Horacio Albornoz
About Horacio Albornoz
Horacio Albornoz is a Drilling Engineer Supervisor at ExxonMobil with over two decades of experience in drilling operations.
Professional Title
Horacio Albornoz holds the position of Drilling Engineer Supervisor at ExxonMobil. He has been with the company since 2018 and operates out of Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining ExxonMobil, Horacio Albornoz worked at Pan American Energy as Superintendente de Operacion de Perforación from 2007 to 2018 in Lindero Atravesado Nuequén. Prior to that, he served as Engenheiro de Petróleo Sr. at Petrobras Energia in 2007 for 5 months. In the same year, he worked at Apache as Drilling Supervisor for 6 months. From 2000 to 2006, he was employed at DLS Argentina Limited as Ingeniero de Perforacion.
Educational Background
Horacio Albornoz completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Innovation from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya between 2016 and 2017. He also studied Ingeniería del petróleo at Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, where he earned his Ingeniero en Petroleos degree from 1993 to 2000.
Expertise in Drilling Operations
Horacio Albornoz has over two decades of experience in drilling operations. His expertise spans managing a variety of well complexities, including shallow gas wells and extended reach horizontal wells. He has played a key role in redesigning the sector's culture to emphasize teamwork and integrate drilling operations effectively.
Innovations and Contributions
Throughout his career, Horacio Albornoz has been instrumental in the development and implementation of new technologies and procedures in drilling operations. He has also contributed to the standardization of drilling programming processes, ensuring efficiency and consistency across projects.
Mentorship Initiatives
Horacio Albornoz is actively involved in mentoring young engineers through the Young Professionals program. His experience and knowledge help guide the next generation of engineers in the industry.