Shane Lockhart

Background

About Shane Lockhart

I am an oil and gas field specialist with 20+ years of progressive experience optimizing upstream and downstream operations through automation, instrumentation, and real-time data solutions. My career has been defined by a commitment to operational excellence, technical innovation, and the seamless integration of advanced tools that drive drilling efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance decision-making across complex environments. Throughout my career, I have specialized in configuring and optimizing MWD tool strings, integrating real-time data acquisition systems, and deploying rotary steerable technologies to support directional drilling. At D-Tech Inc, I led the design and delivery of advanced training programs for directional drillers, acted as a subject matter expert on the D-Tech Rotary Steerable Tool, and partnered with remote operations teams to integrate downlink software and enhance field performance. Previously, at Schlumberger, I pioneered the company’s first Remote Operations Specialist role, expanding coverage to 75%+ of drilling activities in West TX while standardizing handover procedures and optimizing resource allocation. I thrive at the intersection of field operations, automation, and technology, leveraging expertise in SCADA systems, PLC programming, real-time monitoring platforms, and data analysis tools to improve workflows and ensure system reliability. My technical foundation spans instrumentation calibration, preventive maintenance, network engineering, and IT/OT integration, enabling me to diagnose complex challenges and deliver solutions that maximize operational uptime. Professional Highlights: • Engineered and configured EM modules and slim pulse technology, ensuring robust real-time communication and directional drilling accuracy. • Expanded Schlumberger’s remote operations program, reducing reliance on on-site field personnel while maintaining service quality and regulatory compliance. • Directed structural assembly and repair of Boeing aircraft components at Spirit AeroSystems, reinforcing expertise in compliance-driven, high-precision environments. I am known for delivering actionable insights, resolving critical technical challenges, and leading teams through complex drilling and production operations. I welcome opportunities to connect with professionals in oilfield automation, real-time data solutions, and instrumentation engineering to share knowledge, explore collaboration, and advance operational excellence.