1. AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Well Abandonment
Workover
Rig & Rigless
Surface & Subsea
Project Management
PROFESSIONAL
IADC Well Control –
Surface and Subsea
HUET
H2S Awareness
SafeGulf
PERSONAL SKILLS
Detail Focused
Safety Conscience
Target Orientated
Situationally Adaptable
PERSONAL DETAILS
Dirk Heseman
5063 Yesteroaks Pl
Pensacola, FL 32504
USA
T: 850-529-3431
E:dirk7976@yahoo.com
DOB: 07/09/1976
Driving license: Yes
Nationality:
American
Able to travel/relocate
References upon request
Dirk Heseman
Workover/Well Abandonment Engineer
PERSONAL SUMMARY
My technical background paired with my formal education has allowed me
to develop a unique set of analytical skills to apply as a well abandonment
subject matter expert. I have extensive experience in all aspects of onshore,
offshore, and subsea well abandonments and workovers. Prior field and
international work experiences have left me confident in handling all
approaches to the challenges encountered in a well abandonment or
workover assignment.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
 Developed detailed rig and rigless (wireline, coil tubing, & hydraulic
workover unit) abandonment and workover programs in alignment with
SOPs, best practices, and applicable regulations
 Prepared cost estimates for the execution of abandonment and workover
programs
 Prepared cost estimates for Asset Retirement Obligation funding in
accordance with FAS 143
 Consulted with asset teams on evaluation of abandonment options for idle
wells
 Built a continuing well abandonment queue that focused on managing risk
exposure and facility removal needs
 Developed annual well abandonment budgets for multi-year business plans
 Coordinated a 12 month schedule of work for multiple well abandonment
spreads
 Engaged external partners/stakeholders to facilitate alignment on well
abandonment and workover projects
 Composed full field well abandonment plans for offshore fields with
surface and subsea wells
 Developed a risk ranking methodology to prioritize the well abandonment
queue
 Established and maintained an accurate inventory of wells
 Contracted services required to support well abandonment and workover
strategies
 Evaluated new technology applications to the well P&A process
 Obtained regulatory approval for execution permits
 Defined diagnostic needs and pre-work facilities preparations
 Appropriated resources to support onshore and offshore (surface and
subsea) well abandonment and workover programs
 Provided operations support for on shore and offshore (surface and subsea)
well abandonment and workover projects
 Assisted in Lean Sigma cost savings/cost avoidance exercises
 Performed risk assessments for various phases of well abandonment and
workover activity
 Directed on-site operations for offshore and onshore well abandonment
projects
 Maintained Incident Free Operations
 Completed post-work reporting documentation and necessary submittals to
regulatory agencies
 Utilized WellView software for management of well specific data
 Utilized RigView software for rig/resource schedule planning
 Developed probabilistic cost estimates using Oracle Crystal Ball software
 Contributed to the business unit specific well barrier standard

2. WORK EXPERIENCE
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company, Ltd. (Chevron Subsidiary) – Angola
WORKOVER ENGINEER May 2015 - Present
Supporting the sourcing of hydraulic workover unit services and establishing a hydraulic workover
campaign
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company, Ltd. (Chevron Subsidiary) – Angola
ASSET RETIREMENT ENGINEER August 2013 – May 2015
Developed a well abandonment program to meet company’s asset retirement obligations
Chevron Environmental Management Company – Covington, Louisiana
WELL ABANDONMENT ENGINEER July 2010 – August 2013
Provided operations support for an aggressive, multi-spread well abandonment program
Chevron Environmental Management Company – Covington, Louisiana
WELL SITE MANAGER March 2008 – July 2010
Directed on-site work for onshore and offshore well abandonment projects
E. Heseman Appraisal Group – Pensacola, Florida
REAL ESTATE APPRAISER June 2003 – March 2008
Performed residential real estate appraisals
WMA Consulting Engineers, Ltd – Chicago, Illinois
HVAC ENGINEER November 2001 –June 2003
Designed HVAC systems for commercial clients
Nooter/Eriksen – St. Louis, Missouri
QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER June 2001 –November 2001
Ensured quality fabrication and installation of heat recovery steam generator systems
J.E. Merit Constructors (Jacobs Engineering Subsidiary) – Decatur, Illinois
WELDER/PIPEFITTER; LEAD MAN January 1995 –August 1996; Summers – 1997, 1998, & 2000
Fabricated food-grade and steam piping systems for an industrial grain processor
Vélsmiðja Heiðars, EHF. – Kópavogur, Iceland
FABRICATOR May 1999 –August 1999
Fabricated processing equipment for commercial fishing vessels
EDUCATION
University of Missouri – Rolla, Missouri
B.S. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 1997-2001
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Friends of the Escambia County Animal Shelter – Pensacola, Florida
BOARD MEMBER; VOLUNTEER January 2015 - Present
Donate time and financial resources to promote improvements in animal welfare