Alan Deal
Taft,CA
Summary
Over 40 years in the oil and gas industry, with a background in well servicing, including production, workover, and high-pressure well completions. Five years of prior experience as a lease operator, extensive experience in pumping unit and all types of artificial lift systems
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Pacific Petroleum California
Taft
05.2017 - 06.2026
- Managed daily operations for pumping unit service crews, overseeing transfer, installation, maintenance, and repair.
- Maintained electronic lubrication and inspection records, documenting unit data and component inspections.
- Highlighted critical and non-critical deficiencies to ensure timely client awareness of issues.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
Supervisor
accelerated environmental
Taft, California
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Supervisor pumping unit services.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and machinery used in the oilfield operations process.
- Maintained accurate records and logs regarding all aspects of oilfield operations.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations when required by tracking inventory levels.
- Trained new hires on proper use of tools and equipment as well as safety protocols.
Supervisor
Southern Sierra/Liberty Lift Systems
Taft, California
07.2012 - 09.2015
- Supervisor pumping unit services.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained staff on equipment usage and operational procedures for enhanced efficiency.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
Lead Operator II
Berry Petroleum Company
Bakersfield, California
08.2007 - 07.2012
- Operated and maintained oil production equipment and systems daily.
- Troubleshot equipment issues to minimize downtime during production operations.
- Trained junior operators on equipment operation and safety protocols effectively.
- Monitored production metrics and reported findings to management consistently.
- Collaborated with engineering teams on process improvements for oil extraction methods.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to uphold regulatory standards and safety measures.
- Performed flow tests of wells to determine oil or gas production levels.
- Maintained accurate records of all operational activities performed on each well site.
- Provided relief for the immediate supervisor.
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and diagnostics
- Safety compliance
- Electronic record keeping
- Operations management
- Client communication
- Inventory management
- Business development
- Troubleshooting and repairs
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Decision making
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervisor
Pacific Petroleum California
05.2017 - 06.2026
Supervisor
accelerated environmental
09.2015 - 05.2017
Supervisor
Southern Sierra/Liberty Lift Systems
07.2012 - 09.2015
Lead Operator II
Berry Petroleum Company
08.2007 - 07.2012