Dillon Tranum
Midland,Texas
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in leading production operations and optimizing well performance through artificial-lift systems. Skilled in troubleshooting equipment and facility issues while implementing solutions to reduce downtime. Fostered collaborative relationships with field personnel and cross-functional teams to enhance safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Field Operator
ExxonMobil
06.2026 - Current
- Provide senior-level leadership in daily production operations across assets supporting approximately 60,000 barrels of oil production.
- Monitor, evaluate, and optimize well performance to maximize production while maintaining safe and reliable operations.
- Utilize experience across multiple artificial-lift systems, including gas lift, ESPs, rod pumps, and plunger lift, to support well performance and production optimization.
- Troubleshot well, equipment, and facility issues, developing practical solutions that minimized production losses and downtime.
- Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture, leading by example and maintaining a proactive approach to hazard identification and risk management.
- Build strong relationships with field personnel, operations leadership, engineering, maintenance, and other supporting organizations.
- Identified opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs while ensuring production and reliability.
- Mentored and developed field personnel through coaching, communication, and knowledge sharing, leading by example.
Lead Field Operator
Pioneer Natural Resources
01.2023 - 06.2026
- Led daily production operations with a focus on safety, production performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
- Directed field personnel, bridging communication between operations and leadership.
- Monitored well and facility performance, identifying optimization opportunities to enhance production.
- Provided leadership and direction to field personnel while serving as a key connection between field operations and leadership.
- Coached and developed field personnel while maintaining high standards for safety, production, and operational performance.
- Promoted a proactive safety culture through hazard recognition, communication, accountability, and leading by example.
- Coached and developed field personnel, upholding high standards for safety and operational performance.
Field Operator
Pioneer Natural Resources
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Performed daily production operations while maintaining safe and reliable operation of wells, facilities, and production equipment.
- Monitored well and equipment performance to identify production issues, abnormal operating conditions, and opportunities for optimization.
- Acquired hands-on expertise in multiple artificial-lift systems and production equipment, enhancing operational knowledge.
- Collaborated with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment and production issues, ensuring timely resolution.
Field Operator
Double Eagle Energy
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Performed daily field production activities while maintaining safe and reliable operation of wells and production equipment.
- Monitored well and equipment performance, identifying and addressing operating conditions to ensure optimal functionality.
- Assisted with troubleshooting and corrective actions to maintain production and equipment reliability.
- Collaborated with field and support personnel to achieve production and operational objectives, enhancing overall team effectiveness.
- Established strong foundation in production operations, field safety, equipment operation, and well performance, contributing to team knowledge and skills.
9th Grade World Geography Teacher | Varsity Football Coach | Head JV Basketball Coach
Anson ISD
Anson, Texas
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Taught 9th grade World Geography, developing lesson plans and delivering instruction to students with varying learning needs.
- Coached Varsity Football, developing student-athletes' skills and fostering teamwork through focused instruction and consistent communication.
- Coached Head JV Basketball team, planned practices, developed players, managed game preparation, and established team standards.
- Built strong relationships with students, athletes, parents, faculty, and fellow coaches through consistent communication and leadership.
- Created and upheld an environment emphasizing accountability, teamwork, and personal development to enhance student-athlete growth.
- Managed competing priorities while balancing classroom responsibilities with athletic coaching and team leadership.
- Mentored young athletes, instilling values of responsibility, work ethic, and commitment to team goals to promote personal and athletic development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX 08.2016 - 05.2018
Skills
- Well performance optimization
- Artificial lift technology
- Production operations
- SCADA monitoring
- Facility maintenance troubleshooting
- Equipment repair and maintenance
- Operational process enhancement
- Safety program management
- Hazard recognition
- Asset oversight
- Decision making
- Leadership guidance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Clear communication
- Safety protocols implementation
Timeline
Senior Field Operator
ExxonMobil
06.2026 - Current
Lead Field Operator
Pioneer Natural Resources
01.2023 - 06.2026
Field Operator
Pioneer Natural Resources
05.2021 - 01.2023
Field Operator
Double Eagle Energy
08.2020 - 05.2021
9th Grade World Geography Teacher | Varsity Football Coach | Head JV Basketball Coach
Anson ISD
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Midwestern State University
08.2016 - 05.2018