James Blaney

Liberty Oilfield Services

James Blaney is an engineer on a hydraulic fracturing fleet for Liberty Oilfield Services, and is based in the Permian Basin. He holds a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering from the Colorado School of Mines (CSM). While at CSM, he was an active member of the CSM SPE Student Chapter. He volunteered regularly at fundraising events and was a member and captain of the CSM PetroBowl team.

Career Development

The New Normal? Four Ways To Supercharge Your Way To Effective Remote Work

It goes by many names: remote work, telework, and work from home being some of the most common. Once the purview of Silicon Valley and the tech world, it has suddenly become the new way of working for millions of office workers across the globe.

June 5, 2020 • Samuel Ighalo • The Way Ahead
Job Search

The True Market Value of a Good Petroleum Engineer

When it comes to exploration and production, well-rounded petroleum engineers are the best candidates for finding out why something is happening, how it is happening, and what you can do to better your wells.

April 5, 2020 • Samuel Ighalo • The Way Ahead
Technology

Dog Eat Dog: Chasing Scale in a Crowded, Maturing Permian

Premium acreage costs in the Permian have increased industry interest in acreage swaps, divestment, and M&A activity.

August 14, 2019 • Andreas Michael • The Way Ahead
Career Development

Braving the Slump: Petroleum Engineering is Not a Dead-End Career

While oil price and public perception may act as near-term threats to the industry, an industry in flux is an opportune time for new entrants to make their mark.

June 9, 2019 • Samuel Ighalo • The Way Ahead
Technology

Saltwater Disposal: A Key to Permian Productivity

As the Permian Basin has boomed again, recent conversations focused on how pipeline takeaway capacity limits the ability of operators to develop the basin to its full potential. In addition to solving the takeaway problem, water management is another bugbear waiting to be addressed.

February 28, 2019 • Andreas Michael • The Way Ahead
Job Search

Getting Your Foot in the Door: How Artificial Intelligence Might Stand Between You and Your Next Job

In addition to affecting how young professionals will do their jobs in the future, the arrival of AI can have an effect on how they find jobs in the present. How can YPs prepare for the increasingly automated hiring processes?

December 26, 2018 • Samuel Ighalo • The Way Ahead
Career Development

What Will Your Job Look Like in the Future? Three Bold Predictions

The TWA HR Discussion team explores three trends that will change the way we will work in the future.

September 23, 2018 • Samuel Ighalo • The Way Ahead
Digital Transformation

Keeping Up With the Digital Age: What is Data Analytics all about?

This interview explores the opportunities, challenges, and what young professionals need to know to have a rewarding career in drilling data analytics.

June 21, 2018 • Samuel Ighalo • The Way Ahead
Business

Transformational Changes During M&As: An Interview With Uwem Ukpong, Chief Integration Officer, BHGE

The success or failure of a M&A deal hinges on how well the two involved companies can integrate. What are the main drivers for a successful integration?

February 25, 2018 • Samuel Ighalo • The Way Ahead

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