Colten Sparks
Carrizo Springs,TX
Summary
Veteran Flowback Operator with 8 years of experience in oil and gas. Translates big-picture understanding of well operations into efforts consistently meeting high standard or productivity. Disciplined worker displaying honesty and integrity in workplace.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flowback Operator
Knockout Energy
11.2023 - Current
- Troubleshot and repaired day-to-day operational issues to keep productivity levels high and prevent safety hazards.
- Conducted daily inspections of surface equipment and pumps to identify and address seal leaks, improper priming and other minor operational inefficiencies.
- Corrected unsafe conditions or practices immediately upon recognition to eliminate workplace accidents.
- Stayed calm and focused in emergency situations to provide efficient fixes for diverse mechanical problems.
- Maintained clean, tidy and professional well operations in line with company standards.
- Logged official production numbers from equipment readings and monitored trends.
- Documented daily production using Excel and produced timely reports.
- Monitored wells to track and document flow, fluid levels and temperatures.
Lease Operator
Newtech Global
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Logged official production numbers from equipment readings and monitored trends.
- Organized routine inspections to detect faults and arranged quick corrective actions.
- Used correct lockout and tag-out procedures when conducting maintenance on equipment.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance and repairs on wellhead equipment and pumps.
- Kept electrical, gas-powered and hydraulic machinery in great condition by troubleshooting and correcting malfunctions.
- Maintained clean, tidy and professional well operations in line with company standards.
Hydraulic Operator
Force Pressure Control
10.2022 - 04.2023
- 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.
- Adapted daily tasks to match staff skill levels and weather conditions, consistently maintaining safety and efficiency standards.
Flowback Operator
Self Employed
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Communicated with other workers using signals, radios or telephones to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
- Monitored gauges and flowmeters and inspected equipment to verify tank levels, temperatures and pressures remained at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
- Trained new workers on safety procedures and protocols and enforced implementation throughout workdays to prevent injuries or downtime incidents.
- Stayed calm and focused in emergency situations to provide efficient fixes for diverse mechanical problems.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Adapted daily tasks to match staff skill levels and weather conditions, consistently maintaining safety and efficiency standards.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Flowback Operator
Covenant Testing Technologies LLC
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Communicated with other workers using signals, radios or telephones to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
- Monitored gauges and flowmeters and inspected equipment to verify tank levels, temperatures and pressures remained at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
- Trained new workers on safety procedures and protocols and enforced implementation throughout workdays to prevent injuries or downtime incidents.
- Stayed calm and focused in emergency situations to provide efficient fixes for diverse mechanical problems.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Adapted daily tasks to match staff skill levels and weather conditions, consistently maintaining safety and efficiency standards.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Lease Operator
Covenant Testing Technologies LLC
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Kept electrical, gas-powered and hydraulic machinery in great condition by troubleshooting and correcting malfunctions.
- Logged official production numbers from equipment readings and monitored trends.
- Maintained clean, tidy and professional well operations in line with company standards.
- Organized routine inspections to detect faults and arranged quick corrective actions.
- Used correct lockout and tag-out procedures when conducting maintenance on equipment.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance and repairs on wellhead equipment and pumps.
- Performed cleaning, repair and maintenance activities to keep equipment functional and safe.
Emissions Specialist
Mechanical Equipment Inc
12.2016 - 10.2017
- Stack testing on natural gas engines using FTIR system.
Education
High School Diploma -
East View High School
Georgetown, TX05.2015
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Tracking Systems
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Coil Tubing Operations
- Daily Progress Reports
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft office, Word, and Excel
- Pressure testing
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Dependable and Responsible
- Knowledgeable with Ignition / Cygnet
Certification
- Safeland
- H2S
- Forklift
- Man lift
Timeline
Flowback Operator
Knockout Energy
11.2023 - Current
Lease Operator
Newtech Global
04.2023 - 10.2023
Hydraulic Operator
Force Pressure Control
10.2022 - 04.2023
Flowback Operator
Self Employed
11.2021 - 10.2022
Flowback Operator
Covenant Testing Technologies LLC
07.2019 - 04.2021
Lease Operator
Covenant Testing Technologies LLC
11.2018 - 07.2019
Emissions Specialist
Mechanical Equipment Inc
12.2016 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
East View High School
- Safeland
- H2S
- Forklift
- Man lift
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