Colton Reed
El Reno,OK
Summary
Proven Welder/Mechanic with extensive experience in the frac side of oilfield, adept in mechanicing, Welding and project management. Demonstrated ability to fabricate and repair under pressure, ensuring quality and efficiency. Skilled in interpreting blueprints and executing precise welds and repairs, contributing to significant equipment uptime and reliability. Skilled in accessing and troubleshooting to find the problem at hand and ensuring the proper repair that will last.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Mechanic
Stingray Pressure Pumping LLC
Yukon, OK
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Fabricate custom blender manifold from the frame up for several different style discharge pumps
- 24/7 on call experience out to location for emergency weld/manifold failures
- Able to execute welds and fabrication projects efficiently with quality being a #1 priority
- Able to cut out thread caps and packing nuts out of several different styles of fluid and power ends without destroying the threads
- Able to swap out transmissions, power ends and fluid ends efficiently
- Able to replace all hydraulic components of blenders and frac pumps
- Able to fulfill all maintenance requirements for frac pumps and blenders on time
- Swapped radiators, coolers and whole radiator towers
- Able to access the danger and pressure these units are put under and to make a quality repair when time is of the essence
Mechanic/Welder
Nextier Oilfield Solutions
El Reno, OK
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Welded blender, missile manifolding
- Weld repair on blender and frac pump guards, power ends and fluid ends
- Cut out fluid end packing nuts and suction caps in a timely manner without ruining the fluid end threads
- Learned the ins and outs of the power and fluid ends
- Change out all hydraulic components from the lube pumps to fan motors/pumps
Fabrication/Pipe Welder
H&H Specialty Welding
El Reno, OK
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Welded missile, blender, boost pump and bulk plant manifold for several major oilfield entities
- Executed weld procedures efficiently all while having quality as a #1 priority
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Work well under pressure with time being a crucial factor while on well locations
Education
Diploma -
Yukon High School
Yukon, OK05.2018
Welding - Welding
Canadian Valley Technology Center
El Reno, OK05.2018
Skills
- Plasma arc cutting/gouging
- Torch cutting
- Surface Preparation
- Pipe fitting
- Materials Selection
- Blueprint Reading
- Structural welding
- MIG and TIG Welding
- Equipment Operation
- Stick Welding
- Shaping and cutting
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Project Management
- Fluid and power end internals
- Hydraulic schematics
- Blender and frac pump preventative maintenance
- Operation of Blender and frac pumps
Timeline
Welder/Mechanic
Stingray Pressure Pumping LLC
05.2022 - 08.2024
Mechanic/Welder
Nextier Oilfield Solutions
08.2021 - 05.2022
Fabrication/Pipe Welder
H&H Specialty Welding
08.2018 - 08.2021
Diploma -
Yukon High School
Welding - Welding
Canadian Valley Technology Center