James Beck
About James Beck
James Beck is an Operations Superintendent at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in managing drilling operations across various locations, including the Permian Basin, Santa Barbara County, and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
Title
James Beck is currently an Operations Superintendent at ExxonMobil. He took on this role in 2020 and is based in Midland, Texas, United States. Prior to this, he held the same title at different ExxonMobil locations, including Santa Barbara County, California from 2018 to 2020.
Work Experience at ExxonMobil
James Beck's career at ExxonMobil has spanned various roles and locations. He has served as an Operations Superintendent since 2018, managing operations in Santa Barbara County, California, and now in Midland, Texas. In 2018, he served as a Drilling Superintendent in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin, Russia, for nine months. From 2015 to 2018, he was an Operations Support Supervisor in Houston, Texas, and prior to that, from 2013 to 2015, he held the role of Senior Drilling Supervisor, also in Houston. His earlier roles included Drilling Supervisor from 2008 to 2010 and a Project Engineer for Intrepid Global from 2007 to 2008.
Education and Qualifications
James Beck holds multiple degrees from the University of Houston, where he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, both earned between 2002 and 2007. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Business Administration, Management, and Operations from Louisiana State University, completing the program between 2014 and 2016.
Military Service
James Beck has also served in the US Army. He was an Executive Officer in El Paso, Texas, from 2012 to 2013 for eight months. Prior to that, he was a Light Infantry Rifle Platoon Leader in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, from 2010 to 2012.
Professional Skills and Expertise
James Beck has a robust skill set that includes the management of unconventional drilling rig operations, specifically in the Permian Basin. He has extensive experience working in diverse geographical locations like Santa Barbara County and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Additionally, he possesses strong mentoring and leadership skills within the energy industry. His background in information technology further complements his professional capabilities.