Andrew Barnett
Summary
I'm a hands-on field technician with over 15 years' experience in oilfield operations, including wireline, cementing, well testing, and saltwater hauling. I diagnose, repair, and maintain field equipment—engines, hydraulic and electrical systems—to keep crews productive and equipment reliable in tough conditions. I prioritize clear communication, practical problem-solving, and strict adherence to safety procedures to deliver dependable service on schedule.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Saltwater Hauler
Wrangler Trucking
Gonzales, Tx
01.2020 - Current
- Operate heavyduty tanker trucks to transport produced saltwater to disposal facilities, ensuring secure loading and unloading at well sites.
- Perform pre and posttrip inspections and routine maintenance on diesel engines, brakes and hydraulics to maintain safe, reliable equipment.
- Maintain accurate DOT logs, manifests and paperwork; coordinate schedules with dispatch and wellsite personnel to meet delivery windows.
- Follow HSE protocols for handling hazardous fluids, secure loads and spill prevention; respond to onsite issues and report incidents promptly.
Senior Wireline Operator
Halliburton Energy Services
Elmendorf, Tx
04.2017 - 01.2020
- Operator duties at the well site and at the shop, can maintain the unit and perform all pre-job duties, well-site operations and post-job duties, training of junior operators
- Monitors, evaluates, and adjusts process or equipment to maximize quality and efficiency
- Performs a combination of shipping, loading, and unloading duties
- Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots wireline truck and equipment including diagnostics, keeps records for the overall operation
- Clean and maintain company vehicles, tools, & equipment
- Monitors, evaluates, and adjusts process or equipment to maximize quality oand efficiency
- Under general supervision is fully competent in all aspects of operator duties at the well site and at the shop, can maintain the unit and perform all pre-job duties, well-site operations and post-job duties, training of junior operators
- Performs maintenance, job preparation, tool pre-job and post-job checkouts, tool maintenance, rigging up and rigging down, job site supervision of operators, training of operators and maintaining a high level of safety awareness
Senior Cement Service Operator
Halliburton Energy Services
Victoria, Tx
11.2011 - 01.2017
- Operated and maintained cementing equipment (mixers, pumps, BOP interfaces and data acquisition systems) to support safe, on-schedule cement jobs.
- Prepared job calculations, monitored slurry properties, and adjusted operations to meet engineering specifications and quality standards.
- Completed required documentation and job reports, ensuring regulatory and company compliance at all well sites.
- Conducted prejob inspections and safety briefings; followed industry safety procedures to protect personnel and assets.
Roustabout
D&B Oilfield Services
Cuero, Tx
10.2008 - 10.2011
- Safely assembled, disassembled, and repaired drilling equipment and machinery using hand and power tools.
- Handled, installed, and uninstalled pipes, casing, tubing, and pump rods to keep production flowing.
- Assisted derrickhands and roughnecks with rig floor tasks, pipe laying, and running tubulars.
- Unloaded and loaded equipment from supply vessels and trucks using truck winches, motorized lifts, and forklifts.
- Operated as a crane signalman, ensuring safe rigging, lifting plans, and proper load distribution on deck.
- Transported materials, tools, and heavy supplies to exact locations across the work site.
- Maintained rig cleanliness by chipping/scraping paint, buffing, and washing decks, walkways, and pump rooms.
- Identified leaks by inspecting flow lines and tank batteries, responding quickly to clean up spilled oil and prevent hazards.
- Enforced strict HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) protocols, wearing appropriate all-weather gear and adhering to permit-to-work systems.
Warehouse Order Selector
HEB Warehouse
San Antonio, Tx
06.2001 - 08.2008
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading. Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments. Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors. Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate. Compared received packages against shipping documents. Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors. Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris. Picked and packed order items. Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
Education
GED -
Seguin High School
SeguinSkills
- Safety Rules and Operations Expertise
- Testing Devices
- Safety Management
- Critical Thinking
- LOTO
- Instrumentation Monitoring
- Hazardous materials handling
- Problem-solving
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Positive attitude
- Field repairs
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Valve operation
- Field operations
- Pressure control management
- Oil & Gas Operations
- Rig Setup & Breakdown
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Pipe & Tubular Handling
- Safety & Hazard Identification
- Physical Stamina & Agility
- Confined Space & Working at Heights
Timeline
Saltwater Hauler
Wrangler Trucking
01.2020 - Current
Senior Wireline Operator
Halliburton Energy Services
04.2017 - 01.2020
Senior Cement Service Operator
Halliburton Energy Services
11.2011 - 01.2017
Roustabout
D&B Oilfield Services
10.2008 - 10.2011
Warehouse Order Selector
HEB Warehouse
06.2001 - 08.2008
GED -
Seguin High School