Fritz Baxter Jr
Canon City,CO
Summary
Responsible employee Operator brings 20 years of industry experience. Intricate focus on productivity and quality objectives. Knowledgeable about materials, components and finished projects with ability to jump into any position with ease. Talented Operator proficient in assembly line work. Brings resourceful approach to meeting task expectations on tight deadlines. Promotes effective production support at all levels. Resourceful Operator lends advanced interpersonal communications skills to any environment. Expertise in delivering presentations, preparing technical reports and writing SOPs. Detail-oriented approach to accurately meeting all deadlines and expectations. Successful at providing on-site supervision of activities, services and well work. Excellent design, planning, project management and team leadership abilities. Skilled in assessing and mitigating risk with proactive and strategic approaches.
Hardworking operator skilled in quality control and machine and equipment troubleshooting paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities. Quick learner offering several years of experience operating machines of various magnitudes. Focused on reducing costs and increasing productivity.
Hardworking General Laborer with dedicated work ethic and solid industry background. Knowledgeable with operations of heavy and light equipment to accomplish tasks. Reliable and works well in varying conditions.
Resourceful professional in manufacturing and production environments known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in machinery operation, quality assurance, and safety protocols. Excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations and consistent output. Committed to maintaining workplace safety and meeting production targets through effective communication and organizational skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operator
Badger Daylighting Corp
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2020 - Current
- Calibrated each machine at beginning and end of each shift.
- Maintained correct temperature, levels and pressures on process systems and equipment.
- Removed and replaced tools and componets to complete various tasks.
- Evaluated materials for quality and sorted parts and final products.
- Compiled operational data into reports to help management spot trends and resolve problems.
- Operated, maintained and performed repairs on Hydro vac truck or flush truck equipment.
- Created and maintained daily activity logs to track ongoing operational performance.
- Identified machinery issues and repaired parts to keep equipment up and running.
- Accomplished tasks according to schedule, assisting team members to meet deadlines.
- Received and processed written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
- Cleaned and lubricated equipment on regular schedules to maintain life of machinery and achieve consistent operations.
- Regulated system conditions to balance power generation, cost and safety concerns.
- Reviewed documentation and work order requirements.
- Practiced safe lockout-tagout procedures to prevent injury to personnel during maintenance procedures.
- Maintained open communication with systems operators to keep line voltages, transmission loads and frequencies in check.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Operated equipment for safe daylighting and excavation projects.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure equipment functionality and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during site operations.
- Trained new operators on safety procedures and equipment handling techniques.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime during projects.
- Followed all safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure a secure work environment.
- Communicated effectively with site supervisors regarding project status and needs.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
Wireline Field Engineer
Patriot well Solution's
Casper, WY
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Investigated and evaluated routine and complex engineering problems related to oil and gas extraction.
- Helped complete environmental analyses and land use reviews for Wireline Perforations optimization.
- Assessed technical feasibility and compliance of different strategies in accordance with federal requirements.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Handled all delegated tasks, including Talking and mentoring.
- Maintained updated daily knowledge through mentoring and hands on learning.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new types of opportunities.
- Enforced compliance with housekeeping, safety and sanitary requirements to protect team members and customers.
- Documented receipts, employee hours and inventory movements.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
- Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of all areas.
- Enhanced operations and boosted efficiency through employee training, coaching and creating work schedules and assignments.
- Conducted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
- Assisted with performance reviews to identify areas of improvement.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Reviewed applications and resumes and recommended top candidates for interviews.
- Created training manual for all employees to use as reference guide.
- Coordinated daily shift changes to facilitate tasks and handle special needs or requests.
- Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working environment.
- Documented production levels, materials used and special incidents to keep management informed of daily activities.
- Organized daily workflow and scheduled staff vacations for adequate coverage.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for shifts.
- Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready at all times to comply with product guidelines.
- Conducted one-on-one coaching sessions with team members resulting in reduced lost time and workplace accidents.
- Inspected incoming supplies to conform with materials specifications and quality standards.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and increase efficiency.
- Designed and directed orientation and training programs to meet client needs.
Wireline Field Engineer
Altitude
Midland, TX
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Investigated and evaluated routine and complex engineering problems related to oil and gas extraction.
- Utilized simulation software to model field activities, identify concerns and modify plans.
- Assessed technical feasibility and compliance of different strategies in accordance with federal requirements.
- Worked with section geologists to determine and implement optimal methodologies for proceeding with drilling operations.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Handled all delegated tasks, including running my crew and location.
- Maintained updated daily knowledge through speaking and showing.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Developed position rotation to support continuous improvement and operator development.
- Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
- Realigned workflows with changing business demands by evaluating processes and employee strengths.
- Created training manual for all employees to use as reference guide.
- Inspected incoming supplies to conform with materials specifications and quality standards.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Established and maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Coached and mentored 5 staff members through constructive feedback to develop long-term career goals.
- Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Conveyed project information consistently and quickly to resolve issues and deliver constructive feedback.
- Performed scheduled and surprise inspections of worksites to gauge technician skill and performance in field.
- Enhanced group productivity 65% by developing and implementing new strategies.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Transformed work area by increasing production, reducing turnover, eliminating waste and enhancing quality.
- Conducted evaluations and reviews for 5 employees.
Wireline Field Engineer
MBI
Watford City, ND, Casper , WY
09.2012 - 10.2018
- Assessed technical feasibility and compliance of different strategies in accordance with federal requirements.
- Worked with section geologists to determine and implement optimal methodologies for proceeding with drilling operations.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Handled all delegated tasks, including meeting deadlines and safety protocol's.
- Maintained updated information knowledge through emails and phone calls.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new types of opportunities.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Developed position rotation to support continuous improvement and operator development.
- Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
- Realigned workflows with changing business demands by evaluating processes and employee strengths.
- Created training manual for all employees to use as reference guide.
- Inspected incoming supplies to conform with materials specifications and quality standards.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Established and maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Coached and mentored 5 staff members through constructive feedback to develop long-term career goals.
- Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Conveyed project information consistently and quickly to resolve issues and deliver constructive feedback.
- Performed scheduled and surprise inspections of worksites to gauge technician skill and performance in field.
- Enhanced group productivity 73% by developing and implementing new strategies.
- Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Transformed work area by increasing production, reducing turnover, eliminating waste and enhancing quality.
- Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
- Conducted evaluations and reviews for 5 employees.
Wireline Field Engineer
Casedhole Solutions
Williston, ND
02.2012 - 09.2012
- Assessed technical feasibility and compliance of different strategies in accordance with federal requirements.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Handled all delegated tasks, including talking and showing hands on learning.
- Maintained updated daily knowledge through showing and working with my fellow crew members.
- Completed root cause analysis on routine and complex problems.
- Explained technology-related details in easy-to-understand terms to individuals from all walks of life and in various job positions.
- Disassembled computer systems to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues.
- Drafted whitepapers, user manuals, implementation documentation and support base entries to reduce customer tickets and customer service expenses and enable support team to solve customer queries effectively.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Developed position rotation to support continuous improvement and operator development.
- Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
- Realigned workflows with changing business demands by evaluating processes and employee strengths.
- Created training manual for all employees to use as reference guide.
- Inspected incoming supplies to conform with materials specifications and quality standards.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Established and maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
- Coached and mentored 5 staff members through constructive feedback to develop long-term career goals.
- Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Conveyed project information consistently and quickly to resolve issues and deliver constructive feedback.
- Performed scheduled and surprise inspections of worksites to gauge technician skill and performance in field.
- Enhanced group productivity 43% by developing and implementing new strategies.
- Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
- Transformed work area by increasing production, reducing turnover, eliminating waste and enhancing quality.
- Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
- Conducted evaluations and reviews for 5 employees.
General Operator
Haliburton
Rock Springs, WY
09.2010 - 02.2012
- Made note of any defective units and brought it to management's attention.
- Worked with chemicals and raw materials such as 1.5D explosives and Radiation.
- Removed and replaced tools and dyes to complete various tasks.
- Created and maintained daily activity logs to track ongoing operational performance.
- Identified machinery issues and repaired parts to keep equipment up and running.
- Maintained correct temperature, levels and pressures on process systems and equipment.
- Reviewed documentation and work order requirements.
- Cleaned and lubricated equipment on regular schedules to maintain life of machinery and achieve consistent operations.
- Regulated system conditions to balance power generation, cost and safety concerns.
- Received and processed written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
- Maintained open communication with systems operators to keep line voltages, transmission loads and frequencies in check.
- Practiced safe lockout-tagout procedures to prevent injury to personnel during maintenance procedures.
- Selected proper cutting tools, calculating parameters to manufacture components and parts.
- Collected oil, water and electrolyte samples to complete laboratory testing.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Assisted upper management with daily operations to meet standards of service and quality.
- Created schedules and assigned jobs based on employee strengths and anticipated customer demand.
Wireline Shooter/ Lead operator
Schlumberger
Grand Junction, CO
05.2007 - 09.2010
- Loaded parts on racks in enclosed rooms, into tumbling barrels or into cabinets in preparation for daily jobs.
- Supervised 5 blasting contractors and personnel in day-to-day operations, including showing and mentoring on hands on learning.
- Tackled additional shifts to meet challenging project demands and customer schedule requirements.
- Utilized effective communication skills to deliver instructions to crews and build collaborative groups focused on accomplishing goals on tight schedules.
- Identified operating issues with service rigs and troubleshoot problems to identify root causes, resolve faults and return full functionality.
- Kept crew members on task at diverse sites and prepared schedules to carry out accurate work at required times.
- Established and oversaw regular rig maintenance program to maintain continued operability.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Mentored new engineering and production team members.
- Handled all delegated tasks, including crew members and location.
- Assessed technical feasibility and compliance of different strategies in accordance with federal requirements.
- Investigated and evaluated routine and complex engineering problems related to oil and gas extraction.
- Operated various shooting equipment for well services and completions.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety compliance during operations.
- Conducted pre-job inspections of equipment to maintain operational readiness.
- Assisted in training new personnel on shooting procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored on-site conditions to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks.
Education
Top Dog -
Tops
Kellyville, OKNo Degree -
Florence High School
Florence, CO 08.2001 - 05.2005
Trades Completed -
Boxelder Job Corps Center
Nemo, SDSkills
- Safety Protocols
- Maintenance Services
- OSHA
- Materials movement
- Documentation ability
- Loading and unloading protocols
- Equipment operation
- Quality assurance standards
- Preventive maintenance
- Customer service
- Organization
- Problem resolution
- Team building
- Relationship building
- Safety audits
- Incident reporting
- Safety risk assessment
- Staff training and mentoring
- Employee Team Supervision
- Implementing safety programs
- Emergency situations
- Safety training
- Vehicle safety
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Machine operation
- Machine setup
- Deadline adherence
- Troubleshooting
- Problem-solving
- Preventative maintenance
- OSHA regulations adherence
- Materials handling
- Maintenance and repair
- Valid Driver's license
- Flexible schedule
- Equipment Repair
Certification
- Top dog cdl Training
- Smith driver Training - 2004-present
- Licensed osha 10 - 2019
- Licensed H2s - 2019
- Licensed first aid - 2019
- Licensed Pec Card - current
- Licensed pipeline trained - 2020
- Class A CDL License - EXP 05/27/2021
- Hazmat.
- Tanker.
- Colorado Blasters License.
- One Basin Cert
- Aerial Lift Safety Training
- Crane Certified
Education and Training
other,other,other
Experience
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Timeline
Operator
Badger Daylighting Corp
07.2020 - Current
Wireline Field Engineer
Patriot well Solution's
01.2019 - 04.2020
Wireline Field Engineer
Altitude
10.2018 - 01.2019
Wireline Field Engineer
MBI
09.2012 - 10.2018
Wireline Field Engineer
Casedhole Solutions
02.2012 - 09.2012
General Operator
Haliburton
09.2010 - 02.2012
Wireline Shooter/ Lead operator
Schlumberger
05.2007 - 09.2010
No Degree -
Florence High School
08.2001 - 05.2005
Top Dog -
Tops
Trades Completed -
Boxelder Job Corps Center