Celeste Shaffer
About Celeste Shaffer
Celeste Shaffer is a Business Development Manager at Nabors Industries, with extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, particularly in drilling engineering and technology development. She has held various engineering roles at companies such as National Oilwell Varco and Quantum Resources Management, contributing to advancements in drilling processes and product development.
Work at Nabors Industries
Celeste Shaffer has held multiple positions at Nabors Industries. She began her tenure as a Performance Drilling Engineer from 2019 to 2020, where she focused on optimizing drilling programs. Following this role, she served as Operations Supervisor for 10 months, overseeing operational aspects of drilling projects. Since 2021, she has been working as a Business Development Manager, where she is responsible for developing cross-divisional strategies for product support and technology enhancement. Her work involves guiding new technology and product development from concept testing to full commercialization.
Previous Experience at National Oilwell Varco
Celeste Shaffer worked at National Oilwell Varco from 2012 to 2019, holding two key engineering roles. Initially, she served as a Drilling Solutions Engineer for three years, followed by four years as a Dynamic Drilling Solutions & Optimization Engineer. In these roles, she gained expertise in analyzing high-frequency downhole dynamics to identify drilling limiters. Her experience at National Oilwell Varco contributed to her understanding of drilling solutions and optimization techniques.
Education and Expertise
Celeste Shaffer earned her Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, completing her studies from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background laid the foundation for her career in the oil and gas industry. She possesses expertise in analyzing downhole dynamics, designing drill bits and bottom hole assemblies (BHA's), and developing technology to automate and improve drilling processes.
Internship Experience
Before her professional roles, Celeste Shaffer gained valuable experience through internships. In 2011, she worked as a Petroleum Engineering Intern focusing on Production and Lift Systems at Quantum Resources Management, LLC for two months. Additionally, in 2010, she served as an Engineering Intern for Rotary Steerable Systems at Gyrodata Incorporated, also for two months. These internships provided her with practical insights into the petroleum engineering field.
Technical Presentations and Contributions
Celeste Shaffer has presented technical data to various audiences, including the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE), and LinkedIn forums. Her presentations demonstrate her ability to communicate complex technical information effectively and contribute to industry discussions on drilling technologies and optimization.