Benito Antonio Gonzalez
Uniontown,PA
Summary
Advanced skills in all aspects of snubbing, workover & completions. Ability to work, communicate & adapt with other cultures. Experience with the more common coil tubing operations (milling, clean out, fishing, kill wells). Supervising & operating hot tap operations. Experience working on and offshore. Impeccable safety record. Experience working on Solids Control in Venezuela. Assisted with a well-controlled specialist blowout in Venezuela. Hands-on experience with HPHT snubbing projects over PSI. Hands-on experience with fabricating and commissioning HWO equipment. Experience with all common operations with Wire Line and Slick Line, Work over rig – Rig Assist & Coiled Tubing stand allong Snubbing Unit.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pump Operator
Gladiator Energy LLC
Smithton, United States
11.2022 - Current
- 460k Snubbing unit
- Control Well Terra 123 in high pressure 5000 PSI and Well Control
- Replaced worn or damaged parts in pump systems as needed.
- Verified that all fluid levels were within acceptable limits prior to start-up.
- Monitored pump performance using gauges, alarms, and other instruments.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when operating pumping equipment.
- Repaired faulty wiring connections in control panels and junction boxes.
- Inspected valves, seals, gaskets, couplings, and other components for wear or damage.
Technical Specialist
ISS Superior Energy Services
Louisiana, TX
06.2010 - 12.2015
- (Louisiana and Mexico)
- (Louisiana, Texas, and Mexico)
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance..
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
Lead Hand
ISS Superior Energy Services
Anaco, Venezuela
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Responsible for HWO and Coiled Tubing operations
- Fishing, P & A, Completions, Clean Out, Cementing, and Well Control
- Ensured compliance with all applicable safety regulations and standards.
- Operated snubbing units to control well pressures in oil and gas wells.
- Assisted with rigging up and down operations, pipe handling, and other manual labor duties as needed.
- Inspected tools, hoses, lines, pumps, valves. prior to each job for proper functioning conditions.
- Ensured that all safety policies and procedures were followed at all times while operating the unit.
- Provided guidance to junior employees on how best to perform their duties for optimal results.
- Collaborated with other crew members to complete jobs quickly and accurately according to company standards.
- Conducted post-job inspections of equipment to identify potential problems before they become dangerous situations.
- Controlled pressure at wellheads by installing and replacing devices.
- Removed obstructions by pumping in fluids to remove sand and other materials.
- Removed and installed equipment in various weather conditions.
Lead Hand
HWC (Hydraulic Well Control)
Anaco, Venezuela
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Snubbing assistant operator
- (Venezuela: Anaco, Pta
- De Mata 150k unit
- Tucupita, Maturin, Santa Rosa, 225k unit
- Maracaibo and Quiriquiri 340k unit
- 460k unit
- 600k unit.)
- Side Track operations
- Velocity strings
- Fishing & drilling
- Completions & work over
- High profile (12,000psi) snubbing projects
- Main experience with hydraulic systems
- Power Packs
- Vane, Piston & Gear pumps
- Hydraulic motors
- Collaborated with other departments on special projects or initiatives.
- Maintained a positive work environment by effectively managing conflicts between team members.
Education
Tax Administration Technician -
IUTIRLA
Cumana, VenezuelaHigh School Diploma -
Mgr. Constantino Maradei Donato Anaco
Anaco, Anzoátegui, VenezuelaSkills
- Snubbing
- Workover
- Completions
- Coil tubing operations
- Milling
- Clean out
- Fishing
- Kill wells
- Hot tap operations
- Working onshore
- Working offshore
- Safety
- Solids Control
- Blowout control
- HPHT snubbing projects
- Fabricating
- Commissioning
- HWO equipment
- Wire Line
- Slick Line
Certification
- Well Control International
- Preventative Qualification SO
- IADC Fire School
- Security Rig Pass
- Security H2S
- Comprehensive Security and Risk Control with H2S
- Helicopter Underwater Escape Training
- Personal Survival Techniques OMI 1.19
- Firefight OMI 1.20
- Personal Security and Social Responsibility OMI 1.21
- OMI First Aid 1.13
- Fall Protection Training
- Rigger Slinger
- Rough Terrain & Counter Balance Forklift
- Aerial Boom Lift
- Snubbing Technician
References
- Drake Ward, Superior Energy Services (Louisiana), Human Resources, 001-337-251-4954, drake.ward@iss-snub.com
- Patrick Oliver, Superior Energy Services (Louisiana), Supervisor, 001-337-351-7803, patrick.oliver@superiorenergy.com
Timeline
Pump Operator
Gladiator Energy LLC
11.2022 - Current
Technical Specialist
ISS Superior Energy Services
06.2010 - 12.2015
Lead Hand
ISS Superior Energy Services
01.2008 - 01.2010
Lead Hand
HWC (Hydraulic Well Control)
01.2000 - 01.2005
Tax Administration Technician -
IUTIRLA
High School Diploma -
Mgr. Constantino Maradei Donato Anaco
- Well Control International
- Preventative Qualification SO
- IADC Fire School
- Security Rig Pass
- Security H2S
- Comprehensive Security and Risk Control with H2S
- Helicopter Underwater Escape Training
- Personal Survival Techniques OMI 1.19
- Firefight OMI 1.20
- Personal Security and Social Responsibility OMI 1.21
- OMI First Aid 1.13
- Fall Protection Training
- Rigger Slinger
- Rough Terrain & Counter Balance Forklift
- Aerial Boom Lift
- Snubbing Technician
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