Frank Sims

Research Interests

• Petroleum Geology
• Sequence Stratigraphy
• Geological Interpretation and Evaluation
• Stratigraphic Assesment of Oil Traps
• Barrier-Island Depostional Systems
• Carbonate Depositional Environments
• Well Log Evaluation
• Well Log Correlation for Geological Assesments

Current Research

Graduate Level

• Sedimentological and genetic stratigraphic study of an East Texas Basin field area for reinterpretation of the changing stratigraphic profile and paleo-depositional environment.

Advisors: Dr. Olszewski, Dr. Ayers and Dr. Tice (2011-Present)

• Studying the target research area using well-log data, new core samples and digital well-log software to find new information that would potentially solve problems of flow direction, cementation properties, depositional structure geometries within stratigraphic sections and stratigraphic trapping.

Field Experience

Work Related:

• Multiple Rig Site Exposure (East, West, and Mid Texas)
• Post Production Revamp Project on Well sites
• Helped Plan and Construct Well configuration
• Work Over Rig Reactivation Project
• Well Site Maintenance
• Data Management and Interpretation
• Financial Managment
• Roustabout Crew

School Related:

•     Field Methods:
  • Constructed geologic maps and cross sections for subsurface interpretation (Mason, TX)
•     Field Camp:
  • Constructed geologic maps and cross sections for subsurface interpretation
  •  (West Texas, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado )
•     Mineralogy Field Trip:
  • Igneous and Metamorphic Formation (Magnet Cove, AR)
•     Sed/Strat Field Trip:
  • Grain Size Evaluation and Geomorphology (Brazos River, TX)
•     Sequence Stratigraphy Field Trip:
  • Coastal Depostional and Stratigraphic Environments (Galveston Island, TX)
  • Colorado River Cut Straigraphic Assesment (Bastrop, TX)
•     Mineral Resources Field Trip:
  • Coastal Processes and Geomorphology (Galveston Island, TX)
•     Paleobiology Field Trip:
  • Paleostratigraphy and Fossil Evaluation (Waco, TX)

Personally Related:

•     Como, CO
•     Mount Evans, CO
•     Mount Antero, CO
•     Great Sand Dunes, CO
•     Leadville, CO
•     Mount Princeton, CO
•     Maroon Bells, CO
•     Grand Canyon, AZ
•     Capulin, NM

Leadership Experience

United States Marine Corps

Corporal

Responsible for a squad of Marines, their day to day goals and end result achivements. Managed the squads functionality though out the year and coordinated with individuals to maximize efficiency.

• Ammunition & Ordinance NCO
  
  • Responsible for and inspected all subordinates evaluatations for weapon serviceability and potential.

• Camp Services NCO
  
  • Responsible for coordinating a team of marines for demolition, renovation of buildings by outside contractors, and discrepancy work completed by Facilities Management Division.

• Bachelor Enlisted Quarters NCO
  
  • Responsible for coordinating a team of marines to manage 154 rooms of which 308 Marines lived. Responsible for keeping quarters up to Marine Corps Base regulations.

• Hazardous Materials NCO
  
  • Managed a team of marines to follow regulations for hazardous material to be ready for transport according to Marine Corps / Government regulations.

Awards and Associations

Work Related:

Awards and Metals

•     National Defense Medal (USMC)
•     Good Conduct Medal (USMC)
•     Great Job Award (for going above and beyond regularly)

School Related:

Awards

•     Conoco Phillips Excellence Award Scholarship
•     Berg-Hugues Kelly Scholarship
•     Received an 'A' in Field Camp Course
•     Texas Aggie Grad Scholarship
•     Bridge To Aggieland Scholarship
•     National Smart Grant

Memberships

• AAPG Member 2011-Present