Craig Cooper - Profile

Craig Cooper

Retiree
Have spent over 40 years in the O&G industry with special interest in technology application for improved business performance. Academic background: geology & geophysics. Professional background: seismic technology application, operations & management. Currently: external director on ...more
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Education

Bowling Green State University
BS
1971 / 1975
Geology, Geophysics

Work Experience

Director
Dawson Geophysical
September 2010 - Present (13 years 10 months)
Senior Advisor - Geophysics
BP
2008 - 2010 (2 years 4 months)

One of four original members of a global unit focusing on E&P of unconventional reservoirs. Provided worldwide seismic technology leadership & support.
Seismic Program Coordinator - North America
BP
2005 - 2008 (3 years 4 months)
Seismic Technology Adivsor
BP
2003 - 2005 (2 years 4 months)

Oversaw seismic technology strategy & implementation within BP's Amazon Basin Deepwater Exploration unit.
Manager - Seismic Imaging & Operations
BP
1999 - 2003 (4 years 4 months)

Led BP's global geophysical technology unit, including R&D.
Manager - Strategic Technologies Applications Team
Amoco
1994 - 1999 (5 years 4 months)

Created & led Amoco's global geophysical technology E&P unit.
Manager - Europe & USA Geophysical Technology
Amoco
1993 - 1994 (1 year 4 months)
Asia - Far East Geophysical Technology
Amoco
1991 - 1993 (2 years 4 months)
Prospect Evaluation Team
Amoco
1991 - 1993 (2 years 4 months)

Member of a team responsible for reviewing & evaluating Amoco's exploration prospects, worldwide.
Division Consulting Geophysicist - Africa Middle East
Amoco
1987 - 1991 (4 years 4 months)
Exploration Manager
Amoco
1982 - 1987 (5 years 4 months)

Led US exploration teams focused on Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Mid-continent & Michigan Basin play opportunities.
Prospect Generator
Amoco
1980 - 1982 (2 years 4 months)

Focused on US play opportunities in the Permian basin.
General Office Technology Group
Amoco
1978 - 1980 (2 years 4 months)

Technology generation & problem-solving support for US E&P teams.
Project Manager - Netherlands
Amoco
1978 - 1978 (3 months)

Designed, coordinated & managed a large seismic acquisition program used for play & prospect identification.
Prospect Generator
Amoco
1975 - 1978 (3 years 4 months)

Part of an E&P team responsible for prospect generation & drilling in Arkansas / Louisiana / Texas and Permian basin.

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