John Garcia
Electrician Appreciate
Odessa,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with 30+ years of progressive oilfield experience- willing to travel. Results oriented individual with a proven record of consistency. Retail professional with solid foundation in shop management and operational efficiency. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and optimize inventory management. Reliable team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability, proficient in staff training and problem-solving. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Manager
NTACT Operations
03.2018 - Current
- Maintained a clean, safe, and inviting store environment for both customers and employees by enforcing proper safety protocols and cleanliness standards.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Building racks from the ground up for oilfield companies.
- Racks include: PLC(Programmable Logic Control), VFD(Variable Frequency Drive), Soft Start, ROC, Mini Power and Disconnect, Terminating each one with specific wire and set specs.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Improved team morale and productivity through regular feedback and recognition programs.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and local regulations by regularly updating staff on changes or new requirements.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Tool Pusher
LARIAT SERVICES
02.2006 - 03.2007
- Supervised and coordinated workers during drilling of wells
- Instructed workers to set up, dismantle, and move drilling rigs, and drilling crews in setting up and operating power units, draw works and other drilling equipment
- Ordered drill
- Planed delivery of drilling tools, fuel, water, and other supplies for use at drill site.
- Directed workers in mixing drilling mud and circulating mud in borehole, and in use of drilling mud.
- Ordered installation of control head to control flow
- Numerous positions as directed by Lariat Team Lead
- Contributed to successful project completions by meeting or exceeding established drilling objectives in a timely manner.
- Established effective communication channels between drill site teams, vendors, subcontractors, ensuring smooth project execution.
- Improved crew morale by fostering a positive work environment and recognizing individual achievements.
- Maintained high levels of operational readiness by overseeing routine equipment checks and preventative maintenance tasks.
Driller
LARIAT SERVICES
02.2006 - 03.2007
- Lower & Raised derrick
- Drill to desired depth - Surface / Long string
- Drill conductor hole, surface hole, intermediate hole and final phase as per request
- Function and pressure test BOP’s as per program
- Operate and / or direct operation of drawworks and other equipment/tools on floor
- Confirm measurements of casing and total depth with Rig Superintendent
- Coordinate running and testing of casing, wellhead equipment and BOP stack with Rig Superintendent and Customer Representative
- Direct BOP drills while using good drilling and well control practices
- Kill well and maintain pump strokes during kill operation
- Assist Rig Superintendent to secure rig for rig move
- Manage periodic inspection and lubrication of topdrive, drawworks, rotary, swivels and other associated drilling equipment
- Maintain drilling logs and records
- Perform daily inspections for Rig performance; Maintain derrick associated equipment
- Manage operation and service of standpipe manifold and drilling fluid system equipment
- Manage maintenance of drilling fluids and coordinate with Mud Engineer
- Planned work for drill crew and ensure appropriate tools are ready for use
- Supervise compliance with safety policies and procedures and ensure good housekeeping practices, including directing safety meetings and completion of JSA’s
- Make up part of emergency crew performing duties as required by station bill or as otherwise directed
- Secure well in emergency situation
- Reinforce safety regulations to ensure safe work practices of the rig including ongoing trainings & evaluate direct reports
- Perform various well calculations; Interpret and respond to downhole conditions
- Numerous positions as directed by Lariat Team Lead
- Improved safety on the rig by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
- Trained and supervised all site personnel.
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
Sales Associate
All American Jeep Dodge Chrysler
10.2015 - 03.2018
- Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty, and optional products.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, resulting in numerous referrals and repeat customers.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Managed inventory to ensure product availability, contributing to uptick in sales.
Packer Hand
COBRA PACKERS
03.2007 - 06.2008
- Get information for job, Packer, directions to location
- Get KB, Pipe tally, Perfs from Company man & crew
- Run Packer to desired depth & perform job
- Report back to Company man with results
- Set packers for treat wells, Acidizing, Frac jobs
- Search for holes in casing, & clean outs
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted supervisors with special projects as needed, showcasing versatility and commitment to overall team success.
Floors
ROD RIC DRILLING
04.2004 - 09.2005
- Hand-on-Training for oil and gas drilling and well servicing
- Rigging up and down, assisting the driller and derrick hand in maintenance and repair rig equipment, performs all duties in safe manner
- Tripping, running drill pipe in and out of the well bore, handling drill pipe, drill collars, slips and tongs when making or breaking up connections
Derrickman - Floors
KEY ENERGY
02.1993 - 03.2001
- Repair production wells
- Pump jobs
- Hole in tubing & Casing
- Completion, Reda, re-entry, horizontal wells
- Hand-on-Training for oil and gas drilling and well servicing
- Rigging up and down, assisting the driller and derrick hand in maintenance and repair rig equipment, performs all duties in safe manner
- Tripping, running drill pipe in and out of the well bore, handling drill pipe, drill collars, slips and tongs when making or breaking up connections
- Acquainted with various terms and definitions, general information, rig safety, awareness, prevention and avoiding of slips, trips, and falls, use of standard OSHA personal protective equipment’s, Hazwoper Awareness, Basic tools and equipment handling proper tools use and operations, forklift operation for drilling
- Performed miscellaneous duties including lubricating the machinery, cleaning up and placing tools in their proper place, racking pipe and other jobs
Education
High School -
Andrews High School
Andrews, TXSkills
- WellCap (no cert)
- H2S
- CPR
- First Aid
- Safety Trainings
- JSA’s
- Hazwoper (no cert)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Shop Manager
NTACT Operations
03.2018 - Current
Sales Associate
All American Jeep Dodge Chrysler
10.2015 - 03.2018
Packer Hand
COBRA PACKERS
03.2007 - 06.2008
Tool Pusher
LARIAT SERVICES
02.2006 - 03.2007
Driller
LARIAT SERVICES
02.2006 - 03.2007
Floors
ROD RIC DRILLING
04.2004 - 09.2005
Derrickman - Floors
KEY ENERGY
02.1993 - 03.2001
High School -
Andrews High School
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