Jim McFadden is a Texas A&M University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering. With a diverse oil and gas background, Jim is a Technical Advisor in Reservoir Engineering for the global resources company BHP Billiton. Prior to this position, he served as Manager of Development Planning, Permian Asset and Supervisor of the Subsurface Team at BHP Billiton. Jim's involvement in the oil and gas industry extends beyond his work at BHP Billiton, where he served as the Subsurface Committee Chairman for the Deepstar Joint Industry Project. Having previously worked as a Staff Reservoir Engineer at Mobil Oil E&P US and a Senior Engineer in the Subsea and Marine Section at Mobil R&D Corporation, Jim brings extensive experience and knowledge to the industry.