Gunner Tatum
Crane
Summary
Resourceful Flowback Operator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in pressure monitoring, equipment maintenance, and safety protocol adherence. Excel in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to ensure smooth operations and safe working environments. Bring focused approach to managing flowback processes and optimizing production efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Flowback Operator
Diamondback Energy
Crane
06.2025 - Current
- Operated flowback equipment during well testing and production operations.
- Monitored pressure and flow rates to ensure system efficiency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on flowback machinery for optimal performance.
- Coordinated with drilling teams to align operational schedules and safety protocols.
- Inspected equipment for malfunctions and reported issues promptly.
- Documented daily operations and maintenance activities accurately in logs such as Site-View and eVIN ect...
- Collaborated with environmental specialists to maintain compliance with regulations and LDAR site inspections.
- Participated in training sessions designed to improve knowledge base relating to current industry standards for safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with other team members regarding operational procedures or safety concerns.
- Collected data from production sites including meter readings and recorded information into log books accurately and efficiently.
- Oversee new facility and well-sites to ensure proper operations are in order and efficiently maintained.
- Total job cost tracking and budget monitoring.
- Paid close attention to operations schedules and timelines to achieve targets and maintain optimal productivity levels.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems with equipment used during the flowback process and made necessary repairs when needed.
Lease Operator 2
Diamondback Energy
Crane
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Operated and monitored oil and gas production equipment daily.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure operational safety and efficiency.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to minimize downtime of production systems.
- Documented production data and reported findings to management regularly.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
- Assisted in optimizing production processes for improved operational flow.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all company policies and procedures.
- Responsible for monitoring and controlling wellheads, pumps, separators, dehydrators, and other production equipment.
- Communicated regularly with other departments regarding operational issues or concerns.
- Implemented preventative maintenance schedules for all lease equipment in order to reduce downtime.
- Submitted daily production data and regular reports to keep management informed.
- Supervised contractors who were hired to carry out specific tasks related to lease operations.
- Analyzed data from flow meters to ensure accurate measurement of gas and oil production rates.
- Conducted regular inspections of tanks, pumps and valves for proper functioning.
- Monitored wellhead pressure to ensure optimal performance of wells during production operations.
- Maintained daily records of oil and gas production volumes, pressures and temperatures.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved efficiency or reduced material usage.
- Evaluated production-related problems and worked with production leadership and engineering teams to resolve issues.
- Kept systems working efficiently to meet daily oil, water and gas production levels.
- Conducted daily well tests and maintained regular monitoring of wells and equipment.
Pumper/Lease Operator
BlackBeard Operating LLC.
Crane
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Manage and maintain Rod-Pump and ESP oil wells. (Vertical & horizontal drills). Keep units pumping to full capacity maximizing well production with limited downtime as possible.
- Oversee chemical applications on wells (corrosion inhibitor or FlowLine injection DMO/Surfactant) Central Tank Batteries (DMO/Surfactant/soaps&acids) depending on the nature of fluid the facility is receiving or well is producing.
- Knowledgeable in working high BS&W and the processes to eliminate the causes of a higher percentage BSW.
- Commute with facility Engineers and construction teams on newly built facilities/Batteries to innovate and improve on systematic operational procedures.
- Understands POC and operations regarding.
- Knowledgeable in the process of flaring and why that occurs.
- Maintain upkeep on all batteries and production wells.
- Reporting 24hr daily production volumes in a computerized data center. Oil/Water/Gas.
Field Operator
Navitas Midstream Partners, LLC / Oxy Petroleum.
Midland
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Manage and maintain the pre-treated gas process.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot gas & acid gas compressors.
- Understands the purpose and uses for Propylene Glycol and Propylene Glycol scrubber.
- Knowledgeable in Nitrogen field injection.
- Understands gas process from initial plant entry to final compression stages.
- Knowledgeable on how a gas compressor system functions and operates.
- Operates the Acid Gas (CO2, H2S) compression system from accumulated (CO2, H2S) pre-treatment areas, then compression into final field injection stages.
- Operates and maintains plant water system. (heat rejection cooling towers, jacket water systems).
- Operate and balance multiple compression stages to ensure proper efficiency in gas compression headers for optimal gas flow to Pre-Treatment and NRF areas.
- Oversees and maintains plant air compression systems. (compressor starting air, utility tool air and Instrument air).
- Keeps day to day data log on all plant oil/chemical/safety devices.
Automation Specialist
Flowco Production Solutions
03.2015 - 10.2018
- Knowledgeable in wiring and troubleshooting electrical components. Modems 3G & 4GLTE, Boosters 3G & 4GLTE, Radios, Nodes, OMNI-YOGI- & long-distance YOGI Antenna, AC-DC converters, Transformers, Inline fuses, Solar guards, Arrival Sensor, Latch Valve, Pressure Transducers. (wiring varies depending on occasion, supplied voltage or solar + battery voltage).
- Changing SIM card and flashing modems.
- Knowledgeable in programing SIM card and modem.
- Understand RS-232, RS-485.
- Capable of bringing in EFM data via "Total Flow" to SCADA.
- Proficient in programming interface cards to hard write or change current Slave Address.
- Excellent in troubleshooting and wiring. (AC voltage, DC voltage).
- Efficient in programming radio and board to bring to SCADA.
- Knowledgeable in searching cell tower and connecting modem.
- Proficient in wiring and installation process of downhole gauge.
- Excellent in wiring and installation process of automated system for Plunger lift and Gas lift applications.
- Proficient in wiring and troubleshooting Cyclonic and Modulating valves (4-20mA).
- Understands how to wire and troubleshoot flow meters, radars, thermal sensors.
- Reason for leaving (Company failed to commit to pre-employment promises and promises made after employment)
Education
License - Certified HVAC Technician TDLR
Central Texas A/C and Refrigeration School
Austin, TXBachelor's - Sociology
Concordia University
Montréal, QCHigh School -
Crane High School
Crane, TXSome College (No Degree) - Petroleum Engineering For Non Engineers
Midland College
Midland, Texas, TXSkills
- Production monitoring
- Data Entry
- Outlook
- Excel
- Troubleshooting
- HVAC
- Site-View
- Open Invoice
- eVIN
- Mechanical knowledge
- Basic math
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Fabrication
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Equipment Repair
- Fast learner
- 3G
- Sensors
- Electrical Experience
- Computer Networking
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Flowback Operator
Diamondback Energy
06.2025 - Current
Lease Operator 2
Diamondback Energy
01.2023 - 06.2025
Pumper/Lease Operator
BlackBeard Operating LLC.
01.2020 - 01.2023
Field Operator
Navitas Midstream Partners, LLC / Oxy Petroleum.
11.2018 - 01.2020
Automation Specialist
Flowco Production Solutions
03.2015 - 10.2018
License - Certified HVAC Technician TDLR
Central Texas A/C and Refrigeration School
Bachelor's - Sociology
Concordia University
High School -
Crane High School
Some College (No Degree) - Petroleum Engineering For Non Engineers
Midland College