Andrew Waugh
Midland
Summary
Operations professional with hands-on experience in oil and gas lease operations, production optimization, and data analysis. Skilled at managing field operations, monitoring equipment performance, and coordinating projects from planning through completion using production data, telemetry, and real-time diagnostics. Experienced in identifying operational issues, improving efficiency, and implementing practical, cost-effective solutions while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Strong background working with engineers, field personnel, and vendors to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and production running efficiently. Known for being a dependable problem solver with strong leadership and decision-making skills, focused on reducing downtime, improving workflows, and delivering consistent operational results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lease Manager II
Oxyrock Operating
Midland, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Crownquest was acquired by Oxy Petroleum in August of 2024.
- Contributed to breaking production records while ensuring safety standards were upheld.
- Excelled at working with minimal supervision and performing job duties efficiently and safely.
- Collaborated with small teams to achieve project goals.
- Managed daily oil and gas lease operations, ensuring proper separation and handling of oil, water, and gas to maintain production efficiency and regulatory compliance
- Performed tank gauging, sampling, and BS&W calculations; maintained accurate production data and run ticket accountability using Field Direct
- Monitored and responded to equipment, facility, and artificial lift alarms; safely shut down and restarted pumping units, ESPs, and gas lift systems
- Prevented production losses through proactive leak detection, overflow prevention, and equipment maintenance (stuffing boxes, tanks, vents)
- Conducted routine well testing and analyzed production data to identify irregularities and optimize performance
- Adjusted and optimized separators, VRUs, compressors, and artificial lift systems to improve production rates and reduce downtime
Lease Manager II
Crownquest Operating
Midland, TX
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Managed logistics and vendors to ensure multi-million dollar projects met and or exceeded forecasted production numbers.
- Worked in small teams on projects to bring wells online and maximize production and minimize downtime.
- Brought on multiple multi-well projects with different teams.
- Optimized setpoints to enhance production while reducing wear on surface and downhole components.
- Understanding of ESP charts and gas lift/plunger wells.
- Managed timelines to enhance project workflow and productivity.
- Ability to keep projects on schedule and completed in a timely manner.
Lead Glazier
The Glass Guru
Lubbock, TX
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Installed accurately measured glass for storefronts, mirrors, showers, and windows to ensure quality and fit.
- Determined accurate glass dimensions for installation to achieve optimal results.
- Trained new glazier on installation best practices to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Maintained client rapport and communicated project timelines and schedules effectively.
- Working consistently to meet all pre-established customer deadlines on installations.
Glass Glazier
The Glass Tech
Lubbock, TX
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Calculated measurements for precise installation of glass in showers, windows, and doors, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
- Facilitated customer relations through direct interactions on job site, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Remained time conscious and deadline-driven during installations.
- Managed cash handling procedures during client transactions on job site, ensuring accuracy and security.
Education
Industrial Technology
University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TX03-2026
Economics, Business and General Studies
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12-2017
Skills
- Asset management
- Logistics coordination
- Artificial lift systems
- Production optimization strategies
- Data analysis
- Safety compliance
- Project management
- Client relationship management
- Communication
- Relationship building
- Problem resolution strategies
- Time management
- Goal oriented
- Report writing
Certification
- CPR certification
- H2S certification
Timeline
Lease Manager II
Oxyrock Operating
08.2024 - Current
Lease Manager II
Crownquest Operating
07.2021 - 08.2024
Lead Glazier
The Glass Guru
02.2019 - 06.2021
Glass Glazier
The Glass Tech
03.2018 - 01.2019
Economics, Business and General Studies
Texas Tech University
Industrial Technology
University of Texas Permian Basin