Ian King
Vista,CA
Summary
Results-driven field operations leader with expertise in data acquisition, pump operations, and treatment optimization. Skilled in monitoring treating pressure, verifying stage design, and supporting efficient rig up, rig down, and maintenance work. Trusted to train others and keep operations safe, accurate, and productive.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Treater
Nextier Completion Solutions
Williston, North Dakota
01.2025 - Current
- Verified fracturing stage against customer design.
- Monitored treating pressure to keep working pressure within preferred range and flagged treatment issues.
- Tracked proppant volume pumped to stay aligned with stage design.
- Reported maintenance and equipment issues to outside personnel for quick, safe resolution.
- Communicated with on-site representative to address concerns and implement changes.
- Trained multiple employees on treatment procedures.
- Supported single-well simul and trimul hydraulic fracturing operations.
- Completed first trimul fracturing job in North Dakota for Chord Energy.
- As treater on Nextier Fleet Frac17 over 4 days, pumped 42,000 lateral feet and 44 million pounds of proppant, setting new Chord Energy pump record for single calendar day.
Equipment Operator Lead
Nextier Completion Solutions
Williston, North Dakota
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Coordinated outside personnel during frac operations to ensure seamless execution.
- Ensured safe work activity by adhering to highest safety standards throughout all operations.
- Performed and supervised pump maintenance to enhance operational reliability.
- Directed outside personnel during frac operations.
- Performed and supervised pump maintenance activities.
- Delivered safe frac operations through oversight of outside personnel.
- Protected worksite safety by following highest safety standards throughout all tasks.
- Improved pump reliability through maintenance and supervision of service work.
- Supported efficient rig up and rig down processes through supervision and assistance.
Field Engineer/Data Pump Operator
Nextier Completion Solutions
Williston, ND
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Prepared job tickets, field logs, and completion reports.
- Recorded chemical volumes pumped to support correct application per design.
- Ordered treatment chemicals based on average usage and site requirements.
- Worked with site representative to confirm stage report accuracy.
- Maintained chemical and proppant inventory at location.
- Coordinated chemical movement during rig up and rig down procedures.
- Monitored job conditions to keep pump rates and treating pressure on target.
- Set up and operated data acquisition in data van.
- Used FieldPro and EIOS systems with proficiency.
- Tracked proppant usage to confirm correct amount was used per stage.
- Coordinated with sand logistics to maintain correct type, amount, and continuous supply of proppant.
Senior Equipment Operator
Nextier Completion Solutions
Williston, North Dakota
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Operated completion equipment for Nextier Completion Solutions field operations.
- Checked pumps, hoses, and iron before rig up and service work.
- Followed safety procedures and company standards at completion locations.
- Helped train new operators on equipment handling and site procedures.
- Performed pump maintenance and supported junior operators during maintenance tasks.
- Provided training for new operators on proper operation of various pieces of equipment.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific tasks or job sites requiring special attention or care.
- Inspected jobsites prior to beginning operations to ensure safe working conditions exist.
Equipment Operator
Keane Frac
Williston, ND
02.2017 - 02.2020
- Started equipment operator trainee role in February 2017.
- Supported onsite sand system operations.
- Trained on hydration unit and blender operation.
- Learned chemical handling and quality control during crosslink gel jobs.
- Assisted with pump maintenance and rig up and rig down procedures.
- Maintained strong compliance with safety standards.
- Advanced to equipment operator senior by 2020.
Education
GED -
La Costa Canyon
Carlsbad, CA06-2000
Skills
- Hydraulic fracturing techniques
- Pressure control management
- Proppant tracking systems
- Data acquisition technologies
- Field operations expertise
- Process treatment optimization
References
Denny Hamilton, former Supervisor.
(951)440-7750
Denny.Hamilton@ExxonMobile.com
Trent Bennett, Service Delivery Manager.
(701)426-8998
Trent.Bennett@NexTierOFS.com
IsI Vei, Supervisor.
(401) 339-7342
Isileli.Vei@NexTierOFS.com
Timeline
Process Treater
Nextier Completion Solutions
01.2025 - Current
Equipment Operator Lead
Nextier Completion Solutions
05.2024 - 12.2024
Field Engineer/Data Pump Operator
Nextier Completion Solutions
10.2022 - 05.2024
Senior Equipment Operator
Nextier Completion Solutions
02.2022 - 10.2022
Equipment Operator
Keane Frac
02.2017 - 02.2020
GED -
La Costa Canyon