Byron Buckley
Cleburne,TX
Summary
To continue advancing my career in the oil and gas industry from labor to operational to logistical with a technologically progressive and professionally managed organization. I look forward to contributing my experience to the success of the company while simultaneously building knowledge in all aspects of the industry.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Recycle Operations Foreman
Aris
02.2025 - Current
- First point of contact between field crew and management
- Manage leads and operators, assigning tasks and ensuring work gets done safely and on schedule.
- Supervise plant operations, tracking frack progress, and adjust plans as necessary
- Order materials and supplies to ensure machines are functioning and properly maintained
- Save costs by identifying areas for improvement in supply chain and inventory control
- Lead in-field employee trainings on regulatory compliance and industry best practices
- Coordinate with vendors, operators, and leads to ensure smooth project execution and resolve operational issues
Chemical Specialist
Aris
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Tested titration of chemicals to monitor pH levels and maintain proper chemical balance ratios
- Used data to improve chemical processes for safe oil and gas extraction, refining, and processing
- Managed chemical disposal and set up safety procedures to reduce environmental impact.
- Negotiated vendor payments and deliveries, ensuring cost savings, compliance, and timely operations.
- Cut production costs through better resource management and streamlined processes.
Water Treatment Operator 111
Aris
11.2021 - 07.2024
- Performed hourly water quality tests to monitor chemical properties and meet operational standards
- Conduct routine equipment checks and address issues to ensure systems are running smoothly
- Logged hourly readings and data, keeping daily reports accurate and reliable
- Served as on-site liaison, coordinating with water transfer crews
- Maintained compliance with Regulatory, Environmental, and Safety rules, standards, and company policies
- Trained and mentored new operators on procedures, safety practices, and company protocols
Sr. Water Treatment Operator
XRI
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Monitored water treatment levels
- Conducted routine water quality tests hourly
- Ensured equipment functioned and operated properly and efficiently
- Recorded hourly data for daily reporting
- Effectively communicated in a professional manner with supervisors, client personnel, water transfer company employees and others
- Complied with all regulatory, environmental, and safety rules and standards, as well as company policies
- Created Training Manual
- Created Operator New Hire Assessment
- Trained New Hires on Plant Operations and Equipment
Area Manager
Gradiant Energy Services
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed daily operations of assigned water treatment plant/s
- Overseer of preventive maintenance tasks (i.e. lubrication of equipment, instrument cleaning/calibration, cleaning of vessels, cleaning/dumping of filter press.) to ensure proper procedures are followed
- Prepared and distribute daily productions reports
- Responsible for plant’s safety, operations, maintenance, and environmental performance
- Manage both planned and unplanned downtime/outages
- Conducted performance reviews for Operators on individual and team performance
- Prepared and distribute personnel work schedule
- Followed up with Operators to ensure the training programs are being completed and understood
- Provided continuous safety and technical training to Operators
- Provided feedback to the Operations Coordinator and Technical Support Team to provide lessons learned for continuous improvement during operations
- Performed Root Cause Analysis and initial Incident Reports
- Developed and promoted a strong safety culture
Lead Water Treatment Operator
Gradiant Energy Services
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Lead the successful production of over 800gpm and 40k bbl’s of produced water for top oil companies in Texas
- Responsible for training new operators on plant operations, installing techniques, SOPs and safety compliance
- Collaborated with equipment engineers on most effective production standards
- Adjust chemical dosages for water clarity water in order to meet contract standards
- Inspected and operated laboratory equipment, record meter and gauge reading
- Provided maintenance for all plant machinery including but not limited to valves, pumps, hydraulic presses, and motors
- Performed lab analysis for chemical components such as alkalinity and bacteria via extensive jar testing
- Maintained plant cleanliness to reduce instances of cross contamination
- Updated and distributed various Excel reports on production, inventory, daily flow, and chemical usage
- Analyzed, monitored and troubleshoot production well as a direct water source
- Operated water treatment plant facilities including disinfection, coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation and filtration equipment including pumps, valves, motors, chemical feed systems, and related equipment
- Acknowledged and responded to alarms from treatment plant and distribution system
- Received and responded to customer calls regarding water quality, water composition and related matters
- Performed the installation, maintenance and repair of the physical plant and pumping stations
Dispatch Coordinator
Stevens Transport
02.2013 - 07.2018
- Responsible for scheduling and forecasting drivers schedules for more than 100 vendors
- Resolved sensitive vendor disputes while maintaining service level agreement standards
- Coordinated with accounting to resolve invoicing concerns
- Verified warranties detailing fee schedules
- Liaison between drivers and vendors for quick delivery changes
- Handled daily work flow of newly created and resolved work orders
- Created down reports for high profile vendors to minimize delivery obstacles
- Served as relationship manager for a portfolio of vendors resulting in increased revenue
Lead Water Transfer Technician
Baker Hughes
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Managed water transfer from well to site while adhering to regulatory guidelines
- Operated hydraulic hose reel and forklift in order to complete transfer
- Inspect and maintenance transfer equipment including load trucks, tanks and transfer lines
- Collaborate with team to identify problems that may arise with transfer and create a contingency plan to resolve
- Responsible for general housekeeping of transfer site
- Safely operate all vehicle in various weather conditions to drive oil and gas equipment to rural, open area
Business Owner
County to County Lawn Servicing
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Designed commercial and residential landscaping enhancements
- Assess customers landscaping needs against financial budgets
- Submit bids for commercial contracts
- Coordinated employee schedules with customer availability
- Prepared payroll for servicing team
- Managed large projects from conception to final design
Education
Associates of Arts Degree -
Navarro College
01.1999
Skills
- Excellent leadership and people management skills
- Technically proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Chemical dosing calculations
- Training and personnel management
- Laboratory sampling and analysis
- Strong Data Analysis
- Equipment repair
Timeline
Recycle Operations Foreman
Aris
02.2025 - Current
Chemical Specialist
Aris
07.2024 - 02.2025
Water Treatment Operator 111
Aris
11.2021 - 07.2024
Sr. Water Treatment Operator
XRI
11.2020 - 11.2021
Area Manager
Gradiant Energy Services
09.2019 - 10.2020
Lead Water Treatment Operator
Gradiant Energy Services
07.2018 - 09.2019
Dispatch Coordinator
Stevens Transport
02.2013 - 07.2018
Lead Water Transfer Technician
Baker Hughes
01.2010 - 01.2013
Business Owner
County to County Lawn Servicing
01.2002 - 01.2010
Associates of Arts Degree -
Navarro College
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