Steven Ings, Ph.D, P.Geo
About Steven Ings, Ph.D, P.Geo
Steven Ings, Ph.D, P.Geo, is the Technical Team Lead, Long Cycle at ExxonMobil in St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, recognized for his expertise in regional tectonics, salt tectonics, and rifted margin evolution.
Company
Steven Ings, Ph.D, P.Geo is currently working at ExxonMobil as the Technical Team Lead, Long Cycle. His tenure at ExxonMobil began in 2011 and he is based in St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Ings is responsible for medium to long-term strategy development and execution for Canada East, demonstrating his pivotal role within the company.
Title
Steven Ings holds the title of Technical Team Lead, Long Cycle at ExxonMobil. In this role, he leads the development and implementation of strategies focused on long-term success for the company's operations in Canada East. His position highlights his leadership capabilities and strategic thinking in the oil and gas industry.
Education and Expertise
Steven Ings has a robust educational background in geology and leadership. He earned a B.Sc. (Hons) in Geology from Saint Mary's University from 1998 to 2002. He then furthered his studies at Dalhousie University, completing a Ph.D. in Earth Science (Geodynamic Modelling) between 2002 and 2006. Additionally, he has completed advanced leadership programs: the Enterprise Leadership Program at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School (2017), the General Leadership Program at Thunderbird School of Global Management (2018), and the Advanced Technical and Commercial Leadership program at Stevens Institute of Technology (2019).
Professional Background
Steven Ings has accumulated extensive professional experience in the geology and oil industries. Prior to his current position at ExxonMobil, he was a Visiting Scientist at Memorial University of Newfoundland from 2007 to 2011. He also worked as a Research Associate at Dalhousie University from 2002 to 2011, and as a PhD Student Intern at Shell Oil Company in 2005. These roles have equipped him with a broad scope of knowledge and experience, enhancing his expertise in regional tectonics, salt tectonics, and rifted margin evolution.
Achievements
Steven Ings has achieved significant milestones throughout his career, establishing himself as a global expert in regional tectonics, salt tectonics, and rifted margin evolution. He led teams in drilling approximately 30 development wells, including record-breaking horizontal wells. His contributions are recognized within the industry, reflecting his dedicated and strategic approach to geologic and operational challenges.