Richfield O. Carlston

Richfield O. Carlston

Completions Consultant

Education: Master’s degree in Petrophysics from Texas A&M University, Kingsville (2022), a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Louisiana, Lafayette (2011), and a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (2008).

Others:

MIT Professional Education, Cambridge     ● Cert. Applied Data Science/AI/ML            Oct 2023

Baker Hughes Field Engineer Cement & Stimulation Academy          1/23/2012 – 5/3/2012

Professional Experiences:

Over 11 years of engineering and field experience, with a strong background in well stimulation, hydraulic fracturing, and cementing operations. Extensive field expertise as a Frac & Cement Engineer with service companies; Baker Hughes Inc., Nabors Completions & Production Services, and CalFrac Well Services, overseeing fracturing jobs using biopolymer, slickwater, hybrid, acid frac, and CO₂ treatments.

 I am skilled in technical analysis, fluid property optimization, and on-site supervision to enhance operational efficiency and safety. Proven ability to support field operations, track job progress, and deliver technical solutions for complex wellsite challenges.

Research & Publications

Texas A&M University, Kingsville-Research                                                                    Aug. 2022

  • A thesis on the multichannel seismic velocity analysis of the southern Cascadia margin using seismic traveltime tomography for sediments and subsurface profiling.

University of Louisiana, Lafayette                                                                               Summer 2011 

  • Non-thesis research on the effect and use of a novel multi-functional, multi-polymeric surfactant “Vinyl Acetate-Acrylic Acid” and other conventional polymers in enhanced oil and bitumen recovery.