A skilled professional with a strong desire to contribute to the productivity and proficiency of a progressive organization. A conscientious individual with a strong work ethic and ability to interface with others at all levels. Able to work independently and within fast paced environments.
Proven skills in completing well and facility evaluations in line with compliance requirements. Detail-oriented and reliable in assessing safety devices and noting problems. Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic and repair skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hot Shot Driver
West Texas Hot Shot
Midland , Texas
07.2022 - Current
Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
Performed daily vehicle inspections and completed reports regarding issues with trucks.
Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
Worked overnight shifts during peak periods to meet coverage needs.
Maintained and repaired truck and trailer equipment as needed
Field Operator
Spartan Energy Services
Midland , Texas
01.2022 - 03.2022
Conducted job safety analysis for each assignment and logged results.
Supported other crew members by carrying supplies, tools and equipment to job locations.
Complied in full with company and customer health, safety and environmental practices for maximum protection.
Repaired engines, compressors and other on-site equipment.
Documented and filed work orders covering equipment movements, labor hours and identified damages.
Checked returned equipment for damages or maintenance needs and returned to storage.
Maintained company equipment assets with regular maintenance, cleaning and repairs.
Watched meters and gauges for information about temperature, pressure and gas flow
Monitored pumps and flow lines for gas and fluid leaks.
Maintained efficient systems to meet daily goals for gas, oil and water production.
Assisted team in the field in routine activities, including line locating, pigging, pipeline maintenance
Operate and maintained gathering system area to minimize downtime, keeping field pressures low, and compression running
Performed daily rounds on compressor stations
Coordinate system shutdowns for new connects, balling, and lock out/tag out
Starting and stopping of compressors, equipment checks, VRU maintenance and checks, three phase separator, gathering/reporting of compressors, engine pressures and temperatures
Checked and replaced leaks on thief hatch on condensate and water tanks along with other leaks on valves and on compressors
Lease operator II
Parsley energy Inc
Midland, TX
01.2018 - 01.2021
Gauged all oil and water tank levels, read and record all necessary meter readings
Circulate and worked tank bottoms as needed and maintained all circulating and transfer equipment in proper working condition
Maintained heater, separator, water knock outs, and other pressure vessels to company standards
Maintained all pumping units, guards, and well heads to company standards
Made arrangements for oil and water hauling without delay
Shake out each load of oil and filled out tolerance tickets for sale.Entered all data on company computer in a proper and timely manner
Maintained tubing and casing pressures at optimum performance pressures
Operated on some horizontal leases.
Maintained efficient systems to meet daily goals for gas, oil and water production.
Monitored wells to track and document flow, fluid levels and temperatures.
Tested wells to determine production rates, identified problems and implemented corrective actions.
Collaborated with roustabouts and related service employees to managing daily operations and repair needs.
Monitored pumps and flow lines for gas and fluid leaks.
Documented daily production using vin force and produced timely reports.
Performed cleaning, repair and maintenance activities to keep equipment functional and safe.
Maintained clean, tidy and professional well operations in line with company standards.
Enhanced performance of site team through training, mentoring and motivation.
Reduced costs through proactive improvements to deficient areas of operations.
Logged official production numbers from equipment readings and monitored trends.
Attached pumps and hoses to wellheads.
Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks.
Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Reviewed aspects of job upon completion to alleviate equipment failure and prevent callbacks.
Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job
Maintained compressors, artificial lift, gas lift, submersible pumps, flowing, injection or rod pump units to company standards
Circulate tank bottoms as needed
Maintained Heater, separator, water knock outs, and other pressure vessels
Sr.Operations & Maintenance Technician
Northern Natural Gas, Spraberry, Plant
, Midland TX
01.2016 - 01.2018
Install, repair, maintain and test operational equipment of assigned facility
Operate work equipment, power tools , and specialized instruments used in
plant operations and maintenance
Communicate with team members on
work schedule and completion
Online e-mails, monthly MCS tasks, for fire
extinguishers, cranes and hoist, gas monitors and calibration equipment
Maintain cleanliness of facility and work area
Operations of natural gas from
24” and 30” pipeline transportation, Utilizing four KVG-412 Ingersoll Rands
and two Cooper Bessemer compressors
Certified as forklift operator,John
Deere ford tractor, and Polaris and john Deere gators
Performed reports
and administrative duties using PC, word, excel and outlook
Performed
inspection work on contractors for excavations and plant construction
according to company’s procedures, performed JSEA’s (Job safety
environmental analysis ) on work being performed and filled out Hot work
permits for contractors, also utilized lock out tag out procedures for isolation
of equipment worked on.
Crude Oil Transport Driver/Trainer
Blueknight Energy Partners
Midland, TX
01.2013 - 01.2016
Measured crude oil in accordance with company measurement policy at the lease
Perform field measurement duties;Tank level measurement by gauge line, BS&W detection sampling, sample analysis, and custody transfer documentation (ticketing )
Drive trucks that transport crude oil from the lease to the Unload Station
Close out lact units for end of month reports (smart lacts)
Gathered and witnessed samples, meter proving and take TA readings and barrel counts
I also trained new DOT drivers.
Maneuvered large tanker trucks into very tight spaces for loading and unloading purposes.
Represented company professionally and built lasting relationships with customers and other drivers.
Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Crude Oil Transport Driver
Enterprise Products Partners
Midland, TX
01.2005 - 01.2013
Measured crude oil in accordance with company measurement policy at the lease
Perform field measurement duties; tank level measurement by gauge line,BS&W detection sampling, sample analysis, and custody transfer documentation ( ticketing )
Drive trucks that transport crude oil from the lease to the Unload Station
Close out lact units for end of month reports (smart lacts)
Gathered and witnessed samples, meter proving and take TA readings and barrel counts
I also trained new DOT drivers.
Represented company professionally and built lasting relationships with customers and other drivers.
Performed pre- and post-trip inspections on trucks and equipment to immediately identify issues requiring repair.
Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
Inspector IV
Texas Department Of Tranportation
Midland/Odessa , TX
01.1996 - 01.2005
My duties involved maintaining proper diary documentation, measured completed work
Completed contract payments
Performed calculations related to the work being done or required measurements for the contracts
Familiar with line locates and call-outs before digging on R.O.W (right of way)
Performed administrative duties such as data entry in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams and template specifications.
Used measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers and gauges to measure dimensions of materials and products.
Collected samples and tested system components.
Performed inspections of vehicles, containers, and equipment to check for compliance, safety, tampering and evidence of illegal activities.
Plant Operator
American oil and Gas
Wickett, TX
01.1995 - 01.1996
Maintained and operated cryogenic skid for treating and processing natural
gas
I operated and monitored 1st stage to 2nd stage compressors
Mechanical units in operation were - 9 , 250 - Clarks flats ( 2 stroke ) , 6 -
I also changed
out charts on meter runs, along with H2S
Print outs
Opened and closed
valves to make adjustments for pressures, and flows for pertinent everyday
process and treating operations
Performed checklist preventive
maintenance planner on malfunctions, devices and equipment for repairs
Performed lab tests on water hardness
Before any work was done, work
orders were made according to duties or projects performed
Issued "Hot
work permits," performed orientation for contractors entering the plant
facility
Lockout-tag out " and "Confined Space Entry" permits were also
part of my duties
Secured gas samples and monitored SCADA’s to
calculate flow rates and total volumes
Obtained data from electronic flow
measurement devices.
Plant Operator
Transwestern Pipeline Co
Mountainair, NM
01.1991 - 01.1996
I was Involved in the installation and startup of a new compressor station at the
"Pitchfork Ranch" gathering system in Eunice, NM
Installed two 7042 –
Waukesha Pierce
I also assisted in the maintenance operations of four KVG –
412 Ingersoll Rand
I was stationed at the Hobbs, NM gathering #5
compressor station, which consisted of three 16 – GT 825 White Superiors
and one 7042 Waukesha Pierce
My duties were mechanical and maintenance
work such as changing out hot valves, leaking heads, pistons, and complete
overhauls, I was transferred to 30” mainline compressor station in Mountainair,
NM
Performed operations and maintenance, worked on three mainline
mechanical units"Cooper Bessemer's", electric generators “Westinghouse” and
pipeline operations
Also performed everyday utility duties on facility such as,
painting, washing, and mechanical
Received and launched pigs from pipeline
system, performed tests, received samples
I Performed shut down and startup
of compressors for repairs or down time procedures
Assist in the installation,
maintenance, and repairs of pipelines and associated facilities and equipment
on Transwestern’s mainline system
Collected data from flow charts and meter
runs
Performed routine and emergency startup/shutdown of all units and
equipment.
Education
Diploma - undefined
Wink High School
1987
Skills
Operator of several heavy equipment machinery, Verbal and written skills,
Math skills, knowledge of oilfield from hauling crude oil to operating a natural
Gas plant, gathering, processing and mainline systemsBasic Microsoft
Safe Vehicle Operations
Daily Logs
GPS Applications
Map Reading
Trailer Coupling and Uncoupling
Truck Cab Computer Operation
Verbal and Written Communication
Adaptability and Flexibility
DOT Compliance
Forklift Operation
Vehicle Inspection
Delivery Instructions Verification
Customer Service
Certification
Certified Adult First Aid/CPR AED, HSI - 02/23/22 to 02/22/24
Hydrogen Sulfide, VICO Safety Solutions, Inc. H2S safety, Emergency Response, Detection Equipment, ASR Equipment Epiration: 01/27/23
MEWP mobile elevating work platform, Safety HSI expiration: from 02/10/22 to 02/10/25
TeleHandler Operator, Safety HSI, from 02/10/22 expiration on 02/10/25