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Erik Garza

Kingsville,TX

Summary

Transitioning from Clearflow to Ultralite chemical Solutions during a significant layoff has allowed me to excel in leadership roles, guiding employees towards success and fostering strong relationships with various companies. Thriving as a lead tech/field supervisor since November 2024, I leverage my expertise to drive operational efficiency and maintain high-quality work standards across multiple organizations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Mixing Plant Sr. Operator

Ultralite Chemical Solutions
11.2024 - Current
  • Supervise 4-6 member team.
  • Reconditioning and building mud to maintain weight and viscosity.
  • Executed downhole sweeps with the application of gel chemicals and dye markers.
  • Performed data entry for each batch of mud produced.
  • Performed mud testing to ensure high standards of quality and accuracy.
  • Applied mathematical calculations to verify correct chemical dosage at specified pump rates.
  • Monitored tanks using a color cut strap to prevent oil from being sent downhole.
  • Resolved operational failures in VFD pump systems
  • Resolved valve malfunctions on mixing plant during shop downtime.
  • Circulated diesel through lines post-job for thorough cleaning.

Torque and Test/ Flowback Operator

ClearFlow Energy Services
05.2021 - 11.2024
  • Frac and drilling operations
  • Operate test pump and torque wrenches
  • Conducted secure assembly of bops and Frac valves.
  • Executed pressure assessments on BOPs and Frac valves with capacities between 250 lbs and 15,000 lbs.
  • Performed necessary plug valve rebuilds in shop.
  • Conducted troubleshooting on test pumps.
  • Calculate sweeps and flow rates
  • Rig up and rig down iron
  • Ensured tanks were strapped after confirming plug returns.
  • Attend monthly safety meetings

Friction Reducer Operator

Ultra blend
06.2020 - 11.2021
  • Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety
  • Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis
  • Kept daily records of equipment checklist/ perform trouble shooting when needed
  • Controlled blending and pumping equipment to treat pressure using powder or liquid chemicals.
  • Served as an integral team member performing equipment rig up and rig down while coordinating the clean-up, repair, and preparation of equipment for the next operation.
  • Trouble shoot on pressure pumps,water pumps,generators and Circuit breakers.
  • Operate and automative UNIT using a computer to input how many BPM the frac is running.

Bucking Operator/Torque and Test

Red dirt rentals
07.2019 - 05.2020
  • Operated torque and test machines at diverse work locations to perform nipple ups and downs.
  • Utilized bucking machine for precise collar installation on casing joints.
  • Assembled and dismantled both new and used equipment.
  • Conducted teardown and troubleshooting of customer-owned property for inspection and repair.
  • Responsible for safety of self and others including of reporting of all work related injuries, near misses, equipment damage and unsafe acts
  • Executed in-field diagnostics and maintenance on control mechanisms.

Clo2 Operator

Aegis Chemical Solutions
12.2016 - 06.2019
  • Provided variance reports to supervisor and company man to assist with task prioritization
  • Inspected on screens and computers to identify and troubleshoot any issues
  • Tended equipment during operation and monitored readouts to determine areas of concern and quickly correct problems (reported issues to company man or engineer on duty)
  • Kept well areas clean and ready for inspections to maintain high audit and compliance scores
  • Tested samples of CLO2, condensate conductivity, residual CLO2 analysis, and caustic strength every 2-4 hours to assess conformance with strict operating tolerances
  • Balanced power production, operating costs and safety concerns through continuous system
  • Performed these task on various of Fracs

Valve Technician

CB&I
06.2014 - 07.2016
  • Inspect and repair valves as needed throughout plant
  • Carried 50-75lbs daily climbing to reach valves in tight spaces
  • Practice full communication with supervisor and operators on duty before entering and leaving units
  • Always practiced all safety procedures throughout job performance

Train Mechanic/Valve Technician

RESCAR
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • Inspect and repair valves as needed on top and bottom of railcars
  • Perform maintenance as needed on trains
  • Daily inspections of all railcars for damages
  • Consistently reported to supervisor with daily reports every few hours
  • Safety protocols followed throughout job

Education

Diploma - undefined

Henrietta M. King High School
Kingsville, TX
05.2013

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (7 years)
  • Typing (3 years)
  • Troubleshooting (11 years)
  • Problem solving skills (11years)
  • Able to lift 100lbs (11 years)
  • Basic Computer Skills (8 years)
  • Verbal & written skills (9 years)
  • Able to work long hours daily (11 years)
  • Lift over 50lbs (11 years)
  • Operating heavy machinery ( 11 years)
  • Forklift (11years)
  • Leadership (8years)
  • Statistics (11?years)
  • Data analytics (11 years)
  • Mechanical knowledge (11 years)

Certification

  • OSHA 10
  • TWIC Card
  • Forklift Certification

Timeline

Lead Mixing Plant Sr. Operator

Ultralite Chemical Solutions
11.2024 - Current

Torque and Test/ Flowback Operator

ClearFlow Energy Services
05.2021 - 11.2024

Friction Reducer Operator

Ultra blend
06.2020 - 11.2021

Bucking Operator/Torque and Test

Red dirt rentals
07.2019 - 05.2020

Clo2 Operator

Aegis Chemical Solutions
12.2016 - 06.2019

Valve Technician

CB&I
06.2014 - 07.2016

Train Mechanic/Valve Technician

RESCAR
06.2013 - 06.2014

Diploma - undefined

Henrietta M. King High School

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