Sarah Pietraszek Mattner
About Sarah Pietraszek Mattner
Sarah Pietraszek Mattner is a geochemist and manager currently working as Technology Manager at XTO Energy. She has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, having held various managerial roles at ExxonMobil and Conoco, Inc.
Company
Sarah Pietraszek Mattner is currently working at XTO Energy as a Technology Manager. She has held this position since 2021. Prior to this, she was the Unconventional Geology & Geophysics Manager at XTO Energy from 2020 to 2021. XTO Energy is a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, focusing on the exploration and production of unconventional oil and natural gas resources.
Title
Sarah Pietraszek Mattner serves as a Geochemist and Manager. Throughout her career, she has held various managerial and technical roles within ExxonMobil and XTO Energy, enhancing her expertise in geoscience, geology, and geochemistry.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Pietraszek Mattner holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biogeochemistry from Indiana University Bloomington, completed in 2004. She also received a Master of Science (MS) in Geology from the Colorado School of Mines in 1996 and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Geology from the State University of New York College at Potsdam in 1993. Her extensive education has provided her with in-depth knowledge and skills in the fields of geoscience and geology.
Background
Sarah Pietraszek Mattner has a rich professional background, working across various roles and geographic locations. Her career includes positions such as Development Manager, Opportunity Generation Manager, and Exploration Manager at ExxonMobil in Canada and the Middle East. She has also served as Operations Technical Manager and Project Manager in Houston, Texas. Additionally, she worked as a Commercial Advisor and Exploration Supervisor at Esso Australia and as a Loaned Executive for ExxonMobil at the United Way of Greater Houston.
Achievements
Sarah Pietraszek Mattner has managed teams that integrate subsurface data into predictive models to impact development decisions. She has experience collaborating across functions and with regulators to advise on paths forward in the oil and gas industry. Her work has spanned two continents, focusing on improving operational processes in the energy sector. She is passionate about advising graduate students in sciences and maths about career preparation outside of academia and focuses on utilizing team strengths to enhance performance while embracing diversity of thought.