1. Christian J. Kuhasz IV
2520 Sand Shore Dr.
Conroe, TX 77304
(936) 697-1336
cjkuhasz@uh.edu
EDUCATION:
University of Houston Houston, TX
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology (ABET Accredited) Graduation: May 2017
Minor in Drilling Technology GPA: 3.690
Educational Achievements
American Association of Drilling Engineers – Houston Chapter Scholarship – Fall ’15, Spring ’16, Fall ’16, Spring ‘17
SETS (Succeed in Engineering Technology Scholar) – Fall ’15, Spring ’16, Fall ’16, Spring ‘17
UH Energy Ambassador Scholarship – Fall ’15, Spring ‘16
Energy Explorer Scholarship – Spring ‘15
Transfer Excellence Scholar – Fall ’14, Spring ’15, Fall ’15, Spring ‘16
Dean's List/Student Excellence – Fall ’14, Spring ’15, Spring ‘16
Texas A&M University College Station, TX
Completed 45 credits toward a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Distribution 2008-2010
EXPERIENCE:
Shell Exploration & Production Co. Houston, TX
Drilling Support Engineer Consultant (Delaware Basin) January 2016 – Present
 NPT (Non-Productive Time) Reduction – reduced directional failures by ~41 percent for an accumulated
total of ~$1.4 million in savings YOY (Year-Over-Year)
 RCA (Root Cause Analysis) & FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) – versed in exploration and
identification methods to sufficiently alleviate failure mechanisms of MWD tools and mud motors
 Mitigation Procedures – assist Permian Directional Focal with the implementation of best practices and
tool selection in order to reduce NPT
 Third Party Shop Maintenance – ensure proper QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) and SOPs
(Standard Operating Procedures) are being followed at all times, improve already existing protocol
through LEAN and Six Sigma processes including internal auditing (API Q2, ISO 9001:2015)
 Modeling – produce torque and drag modeling using Halliburton’s Decision Space Well Engineering and
DillScan’s WellScan software
C&J Energy Services Ltd. Houston, TX
Sales/Engineering Assistant – Hydraulic Fracturing August 2014 – January 2015
• Customer Relations – performed customer outreach with concentration in creating new relations, e.g.,
directed an Anadarko onsite company representative to senior management creating new relationship
• Cost Oversight – completed monthly profit and loss statements, margin efficiencies spreadsheets, etc. to
enable concise revenue tracking and ensure profitability
• Pitches/Proposals – assisted with the fracturing bid proposal process and ensured the continuation of
existing client relationships by increasing efficiency, productivity and cost reduction
• Recruitment – extended current recruitment domain with the addition of the University of Houston, e.g.,
spearheading company tour with AADE UH
• Classes attended: Fracturing Engineering I, Well Acidizing
Sales Intern – Completion Services (East Texas Basin & Maverick Basin – STX) May 2014 – August 2014
• Diverse Field Experience – cross-trained in hydraulic fracturing, coiled tubing and wireline
• Field Applications – proficient in vital equipment maintenance, rig up/down, proper procedures and
reservoir treatment optimization while gaining knowledge in hydraulic fracturing theory
• Test Trialing – contributed to in-field experimentation of test equipment to increase productivity, enhance
HSE and reduce expenditures
• Team Building – supported critical group activities to ensure proper safety compliance and job completion
• Versed in job proposals, client relations, concise and strong communication skills and customer
satisfaction

2. Stryker Energy Directional Services, LLC Conroe, TX
MWD Consultant (Central Basin Platform & Midland Basin – WTX) December 2013 – May 2014
• MWD Field Engineer during seasonal breaks from college
LEAM Drilling Systems, LLC Conroe, TX
MWD Field Supervisor (Permian Basin – WTX, Williston Basin – N. Dakota) February 2013 – August 2013
• Project Management – oversaw multiple jobs amid one time interval
• Logistics – managed and coordinated equipment and personnel on various job locations
• Problem-solving Abilities – acted as immediate contact for field personnel when diagnosing and
troubleshooting problematic activity
MWD Field Engineer February 2012 – February 2013
• Critical Contact – lead representative/primary point of contact between client and directional driller
• Dependability – delivered timely, accurate data to better assist client in making multi-million dollar
decisions
• Organization – liaised with client representatives to ensure smooth operation and communicated
successful drill requirements
• Directional Services and Logging – provided directional services, logged formational gamma ray, and
oversaw the formation evaluation technologies activity throughout the drilling process
• Equipment Management – managed down-hole equipment to precise technical specifications
• Technical Communication – performed pre/post job briefing and reported to drilling engineers and
geologists
• HSE – conducted Incident Reporting and participated in the Reliability and Maintenance process
• Instructing – held active role in enforcing HSE compliance and trained new operators
Archer Ltd. Houston, TX
Asset Manager October 2011 – February 2012
• Supply Chain Management – maintained all incoming/outgoing materials in warehouse
• Logistics – prepared documentation and field equipment for transit to job locations
• Auditing – produced daily internal audits to ensure cost effective loss prevention
• Accounting – compiled invoice data for account receivables
• Quality Control – maintained daily maintenance and QC procedures of down-hole equipment
• Inventory Management
• Disassembled/reassembled down-hole motors
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
Drilling Operations
• Gained drilling experience in a multitude of formations as a MWD Field Engineer including the Barnett,
Eagle Ford, Yates, San Andres, Wolfcamp, Devonian, Panhandle, Granite Wash, Woodford, Haynesville-
Bossier, Bakken, Three Forks, Marcellus and Utica
• MWD Field Supervisor while in the Permian and North Dakotan districts
• Contributed professional MWD Engineer capabilities which allowed for the completion of C&J Energy
Services first directional job
• Set multiple records, e.g., the fastest spud to TD (total depth) in the Three Forks for Halcón Resources
Completion Operations
• Hydraulic fractured as a Field Engineer in formations such as Eagle Ford, Yeso and Wolfcamp
• Successfully completed Occidental Petroleum’s first zipper frac – Peregrine 27 7H & 8H
CERTIFICATIONS:
Well Control Accreditation Program (IADC Wellcap) – Wild Well
H2S Safety – Tiger Safety
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
American Association of Drilling Engineers – Vice President, Industry Liaison Officer
Society of Manufacturing Engineers – Industry Liaison Officer
Society of Petroleum Engineers – Member
Petroleum Technology Initiative – Contributor
UH Energy – Ambassador
INTERESTS: Wakeboarding, fishing, hunting, philosophy, sporting clays, working out, spending time with my
family, trying new food, exploring different cultures, self-knowledge, camping, hiking