Christopher Avalos
Midland,TX
Summary
Proactive professional skilled in communication and coordination within the oil and gas industry. Known for decision-making abilities that resolve well-related challenges, driving operational success and reinforcing safety awareness among teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Rig Manager II
Occidental Petroleum
Midland, TX
08.2024 - 04.2026
- Supervised workover activities on a daily basis, prioritizing safety compliance and operational efficiency.
- Streamlined coordination of maintenance schedules, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
- Directed crew training programs to elevate team performance and reinforce safety awareness.
- Analyzed operational workflows and instituted improvements to enhance efficiency and decrease downtime during rig activities.
- Managed scheduling and communication of logistical requirements to optimize rig operations.
- Engaged with lease manager in identifying and resolving well-related challenges through systematic troubleshooting and diagnostics.
- Achieved successful navigation and execution of procedures, resulting in improved workflow. Authored and executed procedures that enhanced team productivity.
- Analyzed challenges and coordinated discussions to determine best practices for well performance.
- Analyzed performance results and implemented strategies for continuous improvement.
Rig Manager II
CrownQuest Operating
Midland, TX
11.2011 - 08.2024
- Managed daily operations of workover activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance schedules to optimize operational efficiency.
- Oversaw crew training programs, enhancing team performance and safety awareness.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime during rig operations.
- Managed scheduling and communication of logistical requirements to optimize rig operations.
- Engaged with lease manager in identifying and resolving well-related challenges through systemic understanding of well.
- Achieved successful navigation and execution of procedures, resulting in improved workflow. Authored and executed procedures that enhanced team productivity.
- Analyzed challenges and coordinated discussions to determine best practices for well performance.
- Analyzed performance results and implemented strategies for continuous improvement.
- As a Lease manager, maintained and monitor leases.
- Analyzed and diagnosed problems with well and battery equipment, implementing effective solutions to maintain functionality.
- Executed fluid level monitoring and maintenance, ensuring optimal operational performance.
- Implemented spill prevention measures and conducted regular assessments of tank levels at battery site.
Education
Associate of Science -
Skills
- Computer and software literacy
- Communication and coordination
- Decision making and problem solving
- Team leadership
- Fluid level competency
- Fishing and workover proficiency
- P/A experience
- SWD experience
- Rod lift pulls
- ESP pulls
- Gas lift pulls
Timeline
Rig Manager II
Occidental Petroleum
08.2024 - 04.2026
Rig Manager II
CrownQuest Operating
11.2011 - 08.2024