Chris Klabunde

Scenario Planner - Shale & Tight | Production Operations Leader | Strategic Value Chain Integration | Senior Petroleum Engineer | 14+ Years Experience in Oil & Gas

Role
Scenario Planner - Shale & Tight at Chevron
Location
Houston, TX, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Chris Klabunde

Results driven leader focused on developing winning strategies, managing safe and reliable operations, and delivering enterprise value.I am a licensed Professional Engineer with over 14 years of experience across petroleum engineering, operations, and value chain strategy. As a leader, I leverage my broad network across the full value chain (from upstream to downstream) to solve complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and drive tangible, measurable impacts. Experienced in delivering safe, reliable production and optimizing operations with a focus on operational excellence and cost control. Strong background in forecasting, budget planning, and financial data interpretation. I link financial performance directly with strategic decisions, enhancing organizational alignment between operations and business goals.I am passionate about developing and mentoring others, fostering a high-performance and feedback-rich culture and being involved in the community.

Experience

  1. Scenario Planner - Shale & Tight

    Chevron

    Jul 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

Education

  • The University of Texas at Austin

    Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Cum Laude, Engineering

    2006 — 2010

  • The University of Texas at Austin

    Master's Degree, Petroleum Engineering

    2014 — 2015

Skills

  • Primavera P6
  • Project Planning
  • Piping
  • Gas
  • Project Engineering
  • Metal Fabrication
  • Project Estimation
  • Welding
  • Subcontracting
  • Change Orders
  • Construction
  • Turbines
  • Manufacturing
  • Epc
  • Commissioning

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