Daniel Gonzales
Seminole,TX
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager/Reverse Unit Operator/Fisherman/Pulling Unit Rig Operator/ offering [16]-year career with progressive leadership responsibilities. Recognized for successfully coordinating work across departments to maximize resource utilization and business sustainability.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Workover Consultant Oil & Gas
RAD Oil & Gas
Midland, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted in developing new methods for data collection and analysis techniques.
- Maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders throughout the duration of the project lifecycle.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Provided technical expertise in the area of oil and gas exploration and production.
- Assisted clients in identifying cost-saving strategies related to operations, processes, and procedures.
- Researched best practices in relevant areas such as safety, compliance, environmental protection.
- Established relationships with new vendors to provide additional services or resources to existing clients.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop solutions that would improve operational efficiency at a lower cost.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Identified cost savings opportunities through improved purchasing practices.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for potential cost savings opportunities.
- Advised senior management on potential cost savings initiatives.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive customer information records.
- Emailed completed documents to supervisors and co-workers to confirm accuracy.
- Transferred written information into databases to maintain consistent, accurate client records and project details.
- Identified data entry errors and corrected mistakes to achieve near-perfect accuracy in data sets.
- Translated written documentation and notes into emails and other types of correspondence.
Operations Manager
Lucky Services Inc.
Midland, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
- Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
- Analyzed and controlled materials, supplies and equipment operational expenses.
- Supported accident investigations and prepared related paperwork.
- Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations.
- Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations and customer service.
- Presented performance and productivity reports to supervisors.
- Reviewed daily financial reports and reconciled accounts to keep information current and accurate.
Reverse Unit Operator/Fisherman
Lucky Rental Tool
Midland, TX
01.2014 - 08.2019
- Monitored gauges and flowmeters to inspect equipment and reported abnormalities.
- Monitored gauges and pressure pumps throughout tasks to check safety and operational performance.
- Responded to emergency situations with calm, professionalism and skill to address and resolve issues and return pump function to ideal levels.
- Paid close attention to operations schedules and timelines to achieve targets and maintain optimal productivity levels.
- Connected pump hoses and pipelines to transfer material.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Answered all calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
- Calculated distances, surface areas and volumes using basic math skills.
Rig Operator
Falcon Energy Services
Levelland, TX
08.2012 - 01.2014
- Assessed and inspected equipment to keep properly maintained and in service.
- Inspected equipment for safety and functionality and completed regular maintenance.
- Checked drilling activities for compliance with HSE requirements, work instructions and procedures.
- Utilized effective communication skills to deliver instructions to crews and build collaborative groups focused on accomplishing goals on tight schedules.
- Investigated piping details, tool sizes and borehole conditions in operational wells.
- Controlled pressure at wellheads by installing and replacing devices.
- Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Rig Operator
Standard
Andrews, TX
05.2009 - 08.2012
- Conducted elevator handling, hardline construction and energy isolation procedures.
- Pulled and laid rods, tubing and casing using forklifts and winches.
- Inspected fall arrest systems, harnesses, derricks and hoisting components for safety.
- Maintained clean worksite, equipment and tools to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
- Performed routine repairs and preventive maintenance on rigs and circulation machinery.
- Monitored mud pump manifolds and guided pipes to drill holes.
- Served on crew that maintained service rigs and performed day-to-day operation.
Derrickman
Basic Energy Services
Seminole, TX
01.2006 - 05.2009
- Pulled and laid rods, tubing and casing using forklifts and winches.
- Assisted with pipe tallying, rigging up and pipe handling processes.
- Inspected fall arrest systems, harnesses, derricks and hoisting components for safety.
- Maintained clean worksite, equipment and tools to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seminole High School
Seminole, TX05.2005
Skills
- Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Employee Motivation
- Operations Monitoring
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Inventory Management
- Budget Development and Management
- Decision Making
- Goal Setting
- Financial Statement Review
- Workflow Optimization
- Quality Assurance
- Management Team Building
- Performance Reporting
- Mathematical Calculation and Reasoning
- Performance Assessments
- Learning Management Systems
- Budget Oversight
- Drilling Operations
- Pressure testing
- Safety precautions and measures
- Meeting participation
- Safety meetings
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety awareness
- Equipment Maintenance
- Pressure control
- Confined Space Entry
Timeline
Production Workover Consultant Oil & Gas
RAD Oil & Gas
07.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
Lucky Services Inc.
08.2019 - Current
Reverse Unit Operator/Fisherman
Lucky Rental Tool
01.2014 - 08.2019
Rig Operator
Falcon Energy Services
08.2012 - 01.2014
Rig Operator
Standard
05.2009 - 08.2012
Derrickman
Basic Energy Services
01.2006 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
Seminole High School
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