MEMBERSHIP
SIPES, chartered in 1963 in Houston, Texas, has one
of the strongest certification programs in the earth sciences.
Members
are certified by the Board of Directors
for their professional experience, competence and ethics. SIPES
has over 1,300 members located in 20 states. Their areas of expertise
are worldwide in scope. Some bring about the drilling of oil
and gas wells. Others are involved in different extractive
industries of the earth's natural resources or in education. Requirements
and categories are as follows:
Full Membership
Science or engineering degree leading to a career
in earth sciences.
12 years of practice in the field of earth science. The years of experience required may
be fulfilled by self-employment, as well as employment in industry, government or
education as an earth scientist. Credit is given for degrees received from accredited
universities.
Members must be independent or self-employed with freedom of choice of clients and
business associates.
The sponsorship of three SIPES members is required.
Applicants who reside outside of a SIPES chapter state, may use SIPES
sponsors or other professionals who are familiar with the applicant's
experience in the earth sciences. SIPES has a membership reciprocity
agreement with the Division of Professional Affairs of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists,
and with the
Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers. Sponsors
are not required for DPA or SPEE members.
Click Here for Full Membership
Application
and Sponsorship
Form
Limited Membership
There are two categories of Limited Membership:
Employed
Members - Persons who meet the qualifications
of Full Membership except that they are not independent.
Junior
Members -
persons who meet the qualifications of Full Membership except
that they do not have 12 years of experience.
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Application
and Sponsorship Form
SERVICES AND BENEFITS
Networking:
SIPES membership provides you with an opportunity
to meet and exchange technical and economic information with other
self-employed earth scientists. If you need prospects, or if you
are looking for participants in your projects, being a SIPES member affords you the opportunity to become part
of a nationwide high-quality network of oil and gas professionals.
Professional Development:
For members who are consultants, SIPES maintains a computerized
Referral System for Consultants designed to match consulting
members with individuals or companies requiring the services of
a qualified earth scientist. Data in the system is updated annually
and includes information about professional specialties and geographic
areas of practice. A comprehensive list of consulting members is
also published annually. SIPES has developed, in conjunction with
the DPA of AAPG, useful professional Model Contracts
for Independent Geoscientists. A Model Confidentiality Agreement
Form and a Contract for Geoscience Services are now
available.
Publications:
SIPES publishes an annual Most Active Companies Buyers List available
exclusively for members. The report, available in printed and computer
formats, includes information from companies located in SIPES Chapter
areas who are buying prospects, production and ideas. SIPES also
publishes the quarterly SIPES Newsletter, containing informative
articles, as well as news of members and information about SIPES
Chapter activities. A SIPES Membership Directory
is revised and issued annually. The book includes telephone numbers,
e-mail addresses, and helpful reference indices. A SIPES biographical
membership directory is also published biennially, and includes
member photos and information on each member's education, professional
history, areas of expertise and certification number. It is a useful
reference for the public, industry and for members when evaluating
and hiring earth science consultants.
Meetings:
SIPES Chapters rotate responsibility
for co-hosting a National Convention each
year. The SIPES Annual Meeting includes
a two-day technical session that offers SIPES members information
relevant to the independent or consulting earth scientist, as well
as field trips and social events. The SIPES
Convention also provides a forum to honor members for their
dedication and outstanding service to the the society.
SIPES members receive discounts on convention and seminar
fees.
Charitable Foundation: Through
the SIPES Foundation,
a charitable and educational organization founded in 1982, members
can attend educational seminars and have access to a large earth
science Video Film
Library. The Foundation also offers members an opportunity
for charitable gifting to provide and support programs beneficial to the education
and development of earth scientists. The SIPES Foundation also
supports geoscience training centers located in SIPES Chapter areas and
has awarded more than 90 scholarships to outstanding earth science honor students.
Political Action: SIPES
addresses a wide variety of state and federal issues which directly
affect the independent earth scientist. Responses to lawmaking
and rulemaking are provided to state and national legislative
and governmental agencies. As a Cooperating Association with
the Independent Petroleum Association of America and as a member
of the American Geological Institute's Governmental Affairs Program,
SIPES members benefit from the direct contacts these groups have
with legislators and government agencies in Washington, DC concerning
issues affecting the oil and gas industry and the earth sciences.
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