Byron Soto
Post
Summary
Experienced oil and gas professional prepared for leadership in rig operations. Strong background in safety protocols, equipment management, and project coordination. Emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving challenges. Known for reliability, problem-solving skills, and effective communication.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Rig Supervisor
HT Energy
06.2024 - Current
- Boosted team productivity by providing comprehensive training and mentorship to rig personnel.
- Supervised Rig Operator and crew's performance during well intervention activities for optimal results and quality assurance.
- Collaborated with mechanics on how to best optimize rig performance with regular maintenance, equipment upgrades, and adherence to industry standards.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
Service Rig Operator
HT Energy
03.2021 - 06.2024
- Optimized workflow by coordinating tasks among crew members for maximum productivity.
- Operated Pulling Unit to service wells that were down due to required maintenance or underlying problems.
- Ensured compliance with Operating company's guidelines and offered my own suggestions on how best to address a problem.
- Trained new hires in proper rig operation techniques, leading to quicker integration into the team dynamic.
- Reduced downtime with diligent maintenance of service rig components, including pumps, engines, and hydraulic systems.
Contract pumper/ lease operator
Viper Products and Services
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintained and repaired production equipment for optimal well performance.
- Verified Oil batteries and SWDs were operating normal and had no leaks.
- Communicating with company representatives about any problems found and how they were addressed.
- Established that gas compressors were operating normal and if were found to not be operating getting them back online within my capabilities or working with mechanic to get them back online.
Cement Rigger/ Treater
Rocker A Cementers
02.2017 - 05.2020
- Calculated slurry volumes of cement and total barrels needed to mix and displace cement downhole.
- Measured and graded batches of raw materials to get needed mix of cement
- Rigged up to well in the safest and most efficient way possible.
- Maintained cement pump making sure it was operating normal by cleaning out lines and that all valves were operational.
- Completed assigned tasks with little or no supervision.
Rig Operator
Rocker A Well Services
06.2014 - 02.2017
- Supervised rig setup and well services.
- Operated pulling unit pulling production rods, tubing, or pump to make sure wells were operating normal.
- Complied with company safety rules, guidelines, and OSHA standards during operations.
Relief Rig operator/ Rig Hand
Rocker A Well Services
10.2011 - 06.2014
- Was always available to run anyone of the 19 rigs the company had operating if an operator needed time off.
- Ready to work any position on the service rig in case a rig was short handed or just needed an extra rig hand.
- Responsible for maintaining the hand tools and equipment on the different rigs.
- Worked continuously to keep pipe and main deck areas clean and organized.
Motor Transport Operator- 3533
Marine Corps Reserve
06.2008 - 06.2014
- Worked in wide-ranging environmental conditions and across different terrain to operate different types of vehicles and deliver critical supplies.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify deficiencies and correct problems or report advanced maintenance needs.
Roustabout Hand
Sheridan Production
05.2011 - 10.2011
- Performed general ground work and repaired berms around well sites.
- Rebuilt well heads, compressors, and various production equipment.
- Attached and connected sections of pipe for well by making threaded and fitted connections.
- Assembled barrier walls, compressor sheds, and fences and handled other general construction projects for well sites.
- Constructed and repaired flow lines, pipelines, and discharge lines.
Roustabout Hand
Juno Energy
04.2009 - 05.2011
- Delivered production, workstring tubing and production casing to rigs.
- Rebuilt oil well Christmas trees as needed for new flowlines.
- Attached and connected sections of pipe for well by making threaded and fitted connections.
- Laid out and connected poly lines for new wells.
Rig Hand
Rocker A Well Services
06.2008 - 07.2008
- Made sure my certain tasks for rigging up and rigging down were completed before the process began.
- Maintained hand tools, tubing tongs, and rig tongs so we would not have any failures while using them.
- Kept our work area clean and tidy to avoid any accidents.
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
04.2005 - 11.2006
- Served customers, motivated crews, and kept the restaurant clean and well organized.
- Provided instruction for POS system operations, including sending orders and completing transactions.
- Taught crew members to maintain and clean kitchen equipment.
- Promoted teamwork, customer focus, and commitment to meet performance metrics.
- Reviewed common food safety regulatory violations and guidelines for safe, sanitary environment.
- Observed kitchen operations to ensure food was prepared safely and at correct temperatures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Post High School
Post, TEXAS05.2008
Skills
- Forklift operator
- Customer relations
- Problem-solving
- Spill containment
- Rig operation
- Multitasking
- Motivation
- Leak detection
- Team leadership
- Safety protocol implementation
- Personnel training and development
- Problem-solving capacity
Timeline
Rig Supervisor
HT Energy
06.2024 - Current
Service Rig Operator
HT Energy
03.2021 - 06.2024
Contract pumper/ lease operator
Viper Products and Services
07.2020 - 02.2021
Cement Rigger/ Treater
Rocker A Cementers
02.2017 - 05.2020
Rig Operator
Rocker A Well Services
06.2014 - 02.2017
Relief Rig operator/ Rig Hand
Rocker A Well Services
10.2011 - 06.2014
Roustabout Hand
Sheridan Production
05.2011 - 10.2011
Roustabout Hand
Juno Energy
04.2009 - 05.2011
Motor Transport Operator- 3533
Marine Corps Reserve
06.2008 - 06.2014
Rig Hand
Rocker A Well Services
06.2008 - 07.2008
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
04.2005 - 11.2006
High School Diploma -
Post High School
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