Kyle Graves, P. E.
About Kyle Graves, P. E.
Kyle Graves is the Drilling Operations Supervisor for ExxonMobil in the Midland Basin, with extensive experience in both domestic and international drilling operations.
Title
Kyle Graves, P.E., currently serves as the Drilling Operations Supervisor for the Midland Basin at ExxonMobil. He has held this position since 2019.
Education and Expertise
Kyle Graves holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University, where he studied from 1980 to 1984. He is a registered Professional Petroleum Engineer in Texas since December 2015, with registration number PE 121498. Graves has extensive experience with all rig types and specializes in directional, horizontal, multilateral, and extended reach drilling (ERD).
Professional Background
Kyle Graves has a diverse professional background spanning over three decades in the petroleum industry. He started his career at Zapata Offshore Company as a Roughneck/Associate Engineer, working in the Gulf of Mexico from 1984 to 1987. He then joined Triton Engineering Services Company as a Drilling Engineer, serving for four years. He spent ten years at Baker Hughes in various roles before moving to Chevron Thailand Offshore Production as a Senior Staff Drilling Engineer. Other key roles include Managing Director at Leveraged Resources Limited, Drilling and Completions Manager at Hardy Oil and Exploration in India, and Consulting Drilling Engineer at Chevron Offshore Thailand.
International Experience
Graves has a vast amount of international experience, having worked in countries such as Thailand, India, and Australia. His roles included positions as Drilling Advisor at Apache Corporation in Perth, Australia, Consulting Drilling Engineer in Bangkok, Thailand, and Drilling and Completions Manager in Chennai, India. This international exposure has equipped him with a broad understanding of global drilling operations and best practices.
Consulting and Training Roles
In addition to his technical and managerial roles, Kyle Graves has served as a well control and drilling operations instructor, emphasizing safety leadership. He worked as a consulting drilling supervisor at Apache Corporation/AIP Energy and Balmert Consulting, and took on training roles with Murchison. His teaching focused on promoting safety and efficiency in drilling operations.