Andrew Read
Medina
Summary
Results-driven Senior Field Specialist with proven leadership in optimizing production and enhancing safety protocols. Expertise in advanced troubleshooting and mentoring, leading to significant operational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Field Specialist (Lease Operator/Pumper)
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Carlsbad, NM
07.2025 - Current
- First level leadership over Culebra/Sand Dunes development areas making 70k BOED.
- Responsible for rotating supervisor on call, approving equipment isolation procedures for LOTO, filtering and approving work orders in SAP, writing production and LPO reports, working with supervisor and reservoir engineers to maximize production and decrease downtime.
- Assist operators with advanced troubleshooting of wells and facilities, reviewing data entry, mentoring operators to develop their skills and ensure they are able to do their jobs in a safe and efficient manner.
- Organizing impact shutdowns/turnarounds, working with FE on field improvement projects.
- Using Pi vision and SCADA systems to remote troubleshoot wells and facilities.
Field Specialist A (Lease Operator)
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Midland, TX And Carlsbad, NM
07.2019 - 07.2025
- Operated a variety of company assets in a safe and efficient manner across multiple fields and developments, most time spent in Hayhurst NM making over 100k BOED.
- 4+ years operating base assets, including: plunger lift, rod pump, gas lift, and free-flowing gas wells. Tank batteries, compressor stations, and SWDs ranging from 40+ years old with zero automation or remote viewing capabilities to newer Chevron-built facilities.
- 4+ years (periods overlap) operating the newest gas lift, PAGL, and ultimate gas lift wells with the newest electric and gas compressor stations, SWDs, and fully-automated tank batteries Chevron has built.
- Logged production and well tests, entered accurate downtime and constraint, performed fluid shots, made repairs to surface equipment, permitted crews with accurate LOTO/IHE and gas testing to ensure safe operation, writing detailed work orders for maintenance personnel (mechanics, I&E, etc).
- Worked both alone and in team environments, specialized in advanced troubleshooting of wells and equipment on site and remotely via Pi vision and SCADA.
Senior Loader Operator
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Fort Worth, TX
06.2014 - 07.2019
- Traveled all over the country operating all manner of commercial trucks and heavy equipment to prepare for auctions.
- Ran a front-end loader to load and unload trucks, move and set trailers and dead-row equipment. Assisted customers, performed minor repairs, coordinated yard operations during auctions.
Engineering Tech
Texas Department Of Transportation
Stephenville, TX And Dallas, TX
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Reported to the area engineer regarding ongoing roadway maintenance projects.
- Monitored and inspected crews performing roadway maintenance, permitted driveway construction and utility crossings, worked to clear roads after accidents and during winter weather.
Education
No Degree - Business
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TXAssociate of Science - Petroleum Technology
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX03-2019
Skills
- Ability to operate all manner of artificial lift wells and oilfield facilities in a safe and efficient manner
- Ability to work in a team or solo environment
- Specialize in advanced troubleshooting of wells and equipment
- Proficient in the use of microsoft word, excel, and powerpoint applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment and a strong desire to acquire knowledge and new skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving abilities
- Strong organizational and coordination skills
Timeline
Senior Field Specialist (Lease Operator/Pumper)
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
07.2025 - Current
Field Specialist A (Lease Operator)
Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
07.2019 - 07.2025
Engineering Tech
Texas Department Of Transportation
03.2018 - 04.2019
Senior Loader Operator
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
06.2014 - 07.2019
No Degree - Business
Tarleton State University
Associate of Science - Petroleum Technology
Navarro College