Kristal Pena
About Kristal Pena
Kristal Pena serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Piper Sandler, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, having held various engineering roles at Oxy, LINN Energy, and BMO Capital Markets.
Current Role at Piper Sandler
Kristal Pena serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Piper Sandler. She has held this position since 2021, contributing her expertise in engineering to the firm. Her role involves overseeing engineering projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.
Previous Experience at Oxy
Pena has extensive experience with Oxy, where she worked in various engineering roles from 2006 to 2013. She started as a Production Engineer in the Permian Business Unit, followed by positions as a Reservoir Engineer in the Vintage Business Unit and as a Senior Reservoir Engineer in International Non-Op Ventures. Her tenure at Oxy provided her with a solid foundation in reservoir engineering and production management.
Experience at LINN Energy
At LINN Energy, Kristal Pena worked as a Senior Reservoir Engineer and Technical Team Lead from 2013 to 2017. In this role, she led technical teams and managed reservoir engineering projects, further developing her skills in the energy sector.
Education in Petroleum Engineering
Kristal Pena earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. She studied from 2002 to 2006, gaining foundational knowledge and skills that have supported her career in engineering within the oil and gas industry.
Role at BMO Capital Markets
Pena worked as an A&D Engineer at BMO Capital Markets from 2019 to 2020. In this position, she focused on asset management and development, applying her engineering expertise to financial analysis and investment strategies in the energy sector.