Ryan Healy

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An enthusiast for camping, hunting and fishing, Ryan Healy moved into the oil and gas industry because he wasn’t happy working indoors. “I wanted a job that got me outside in a fast-paced environment where I could learn something new every day,” he said. Healy landed the position of field supervisor for Range Resources at age 23, a career leap that he attributes his success at to his work ethic. “I was considered for that role because I made myself available for any role in the organization that I would add value to.” 

Which of your professional achievements are you most proud?

I like building and developing new teams. I have done this with close to 20 teams at this point in my career. I also like helping co-workers overcome their doubts and accomplish tasks or projects they didn’t think they were capable of completing.

 What qualities do you think are necessary to be a good leader in the oil and gas industry?  

I think an effective leader should have a servant-style leadership. The leader should thoroughly understand their team and how to leverage individuals within the team to get the best consistent results for the organization. A leader needs to be prepared and well organized so their expectations can always be clearly understood from others.

Describe a memorable professional experience—something that may not be typical for industry members or that is especially meaningful for you.

I worked on and was the lease operator for one of the first horizontal Marcellus wells.  It was an extremely successful project that helped put the Marcellus Formation on the map as one of the premier oil and gas plays.

What keeps you motivated and passionate about working in the oil and gas industry?       

This industry has provided me and my family a lifestyle that I never thought was possible. I also believe this industry provides so many positive impacts for so many different aspects of our daily lives.

What professional and/or personal advice would you give other young professionals in the industry?

Network with as many folks as your time allows and make sure to always be prepared for any opportunity.

What do you think young industry members (those under 40) as a group have to offer that is unique to them?

I think this group, in particular, has enough experience and a unique ability to leverage technology to help continue to improve the overall performance of the industry.

What has been your most challenging project to date?

I think the most challenging project I helped manage to date was growing a field office from 8.5 MMcf/d to over 2 Bcf/d. When I started with that team, there were five of us and when I left, that team had over 120 employees. I think throughout those years I learned a lot about how to make a team successful and how to develop talent to accomplish projects safely and efficiently.

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