The Engineer as Craftsman

A good engineer does more than turn an algorithmic crank.  The algorithms are essential but, only elemental, skills.   Just like a craftsman, the mature engineer plans her work, understands her materials, invests in her tools, and keeps a clean workshop.  Perhaps more importantly, though, a good engineer knows also how to manage herself.  This presentation explores the often hard-won lessons of a career in an highly uncertain industry and shares perspectives on the grand picture of petroleum engineering. 

Dwayne Purvis, P.E.  has spent over two decades in reservoir engineering and executive leadership as a consultant and operator.  He has led or participated in hundreds of field studies and reserve analyses over dozens of basins in the United States and abroad, and he has participated in the sale or acquisition of projects valued from tens of thousands to billions of dollars.

Before starting his own consulting practice in 2015, he served Jetta Operating Company as Reservoir Engineering Manager and Reserves Manager.  Prior roles include founder and Executive Vice President of consulting firm The Strickland Group and partner at Cawley, Gillespie & Associates.

Mr. Purvis has published on issues of reserves, risk analysis and shale reservoirs.  He is a registered professional engineer in the state of Texas, member of SPEE, AAPG, SEG and a 25-year member of SPE.