Russell Mapes
About Russell Mapes
Russell Mapes is a Technical Team Lead at ExxonMobil with a strong background in geosciences and extensive experience in geological research and analysis.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Russell Mapes serves as the Technical Team Lead at ExxonMobil since 2020. He is based in Houston, Texas, where he oversees various projects and guides teams in their execution. This role leverages his extensive background in geosciences and his capability in operational leadership.
Past Positions at ExxonMobil
Before his current role, Russell Mapes worked as a Geologist at ExxonMobil from 2008 to 2020. During his 12-year tenure in Houston, Texas, he applied his skills in geological research and analysis, contributing significantly to the company's oil and energy sector projects.
Experience at The Curry Engineering Group and Vector Engineering
Russell Mapes has also gathered experience from his earlier positions. He was an Engineering Technician at The Curry Engineering Group, PLLC, in Redding, California, from 1999 to 2000. Before that, he worked as a Geotechnical Lab Tech at Vector Engineering, Inc. for two years (1998-2000). These roles helped build his foundational skills in engineering and geotechnical analysis.
Educational Background in Geological Sciences
Russell Mapes has an extensive educational background in Geological and Earth Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, achieved between 2002 and 2008. He also earned a Master of Science degree from Vanderbilt University (2000-2002), a Bachelor of Science degree from CSU Chico (1997-1999), and an Associate of Science degree from Sierra College (1994-1997).
Technical Expertise in ArcGIS and Petrel
Russell Mapes possesses expertise in the use of ArcGIS Products and Petrel, which are vital tools for geological research and analysis. His proficiency with these software systems supports his work in geosciences, especially in the context of the oil and energy industry. This technical expertise enhances his research capabilities and project execution.