Kolby Burmaster
About Kolby Burmaster
Kolby Burmaster is the Wells Engineering Manager at ExxonMobil, with over 17 years of experience in drilling and completion activities, particularly in Guyana.
Title and Current Role
Kolby Burmaster currently serves as the Wells Engineering Manager at ExxonMobil. He has held this position since 2006, amassing extensive experience in managing drilling and completion activities for international projects, particularly in Guyana. His role involves overseeing critical operations that contribute to ExxonMobil's exploration and development efforts in the region.
Professional Experience
Kolby Burmaster began his career as a Drilling Engineering Intern at Marathon Oil Corporation from 2003 to 2004 in Houston, Texas. He then moved on to a similar role at ExxonMobil in 2005 for a brief period of two months. Following this, Kolby transitioned to a more permanent position at ExxonMobil and has been with the company for over 17 years. His work has significantly impacted the company's international drilling projects, with a particular focus on the operations in Guyana.
Educational Background
Kolby Burmaster has an extensive educational background. He completed his undergraduate studies in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, focusing on Petroleum and Materials Engineering from 2001 to 2005. He further enhanced his leadership skills by participating in the Enterprise Leadership Program at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School between 2011 and 2005. Additionally, Kolby attended the Thunderbird School of Global Management, where he studied the General Leadership Program from 2014 to 1970.
Expertise in Drilling and Completion Activities
Kolby Burmaster possesses a strong background in managing drilling and completion activities for both US and international projects. His extensive experience in this field has equipped him with cross-cultural and technical expertise that enhances the effectiveness of operations under his management. This expertise is particularly evident in his contributions to ExxonMobil's projects in Guyana, where his leadership has been pivotal.