Nick Mc Daniel
About Nick Mc Daniel
Nick McDaniel is an Operations Geologist at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in geophysics and geology, specializing in seismic interpretation and amplitude analysis.
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Nick McDaniel is an Operations Geologist currently working at ExxonMobil. He has a robust background in geophysics and geology, with multiple roles across different locations and responsibilities.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Since 2021, Nick McDaniel has been serving as an Operations Geologist at ExxonMobil in Guyana. His responsibilities include overseeing geological operations, ensuring the accuracy of geological data, and contributing to the decision-making processes regarding drilling and well placement.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Prior to his current role, Nick McDaniel worked as a Wellsite Geologist in Guyana from 2020 to 2021, where he was responsible for monitoring drilling operations and analyzing geological formations. He also served as an Operations Geophysicist in Houston, Texas, in 2020, and as an Intern Geophysicist in 2019. His work involved interpreting seismic data and contributing to exploration projects.
Educational Background
Nick McDaniel holds a Master of Science degree in Geophysics from the University of Houston, where he studied from 2016 to 2020. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geophysics and Seismology from Texas A&M University, completed between 2013 and 2015. Prior to that, he attended UT Austin for General Studies from 2011 to 2013 and graduated from James Bowie High School in 2011.
Expertise and Skills
Nick McDaniel specializes in seismic interpretation and amplitude analysis for both mature and undeveloped formations. He is proficient in using advanced geophysical software such as I.H.S. Kingdom, Petrel, RokDoc, and Hampson-Russell. Additionally, he utilizes Python for geophysical data analysis and modeling. His experience spans various geological formations, including carbonates and sandstones, and he has been involved in enhanced oil recovery projects in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford regions.