Chad Dorsey
Drumright,Oklahoma
Summary
Experienced Operator with a background in machine control, quality assurance, and safety protocol compliance. Strengths lie in problem-solving abilities, technical knowledge, and strong communication skills. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact through improved operational efficiency and consistent adherence to safety standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Operator/Consultant
Oakland Petroleum Operating Company
Tulsa, OK
03.2017 - 06.2024
- Operate & maintain production for large number of Oil & Gas producing wells & SWD wells In and around the Creek, Payne, & Lincoln county regions.
- Work with state & government officials on policies & procedures involving environmental, emissions, & lease water disposal rates w/ OSHA, EPA, & BLM (tribal affairs).
- Overseen downhole work over & completions on new & existing producers. Managed the projects, equipment repair, program & install VFD equipment for downhole submergible/centrifugal pumps .
- Tracked project schedules and encouraged teams to complete tasks on time while staying on budget.
- Entered Production data on daily produced bbls gained or lost. And report directly to corporate offices for archive & state reporting.
Production Lead Operator
Midstates Petroleum Corp.
Alva, Oklahoma
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Managed lease operators and ensured adequate production for producing wells, & complied with OCC with injecting SWD's
- Promoted to Production Foreman. Overseen various levels of management for operating production department.
- Analyzed data from past production runs to identify trends or issues.
- Conducted performance reviews with team members to ensure goals are being met.
Lead Production Operator
Devon Energy Corp.
Stillwater, OK
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed & maintained Oil & Gas production for the Mulhall/Mississippi region.
- Supervised over 10 production operators on daily operations, procedures, & company safty standards.
- Conducted weekly meetings with Prod Opt members to discuss progress, address any concerns, and review safety protocols.
Owner/Lease Operator
Ironhorse Field Services Inc.
Drumright, Oklahoma
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Owned and operated an oilfield roustabout and consulting company
- Worked on various oilfield equipment, built tank batteries and locations, and provided contract operational services.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
Multicraft- I&E Tech/Terminal Operator
Teppco/Enterprise Crude Pipeline
Cushing, Oklahoma
06.2006 - 01.2011
- Implemented communications from PLC’s/SCADA systems to MOV’s, Rexa controlled valves, & calibrated pipeline equipment & devices to meet API standards.
- OQ qualified to Operated 2 pipeline crude terminals.
- Launched & pulled pipeline pigs @ various pipeline terminals. Worked sample pots, pulled samples, monthly PM’s for mixers & Tank storage.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail & safety procedures.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Sent & Received crude shipments to and from various customs. Always maintaining accuracy to batch size, quality of product, and on-time receipts.
- Worked as a team member to develop & implement W/O scheduling & tracking program for Enterprise Crude Pipeline.
- Worked as an intern Planner/Scheduler for 1yr planning w/o’s, PM’s, etc for all operations & mechanical departments.
Pipeline Intern
BP Pipeline - Drumright Station
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Assisted with PLC/electric issues or installs, reading rectifiers, and daily tasks assigned at the pipeline station.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Traveled 16/20” BP pipeline north and read & tested catholic protection on various rectifiers down ROW.
- Launched & Pulled pipeline pigs @ BP Drumright Terminal.
Education
High School Diploma -
Drumright High School
Drumright, OK05-2002
Commercial Electricity
Central Technology Center
Drumright, OK05-2002
Some College (No Degree) - 70 Hrs Completed General Studies
Tulsa Community College/West Campus
Tulsa, OK18 hrs. Completed/Night Classes while attending OSU - General Studies
Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa, OK21 Hrs. Completed/Business Comm W/Minor in Marketing - Business Communications
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OKSkills
- Computer knowledgeable
- Excel
- Access
- Spreadsheet formats
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Computer concepts & applications
- Safety educated
- OQ qualified
- Safety & environmental courses
- Operator pipeline qualified
- Hazmat training
- OSHA & DOT requirements
- Smith driving school (Enterprise Crude Pipeline)
- Fisher driving school (Devon Energy)
- Operate Pipeline terminals
- PLC/SCADA (Omron, Allan Bradley, Koyo)
- Electrical friendly (4-20ma, 480-796v)
- Health and safety compliance
- Strong Technical & Mechanical ability
- Technical & Mechanical troubleshooting
- Diagram/Blueprint Reading
- Product quality control
- Procedure Implementation
- Adaptive team player works w/others
- Strong Communication skills
- Not afraid to get dirty
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Community Service
- Drumright Masonic Lodge- Master Mason deg
- Drumright Community Board - Oil patch committee board
- Olive Fist Baptist Church- Member
Timeline
Contract Operator/Consultant
Oakland Petroleum Operating Company
03.2017 - 06.2024
Production Lead Operator
Midstates Petroleum Corp.
01.2013 - 01.2017
Lead Production Operator
Devon Energy Corp.
01.2013 - 01.2015
Owner/Lease Operator
Ironhorse Field Services Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2014
Multicraft- I&E Tech/Terminal Operator
Teppco/Enterprise Crude Pipeline
06.2006 - 01.2011
Pipeline Intern
BP Pipeline - Drumright Station
01.2005 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Drumright High School
Commercial Electricity
Central Technology Center
Some College (No Degree) - 70 Hrs Completed General Studies
Tulsa Community College/West Campus
18 hrs. Completed/Night Classes while attending OSU - General Studies
Northern Oklahoma College
21 Hrs. Completed/Business Comm W/Minor in Marketing - Business Communications
Oklahoma State University
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