Alex J. Vopat, Director

 

Alex J. Vopat is a Director for MACCO based out of the Houston, TX office. Alex offers a unique blend of hands-on operational knowledge and financial acumen. With more than a decade of experience within the oil and gas industry, he has a deep understanding of operational limitations, regulatory compliance, and contractual obligations.

Alex has a history of success in negotiating and resolving fixed price contracts, as well as leveraging relationships to broker deals. Alex has led and navigated multiple teams through demanding complex projects under significantly compressed schedules. With day rates ranging from $120K-$550K USD per day, he judiciously managed operations where even a single error could have catastrophic financial losses, environmental damages, and/or life-threating consequences.

Strategically overseeing capital budgets exceeding $100M, Alex implemented cost reduction strategies without compromising operational efficiency and reliability. He has also created databases and utilized operational data to devise  KPIs and the development of comprehensive business plans.

Prior to joining MACCO, Alex served in management for an offshore drilling company. He holds dual degrees in Accounting and Finance with a minor in Economics from Illinois State University.

Notable Assignments

  • Served as a Sr. Subsea Engineer within the Gulf of Mexico for multiple major oil and gas operators. As the department leader, responsible for developing, executing and supervising condensed project timelines to meet intense operational demands.

  • Served as WCE Superintendent of multiple high-spec drillships within South America, Guyana. Responsible for providing 24/7 front line daily support, downtime events, and emergencies. Provided consultation and collaborated with regulatory bodies, senior management, and client representatives.

  • Served as WCE Asset Manager, responsible for investing capital budgets exceeding $100M. Developed and implemented zero-based budgeting and maintenance strategies that led to significant reductions in capital expenditures and improvement in free cash flow.