Byron Humes
Yoakum,TX
Summary
Dynamic Completions & Workover Foreman with extensive experience at Devon Energy, excelling in project coordination, execution, and safety compliance. Proven track record in cost reconciliation and team mentoring, driving operational efficiency and enhancing production outcomes. Adept at fostering collaboration across departments to achieve strategic goals and resolve complex challenges.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Completions & Workover Foreman
Devon Energy
Cuero, Texas
04.2016 - 07.2025
- Oversee frac, coil tubing, production workovers, liner prep workovers, and snubbing operations.
- Managed daily operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline workflow and resolve issues.
- Led project meetings to align team goals and track progress on initiatives.
- Conducted regular meetings with contractors, subcontractors, laborers to review progress and address any issues, concerns.
- Communicated with engineers and upper management daily on execution, progress, costs, etc.
- Approved and reconciled all completions and workover invoices.
- Ensured all WellView entries were accurate.
- Ensured that daily costs were accurate. Field estimates vs. actuals.
Completions & Workover Consultant
GeoSouthern Energy / Devon Energy
Cuero, Texas
09.2012 - 03.2016
- Wellsite leader of frac and wireline operations
- Wellsite leader on production workovers, consisting of tubing repairs, gas lift repairs, and lateral cleanouts, to enhance production.
- Ensured all vendors stayed in compliance with all EHS policies and protocols.
- Ensured that accurate events and costs were captured in WellView.
Service Supervisor - Tool Hand
Baker Hughes Oil Tools
Corpus Christi, Texas
06.2006 - 08.2012
- Ran all of Baker Hughes' tools, including composite plugs, retrievable packers, permanent packers, retainers, squeeze packers, hydraulic tools, and dual string packers.
- Mentored and trained numerous tool hands.
- Built strong relationships with customers through effective communication skills.
- Developed and implemented departmental policies and procedures for efficient operations.
Equipment Operator/Supervisor
Schlumberger
Victoria, Texas
08.1998 - 05.2006
- I started as an EO, and was quickly promoted to a pump operator, and then to a service supervisor in the cement division.
- Completed the Service Supervisor Level 1 and 2.
- Cross-trained in the frac and coil tubing divisions of Schlumberger.
Education
High School Diploma -
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05-1993
Skills
- WellView management
- Safety compliance
- Project coordination
- Cost reconciliation
- Equipment oversight
- Operations leadership
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Timesheet review
- Cost estimation
- Decision-making
- Team mentoring
- Crew leadership
Certification
- Well Control Certified - OGOR from IADC exp 11/2025
Timeline
Completions & Workover Foreman
Devon Energy
04.2016 - 07.2025
Completions & Workover Consultant
GeoSouthern Energy / Devon Energy
09.2012 - 03.2016
Service Supervisor - Tool Hand
Baker Hughes Oil Tools
06.2006 - 08.2012
Equipment Operator/Supervisor
Schlumberger
08.1998 - 05.2006
High School Diploma -
Texas Tech University
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