Tanner Olson
About Tanner Olson
Tanner Olson is a Permian Drilling Planning Engineer at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in various engineering roles within the company.
Title - Permian Drilling Planning Engineer
Tanner Olson holds the title of Permian Drilling Planning Engineer at ExxonMobil. He has been in this role since 2021, working out of Houston, Texas. In this position, Tanner is responsible for planning and overseeing drilling operations in the Permian Basin. His duties include optimizing well designs and rig schedules to ensure efficient and effective drilling practices.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before his current role, Tanner Olson held various positions at ExxonMobil. From 2020 to 2021, he worked as a Remote Operations Drilling Engineer in Spring, Texas. He also served as a Carbon Capture Wells Engineer for six months from 2019 to 2020 and as an Advanced Production Engineer from 2016 to 2019 in Mobile, Alabama. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Operations Engineer and Subsurface Engineer in Houston, Texas, and had intern roles in both offshore and onshore environments.
Education and Expertise
Tanner Olson attended The University of Alabama, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Chemical Engineering and Economics from 2010 to 2014. He also graduated from The Woodlands High School in 2010. Tanner has developed expertise in optimizing well designs, managing rig schedules, and the permitting processes for drilling operations. His technical background is enhanced by strong academic credentials.
Delaware Basin Operations
In his role at ExxonMobil, Tanner Olson has notably supported drilling operations in the Delaware Basin. He has been involved in optimizing well design and rig schedules, which are critical for the success of drilling projects in this region. Additionally, Tanner has contributed to cost estimating for drilling projects, ensuring financial viability and operational efficiency.
Chemical Engineering and Economics Background
Tanner Olson's academic background in Chemical Engineering and Economics from The University of Alabama provides a strong foundation for his engineering roles. This dual expertise allows him to approach drilling and production challenges with a comprehensive understanding of both technical and economic factors, enhancing his decision-making and project management capabilities.