Jorge A Hernandez
Edinburg,TX
Summary
With over 30 years of oilfield experience in construction and production operations. Successfully worked on projects ranging from 5 million dollars to only a couple of thousand. Proven track record in saving the company money by finishing projects ahead of time and in a safe manner. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Reliable with expertise in construction activities, permits and regulatory compliance.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Lease Operator
EOG Resources Inc
01.2010 - 10.2024
- Overseeing the dismantling of oil and gas production facilities by means of flushing, digging, cutting, capping and removal of liquid and gas pipelines. Accountable for all of the decision making throughout the entire demolition work
- Ensuring that the demolition process remains smooth and efficient by organizing workflows and monitoring all costs associated with the work, thus ensuring cost reduction and proper time completion.
- Schedule and evaluate manpower, equipment and trucks needed for jobs
- Work with EH&S closely to identify equipment and pipes that contain NORM. Schedule the transportation and paperwork for NORM equipment to be hauled off
- Identify and report areas of hydrocarbon and salt water contamination. Work closely with third party environmental company to remediate soil contamination
- Directing, training, and assisting demolition crews
- Prepare daily costs reports on AFE or LOE for demolition, construction and production work
- Work directly with the warehouse equipment team to make sure we account for all production equipment (meter runs, test separators, EFM's and production separators) to evaluate if its junk or can be salvaged for re-use before starting demolition
- Ensuring that all equipment is functioning properly and preparing work schedules fro crews and lease operators
- Responsible for all construction of pipelines and facilities, from wellhead to sales point. Familiar with VR's dehy's, compressors, PD pumps, production scrubbers, construction and operation of valve headers, construction drawings and company specifications.
- Daily advising others on ways to improve safety and work processes
- Fill in for Production Foreman and lease operators as needed.
- Improve safety and work conditions at worksite by conducting daily inspections and addressing any hazards promptly before and during the work
- Enhanced wellsite data collection methods to provide more accurate information for analysis and decision-making purposes. Ensure G-10 tests are correct and submitted to RRC in a timely manner.
- Reduced equipment failures by implementing a proactive maintenance strategy that addressed potential problems before they occurred.
- Ensured environmental compliance by implementing proper waste disposal and reporting procedures as per King Ranch requirements.
- Increased lease productivity through optimization of well operations and reservoir management practices.
- Optimized artificial lift systems such as electric submersible pumps or gas lift to maintain consistent production rates and prolong the life of producing wells.
- Manage relationships with landowners, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to maintain positive working partnerships and ensure ongoing lease operations.
Lease Operator
Fidelity Exploration and Production
02.2008 - 02.2010
- Make daily run on all production wells and equipment, making sure all well are producing at their maximum level.
- Check oil and water production on tanks and schedule loads.
- Start up gas compressors and report any malfunctions or problems to field mechanic.
- Shut down wells and blow blow down pipelines or equipment for crews. Supervise crew maintenance work and repairs. Put wells and production back on line.
- Collaborated with field technicians to maintain equipment and perform routine maintenance, extending the life of assets.
- Conduct thorough inspections of facilities, identifying potential hazards or violations and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs on wellheads and facility equipment and SWD pumps.
Lead Lease Operator
El Paso Exploration & Production
05.1996 - 12.2008
- Responsible for maintaining all well production and repairs.
- Make daily production reports and sit in daily morning meetings with production engineers and production team to discuss and troubleshoot problems wells and repairs.
- Make and submit daily swab and wireline reports
- Submit daily construction crew and wireline/swab costs reports.
- Supervise wireline/swab and crew work.
- Increased lease productivity through optimization of well operations and reservoir management practices.
- Optimized artificial lift systems or gas lift to maintain consistent production rates and prolong the life of producing wells.
- Manage lease operators work schedule. Monitor gas rate in gas control, dispatch lease operators to problem areas such as a well or compressor down, or high tank levels.
Lease Operator
Umphres Production
10.1993 - 05.1996
- Run daily route with with approximately 25 producing wells, 3 compressor facilities and 2 dehys.
- Responsible for keeping well running and equipment functioning properly.
- Keep wells functioning through means of soap lift or capillary string. Ensure all corrosion inhibitor pumps and capillary strings are functioning properly.
- Report all spill and remediate spill clean ups.
Bank Teller
IBC Bank
06.1991 - 10.1993
- Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records. Make customer deposits and cash withdrawals.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Established trust with clients by maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive financial information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Zapata High School
Zapata, TX05.1991
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Indiana Wesleyan University
Online06.2010
Skills
- Oilfield Safety
- Decision-making capabilities
- Preventive Maintenance Planning
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Report Preparation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Effective leader
- Professionalism
- Project Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Staff Training
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
- Finished projects in a timely manner by completing pipeline and facility construction with accuracy and efficiency.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Lease Operator
EOG Resources Inc
01.2010 - 10.2024
Lease Operator
Fidelity Exploration and Production
02.2008 - 02.2010
Lead Lease Operator
El Paso Exploration & Production
05.1996 - 12.2008
Lease Operator
Umphres Production
10.1993 - 05.1996
Bank Teller
IBC Bank
06.1991 - 10.1993
High School Diploma -
Zapata High School
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Indiana Wesleyan University
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