DAVID A. MAHER JR.
Midland,TX
Summary
Experienced Inventory Explosives Manager and Gun Bay Supervisor with extensive oilfield wireline experience. Strong background in ATF and DOT compliance, explosives inventory control, and perforating gun assembly. Proven leader recognized for safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Explosives Manager
SWN Technologies
Midland, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Manage explosives ordering, inventory, and shipment
- Maintain ATF and DOT regulatory documentation
- Build, wire, and download perforating guns
- Transport explosives and equipment using company vehicles
Supervisor, Gun Bay
Renegade Services
Casper, WY
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervised gun bay operations and explosives handling
- Managed inventory, ordering, and compliance paperwork
- Built and prepared perforating guns
- Reason for Leaving: Company permanently closed
Gun Loader & Gun Bay Explosives Manager
Altitude Energy Partners
Midland, TX
02.2018 - 07.2021
- Maintained all aspects of gun bay operations
- Ordered explosives and maintained accurate inventory
- Built, wired, downloaded, and strung perforating guns
- Supervised 5–8 employees and scheduling
- Designated Responsible Person for explosives compliance
- Passed fingerprinting and ATF background checks
- Managed company purchasing card
- Operated company trucks
- Reason for Leaving: COVID-19 hospitalization and industry layoffs
Gun Loader
SPN Well Service
Rock Springs, WY
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Maintained gun bay operations and explosives inventory
- Built and downloaded perforating guns
- Reason for Leaving: Relocated to Texas
Breakfast & Prep Cook
Viaduet Grill
Rock Springs, WY
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items, ensuring freshness and quality standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, adhering to health regulations.
- Collaborated with chefs to streamline food preparation processes, improving workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management, maintaining stock levels of essential ingredients.
Prefab
Tuff Shed
Boise, ID
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Painted trim and walls
- Cleaned and organized shop
- Worked with power tools including nail gun, fork lift and ban saw
Gun Loader
Warrior Energy Services
Rock Springs, WY
03.2011 - 09.2015
- Maintained explosives inventory and ATF/DOT compliance
- Built, wired, downloaded, and strung perforating guns
- Successfully completed two ATF audits with zero violations
- Assisted other locations with training and compliance
- Reason for Leaving: Industry layoffs
Education
High School Diploma -
Natrona County High School
Casper, WY05-1986
Skills
- ATF & DOT Explosives Compliance
- Explosives Inventory & Logistics
- Gun Bay Operations
- Perforating Gun Assembly, Wiring & Downloading
- Forklift & Company Truck Operation
- Team Leadership & Scheduling
- Wireline & Oilfield Operations
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Goal setting
Timeline
Inventory Explosives Manager
SWN Technologies
08.2023 - Current
Supervisor, Gun Bay
Renegade Services
03.2022 - 06.2023
Gun Loader & Gun Bay Explosives Manager
Altitude Energy Partners
02.2018 - 07.2021
Gun Loader
SPN Well Service
07.2017 - 02.2018
Breakfast & Prep Cook
Viaduet Grill
12.2016 - 07.2017
Prefab
Tuff Shed
07.2016 - 09.2016
Gun Loader
Warrior Energy Services
03.2011 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Natrona County High School