James Vargas
Thornton,CO
Summary
Results-driven oil rig operator with A & R Oil Field Service, skilled in heavy equipment operation and problem-solving. Maintained flawless safety records while efficiently managing swab lines and training new team members. Proficient in H2S awareness and Excel documentation, consistently exceeding operational expectations in challenging conditions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator Swabb Oil Rig
A & R Oil Field Service
Brighton, CO
02.2017 - 08.2026
- Accurately documented all operational data including pressure valves/wells records for review at automation facilities.
- Maintained Multiple swab lines running smoothly with minimal downtime and no supervision.
- Operated swab rigs to lift fluids from oil and gas wells and monitored wellhead pressure and returns as well as high pressure lines.
- Followed strict HSE protocols, including gas monitoring and emergency response procedures.
- Coordinated with pump operators, company men, and contractors on multi-well sites.
- Maintained a safty record with no incidents, no stuck tools, no tubing damage.
- Proficient with Excel Invoice Documents.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Willing to go above and beyond in my day to day tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Highschool
Denver, CO05-2007
Skills
- H2S Awareness
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- OSHA 10/ General Industry Safety
- First Aid/ CPR
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Heavy equipment operation
Timeline
Operator Swabb Oil Rig
A & R Oil Field Service
02.2017 - 08.2026
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Highschool