James Layton
Douglas
Summary
Experienced Water Transfer Supervisor with a strong focus on safety, team building, and effective communication. Successfully coordinated workflows to enhance productivity and trained staff on best practices, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transloader
Twin Eagle Sand Logistics
Douglas, WY
10.2025 - Current
- Operated Loader to transfer sand products between railcars and trucks efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during loading and unloading operations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline transloading processes for improved efficiency.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to maintain operational readiness and safety standards.
- perform light duty mechanics to maintain or repair equipment and yard vehicles
Independent Consutant
Alpha Oilfield Services
Douglas, WY
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Maintained good working communication with project managers to ensure timely job updates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance project completion timelines.
- Monitored third party contractors for safety compliance.
- Assisted with build planning and completion for water transfer and heating operations.
- Monitored and recorded pit levels.
- Conducted water sample testing.
- Inspected water transfer lines and equipment for leaks or failures.
Water Transfer Supervisor
Select Energy Services
Douglas, WY
02.2021 - 09.2024
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Trained staff on equipment usage and best practices for efficiency and safety.
- Coordinated workflow schedules to maximize productivity and meet customer demands.
- Lead on build projects to ensure timely completions.
- Operated heavy equipment, such as Forklits, Telehandlers and front end loaders.
- Reported daily on work completed via email.
- Completed logs of staff members for performance tracking.
- Monitored data from automated equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Monitored staff check ins for discrepancies, which could indicate issues with line or equipment.
- Calculated water holding capacities and flow rates to make informed decisions on rate needed for given project.
- Managed inventory logs of assets in field for billing and locations.
Glazier/Installer
Bennette's Glass
Idaho Falls, ID
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Installed and replaced glass in residential and commercial buildings.
- Operated cutting tools and equipment to achieve precise measurements.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Assisted in troubleshooting installation issues to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Maintained safety standards while handling glass materials on-site.
Water Transfer Technician
Select Energy Services
Douglas, WY
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Operated and maintained water transfer equipment to ensure efficient fluid movement.
- Monitored water quality parameters to comply with safety regulations and environmental standards.
- Coordinated logistics for water transfer operations, optimizing routes and schedules for efficiency.
- Trained junior technicians on equipment operation and safety protocols, improving team competency.
- Conducted routine inspections of transfer systems, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Conducted regular inspections of pipelines, storage tanks, and other infrastructure to prevent leaks or spills.
Water Transfer Technician
Rockwater Energy
Douglas, WY
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop best practices for water transfer processes.
- Ensured safety compliance with use of proper PPE
- Monitored water inventory for frac operations.
- Monitored pumps and line during transfer
- Assembled lines and manifolds for water transfer operations,
- Worked with crews to problem solve complications that arose.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Idaho State University
Pocatello, IDHigh School Diploma -
Shelley High School
Shelley, ID06-1994
Skills
- Time management
- Team Building
- Communication
- Leadership
- Responsible time management
- Heavy Equipment Operations
- Water Management in support of Frac Operations
- Working outdoors
- Oil and gas field experience
- Safety orientated
Certification
- Safeland 2018 - present
- H2S Awareness
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Transloader
Twin Eagle Sand Logistics
10.2025 - Current
Independent Consutant
Alpha Oilfield Services
10.2024 - 02.2025
Water Transfer Supervisor
Select Energy Services
02.2021 - 09.2024
Glazier/Installer
Bennette's Glass
05.2020 - 01.2021
Water Transfer Technician
Select Energy Services
01.2018 - 04.2020
Water Transfer Technician
Rockwater Energy
04.2017 - 01.2018
No Degree - Nursing
Idaho State University
High School Diploma -
Shelley High School