.