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COLBY BARRERA

Snyder

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with proven communication skills across technology, executive, and business landscapes. Expertise in leading teams, managing complex projects, and driving strategic initiatives to successful completion. Skilled in developing streamlined processes that maintain high standards while aligning team efforts with organizational objectives. Recognized for a collaborative mindset and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pipeliner /Pipeline Operator

Delek Logistics
01.2021 - Current
  • Followed correct reporting procedures for safety concerns and incidents.
  • Provided correct documentation for location of our assets and followed through with contractors to support safe work.
  • Signaled equipment operators to align machinery.
  • Performed repairs on pipelines when needed.
  • Kept shop workspaces and various fieldwork locations clean and organized for maximum productivity.
  • Monitored gauges and flowmeters and inspected equipment to verify tank levels, temperatures and pressures remained at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
  • Communicated with other workers using signals, radios or telephones to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
  • Maintained safe and accurate pump levels and closely watched pump gauges.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Operations Manager

Central Energy Services
08.2019 - 09.2020
  • Had the opportunity to manage 4 Slickline units. I was in charge of scheduling the units for jobs, managing the crews that ran them, and making sure they had the correct equipment and skill set to complete the job.
  • I kept track of inventory for all down hole tools including maintenance, all hand tools on trucks, and in shop.
  • I also overlooked all of the billing/invoicing for the jobs completed.
  • I would also make sales calls and meetings with the goal of gaining more clients and more work.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.

Field Service Operator

Four Corners Petroleum
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • I would monitor over 100 wells daily while recording information
  • I would gauge wells and compare to previous logs to show what production was doing. We were tasked with adding or turning down our water/gas injection lines for maximum production.
  • I also collected gas samples to take to the lab for testing on said wells.
  • For anything above regular maintenance, I would call and schedule a service company to come and aid with the task at hand.
  • I also watched over their main sales point. I was in charge of managing the oil haulers that would come and pull from the tanks.
  • I was in charge of scheduling, sales tickets, etc.
  • I would also test the cleanliness of the oil and divert it over to the our recycling/cleaning facility.
  • Provided current progress information to customers to maintain strong relations.
  • Conducted site clean-up before, during, and after jobs.

Slickline Engineer

Renegade Wireline Services
08.2013 - 08.2018
  • Established a skill set to operate my own wireline unit and managed my own crew.
  • Prepared operation steps to ensure the completion of a safe job.
  • Created relationships with customers that would request my services back.
  • Trained others to practice safe work while teaching them how to run their own truck.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Summer Helper

Martin wells
05.2010 - 07.2015
  • Learned skills for maintaining oil production from a family member that owns his own wells and pulling units.
  • Gauged tanks, worked on pumps, replaced damaged parts on well heads, replaced packing and damaged parts on pump jacks, pulled wells, fixed or replaced rod boxes, and received some lessons on running an echo meter for fluid shots. This was mainly a summer job since high school, but still occasionally go and help when needed.

Slickline Operator

Diamond D Slickline Services
08.2012 - 08.2013
  • Studied the concepts of working on, or around oil wells.
  • Learned what down hole tools were used for, and how to redress them.
  • Identified the importance of following directions and paying close attention to specific instructions.
  • Learned the skills to be a team player
  • Learned about safety procedures and how to implement them into our every day work

Education

No Degree - Medical

Western Texas College
Snyder, TX
01.2012

High School Diploma -

Snyder High School
Snyder, TX
01.2010

Skills

  • Supportive educational environment
  • Maintenance and repair
  • Proficient in technology
  • Efficient at acquiring new skills
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Creative problem solving
  • Teamwork and communication
  • Multi-task management
  • Project management
  • Time management skills
  • Relationship building
  • First aid and CPR

Certification

  • General safety
  • H2s
  • Cpr
  • Man Lift and Crane
  • Forklift

Timeline

Pipeliner /Pipeline Operator

Delek Logistics
01.2021 - Current

Operations Manager

Central Energy Services
08.2019 - 09.2020

Field Service Operator

Four Corners Petroleum
09.2018 - 08.2019

Slickline Engineer

Renegade Wireline Services
08.2013 - 08.2018

Slickline Operator

Diamond D Slickline Services
08.2012 - 08.2013

Summer Helper

Martin wells
05.2010 - 07.2015

No Degree - Medical

Western Texas College

High School Diploma -

Snyder High School

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