Andrew Creach
Yukon,OK
Summary
Oil and gas production leader with 18 years of industry experience advancing from wellhead services and lease operator to production management. Proven ability to lead field teams, oversee more than 150 producing wells, optimize artificial lift systems, and improve production reliability while maintaining strict safety and regulatory compliance. Experienced in well performance optimization, field maintenance, contractor coordination, and operating expense management. Combines hands-on technical expertise with strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to drive operational efficiency and production results.
Overview
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Certification
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18
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Foreman
Coterra Energy (formerly Cimarex Energy)
Geary, OK
10.2023 - 08.2026
- Led a team of six lease operators and one assistant foreman overseeing more than 150
producing wells in the Anadarko Basin, coordinating production priorities, maintenance, and field resources to improve operational reliability and increase production. - Partnered with leadership and engineering teams to develop safe work practices and operating
procedures, enforcing company policies and contractor standards to strengthen safety
performance. - Monitored field operations for compliance with Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
requirements and environmental regulations, mitigating operational risks and maintaining regulatory compliance. - Reviewed and approved lease operating expenses (LOE), authorization for expenditure (AFE) project costs, employee timesheets, and vendor invoices, strengthening budget control,
improving financial accuracy, and reducing operating expenses. - Led production meetings and job safety analysis (JSA) meetings with employees and contractors
to evaluate well performance, prioritize maintenance, identify hazards, and implement
corrective actions. - Oversaw equipment maintenance planning and field execution across more than 150 wells,
improving resource allocation, equipment reliability, and production efficiency while reducing unplanned downtime.
Assistant Production Foreman
Coterra Energy
Geary, OK
03.2018 - 09.2023
- Provided field leadership and technical support to lease operators across more than 200 producing wells, troubleshooting production issues and evaluating well performance to improve operational reliability and increase output.
- Supervised well servicing and intervention operations, including swabbing, wireline, rod pulling, acid treatments, and plugging activities, coordinating contractors and field personnel to ensure safe execution and reduce operational delays.
- Designed and installed compressor set ups and plunger lift systems to optimize artificial lift
performance and liquid unloading, improving production efficiency and increasing well output. - Trained and mentored lease operators through field instruction and ride-alongs, reinforcing
operating procedures, technical proficiency, and safe work practices. - Led field safety meetings and assessed production trends to identify underperforming wells, prioritize corrective actions, and implement production optimization strategies, reducing downtime and improving asset performance.
Lease Operator
Coterra Energy
Geary, OK
11.2011 - 02.2018
- Managed daily production across 50+ wells, operating plunger lift, gas lift, and wellhead
compression systems to optimize performance and increase output. - Inspected, maintained, and repaired production equipment, reducing unplanned downtime.
- Operated and maintained saltwater disposal facilities, ensuring safe operations and compliance with environmental regulations.
- Recorded accurate production data, tracked well performance, and identified optimization
opportunities to improve efficiency.
Wellhead Service Technician
Weatherford
Yukon, OK
03.2008 - 10.2011
- Installed wellhead equipment and set slips at drilling sites across Oklahoma and Texas,
supporting safe, efficient operations. - Rebuilt, serviced, and pressure-tested wellhead valves and equipment to ensure reliability,
prevent leaks and reduce equipment downtime. - Coordinated installations and maintenance with drilling crews and customers, improving service
turnaround time. - Built and maintained strong customer relationships through responsive field support and reliable service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OKSkills
- Production Operations & Management
- Well Performance Optimization
- Artificial Lift Systems & Compression
- Field Team Leadership & Development
- Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Health, Safety, & Environmental Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Production Monitoring & Reporting
- Well Servicing & Intervention Operations
- Operating Expense & Budget Management
- Contractor & Vendor Coordination
- Operational Planning
- Continuous Improvement
Certification
- H2S
- First Aid
- AED
- Forklift
- Manlift
Timeline
Production Foreman
Coterra Energy (formerly Cimarex Energy)
10.2023 - 08.2026
Assistant Production Foreman
Coterra Energy
03.2018 - 09.2023
Lease Operator
Coterra Energy
11.2011 - 02.2018
Wellhead Service Technician
Weatherford
03.2008 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Southwestern Oklahoma State University