Edward Cerna
Big Wells,TX
Summary
Skilled Lead Operator with background in managing teams, optimizing production processes, and ensuring safety compliance. Possess strong leadership skills coupled with ability to troubleshoot machinery issues effectively. Demonstrated success in fostering team collaboration, driving operational improvements and reducing downtime. Known for proactive approach to problem-solving and commitment to maintaining high quality standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Operator
Grit Oil & Gas
Carrizo Springs, TX
07.2021 - 01.2025
- Practiced safe lockout-tagout procedures to prevent injury to personnel during maintenance procedures.
- Detailed facilities, noting concerns and issues and report to management.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Pressure testing wells and facilities to bring online.
- Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of raw materials.
- Maintained correct temperature, levels and pressures on process systems and equipment and communicated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
- Ensured all machinery was properly calibrated prior to use in production runs.
- Performed daily maintenance checks and troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Prepared documents such as purchase orders, invoices, and inventory lists accurately.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Gauging experience , cleaning oil tanks, bs&w, etc.
Lease Operator
Endeavor Oil and Gas
Carrizo Springs, TX
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Completed basic repairs and maintenance on facility equipment.
- Input production numbers, reports, and communicated with field personnel.
- Pressure test vessels, flowlines, etc, to insure wells and equipment coming online were properly tested.
- Bring wells, facilities, back online in the proper procedures as recommended.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following all company policies and procedures.
- Assisted in developing solutions for pipeline issues such as corrosion or leaks.
- Communicated regularly with other departments regarding operational issues or concerns.
- Maintained daily records of oil and gas production volumes, pressures and temperatures.
- Performed routine maintenance on all production equipment including motors, valves and flow lines.
- Responsible for monitoring and controlling wellheads, pumps, separators, dehydrators, and other production equipment.
- Managed after-hours emergency responses to restart compressors and restore well operations.
- Monitored wellhead pressure to ensure optimal performance of wells during production operations.
- Conducted daily well tests and maintained regular monitoring of wells and equipment.
- Gauged and recorded oil and water tanks to document daily fluid production data for regulatory oversight.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Crew Pusher
Bluebonnet Energy & Transport Inc.
Carrizo Springs, TX
10.2016 - 09.2018
- Provided guidance and training to personnel involved in the operation of crew pushers.
- Worked on job sites and assigned locations, installing and repairing pipes, valves and pumps.
- Communicated with team members regarding progress on tasks assigned by supervisor.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on crews' machines in order to keep them running properly.
- Participated in company safety meetings to learn different ways to alleviate accidents.
- Identified and reported any potential hazards associated with the use of crew pushers.
- Monitored roustabout workers and trained on safety and company standards.
- Troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs on field equipment.
- Safely operated forklift and aerial lift to move machinery around floor.
- Loaded supplies onto trucks used for transporting crew push vehicles from one site to another.
- Provided emergency assistance during spills, fires or other accidents.
- Operated various types of heavy machinery including backhoes, bulldozers, loaders, scrapers and graders.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Crew Pusher
Kingsley Construction
Asherton, TX
05.2012 - 06.2016
- Installed valves on pipelines to regulate flow of material through them.
- Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
- Helped in laying out the line of a new pipeline route according to project plans.
- Checked pressure levels within pipelines regularly using specialized gauges or meters.
- Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
- Covered completed sections of pipe with soil or other protective coverings.
- Arranged construction materials according to project needs.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Provided support services such as digging holes, mixing concrete, and compacting soil around pipes.
- Assisted with the installation of pipelines by using various tools and equipment such as shovels, backhoes, and augers.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Inspected pipelines for structural integrity prior to installation or repair.
- Replaced corroded pipes with new ones as part of regular maintenance activities.
- Completed pipeline repairs.
- Measured distances between points along a pipeline route utilizing surveying instruments.
- Established sequence of installations around obstructions.
- Operated heavy machinery including bulldozers, tractors, excavators, loaders, and backhoes.
Crew Pusher
Select Energy Services
Big Wells, TX
05.2008 - 08.2012
- Completed pipeline repairs.
- Operated heavy machinery including bulldozers, tractors, excavators, loaders, and backhoes.
- Measured and marked right-of-way for pipeline ditches with tape measures and paint.
- Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
- Utilized pressure gauges and leak detectors to inspect pipelines for leaks.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Conducted tests on newly installed pipelines to check their performance.
- Ensured that all safety precautions were followed while operating machinery or working in hazardous areas.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed backfilling operations after completing piping installations.
- Operated heavy machinery including tractors, bulldozers and loaders safely at worksites.
- Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
- Operated rollers, front-end loaders and backhoes for site work.
- Measured distances between points to determine the length of pipe needed for a job.
- Filled pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion for proper installation.
- Assisted in the excavation of trenches for pipe laying.
- Cleaned debris from worksites following completion of tasks.
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
- Located underground utilities in preparation for digging and marked locations to prevent damage.
- Operated backhoe to dig trenches for water and sewer pipe.
- Connected pipes with fittings such as elbows, tees, couplings, valves and clamps.
Education
GED -
Moorhead Senior High School
Moorhead, MN05-2000
Skills
- Lockout-tagout procedures
- Pressure testing
- Standard operating procedures
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Operational efficiency
- Communication skills
- Valve installation
- Problem solving
- Emergency response
- Team player
- Hazardous materials handling
- Lockout and tagout processes
- Health and safety
- Workflow optimization
- Troubleshooting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Heavy equipment operation
- Production control management
- Flexible schedule
- Hand and foot coordination
- Facility maintenance
- Production work
- Continuous improvement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Hand-eye coordination
- Equipment operation
- Problem-solving
- Forklift operation
- Machine operation
- Roofing
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Lead Operator
Grit Oil & Gas
07.2021 - 01.2025
Lease Operator
Endeavor Oil and Gas
10.2018 - 07.2021
Crew Pusher
Bluebonnet Energy & Transport Inc.
10.2016 - 09.2018
Crew Pusher
Kingsley Construction
05.2012 - 06.2016
Crew Pusher
Select Energy Services
05.2008 - 08.2012
GED -
Moorhead Senior High School
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