GUSTAVO QUIROZ
Kermit,Texas
Summary
Skilled Lease Operator with background in managing and maintaining oil and gas leases. Demonstrated knowledge of production equipment, field operations, and regulatory compliance. Proven abilities in troubleshooting operational issues, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Effectively contributed to improved efficiency and minimized downtime in previous roles.
Experienced with monitoring and maintaining lease equipment to ensure optimal performance. Utilizes troubleshooting skills to address operational issues promptly. Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance, ensuring smooth and safe operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lease Operator III
Jetta Operating Company
Barstow, Texas
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Managed daily operations and maintenance of oil and gas production equipment to ensure optimal reliability and safety standards.
- Assessed production processes and enforced safety protocols to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Executed routine inspections and enforced preventive maintenance strategies to enhance equipment reliability.
- Assessed critical situations and executed effective safety protocols to ensure operational continuity.
TXL SU Pumper III / EAS Rep of TXL SU
Apache Corporation
NoTrees, USA
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Shot fluid levels on all wells on lease and any others as needed
- Ran dynamometers on wells, check timer accuracy, and make any adjustments on pump off controllers
- Watch over new hires and trained them to make sure they entered production correctly and were familiar in various aspects of running a lease correctly
- Order parts for AFE jobs. Get bids with different companies on approved vendor list.
- Work on testers, heaters, and production vessels. Trouble shoot all facility and test stations. Make sure all equipment is running properly. Rebuilt all kind of valve (water dump. Fluid back psi valve, gas back psi valve)
- Did all H5 and H15 test and was in charge of contacting and setting up all RRC appointments and organizing all files that pertained to those H5 and H15 on entire TXL SU
- Pulled all my own wells and ordered all tools that would be needed to get production back on
- Kept cost on job for AFE and filled out Site View and send email on project work done.
- Make sure work is done right and safe and install correctly.
- Do hot work permits and confine space as well.
- Also took bids on jobs to make sure company received best price on projects.
- Attended various Lufkin/Weatherford classes for artificial lift systems and pump off controllers
- Attended Norm surveyor training.
- Attended training for Kimray valves.
- Attended Norriseal-Wellmark Training
Rig Supervisor/Safety Rep/ Apache Rigs Liaison
Garcia's Well Service
Wink, USA
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Worked on completion rig all positions
- Ran rig and was just given wells to pull and was in charge of complete operation from start to finish. Ordering correct tools and doing the job right from the start.
- Supervised all Apache Rigs that we ran for them. I was in charge of all invoices, all rig maintenance and trouble shooting the crews might come across
- Did Safety inspections on rig equipment or tools and all employees safety training
- Did reports and investigation on any incident that crews or hands had
- Dealt with and know all our areas OSHA inspectors as well as New Mexico
- Hired and trained all employees
- Did D.O.T and all random or post accident drug testing
- Wrote all companies safety programs as well as any new policies that might have changed or needed to be updated
Education
Trainer Course OSHA #501 General Industry - Occupational Health And Safety
Texas A&M Extension Service
Mesquite, TX09-2012
OSHA #511 SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS - OSHA #511 General Industry
The OSHA Education Center At The University of Arlington
Arlington, TXSkills
Performed routine inspections and maintenance on wellhead equipment to uphold safety standards
Conducted comprehensive field production reporting to support operational efficiency and decision-making
Performed fluid level analysis to maintain operational efficiency and prevent equipment failure
Managed SCADA system functionality to support real-time monitoring and control of industrial processes
Implemented effective well control management strategies to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency
Oversaw the development and execution of oilfield safety protocols to enhance operational safety standards Led initiatives to foster a culture of safety awareness among team members Collaborated with management to review and update safety procedures regularly
Directed workover activities to optimize production and minimize downtime
Applied technical skills in maintenance and repair to enhance operational efficiency
Conducted regular inspections and maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency
Implemented strategies to streamline processes and improve overall operational performance
Utilized advanced artificial lift techniques to optimize production rates in oil fields
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Lease Operator III
Jetta Operating Company
01.2023 - 12.2025
TXL SU Pumper III / EAS Rep of TXL SU
Apache Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2021
Rig Supervisor/Safety Rep/ Apache Rigs Liaison
Garcia's Well Service
01.2006 - 01.2015
Trainer Course OSHA #501 General Industry - Occupational Health And Safety
Texas A&M Extension Service
OSHA #511 SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS - OSHA #511 General Industry
The OSHA Education Center At The University of Arlington