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Chris Parsons

Midland,TX

Summary

Oilfield professional with extensive experience as an Equipment Operator/Trainer and Quality Assurance Operator. Expertise in hydraulic fracturing, heavy equipment operation, and field inspections, ensuring safety compliance and operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement cost-saving initiatives and enhance team performance through effective leadership and motivation. Strong skills in quality control, machine troubleshooting, and time management, contributing to increased productivity.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Assurance Operator

Pioneer natural resources, Propetro Services
01.2019 - 01.2025
  • Worked in the test facility to test various equipment: Blenders, Hydrations, Pumps etc.
  • Monitoring and graphing equipment using CAT ET during test recording results, finding the issues to be fixed, sending the unit to the proper department for repairs before going to the field. Equipment includes Tier2 and tier 4 frac pumps (gas blending frac pumps) all while following safety protocol.

Equipment Operator/Trainer

Schlumberger Well Services, Pioneer natural resources, Propetro
01.2009 - 01.2019
  • Conduct pre/post use Inspections.
  • CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements. Forklift and Truck Mounted Crane certification.
  • Perform basic maintenance on truck chassis, pumping equipment, and blending equipment.
  • Rig in frac iron and hoses which involves heavy lifting and carrying of a variety of pipes and hoses. Experienced in Nitrogen pumping operations, hydration units and various pumping equipment.
  • Calculate down hole volumes and acid spots
  • Train new hires and Engineer Trainees in equipment/site set up, fluid volume calculations
  • Delivered strategic leadership during startup throughout company period of rapid company growth to get each job started properly
  • Worked in the test facility to test various equipment: Blenders, Hydrations, Pumps etc.

Tower Automotive
Granite City, IL
01.1994 - 01.2006
  • Welding, air arc/plasma. Weld repair/destructive testing
  • Plasma cutting/light robotic programming
  • Preventative maintenance of automated assembly lines.
  • Quality Control on weld inspection/precision measurement
  • Coordinate with engineering/maintenance on safety and welding procedures relating to the timing of automated assembly lines.
  • Coordinate staffing requirements with HR to cover three shifts - 500 employees.
  • Member of plant activity committee.

Education

CDL -

Kellyville Driving School
02-2010

General Studies, Welding

Southwest Illinois State College

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Quality control
  • Data analysis
  • Safety compliance
  • Training and development
  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Customer service
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Forklift operation
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Facility maintenance
  • Mechanical understanding
  • Process control
  • Inspections and reviews
  • Attention to detail
  • Operational documentation
  • Hand and foot coordination
  • Quality assurance
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Quality Assurance Operator

Pioneer natural resources, Propetro Services
01.2019 - 01.2025

Equipment Operator/Trainer

Schlumberger Well Services, Pioneer natural resources, Propetro
01.2009 - 01.2019

Tower Automotive
01.1994 - 01.2006

CDL -

Kellyville Driving School

General Studies, Welding

Southwest Illinois State College

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