Derek Branson

Field lead oversee production and compression thought field assist pumpers in troubleshooting equipment and well optimization. Locate and repair any emission issues to stay in compliance with state of New Mexico.

Oversee workovers, wirelines, and crews. Optimize production for plunger lifts and beam units, assist pumpers with issues throughout operation area.

• Checked machines and components for malfunctions and maintenance needs.
• Coordinated and monitored vendor maintenance for large repairs.
• Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
• Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
• Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety.
• Operated equipment such as compressors and pumping units, gas lifts, plungers and many clocks and automations.
• Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance and record all well activities from gas sales to oil and water production.

• Traveled on interstate highways and rural dirt roads to job sites.
• Responded to both hand and verbal instructions.
• Maintained equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines.
• Climbed and maintained balance on steel framework, stairs and ladders.
• Immediately communicated any equipment issues to the supervisor.
• Kept efficient time and material records.
• Checked delivery tickets for special instructions.