Alea D.

About Alea D.

As a licensed geologist and environmental project manager with over 15 years of multi-faceted technical and leadership experience, I perform environmental risk evaluation, mitigation, and compliance for various midstream linear and facility construction, geotechnical, and restoration projects for ONEOK. I hold the officer seats of Secretary and Media Manager for the Geoscience Foundation of Tulsa, a non-profit organization that promotes geoscience education and supports students and teachers through grants and scholarships. As a PADI certified Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver, I volunteer as a Tank Diver for the Oklahoma Aquarium.Previous roles- Environmental Consulting Project Managergroundwater/soil remediation for various chemicals of concern including PFAS/PFOA and refined products. Construction supervision. Groundwater monitoring well planning, installation and management- Mining Geologist Cement manufacturing, surface mining geology, permitting, operations, and reclamation. Gold mine planning and permitting. Socio-economic studies- GovernmentState of OK surface mining Health and Safety inspector, Active and Abandoned Coal Mine permit analysis, inspection and enforcement- Petroleum GeologistExploration and well-site petroleum geology including identifying, drilling, wellbore navigation and geosteering (remote and on-site), mudlogging, and development of over 200 oil and gas wells, accumulating a million+ feet of wellbore across various basins in the continental US using various software, including Baker Hughes JewelSuite™, VisiTrak, and AziTrak, StarSteer, SES, and Boresight-Lift Operations ManagerHiring, training, and leading a team of employees in fast-paced environment involving client/customer interaction, safety regulations, and problem solving-Field TechnicianWith over 18 years of field work in different climates, I am highly skilled at evaluating maps, using handheld GPS units, and operating all-weather equipment such as 4-wheel drive vehicles or snowmobiles to access remote areas, as well as personal watercraft, motorized and sailboats. PADI Advanced Open Water Scuba Diving certified.I am constantly working to expand technical knowledge and professional skillsets through workshops, classes, and seminars.

Experience

1. Environmental Professional

   ONEOK

   Jun 2023 — Present · Tulsa, OK, US

   I lead environmental permitting and compliance for construction and operational projects at ONEOK. By guiding stakeholders through regulatory requirements and developing procedures, I have helped improve consistency and efficiency across the department. I coordinate directly with federal, state, and local agencies and secure permits for more than 100 projects across over ten northern, Midwest, and southern states.Core Responsibilities- Lead permitting and compliance for operations and construction projects, including preparing permit applications and reviewing conditions for alignment with project needs- Develop project management procedures and environmental guidelines, including Wrike project intake, organizational processes, and consolidated construction specifications- Serve as primary liaison with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance, support corrective actions, and maintain long term obligations- Manage permitting and field based consultants supporting environmental compliance for various midstream linear and facility projects- Coordinate field inspections and evaluate findings to identify improvement opportunities across assets-Support junior staff with proposal development, onboarding, and environmental processes.Key Leadership Achievements-Consolidated, refined and implemented ONEOK environmental construction specifications to unify construction environmental expectations-Built and delivered environmental training and orientation for stakeholder groups-Led logistics planning for the 2025 ONEOK Environmental Conference as a committee member-Strengthened cross functional relationships through on site engagement and project visits-Improved data organization by managing Wrike folders, blueprints, and request workflows-Supported team development through the 5 Voices Assessment and industry learning sessions.

Education

• Saddleback College

  General Studies

  2005

• Dana Hills High School

  Diploma

  2004

• Mississippi State University

  Geology and Environmental Science

• Central Wyoming College

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Earth and Environmental Science, Honors

  2006 — 2007

• NOLS

  Certification, Outdoor Education

• University of Wyoming

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Geology

Skills

• Geology
• Gis
• Image Editing
• Petroleum Economics
• Digital Photography
• Photography
• Well Logging
• Soil Sampling
• Horizontal Wells
• Wedding Photography
• Environmental Compliance
• Sampling
• Science
• Stratigraphy
• Photoshop
• Reservoir Geology
• Environmental Science
• Gps
• Formation Evaluation
• Environmental Awareness
• Oil & Gas
• Geological Mapping
• Horizontal Directional Drilling
• Structural Geology
• Adobe Bridge
• Arcgis
• Minerals
• Logging
• Log Analysis
• Earth Science
• Arcmap
• Event Photography
• Portraits
• Family Photography
• Field Work
• Mining
• Nature Photography
• Oil Industry
• Surface Mining
• Petroleum Geology