HAROLD L. KIGHTLINGER, JR
Keene,CA
Summary
Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 27 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Subsurface Superintendent
Aera Energy LLC
Bakersfield, CA
04.2020 - Current
- Superintendent for production, workover and well abandonments in California
- Expand cost and exposure reductions through Systematic Daily Improvements (SDI)
- Since 2020, I led the team successfully in cost reductions
- Saving millions throughout subsurface operations without jeopardizing safety standards, company policies, procedures or objectives while meeting regulatory and environmental requirements
- Successfully developed an improved culture of team-work through integration of Coastal and Valley operations which brought greater shared knowledge and expertise into one team
- Supervise and lead employees in an environment that fosters feelings of value and respect as important members of the Aera team
- I am proud to lead by example which encourages team members to participate and collaborate in problem-solving and process development.
Drilling Supervisor (IRT/Abandonment Lead)
Aera Energy LLC
Ventura, CA
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Supervisor of well abandonment operations in Ventura and Brea, CA
- Conduct wellhead inspections and upgrade components as needed
- Responsible for the construction of abandonment locations, coordination of rig scheduling, reviewing and approval of well abandonment plans; support abandonment operations through planning, permitting (Calgem) and environmental stages (SWPPP)
- Oversee construction phases of the abandonment well sites, i.e.: excavation of cellars, cut-off casing strings, completion of site restorations according to Calgem regulations and approval
- Responsible for cost tracking utilizing SAP; Update well records with daily activity reporting through Open Wells
- Develop processes, conduct safety audits and assist in contractor SOP development
- Responsible for supervision of personnel to obtain required local permits for encroachment on county roads and property as well as assistance with Conditional Use and other necessary permits.
Drilling Rig Supervisor
Aera Energy LLC
02.2008 - 02.2017
- Supervised drilling operations, directional and horizontal drilling on Aera leases throughout California
- Supervision of exploration wells in Belridge and Tulare County, CA
- Responsible for coordination and scheduling of equipment for drilling operations
- Oversaw casing and cement operations, BOPE testing and inspections
- Designed slotted liners based on Geologist reports; oversaw gravel-packing operations
- Developed processes, conducted safety audits and assisted in contractor SOP’s
- Managed and directed all necessary contractors required through well completion
- Responsible for all personnel and contractor adherence to Aera’s safety and environmental policies and procedures.
Drilling Consultant
Driltek Inc.
Bakersfield, CA
06.2006 - 01.2008
- Supervised drilling operations for various oil companies throughout California
- Directional, horizontal drilling and deep wells
- Responsible for coordination and scheduling of equipment for drilling operations
- Oversaw casing and cement operations, BOPE testing and inspections
- Designed slotted liners based on Geologist reports; oversaw gravel-packing operations
- Developed processes, conducted safety audits and assisted in contractor SOP’s
- Assigned primarily to Aera Energy as a consultant for drilling projects.
Drilling Fluid Engineer
GEO Drilling Fluids
Bakersfield, CA
07.1997 - 05.2006
- Directed and supervised field personnel in maintaining drilling fluids through drilling and well completions
- Conducted chemical analysis, testing and reporting to upper management
- Responsible for all chemical supply and acquisition of drilling fluid materials.
Supervisor of Operations
United States Army
Germany
06.1993 - 06.1997
- Team Supervisor of Telecommunication Mobile Subscriber Equipment
- Supervise solders equipped with mobile subscriber equipment (MSE) that provided communication capabilities to top-level management.
- Trained solders on transmitting and receiving communications and troubleshooting procedures.
- Accountable for classified communication equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Business Management -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06.2005
Associates Degree, General Curriculum -
University of Maryland
Kitzingen, Germany01.1997
Skills
- Relationship building and management
- Project Coordination
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
Certification
- Vorenkamp Well Control Training
- HAZWOPER HMT
- First Aid/CPR
Accomplishments
- Awarded Army Achievement Medal
- Good Conduct Medal
- Certificate of Achievement
- Secret Security Clearance
References
References available upon request.
Training
- Org. Behavior Skills (Level B), Communication Basics, Conflict Management, Coaching Skills
- Open Wells
- Lean Training
- DEKRA Safety trained
- Safety Contacts trained
- Incident Response trained
- PIC trained (lifeguarding)
Timeline
Subsurface Superintendent
Aera Energy LLC
04.2020 - Current
Drilling Supervisor (IRT/Abandonment Lead)
Aera Energy LLC
09.2017 - 03.2020
Drilling Rig Supervisor
Aera Energy LLC
02.2008 - 02.2017
Drilling Consultant
Driltek Inc.
06.2006 - 01.2008
Drilling Fluid Engineer
GEO Drilling Fluids
07.1997 - 05.2006
Supervisor of Operations
United States Army
06.1993 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Business Management -
University of Phoenix
Associates Degree, General Curriculum -
University of Maryland