Christopher Howard
About Christopher Howard
Christopher Howard is a Regional Engineer at ProFrac Services, where he provides technical support and evaluates new products for hydraulic fracturing. He has extensive experience in geology and engineering, having worked in various roles within the industry since 2013.
Work at ProFrac Services
Christopher Howard currently serves as a Regional Engineer at ProFrac Services, a position he has held since 2019 in Willow Park, TX. In this role, he provides technical support for clients utilizing hydraulic fracturing modeling. He collaborates with engineering and operations teams to optimize company processes and procedures. Previously, he worked as a Lead Technical Advisor for seven months in the Midland-Odessa Area and as a Field Technical Adviser for five months in the same region. His responsibilities included evaluating new products, advising clients on frac design, and analyzing job-site technical issues.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Howard holds a Master of Science in Geology from the University of Arkansas, where he studied Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, and Biostratigraphy from 2007 to 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Arkansas Tech University, completing his studies in Geological and Earth Sciences from 2002 to 2007. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in geological principles, which he applies in his current role and previous positions.
Background in Geology
Christopher Howard has a diverse background in geology, having worked in various roles within the industry. He began his career as a Geologist at Atlas Resource Partners, L.P. from 2013 to 2015, focusing on the North Texas Region. He then joined H3 Operating as a Geologist from 2015 to 2018, where he spent three years in Ft. Worth, TX. His experience in these roles has equipped him with the skills necessary to analyze and evaluate geological issues in the field.
Technical Support and Client Interaction
In his role at ProFrac Services, Christopher Howard interacts with clients and their technical personnel, providing advice on frac design, research, and equipment. He analyzes technical, operational, and design issues at job sites, offering recommended solutions to customer representatives. His ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to field technical representatives' duties further enhances his effectiveness in providing support to clients.
Collaboration and Training
Christopher Howard collaborates with engineering and operations teams to enhance company processes and procedures. He assists district personnel in assessing the competencies of field technical representatives and provides necessary training and support. His role involves designing job models for customers based on scientific, mathematical, and engineering principles, ensuring that geological data and operational parameters are considered in the design process.