Charles Monk
Round Rock
Summary
Resourceful oilfield professional with 7+ years of production operations and artificial lift experience. Proven record of driving HSE leadership, risk management, and performance improvement in high-paced environments. Skilled in optimizing production systems, reducing costs, and leading teams to deliver measurable results. Experienced in cross-functional collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and project teams to support both day-to-day operations and long-term field development.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Service Specialist
BPX Energy
Kenedy, TX
12.2019 - Current
- Optimized PAGL/GAPL program across 50+ wells, increasing base production by 300+ BOPD ($20K/day additional value).
- Reduced gas lift injection by 10 MMscf/day and cut chemical spend by $40K annually.
- Led safety performance by completing 120+ verifications, identifying 35% GAP findings, and driving corrective actions that reduced incidents.
- Provided leadership and coaching to 6+ new employees, developing them into high-performing operators.
- Collaborated across operations, engineering, and maintenance to ensure safe, reliable, compliant operations.
Lease Operator
Danos (Contracted for Verdun)
Lafayette, LA
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintained compression efficiency to maximize production throughput.
- Improved equipment reliability and supported production optimization through hands-on maintenance and design adjustments.
- Trained new employees on safety practices, maintaining a zero-incident record.
Production Operator
Covenant Testing Technologies
Greeley, CO
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Operated and maintained wellheads, separators, compressors, and production equipment.
- Conducted well testing, monitored production, and managed data entry.
- Ensured compliance with SOPs and performed quality checks to maintain safe, efficient operations.
Education
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde, TXSkills
- Remote support
- Network configuration
- Field operations
- Diagnostic skills
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- OSHA 511 – Standards for General Industry
- OSHA 2264 – Permit-Required Confined Space Entry
- Flowco Gas Lift & Plunger Lift Training Academy
- BPX Leadership Training – Communication & Trust
Timeline
Field Service Specialist
BPX Energy
12.2019 - Current
Lease Operator
Danos (Contracted for Verdun)
08.2019 - 05.2020
Production Operator
Covenant Testing Technologies
01.2018 - 05.2019
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Southwest Texas Junior College