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Anthony Cera

Midland,TX

Summary

Excelled SWD Operator/Lease Operator with extensive experience in oil field, excelling in equipment operation and maintenance. Proven track record in optimizing production and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Skilled in system troubleshooting and data accuracy, I effectively minimized downtime and enhanced operational efficiency in the oil and gas sector.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SWD Operator ll

ExxonMobil
Midland, Texas
01.2025 - Current
  • Execute safe disposal of produced water, ensuring full compliance with state regulations.
    Monitored pressure levels while operating equipment and pumps for optimal performance.
    Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting to reduce system issues.
    Recorded daily inlet and injection volumes in database for accurate tracking.
    Proactively replaced spool pieces, fittings, and packing to prevent leaks.
    Minimized downtime through prompt equipment repairs and effective maintenance strategies.
    Maintained operational efficiency in support of production within oil and gas sector.

SWD Operator ll/Lease Operator ll

Pioneer Natural Resources
Midland, Texas
05.2022 - 12.2024

As an SWD Operator I'm responsible for safe disposal of produced water. My duties included but not limited to: operating all equipment and pumps on location, monitoring pressure levels and performing routine and regular maintenance, troubleshooting system issues and recording daily inlet and injection volumes in a data base and making sure I'm in compliance with all state environmental regulations and ensuring the safe disposal of produced water. Another responsibility is being proactive and replacing spool pieces, fittings, packing, plungers and etc. that might be showing signs of potential leaks/ spills and minimizing downtime to a facility. An SWD operator plays a vital role in keeping production up in oil and gas companies.

Lease Operator:

operate and maintain numerous types of pumping units on assigned route. Physically gauge every oil and water tank and record daily production into FDG. Record accumulative gas numbers and keep proper or recommended pressures on all wellheads and vessels (separators, FWKO's and heaters for a maximized and applicable daily production). Clean and perform daily maintenance on and around equipment on routes, which includes but not limited too; clean or replace kits on BPV's and dumps on vessels, replaced wellhead packings, fill pumps with oil, change out filters on water filter pots, clean and/or repair pressure kills on tanks and flow lines, trouble shoot POC alarm issues on Scada, replace or tighten fittings around batteries. Maintain good clean oil for truck loads and lact pipeline. Spray and cut weeds and keep all locations clean. Organize repairs with various crews and scheduling the wells to be treated as needed with hot oilers. Help other lease ops with trouble shooting or repairs.

Lease Operator ll

Diamondback Energy
Midland, Texas
10.2019 - 05.2022
  • Operated and maintained various pumping units on assigned route.
    Measured oil and water tank levels, recording daily production in Enertia/FDM.
    Tracked cumulative gas volumes while ensuring optimal pressures on wellheads and vessels.
    Executed daily maintenance tasks, including cleaning and replacing kits on BPVs and vessels.
    Replaced wellhead packings, filled pumps with oil, and changed filters on water pots.
    Cleaned and repaired pressure kills on tanks and flow lines to enhance functionality.
    Coordinated repairs with crews, scheduling well treatments as needed using hot oilers.
    Assisted lease operators with troubleshooting and repairs on multiple SWDs.

Lease Operator ll

Encana Oil & Gas
Karnes City, Texas
04.2019 - 10.2019

Operated and controlled flow from over 100 wells to the facility, ensuring optimal gas supply for lifts and plungers.
Maintained equipment, compressors, and vessels at peak optimization rates and pressures to maximize production.
Adjusted, repaired, or fixed equipment promptly to minimize downtime.
Ensured smooth facility operations through proactive management of potential issues.

Lease Operator

OXY
Midland, Texas
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Operated and maintained various pumping units along assigned route.
    Gauged oil and water tanks daily; recorded production data in Enertia/FDM.
    Monitored gas accumulation and regulated pressure on all wellheads and vessels.
    Performed routine cleaning and maintenance on equipment, including BPV kits and vessel dumps.
    Replaced wellhead packings, filled pumps with oil, and changed filters on water pots.
    Troubleshot POC alarm issues on SCADA and tightened fittings around batteries.
    Ensured clean oil for truck loads and lact pipeline by managing cleanliness of locations.
    Coordinated repairs with crews and scheduled wells for treatment using hot oilers.

Lease Operator ll

Concho Resources Inc
Carlsbad, New Mexico
01.2015 - 12.2018
  • Operated and maintained various pumping units along assigned routes.
    Physically gauged all oil and water tanks, recording daily production in Enertia/FDM.
    Recorded cumulative gas numbers while maintaining optimal pressures on wellheads and vessels.
    Performed daily cleaning and maintenance on equipment, including replacing kits on BPVs and dumps.
    Executed troubleshooting for POC alarm issues on SCADA, ensuring operational continuity.
    Coordinated repairs with multiple crews, scheduling well treatments as required.
    Maintained clean oil supply for truck loads and lact pipeline operations.
    Managed weed control and location cleanliness across all sites.

Production Tech l

OXY (danos)
Carlsbad, New Mexico
10.2014 - 12.2014
  • Operated and maintained various pumping units on a dedicated route.
    Manually gauged oil and water tanks, recording daily production in database.
    Recorded cumulative gas measurements and entered data into database.
    Maintained proper pressures on High Pressure Separators, FWKO's, and Heaters to ensure optimal production.
    Performed daily equipment maintenance, including cleaning and replacing kits on BPV's and Dumps.
    Replaced wellhead packings, filled pumps with oil, and changed filters on water pots.
    Troubleshot POC alarm issues and repaired fittings around batteries.

Pumper

HEYCO Energy
Roswell, New Mexico
06.2014 - 10.2014
  • Operated and maintained various pumping units and pumps along a dedicated route.
    Gauged oil and water tanks manually, recording daily production in database.
    Entered cumulative gas readings into database for accurate tracking.
    Maintained recommended pressures on High Pressure Separators, FWKO's, and Heaters to optimize daily production.
    Conducted routine cleaning and maintenance on equipment, including BPV's and Dumps.
    Replaced wellhead packings, filled pumps with oil, and changed filters on water filter pots.
    Cleaned and repaired pressure kills on tanks and flow lines to ensure efficiency.
    Troubleshot POC alarm issues, tightening fittings around batteries as needed.

Field Mechanic

Mikog Operating Services
Carlsbad, New Mexico
02.2012 - 04.2014
  • Repaired pumping unit engines and motors, (ajax, high speed Cummins and arrow engines). Repair and replace numerous types of pumps from water transfer pumps , circulating pumps, triplex plunger pumps sump pumps. Fix, repair and wire up Murphy heads switches, high/ low level kills, engine/motor kills, transfer pump/circulating pumps, install and repair supply lines, motor valves, dump valves for gas lift compressors, and PM units on a scheduled basis for oil companies.

Diesel Mechanic

We Haul Transport
Odessa, Texas
11.2011 - 02.2012
  • I repaired and did maintenance on water haul trucks and trailers for the oil field. I minimized down time and kept vehicles DOT road legal.

Baseball Umpire

El Paso County Sports Plex
El Paso, Texas
09.2007 - 11.2011
  • I Umpired baseball and softball games/tournaments in multiple divisions from t-ball to high school throughout Texas and NM.

Education

GED -

El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX
06-1991

Some College (No Degree) - Diesel Technology

Southwest Career College
El Paso, TX

Skills

  • Equipment operation and maintenance
  • System troubleshooting
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Data accuracy
  • Production optimization

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Diesel technology Certification

Timeline

SWD Operator ll

ExxonMobil
01.2025 - Current

SWD Operator ll/Lease Operator ll

Pioneer Natural Resources
05.2022 - 12.2024

Lease Operator ll

Diamondback Energy
10.2019 - 05.2022

Lease Operator ll

Encana Oil & Gas
04.2019 - 10.2019

Lease Operator

OXY
01.2019 - 04.2019

Lease Operator ll

Concho Resources Inc
01.2015 - 12.2018

Production Tech l

OXY (danos)
10.2014 - 12.2014

Pumper

HEYCO Energy
06.2014 - 10.2014

Field Mechanic

Mikog Operating Services
02.2012 - 04.2014

Diesel Mechanic

We Haul Transport
11.2011 - 02.2012

Baseball Umpire

El Paso County Sports Plex
09.2007 - 11.2011

GED -

El Paso Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Diesel Technology

Southwest Career College
Anthony Cera