Brannon Smith

Brannon Smith is a Senior Drilling Engineer at Permian Resources, responsible for engineering oversight and operational support for rigs in the Delaware and Midland Basins. With a progressive career in drilling engineering, Brannon previously held key roles at Diamondback Energy, overseeing operational support for various rigs and managing all SWD drilling operations. Prior experience includes significant responsibilities at Energen and CrownQuest Operating, where management of multiple rig operations and construction coordination were central tasks. Brannon began the career as an intern at BASF and RPM Services. Brannon holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Texas Tech University.