DUSTIN PAYNE
Bloomfield,NM
Summary
Professional pipeline and lease operations specialist with extensive experience in monitoring and maintaining pipelines and production facilities. Known for strong problem-solving skills, technical aptitude, and ability to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Highly adaptable team player focused on achieving operational efficiency and fostering effective collaboration. Reliable and results-driven, with expertise in equipment maintenance, data analysis, and process optimization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
PIPELINE TECHNICIAN
WHIPTAIL MIDSTREAM
01.2023 - Current
- Ensure safe and proper operation of pipelines, LACTs, transfer pumps, and central liquid facilities.
- Schedule, lead, and conduct pipeline repairs, replacements, and abandonment.
- Reduced downtime with proactive identification of potential issues through continuous monitoring of pipeline performance.
- Coordinated with contractors to facilitate timely completion of assigned projects without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Trained and work alongside new and existing employees in safe and proper pipeline and facility operations and maintenance.
- Provided technical support for emergency response situations, effectively managing incidents that occurred within the pipeline network.
- Schedule, lead, and assist in new facility and pipeline construction and commission.
- Conduct and establish pipeline pigging schedules and operations.
PIPELINE TECHNICIAN
CHENAULT CONSULTING INC.
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Ensure safe and proper operation of pipelines, LACTs, transfer pumps, and central liquid facilities.
- Schedule, lead, and conduct pipeline repairs, replacements, and abandonment.
- Reduced downtime with proactive identification of potential issues through continuous monitoring of pipeline performance.
- Coordinated with contractors to facilitate timely completion of assigned projects without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Trained and work alongside new and existing employees in safe and proper pipeline and facility operations and maintenance.
- Provided technical support for emergency response situations, effectively managing incidents that occurred within the pipeline network.
LEASE OPERATOR II
LOGOS RESOURCES
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Ensure safe and proper operations of oilfield production equipment and associated pipelines as well as maintain company leases and locations
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of 90+ wells and associated facilities and pipelines. To include free flowing shallow gas wells, plunger lift wells, gas lift wells, gas lift assisted plunger wells, natural gas driven rod pump oil wells, as well as conduct right of way inspections and pigging operations to ensure longevity of pipeline and trouble free operations.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed on-site, minimizing accidents and maintaining a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Collaborated with other field technicians and roustabouts to maintain equipment and perform routine maintenance, extending the life of assets.
CONTRACT LEASE OPERATOR
WALSH ENGINEERING
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Ensure safe and proper operations of oilfield production equipment and associated pipelines as well as maintain company leases and locations
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of 90+ wells and associated facilities and pipelines. To include free flowing shallow gas wells, plunger lift wells, gas lift wells, gas lift assisted plunger wells, natural gas driven rod pump oil wells, as well as conduct right of way inspections and pigging operations to ensure longevity of pipeline and trouble free operations.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed on-site, minimizing accidents and maintaining a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Collaborated with other field technicians and roustabouts to maintain equipment and perform routine maintenance, extending the life of assets.
PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN II
OXY USA INC.
12.2018 - 03.2021
- Ensure safe and proper operations of oilfield production equipment and associated pipelines, as well as maintain company leases and locations.
- Responsible for training and leading a team in operating and maintaining a field consisting of 36 wells, 3 CTBs, 3 compressor stations, and a water disposal well. Selling 34000 BOPD and 75 MMCFD to pipeline, and disposing or transferring 95000 BOWD.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation, safety protocols, and company policies, fostering a skilled workforce.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
- Lead and aided in facility layout, commission, and standard operating procedures.
- lead and conducted the commission, start up, and standardization of operations of several CTBs and compressor stations.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed on-site, minimizing accidents and maintaining a safe working environment for all personnel.
CONTRACT PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
DANOS INC.
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Ensure safe and proper operations of oilfield production equipment and associated pipelines as well as maintain company leases and locations.
- Responsible for aiding in the startup and night operations of a field producing 34000 BOPD and selling 75 MMCFD
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
PUMPER/LEASE OPERATOR
DJR OPERATING LLC
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Ensure safe and proper operations of oilfield production equipment and associated pipelines, as well as maintain company leases and locations
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of 130+ wells and associated facilities and pipelines. To include free flowing shallow gas wells, plunger lift wells, and natural gas driven rod pump oil wells, and tank batteries.
- Optimized oil and gas production by regularly monitoring and adjusting well equipment.
PUMPER/LEASE OPERATOR
ELMRIDGE RESOURCES
07.2013 - 04.2017
- Ensure safe and proper operations of oilfield production equipment and associated pipelines, as well as maintain company leases and locations
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of 130+ wells and associated facilities. To include free flowing shallow gas wells, plunger lift wells, and natural gas driven rod pump oil wells, and tank batteries.
- Optimized oil and gas production by regularly monitoring and adjusting well equipment.
ROUSTABOUT/LABORER
HALO SERVICES INC.
11.2012 - 07.2013
- General Oilfield/Pipeline maintenance and construction
- Responsible for leading and aiding crews in the construction and maintenance of central tank batteries, wellheads, and pipelines.
- Followed safety protocols and regulations when performing roustabout duties, reducing risks and hazards.
FLOORHAND
HELMRICH & PAYNE INC.
07.2012 - 11.2012
- Primarily responsible for performing various tasks throughout the rig site
- Conduct assigned tasks on the rig floor and throughout well site
- Aided in pipe handling tasks, such as lifting, moving, and connecting pipes during drilling operations.
- Contributed to safe working conditions by adhering to safety protocols and regulations at all times.
CORPORAL/SCOUT SNIPER
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
06.2007 - 05.2012
- Honorable discharge May 2012
- October 2011 to May 2012 - Trained Marines within the platoon and evaluated their job skills, such as: Combat marksmanship, Concealment techniques, Navigation, Survival essentials, and patrol in combat situations
- Deployed to Afghanistan, March 2011 to October 2011- Supported the objective to stabilize the Afghani populous
- Graduated Scout Sniper Course, September 2010
- Promoted to Corporal, June 2010
- Deployed to Bahrain, January 2009 to August 2009 - Lead anti-piracy patrols in the Indian Ocean
- Graduated Advanced Urban Combat course, October 2008
- Deployed to Cuba, June 2008 to August 2008 - Maintained security around base perimeter
- Graduated Designated Marksman course, June 2008
- Graduated School of Infantry, November 2007
- Graduated Boot Camp, September 2007
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
AZTEC HIGH SCHOOL
AZTEC, NEW MEXICO05.2007
Skills
- Teaching
- Instructing
- Leading
- Mechanically inclined
- 2 phase separators
- 3 phase separators
- HLP separators
- Heater treaters
- Dehydrators
- Pumping units
- Natural gas compressors
- Pipeline operations
- Testing and troubleshooting
- Gas lift systems
- Small unit leadership skills
- Construction
- Maintenance
Timeline
PIPELINE TECHNICIAN
WHIPTAIL MIDSTREAM
01.2023 - Current
PIPELINE TECHNICIAN
CHENAULT CONSULTING INC.
08.2022 - 01.2023
LEASE OPERATOR II
LOGOS RESOURCES
08.2021 - 08.2022
CONTRACT LEASE OPERATOR
WALSH ENGINEERING
03.2021 - 08.2021
PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN II
OXY USA INC.
12.2018 - 03.2021
CONTRACT PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
DANOS INC.
04.2018 - 12.2018
PUMPER/LEASE OPERATOR
DJR OPERATING LLC
04.2017 - 04.2018
PUMPER/LEASE OPERATOR
ELMRIDGE RESOURCES
07.2013 - 04.2017
ROUSTABOUT/LABORER
HALO SERVICES INC.
11.2012 - 07.2013
FLOORHAND
HELMRICH & PAYNE INC.
07.2012 - 11.2012
CORPORAL/SCOUT SNIPER
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
06.2007 - 05.2012
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
AZTEC HIGH SCHOOL
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