Zach Blakeman, P.E.
About Zach Blakeman, P.E.
Zach Blakeman, P.E., is a Senior Drilling Engineer at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in drilling engineering and project management.
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Zach Blakeman, P.E. currently holds the position of Senior Drilling Engineer at ExxonMobil, based in Houston, Texas, United States.
Professional Experience
Zach Blakeman, P.E. has an extensive career with ExxonMobil, starting in 2009. He has held various roles including Drilling Engineer in Equatorial Guinea and Vietnam from 2009 to 2012, Lead Drilling Engineer in Luanda, Angola from 2013 to 2015, and multiple stints as Senior Drilling Engineer in Houston, Texas from 2015 to 2021. Additionally, he served as a Planning Advisor from 2019 to 2021. Prior to his tenure at ExxonMobil, he interned at several organizations, including El Paso Energy and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Education and Expertise
Zach Blakeman, P.E. earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied from 2004 to 2009. His academic background in mechanical engineering has been the foundation for his engineering roles, particularly within the oil and gas industry.
Project Management in Guyana
In his role at ExxonMobil, Zach Blakeman has been involved in strategic procurement initiatives and project interface management between Wells and other technical functions for the Guyana project. He has also engaged in project planning through the concept select stage for future developments in this region.
Internship Experience
Zach Blakeman's early career includes internships at prestigious companies. He interned at El Paso Energy in Houston, Texas for 3 months in 2008, and at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California for 3 months in 2007 and 4 months in 2006. Additionally, he interned at Grey Wolf Drilling Company in Midland, Texas for 3 months in 2006.