Billy Reese
About Billy Reese
Billy Reese is a Senior Research Technician at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in geomechanics and geological sample preparation.
Company
Billy Reese is currently employed at ExxonMobil. He has been with the company since 2011, serving as a Senior Research Technician in the Houston, Texas area. In this role, he has worked closely on geomechanics research projects, performing essential tasks such as developing test procedures and contributing to significant research initiatives.
Title
Billy Reese holds the title of Senior Research Technician. His responsibilities in this role include developing and implementing test procedures for geomechanics research, as well as conducting quality control and digital rock physics research utilizing computed tomography.
Education and Expertise
Billy Reese studied Geology at Stephen F. Austin State University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree. He attended the university from 2007 to 2011. Prior to that, he completed his high school education at Jersey Village High School, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. His expertise includes preparing geological samples, mineralogical analysis, and the use of advanced instrumentation such as X-Ray Fluorescence.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining ExxonMobil, Billy Reese worked in various roles. He was a CSR-1 at Commercial Bank of Texas in Nacogdoches, TX from 2010 to 2011. He held an internship at Ellington & Associates in Houston, TX in 2009. During his time at Stephen F. Austin State University in 2008, he worked as a Tour Guide and Student Assistant. From 2008 to 2010, he completed an internship at Core Laboratories in Houston, TX, where he gained experience in geomechanics and geological sample preparation.
Research and Projects
Billy Reese has contributed to various research projects and initiatives. At ExxonMobil, he developed test procedures for geomechanics research projects tailored to researchers' needs. He also worked on a project involving the mineralogical analysis of fossilized manganese nodules using ore microscopy. Additionally, he contributed to a research project comparing two X-Ray Fluorescence instruments, which enhanced the understanding of their capabilities.