Chris Jamerson
About Chris Jamerson
Chris Jamerson is a Drilling & Completions Engineer with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. He currently serves as the Principal Drilling Engineer and Owner of JGL Consulting and has held various engineering roles at companies such as Apache Corporation, Weatherford, and Schlumberger.
Work at Coterra Energy
Chris Jamerson has been employed at Coterra Energy as a Drilling & Completions Engineer since 2022. In this role, he applies his extensive expertise in drilling operations to enhance efficiency and safety in the field. His responsibilities include overseeing drilling projects and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Current Role at JGL Consulting
Since 2020, Chris Jamerson has served as the Principal Drilling Engineer and Owner of JGL Consulting. The firm specializes in Operations Engineering and Industrial Health consulting, including the provision of COVID-19 services to operators’ field sites. His leadership in this venture reflects his commitment to advancing operational practices in the drilling industry.
Previous Experience at Apache Corporation
Chris Jamerson worked at Apache Corporation from 2010 to 2020, holding various positions including Staff Drilling Engineer and Exploration Project Manager. During his tenure, he led operations crews across the NM Delaware Basin, Oklahoma, and Texas. He was instrumental in drilling Apache’s first 3-mile laterals in the Southern Midland Basin.
Education and Expertise
Chris Jamerson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana State University. He has undergone extensive training in Schlumberger Directional Drilling and Drilling Engineering. He holds certifications including IADC Well Control Certification for Drilling, Workover & Well Servicing, and FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Level 100 & 200 Training.
Career Background
Chris Jamerson's career spans multiple roles in the drilling and engineering sectors. He has worked for companies such as Weatherford, Schlumberger, and ETX Energy, where he gained diverse experience in drilling engineering, project estimation, and directional drilling. His early career included positions as a Process Engineering Intern and Project Estimator.