Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
Timeline

Daniel Varela

T3 Flow Testing LLC
Yuma,AZ
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience

Experienced oilfield operator with 10 years of flowback, well testing, and production operations. Demonstrated ability to work safely and effectively in extreme cold-weather conditions while maintaining productivity, following safety procedures, and completing assigned tasks. Experienced with well testing equipment, separators, tanks, gauges, pumps, and field troubleshooting. Safety-focused and experienced working independently as part of a field team.

Work History

Lease Operator

2 Years 9 Months
T3 Flow Testing LLC | 01.2024 - Current
  • Monitored lease equipment and flow conditions to support safe, continuous production operations.
  • Recorded pressure, temperature, and production readings with accurate daily field documentation.
  • Reduced downtime by proactively identifying and resolving equipment issues in a timely manner.
  • Inspected separators, tanks, and valves to identify leaks, wear, and equipment issues.
  • Monitored pumps and flow lines for gas and fluid leaks.

Flowback Operator

1 Year 10 Months
Flow Testing Inc. | 01.2022 - 11.2023
  • Monitored wellsite flowback equipment to maintain safe, continuous testing operations.
  • Inspected valves, lines, and pressure gauges for leaks, damage, and performance issues.
  • Adjusted flow rates and choke settings to support controlled well testing.
  • Supported rig-up and rig-down of flowback iron and associated equipment.

Flowback Operator

11 Months
CP Energy Services | 02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Operated sand commander, tanks, and pumps during flowback and cleanup procedures.
  • Followed safety procedures, PPE requirements, and site-specific hazard controls.
  • Adapted daily tasks to match staff skill levels and weather conditions, consistently maintaining safety and efficiency standards.

Well Test Operator

3 Years 8 Months
Arctic Energy Services | 08.2016 - 04.2020
  • Rigged up well test equipment and verified connections before initiating flowback operations. Monitored separator performance, pressures, and flow rates to maintain safe test conditions. Collected fluid and gas samples for field analysis and production reporting.

Education

High School Diploma

Vista High School | Yuma, AZ | 05.2008

Skills

Oilfield safety protocols
Well testing procedures
Pressure control management
Well control management
SCADA systems
Technical report writing
Equipment troubleshooting
Production documentation
Problem-solving abilities
Reliability
Adaptability and flexibility

Certification

H2S Awareness

SafelandUSA

CPR / First Aid

Forklift Certification

Timeline

Lease Operator

T3 Flow Testing LLC
01.2024 - CurrentRead More

Flowback Operator

Flow Testing Inc.
01.2022 - 11.2023Read More

Flowback Operator

CP Energy Services
02.2021 - 01.2022Read More

Well Test Operator

Arctic Energy Services
08.2016 - 04.2020Read More

Vista High School

High School Diploma
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Daniel Varela