Gabriel Armendariz
Fort Stockton,TX
Summary
Pragmatic professional with 14 years of leadership experience in the oil and gas industry, recognized for building and inspiring high-performing teams. Highly collaborative and committed to cultivating motivated, results-driven individuals. Equipped with extensive training and a strong safety-first mindset, I bring a proven ability to implement strategic business plans, drive operational growth, and deliver measurable improvements. Dedicated to contributing as a valuable asset to your organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO of Operations (Roustabout, Trucking, Construction)
Oil Tech Services
05.2024 - Current
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Repaired surface machinery and performed period equipment inspections.
- Listened carefully to supervisors to understand directions and then carried out all work responsibilities efficiently.
- Operated and maintained compressors and blending systems in accordance with requirements.
- Followed safety protocols and regulations when performing roustabout duties, reducing risks and hazards.
- Maintained and repaired production equipment and pipelines to support efficient operations.
- Unloaded and loaded supplies and equipment from tankers, barges and supply boats.
- Inspected and tested equipment and pipelines for signs of wear and tear or obstruction.
- Monitored production equipment and pipelines to identify and repair any issues or faults.
- Supervised and coordinated daily workflows and delegated roustabout task
- Attended all safety meetings and utilized techniques learned to avoid mishaps on job.
- Performed manual operating and maintenance duties in compliance with company quality standards.
Branch Manager
Foundation Energy Services
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
- Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
- Consulted customers to boost product sales and services.
- Complied with regulatory guidelines and requirements.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Field Supervisor
N&B Well Service
01.2018 - 01.2022
- DOT/Safety Compliance
- Planned and scheduled field activities according to set timelines and order of operations.
- Met with customers to resolve issues and build productive relationships.
- Kept teams on task to complete milestones on time.
- Evaluated performance and progress, and made proactive adjustments.
- Investigated issues and developed effective solutions.
- Presented weekly and monthly performance reports to demonstrate team progress.
- Resolved customer complaints to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
- Supervised field operations teams to complete projects within established timelines.
- Identified development and improvement areas and set up training to bridge learning gaps.
- Built and nurtured relationships with customers and vendors to maximize profit potential.
- Completed site checks and leveraged computerized applications to document or record findings.
- Mentored team members in best practices to increase sales performance.
- Monitored employee performance for compliance with regulations and policies.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
Truck Supervisor
Deep Well Energy Services
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Field Supervisor
- Field Safety
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
Trucking Supervisor
Mendford Trucking
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Field Safety Coordinator
- D.O.T Compliance
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Monitored systems to assure increase in power flow and integrated new system components, fixtures and motors.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
Operations Support Manager (Odessa Fluids Yard, HSE/HR)
Globe Energy Services
05.2012 - 09.2015
- Permian Field Safety Coordinator (West Permian Area)
- Trucking Supervisor (Monahans Fluids Yard)
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Floor Hand
Sandridge Energy
04.2011 - 05.2012
Lieutenant of Correctional Officers
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
11.2009 - 04.2011
- Supervised the running of day to day activities of 1300 offenders and a staff of 40 officer(s)
- Successfully completed reports of serious incidents, and unusual activities on the unit level
- Ensured that all policies and procedures set forth by the state of Texas are followed by all unit personnel
- Maintained the safety and the security of staff and the general offender population
Sergeant of Correctional Officers
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
11.2008 - 11.2009
- Supervised, and assisted the Lieutenant in any of the unit activities
- Train staff on policies and procedures set forth by the state
- Conduct investigations and reports of disciplinary actions of offenders
- Conduct drug testing of offenders and safety training of offenders and staff
Education
Diploma -
Fort Stockton High School
Fort Stockton, TX01.1999
Skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal communication
- Issue resolution
- Experience in handling confidential paperwork
- Quick learner
- Excel in report writing
- Problem solving
- Ability to make quick decisions
- Proven leadership abilities
- Computer proficient
- Excellent customer service skills
Skill Profile
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal communication (Bilingual)
- Issue resolution
- Experience in handling confidential paperwork
- Quick learner
- Excel in report writing, problem solving, ability to make quick decisions
- Proven leadership abilities
- Computer proficient
- Excellent customer service skills
Certification
- SafeLandUSA Orientation - SafeLandUSA Endorsed Training Providers.
- First Aid Certified-Foundation Energy Services
- Personal Protective Equipment Training – Various certified trainers or safety organizations.
- Gas Detection Training
- Training for Trainers-State of Texas
- Principals of Supervision-State of Texas
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CEO of Operations (Roustabout, Trucking, Construction)
Oil Tech Services
05.2024 - Current
Branch Manager
Foundation Energy Services
01.2022 - 05.2024
Field Supervisor
N&B Well Service
01.2018 - 01.2022
Truck Supervisor
Deep Well Energy Services
01.2017 - 12.2017
Trucking Supervisor
Mendford Trucking
09.2015 - 01.2016
Operations Support Manager (Odessa Fluids Yard, HSE/HR)
Globe Energy Services
05.2012 - 09.2015
Floor Hand
Sandridge Energy
04.2011 - 05.2012
Lieutenant of Correctional Officers
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
11.2009 - 04.2011
Sergeant of Correctional Officers
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
11.2008 - 11.2009
Diploma -
Fort Stockton High School
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