College of

Engineering, Architecture and Technology

When Doug White entered Oklahoma State University in 1971, he wasn’t exactly sure what engineering was — only that he wanted to be an engineer. The world needed engineers, and Doug wanted to be a part of something that contributed to society.  

 

At OSU, Doug joined the Sigma Nu fraternity, where he found a tight-knit community. However, like many new college students, he faced a challenge early on: learning how to study effectively. Recognizing this obstacle and determined to improve, he and several of his fraternity brothers formed a study group and enrolled in industrial engineering and management.  

 

With the support of his brothers, encouragement from professors and guidance from academic counselors, Doug learned how to study and persevere. Those lessons and guidance paid off, leading to his graduation from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology in 1974. With his IEM degree, he was ready to take on the professional world.  

 

One of his OSU advisors recognized his potential; they advised and prepared him for job interviews and even recommended him to Amoco, an oil and gas company. The opportunity launched a remarkable 43-year career in the oil and gas industry.  

 

Doug began his career at Amoco in January 1975, where he worked as a drilling manager. Over his 20 years there, he worked in eight different locations — Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Denver, Salt Lake City, Houston, Scotland, Trinidad and Tobago, and New Orleans — gaining valuable international experience. When he left Amoco in 1994, he received a 20-year service award recognizing his dedication and impact. 

 

From there, Doug continued to climb the ranks of the industry, holding leadership roles across several major companies — including Noble Drilling, Texaco, ConocoPhillips and Cobalt. Between 1995-99, he served as vice president of international operations at Noble Drilling. Later, from 2009-17, as vice president of a consulting business, Doug led a team for a deepwater gas field development for Husky Energy in the South China Sea. 

 

Since 2017, Doug has consulted on offshore O&G developments and giving back to his local community. He focused on local volunteer issues like the City of Sugar Land Zoning Board, the Fort Bend County Levee District 14 Board and contributes to his church through its building and long-range planning committee. He also serves as county treasurer for a political party. 
 

Reflecting on his journey, Doug credits his time at OSU for setting the foundation of his success and shaping his professional and personal success. After everything he has experienced, he said, “I couldn’t think of having a different degree than engineering.”