Accomplished and results-driven Mechanical Engineer with 20 years of extensive experience in the oil and gas industry upstream & midstream), specializing in petroleum engineering, project management, and operational leadership. Proven track record in diverse roles, including Engineering and Operations Director, Project Management Engineer, and supervisory positions.
Open to opportunities
Minatte Matta
@minattematta
I lead offshore energy engineering, safety, permitting, and regulatory operations across complex oil and gas assets.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I'm leading Alaska regional operations at the Bureau of Safety and Environment Enforcement, where I've advanced energy development, streamlined permitting, digitized operational records, and strengthened environmental and tribal engagement. Previously, I led Pacific Outer Continental Shelf engineering and regulatory work, including decommissioning, offshore permitting, pipeline integrity, renewable-energy planning, and national policy development.
Across BSEE, Marathon Oil, Occidental Petroleum, RigMax, Core Directional Services, Smith International, and DrilTek, I've delivered drilling, completion, well-control, and operational programs in domestic and international onshore and offshore environments. I bring 19 years of experience improving safety, compliance, recovery, drilling efficiency, and project outcomes across complex wells, rigs, pipelines, and facilities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Current
Acting Alaska Regional Director
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Directed execution of Secretarial Order 3422, achieving a 15% increase in operational efficiency and improved safety outcomes. Orchestrated emergency response plans and digitized operational records, enhancing compliance tracking for over 30 operators.
Current
Pacific Regional Supervisor - Civil/Mechanical/Petroleum Engineering
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Directed implementation of national BSEE policies across the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf, overseeing decommissioning of all Pacific OCS facilities and leading investigations into offshore incidents. Provided strategic recommendations to the Regional Director and coordinated renewable energy planning, while serving as regional expert on offshore engineering and regulatory compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Colorado
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
200k+ USD
Job categories
Skills
Petroleum EngineeringMechanical EngineeringDrilling EngineeringOffshore Oil And GasWell ControlBlowout PreventerCompletionsWellbore OptimizationCasing While DrillingUnderbalanced DrillingAsset Integrity ManagementDecommissioningProject ManagementContract ManagementRegulatory ComplianceEnvironmental Health and SafetyEnvironmental MonitoringEmergency Response ManagementRenewable EnergyCarbon CaptureGIS MappingAutocadPetrelSolidworksMatlabPythonMicrosoft ProjectSAPCybersecurityReal Time Operations MonitoringVisual BasicLookbackTurnkeyRigLabVIEW
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