Austin Henson
Bossier City,LA
Summary
Committed Lead Operator, operations manager and Marine veteran with over 22 years of experience and a strong production background in the oil and gas industry. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing men, facilities, fracs, drill-outs and well tests. Keeping operations running smoothly and exceeding customer expectations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Operator
High Roller Logistics
05.2024 - Current
- Operated flowback equipment to monitor well performance and ensure safety protocols.
- Coordinated with site supervisors to oversee fluid management processes during operations.
- Trained junior operators on equipment usage and safety standards for enhanced team performance.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to identify maintenance needs and prevent downtime.
- Analyzed flowback data to optimize production rates and recommend adjustments as needed.
Operations Manager
Henson Pipeline Maintenance
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
- Developed strong relationships with customers resulting in better working relationships, pricing and improved service quality.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely maintenance repairs.
Operator III
EnerCorp
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
- Contributed to cost reduction efforts by implementing a daily maintenance log on day and night shift for all separators, SKO’s, accumulators, manifolds and all ancillary equipment.
Loader
Calumet
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Performed equipment maintenance, calibrations and repairs to keep equipment running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
- Analyzed and measured final products with precision tools to confirm compliance to company specifications and standards.
- Drafted reports detailing blend production outputs and return quantities.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction with consistent delivery of products on schedule and within specifications.
Lead Operator
Fusion Flow Control
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Conducted inspection of in-process or completed well tests.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Conducted daily preventative maintenance to all equipment on location during operations to ensure accurate and timely returns.
Floorhand
Nabors Drilling USA
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Improved workplace safety by conducting daily inspections and identifying potential hazards then recording them on the JSA.
- Enhanced drilling efficiency by conducting maintenance and repairing equipment as needed.
- Collaborated with crew to complete projects within deadlines and minimizing downtime.
- Ensured smooth operations by performing routine maintenance on generators, pumps, pit blenders, drilling equipment and all other ancillary machinery.
Lead Operator
Gulf South Energy Services
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Enhanced well test efficiency by implementing optimized equipment settings and routine maintenance procedures.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during Flowback operations
- Streamlined workflow by identifying bottlenecks during a well test and suggesting improvements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Winnsboro High School
Winnsboro, TX05.1999
Skills
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Integrity
- Commitment
- Drill outs
- Fracs
- Compression
- Gas Sampling
- Well Testing
- Separators
- Valid Driver's License
- ROW Maintenance
- Artificial Gas Lift
- ESP
- Teamwork and Coordination
- Positive Attitude
- Team Player
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Tool management
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Machine lubrication
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Hand and power tools
- Equipment Repair
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Preventive Maintenance
- Power Tools Proficiency
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- MIG welding
- Stick Welding
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
IADC Well Control Accredited, March 2023
PEC Safeland Certified, April 2022
Gold Certified ACT WorkKeys NCRC
Certified Forklift Operator, April 2022
Certified Manlift Operator, April 2022
Timeline
Lead Operator
High Roller Logistics
05.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
Henson Pipeline Maintenance
09.2023 - 05.2024
Operator III
EnerCorp
04.2022 - 09.2023
Loader
Calumet
09.2021 - 03.2022
Lead Operator
Fusion Flow Control
07.2021 - 09.2021
Floorhand
Nabors Drilling USA
04.2021 - 07.2021
Lead Operator
Gulf South Energy Services
08.2020 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Winnsboro High School