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Jamen McKnight

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

I am honest, hardworking, self-motivated, and reliable. I have Worked in the oil and gas industry for 27 years. I have both field and office experience. I am currently a Lead Process Specialist for Area Energy over abandonment and workover operations. I have advanced to this position by working for Aera Energy as a contractor and employee for the past 14 years.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Process Specialist

Aera Energy
03.2020 - Current
  • Lead over abandonment rigs and coil tubing units
  • Supporting subsurface crews to achieve a safe operation and answer any regulatory questions
  • Work closely with the engineering team to ensure all regulatory requirements are achieved
  • Develop cost savings ideas and make sure they are implemented safely and effectively
  • Project coordinator for bid work abandonment
  • Ensure objectives are met, number of abandonment goals reached and done so cost effectively
  • Input well data into company database
  • Collaborate closely with the contractors to ensure abandonment procedures meet all regulatory standards
  • Watch over the Scheduling of Equipment Rigs, Coil tubing units and other surface crews to complete wells in the safest most efficient manner
  • Continue to expand role throughout the company’s subsurface department in all facets of the operation.
  • Served as a subject matter expert for process-related inquiries, providing guidance to colleagues when needed.
  • Conducted regular audits of processes, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines while maintaining a strong focus on quality outcomes.

Engineer Technician Consultant

Driltek
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Schedule Equipment Rigs, Coil tubing units and other surface crews to complete wells in the safest and cost-effective manner
  • Gather all information from well files to create well abandonment procedures (work plan) for permitting by regulatory agencies
  • Create well bore schematics using Visio drawing (casing sizes, wellbore equipment & historical well information) Also create well bore schematics using Open Wells/ Profile
  • Assist engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems
  • Create cost estimated for the total abandonment process from start to finish
  • Input well data into company database
  • Collaborate closely with the costumer to ensure abandonment procedures meet all regulatory standards
  • Work on multiple teams and regulatory agencies to add process efficiencies and a safer work environment.

Rig Supervisor

C&J Energy Services
03.2010 - 08.2018
  • Ensure safe and efficient well abandonment operations supervising Rigs and Coil tubing crews in the Field
  • Complete all well research including historical information (Drilling, workover, and maintenance for specified wells to be abandoned
  • Gather all information from well files to create well abandonment procedures (work plan) for permitting by regulatory agencies
  • Create well bore schematics using Visio drawing (casing sizes, wellbore equipment & historical well information) Also create well bore schematics using Open Wells/ Profile
  • Assist engineering and other personnel to solve operational issues
  • Create cost estimated for the total abandonment process from start to finish
  • Input well data into company database
  • Schedule Equipment Rigs, Coil tubing units and other surface crews to complete wells in the safest and cost-effective manner
  • Work on multiple teams and regulatory agencies to add process efficiencies and a safer work environment.

Equipment operator

Schlumberger
06.2008 - 03.2010
  • Operated multiple pieces of cement equipment to assist drilling operations
  • Read well plans and mixed specified blends of cement for intricate cementing operations
  • Safely lead my crews throughout cement operations
  • Job specific cement calculations to ensure cement job was up to standard.

City of Bakersfield Water Resources
06.2006 - 06.2008
  • Maintained water flow to canals and waterways
  • Checked water levels throughout the city throughout the day
  • Made water flow increases and decreases using water flow calculations
  • Maintained weirs and other waterways keeping them free of debris
  • Worked in a safe efficient manner with little to no supervision.

Roustabout/Rig hand/Operator

McFarland Energy
06.1995 - 06.2003
  • Dismantle and repair oil field machinery, boilers, and steam engine parts, using hand tools and power tools
  • Cut down and remove trees and brush to clear drill sites, to reduce fire hazards, and to make way for future development
  • Inspect derricks for flaws, and clean and oil derricks to maintain proper working conditions
  • Repair pumps, mud tanks, and related equipment
  • Guide lengths of pipe into and out of elevators.

Education

Associate of Science -

San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CA
01.2000

High School Diploma -

Taft Union High
Taft, CA
01.1997

Skills

  • Six Sigma greenbelt
  • Level B, Communications basics, and conflict management training
  • Ability to Execute training (A2E)
  • Proficient in Microsoft word, Excel, Visio drawing, Open wells, Profile, DIMS, SAP, EBS, Access, Well reporting analysis and Tableau
  • All safety certificates are up to date including passport, Smith driving, well control, Rigging and First aid
  • Strong understanding of LEAN principles
  • Strong understanding of CalGEM’s WELLSTAR program and regulations

Timeline

Lead Process Specialist

Aera Energy
03.2020 - Current

Engineer Technician Consultant

Driltek
08.2018 - 03.2020

Rig Supervisor

C&J Energy Services
03.2010 - 08.2018

Equipment operator

Schlumberger
06.2008 - 03.2010

City of Bakersfield Water Resources
06.2006 - 06.2008

Roustabout/Rig hand/Operator

McFarland Energy
06.1995 - 06.2003

Associate of Science -

San Joaquin Valley College

High School Diploma -

Taft Union High

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