Daniel Hinton
About Daniel Hinton
Daniel Hinton is a Reservoir Engineering Manager at Coterra Energy, where he has worked since 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Texas Tech University, and has extensive experience in reservoir and production engineering.
Work at Coterra Energy
Daniel Hinton currently serves as the Reservoir Engineering Manager at Coterra Energy, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees reservoir engineering projects and contributes to the company's strategic initiatives in energy production. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Sustainability Engineer at Coterra Energy from 2021 to 2023, where he focused on integrating sustainability practices into engineering processes. He also held the role of Senior Reservoir Engineer from 2017 to 2021, where he applied his expertise to enhance reservoir performance and efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Hinton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas Tech University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a solid foundation in the principles of petroleum engineering, which he has applied throughout his career in various engineering roles. His expertise encompasses reservoir engineering, sustainability in energy practices, and production engineering.
Background
Daniel Hinton began his career in the energy sector as a Field Engineer at Chesapeake Energy in 2010, where he worked for one year in the Shreveport, Louisiana area. He then progressed to the role of Reservoir Engineer at Chesapeake Energy from 2011 to 2015, followed by a position as Production Engineer from 2015 to 2017 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His experience at Chesapeake Energy laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles at Coterra Energy, where he has developed a comprehensive skill set in reservoir management and sustainability.
Professional Experience
Daniel Hinton has accumulated significant experience in the energy industry, particularly in reservoir and production engineering. His tenure at Chesapeake Energy spanned five years, during which he held multiple engineering roles, including Field Engineer, Reservoir Engineer, and Production Engineer. This diverse experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of reservoir dynamics and production optimization. Since joining Coterra Energy, he has continued to build on this foundation, focusing on reservoir management and sustainability initiatives.