Daniel Rodriguez
Monte Alto
Summary
Experienced in flowback and well testing services, specializing in operational excellence and safety compliance. Proficient in setting up and operating testing equipment, monitoring well-performance and troubleshooting issues on site to ensure efficient and safe operations.
Overseeing team performance and productivity. Conducting training sessions and fostering professional development. Ensuring compliance with company policies and safety standards.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Well Tester/ Flowback Operator
W4
2020 - Current
- Ensure that the flowback package is equipped with all required tools and spare parts as per pre-deployment check list and work with field coordinators as per job criteria
- Supervise and/or perform rig up and operation of equipment
- Operate flowback equipment within safe operating parameters
- Monitor and operate controls, instruments and record test data
- Get equipment ready and load out with very little direction from Supervisor/Manager
- Arrive punctually and fit for duty for shift
- Perform a shift change safety meeting, hand-over, and walk around with the cross shift
- Perform maintenance and repair work as assigned by the Supervisor/Manager
- Learn and perform data collection as directed by the Supervisor/Manager for accurate reporting
- Learn and perform troubleshooting of daily operations
- Report all incidents, accidents, and unsafe working environments to the Supervisor
- Maintain professional communications with all crewmembers and company representatives
- Participate fully in all required HSE training safety meetings, and follow all safety regulations including wearing all necessary PPE
- Understand and comply with requirements of the HSE Manual, SOP, JSA procedures and company policies
- Responsible for good housekeeping and cleanliness on locations and in the shop
- Perform pre- and post-job maintenance of equipment
- May be required to work as a Supervisor 2 in certain situations
Production Operator
Sanchez Oil and Gas
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Knowledge of surface equipment and understanding of 3-phase separators, combustors, tanks, VRU, LACT Units, well heads and compressors
- Call out alerts on facilities on each designated route. Identifying and troubleshooting minor repairs as needed
- Perform nightly on-site inspections to insure all equipment is operating and abiding by all environmental, health, and safety standards.
- Experience with compressors
Well Tester / Flowback Operator
Dynamic Down Hole
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Maintain and oversee all phases of flowback and well testing operations.
- Lead rig-up and rig-down of equipment within established timelines, following OSHA standards.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate junior hands on well testing procedures and safety compliance.
- Complete and manage all required documentation, including JSAs, BBOs, near-miss reports, and incident investigations.
- Ensure full compliance with PPE and client safety standards.
- Provide 24-hour monitoring and evaluation of well progression.
- Prepare daily oil/gas reports and maintain communication with facility engineers and consultants via email.
- Operate and troubleshoot equipment including 2x2-8 valve manifolds, 3-phase separators, sand separators, heaters, hydraulic valves, accumulators, and wireless gauge systems.
- Safely operate forklifts and manlifts to rig up heavy equipment.
- Manage hourly logs of well pressure, temperature, differential/static pressures, water/gas/oil rates, and chemical levels (H2S, CO2, chlorides).
- Replace or repair malfunctioning well testing components on location as needed.
Well Tester / Flowback Jr. Operator
Edge Oilfield Services
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Assisted with rig-up and rig-down of well testing equipment.
- Performed 24-hour monitoring and evaluation of well progression.
- Prepared daily oil/gas reports and communicated regularly with facility engineers and consultants.
- Worked with valve manifolds, 3-phase separators, sand separators, heaters, hydraulic valves, accumulators, and wireless gauge systems.
- Operated forklift and manlift for safe and proper equipment handling.
- Assisted with hourly logging of well pressure, temperature, differential/static pressures, and production rates.
- Maintained daily logs of H2S, CO2, and chloride levels.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Civil Engineering Drafting & Design
High Tech Institute College
Phoenix, AZ01.2002
Skills
- Valve operation
- Manifold Operation
- Separator Operation
- Pressure testing
- Safety procedures
- Flow measurement
Certification
- PEC Safety
- SECORP H2S Awareness
- SECORP Respiratory Protection
- SPG ManLift
- SPG Forklift
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Production Operator
Sanchez Oil and Gas
01.2017 - 01.2020
Well Tester / Flowback Operator
Dynamic Down Hole
01.2012 - 01.2017
Well Tester / Flowback Jr. Operator
Edge Oilfield Services
01.2009 - 01.2012
Contract Well Tester/ Flowback Operator
W4
2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Civil Engineering Drafting & Design
High Tech Institute College