Linda Urdaneta
About Linda Urdaneta
Linda Urdaneta is a Reservoir Engineer at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in both onshore and offshore oil production, specializing in unconventional reservoirs.
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Linda Urdaneta is a Reservoir Engineer.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Linda Urdaneta has been working as a Reservoir Engineer at ExxonMobil since 2018 in Houston, Texas. Her role involves significant responsibilities in reservoir management and asset optimization.
Work Experience at Chevron
Linda Urdaneta held multiple roles at Chevron between 2006 and 2018. She began her Chevron career as a Production Engineer in the Boscan Field, Venezuela, from 2006 to 2008, then transitioned to Reservoir Engineer roles in the LL652 and Boscan Fields until 2013. She further progressed to Senior Reservoir Engineer positions, first focusing on the East Texas & Piceance Basin (2013-2016) and later in a centralized reserves team (2016-2018), both in the Houston, Texas area.
Academic Positions
Linda Urdaneta served as an Associated University Professor at Universidad Nacional Experimental 'Rafael María Baralt' from 2003 to 2006, where she contributed to academic development and the education of future engineers.
Educational Background
Linda Urdaneta earned both her Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in Petroleum Engineering from Universidad del Zulia. She completed her Bachelor's degree in 2003 and her Master's in Natural Gas Engineering in 2012. Her academic background laid a strong foundation for her extensive industry knowledge.
Industry Expertise
Linda Urdaneta has a wealth of experience working with both operated and non-operated companies, focusing on asset development and new drills evaluation. She has specialized knowledge in reserves estimation and is well-versed in SEC rules, with extensive experience in both onshore and offshore oil production. Her background also includes seven years of experience with unconventional reservoirs.
Leadership and Mentoring
Linda Urdaneta has demonstrated leadership by mentoring new engineers. Her fluency in both English and Spanish facilitates effective communication in diverse work environments.