Christopher Wilson
Uniontown,PA
Summary
Quality driven professional with over 22+ years of progressive experience in the oil and gas industry. Specializing in wellhead installation, drilling, completion, production and midstream operations. Proven expertise in pressure control, safety management, and equipment maintenance. Experienced business owner and operator with a track record of leading transportation logistics, building client relationships, and driving operational efficiency. Recognized for improving safety, reducing downtime, and implementing innovative solutions in high-pressure environments.
Overview
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Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Service Tech III
Cactus Wellhead
Donora, PA
04.2020 - Current
- Oversee frac watch and wireline operations with strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Conduct maintenance and operation of hydraulic valves to optimize performance.
- Installed tubing heads, hangers, and BPVs to support safe and reliable wellhead operations.
- Maintained drilling and production systems, reducing equipment failure and downtime.
Field Service Tech III
TechnipFMC
Waynesburg-Speers, PA
12.2016 - 04.2020
- Installed and maintained wellhead systems from drilling through production, improving workflow efficiency.
Senior Operator
Tetra Technologies
Bridgeville, PA
03.2013 - 02.2016
- Supervised and performed well testing, drill outs and flowback operations
Driller / Rig Manager
Patterson UTI Drilling
Washington, PA
05.2003 - 02.2013
- Operated drilling rigs to execute efficient drilling operations and maintain safety protocols.
- Monitored drilling parameters to ensure optimal performance and prevent equipment failure.
- Collaborated with crew members to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on drilling equipment to minimize downtime and extend service life.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PASkills
- Oversaw wellhead installation and maintenance projects
- Managed pressure and well control strategies
- Directed hydraulic systems and BOP operations for optimal performance
- Supervised drilling completion and production support efforts
- Led business ownership and operations management functions
- Coordinated transportation logistics and fleet management to enhance efficiency
- Guided crew leadership and training programs for team development
- Implemented onsite field gas processing and conditioning services
- Orchestrated industrial torquing, tensioning, and online leak repairs to minimize downtime
- Negotiated contracts and maintained strong client relations for business growth
Certification
Well Control Certification – Wild Well Control, H2S Safety – Various Certifications, SafeLand, Safety compliant, TWIC – Safety Certifications, Crane operator and rigger
Timeline
Field Service Tech III
Cactus Wellhead
04.2020 - Current
Field Service Tech III
TechnipFMC
12.2016 - 04.2020
Senior Operator
Tetra Technologies
03.2013 - 02.2016
Driller / Rig Manager
Patterson UTI Drilling
05.2003 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Pennsylvania State University