Connor Riley
Loveland,CO
Summary
Adaptable professional with a diverse background and vast skill set showing proven ability to enhance team performance. Recognized for strong communication and leadership capabilities that drive operational excellence. Committed to supporting critical business functions and driving performance improvements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Lease Operator
POCO / Cadence Energy
Brighton, Colorado
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Operated production equipment to ensure efficient oil and gas extraction processes.
- Managed after-hours emergency responses to restart compressors and restore well operations.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues during operations.
- Monitored fluid levels in tanks and adjusted accordingly to maintain proper levels.
- Managed wellhead operations, including opening and closing valves, changing chokes and plungers, and adjusting on/off times and injection rates for maximum efficiency.
Field Service Technician
Cameron Surface Systems
Minot, North Dakota
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Acted as Lead Technician, running advanced jobs and training new technicians on equipment handling and running procedures.
- Performed on-site installation, routine maintenance, and minor repairs to systems on wellhead equipment.
- Communicated with vendors, upper management, and peers.
- Supported drilling operations by landing casing hangers, bitguides, packoffs, and back pressure valves.
- Answered call-outs while working a 24/7 operation to ensure maximum productivity for customers.
Roughneck
True Drilling
Killdeer, North Dakota
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated drilling equipment and tools efficiently during rig operations.
- Assisted with rig maintenance and ensured all equipment was operational.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment on site.
- Collaborated with team members to prepare for daily drilling activities.
Geotechnical Construction Laborer
Condon Johnson
Libby, Montana
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted the driller with horizontal drilling to set rock bolts and soil nails as a foundation for retaining wall construction.
- Used various hand tools to hang rebar and mesh in preparation for shotcrete.
- Supported shotcrete operations by assisting in concrete mixing and setting up hose lays.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials from trucks and equipment.
- Performed general clean-up activities onsite including sweeping and disposing of debris.
Ski Lift Maintenance
Big Sky Resort
Big Sky, Montana
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducted thorough inspections of lift systems to ensure safety and reliability.
- Promptly responded to call-outs for faulted equipment to troubleshoot and repair, ensuring smooth lift operations.
- Performed general, scheduled maintenance of ski lift components.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Wildland Firefighter
Bureau of Land Management
Spokane, Washington
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Suppressed wild fires by constructing containment lines around the perimeter using various hand tools and chainsaws.
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
- Performed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of them.
- Utilized navigation skills in remote areas to reach and suppress wildfires.
- Maintained and repaired firefighting equipment and tools to ensure operational readiness.
- Coordinated with aviation units for aerial firefighting support and reconnaissance.
- Participated in rigorous physical training to maintain high levels of fitness and readiness.
Airborne Infantryman
US Army
Fort Polk, Louisiana
02.2015 - 03.2019
- Served at the rank of sergeant as a team leader, training new soldiers on infantry skills and tactics.
- Maintained equipment readiness through regular inspections and repairs.
- Employed night vision devices to conduct nighttime training operations.
- Successfully led my fire team through squad, platoon, company, and battalion-sized training evolutions.
- Organized daily duties for subordinates according to mission objectives.
- Conducted physical training exercises to maintain and improve soldier's combat readiness.
- Performed airborne operations, including parachute jumps from various airplanes and helicopter platforms.
Education
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
01-2014
Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Operational efficiency
- Problem solving
- Training and mentoring
- Attention to detail
Certification
US Army: Infantry One Station Unit Training, Airborne School, Basic Leadership Course, Combat LifeSaver Medical Course
Timeline
Lease Operator
POCO / Cadence Energy
04.2025 - 01.2026
Field Service Technician
Cameron Surface Systems
02.2023 - 03.2025
Roughneck
True Drilling
03.2022 - 01.2023
Geotechnical Construction Laborer
Condon Johnson
09.2021 - 03.2022
Ski Lift Maintenance
Big Sky Resort
01.2021 - 09.2021
Wildland Firefighter
Bureau of Land Management
03.2019 - 10.2020
Airborne Infantryman
US Army
02.2015 - 03.2019
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School