John D. Fontenot
Harrisville,OH
Summary
Over 20 years in the oil and gas industry working with a wide array of large, complex equipment. Specialization in routine and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring consistent and incident-free operations. Knowledgeable of DOT rules and regulations. Ability to read and interpret state regulations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Operator/PIC
Island Operating Company, Inc.
04.2025 - Current
- Work with high and low pressure wells.
- Redline drawings when needed and submit for updates.
- Maintained accurate records of production data, analyzing trends to identify areas for improvement or optimization opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, conducting monthly inspections and enforcing proper procedures at all times.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Completed various testing procedures for optimum work performance.
- Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs.
Natural Gas Storage Consultant
DGOC, Next LVL Energy, Peoples Gas
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Consult over all storage well operations in accordance with PADEP and PHMSA.
- Worked with an engineering group to manage all aspects of natural gas storage operations.
- Utilized CDL A to haul rig and heavy equipment to each location.
Operator
Ascent Resources
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Responsible for managing over 20 facilities on night shift, effectively resolving issues and preventing downtime.
- Consistent in performing routine checks, online reports, troubleshooting, field maintenance, production evaluation, efficiency and design solutions, monitoring choke percentages, tank levels, gas temperatures, and process pressures.
- Dependable and fluid, keeping communication with fellow operators to eliminate shift change issues.
- Operated under (ODNR) rules and regulations.
Completion Consultant/Operator
Fontenot's Inland Consulting
11.2010 - 11.2018
- Managed all aspects of the completion process, including but not limited to; FRAC monitoring, drill-outs, flowbacks, and sand management.
- Trained operators on newly commissioned equipment and supervised 100+ flowbacks and pad start-ups.
- Implemented operational improvements to increase efficiency and safety, reviewed lease operating expenses (LOEs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cost reduction.
- Served as the production equipment specialist, provided advice regarding necessary maintenance and preventative maintenance schedules.
- Conducted inspections of pressure relief valves (PRVs) and maintained production routes according to logistical considerations.
- Operated under (PA DEP) rules and regulations.
Production Operator
Island Operating Company, Inc.
01.2004 - 11.2010
- Offshore production operator for several major oil and gas companies. Responsible for maintaining all aspects of offshore facilities.
- Managed boats and helicopters as part of a compliance effort with Federal inspection standards while serving in a diverse set of roles, including roustabout chipping and painting on a production platform, C Operator, B Operator, and A Operator, consistently undergoing Inc-free Minerals Management Service (MMS) and coast guard inspections.
Relief Stabber/Tong Operator
Frank's Casing Crews
03.1999 - 04.2001
- Worked on a 24-hour casing crew on both inland and offshore facilities in a teamwork-oriented environment.
- Installed cased holes while adhering to strict safety and quality standards.
- Managed the crew’s tools and equipment, maintaining safety systems in compliance with government regulations.
Skills
- Production Operations
- Safety Best Practices
- Computer Reporting
- HP
- IP
- LP Gas
- New Well Startup
- Loop Operations
- Gas Lifts
- Compressors (High and Low Speeds)
- Heat Media
- Heater Treaters
- BTex
- Vapor Recovery
- Gas Storage
- SCADA
- Wireline
- Coil Tubing
- HSE Compliance
- Preventative Maintenance
Certifications Training
- Ascent Safe Driver Training
- Basic Production Fundamentals
- Benzene Awareness
- Behavior Based Safety
- Bonding and Grounding
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Cold Weather Management
- Confined Space Awareness
- Containment Practices
- Cranes, Lifting and Rigging
- Dehy Training
- Electrical Safety Awareness
- Emergency Action Plan and Response
- Excavation and Trenching
- Fire Safety/Fire Extinguisher
- H2S Awareness
- Hearing Protection Awareness
- Lock out/Tag out
- OSHA Inspections
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Safety Systems in ESD Testing
- Sight Security
- Spill Prevention
- Stop Work Authority
- Fall Protection Awareness
- Silicone Awareness
- First Aid CPR and AED
Timeline
Lead Operator/PIC
Island Operating Company, Inc.
04.2025 - Current
Natural Gas Storage Consultant
DGOC, Next LVL Energy, Peoples Gas
01.2022 - 04.2025
Operator
Ascent Resources
06.2019 - 01.2022
Completion Consultant/Operator
Fontenot's Inland Consulting
11.2010 - 11.2018
Production Operator
Island Operating Company, Inc.
01.2004 - 11.2010
Relief Stabber/Tong Operator
Frank's Casing Crews
03.1999 - 04.2001