Jose Manuel Ventura
District Maintenance & Electrical Manager
Salem,WV
Summary
Results-driven maintenance and power generation professional with 11+ years of experience in Oil & Gas operations, specializing in electric hydraulic fracturing (e-frac) and power generation systems. Extensive hands-on expertise in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electric frac equipment, turbine-driven generators, switchgear, and high-voltage power distribution systems to ensure maximum uptime, safety, and operational efficiency. Experienced in both technical and leadership roles, with a strong reputation for problem-solving, reliability, and strict adherence to electrical and safety standards in demanding field environments. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges while contributing advanced technical expertise and supporting efficient, safe operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
District Maintenance & Electric Manager
ProFrac Services
11.2022 - Current
- Oversee and coordinate daily maintenance activities for electricians and mechanics supporting electric frac fleets, power generation equipment, and auxiliary oilfield systems.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership in the troubleshooting, repair, and commissioning of high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, generators, and electric frac equipment.
- Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for turbines, generators, frac pumps, cooling systems, and power distribution infrastructure to maximize uptime and operational reliability.
- Lead field diagnostics for electrical faults, control system issues, and mechanical failures, stepping in directly on critical repairs and complex outages.
- Supervise, mentor, and train electricians and mechanics on electrical safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc flash procedures, and best maintenance practices in high-energy environments.
- Coordinate maintenance schedules with operations, frac supervisors, and power generation teams to minimize non-productive time (NPT) and meet operational deadlines.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC, and company safety standards across all electrical and mechanical work.
- Oversee installation, testing, and maintenance of electric frac power systems, including power distribution skids, cables, connectors, grounding systems, and protection devices.
- Track maintenance metrics, equipment performance, and failure trends to drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
- Manage spare parts inventory, tooling, and vendor support for electrical components, mechanical assemblies, and power generation equipment.
- Support equipment mobilizations, rig-ups, rig-downs, and field deployments, ensuring all systems are operational, tested, and production-ready.
- Collaborate with engineering and OEMs to implement upgrades, retrofits, and reliability improvements to electric frac and power generation systems.
District Maintenance Manager
US Well Sersvices
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Oversee and coordinate daily maintenance activities for electricians and mechanics supporting electric frac fleets, power generation equipment, and auxiliary oilfield systems.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership in the troubleshooting, repair, and commissioning of high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers, MCCs, VFDs, generators, and electric frac equipment.
- Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for turbines, generators, frac pumps, cooling systems, and power distribution infrastructure to maximize uptime and operational reliability.
- Lead field diagnostics for electrical faults, control system issues, and mechanical failures, stepping in directly on critical repairs and complex outages.
- Supervise, mentor, and train electricians and mechanics on electrical safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc flash procedures, and best maintenance practices in high-energy environments.
- Coordinate maintenance schedules with operations, frac supervisors, and power generation teams to minimize non-productive time (NPT) and meet operational deadlines.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC, and company safety standards across all electrical and mechanical work.
- Oversee installation, testing, and maintenance of electric frac power systems, including power distribution skids, cables, connectors, grounding systems, and protection devices.
- Track maintenance metrics, equipment performance, and failure trends to drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
- Manage spare parts inventory, tooling, and vendor support for electrical components, mechanical assemblies, and power generation equipment.
- Support equipment mobilizations, rig-ups, rig-downs, and field deployments, ensuring all systems are operational, tested, and production-ready.
- Collaborate with engineering and OEMs to implement upgrades, retrofits, and reliability improvements to electric frac and power generation systems.
Power Generation Supervisor
US Well Services
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Supervised electricians and turbine technicians supporting gas turbine–driven power generation systems used to supply electric frac fleets in oil & gas operations.
- Led all maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability efforts for turbines, generators, and auxiliary systems dedicated to high-load electric fracturing equipment.
- Managed preventive, corrective, and outage maintenance on gas turbines, including combustion inspections, hot section inspections, borescope inspections, and performance tuning.
- Provided hands-on diagnostics for turbine trips, load rejection events, synchronization issues, protection faults, and power quality disturbances impacting frac operations.
- Oversaw maintenance and troubleshooting of HV/LV electrical distribution, including switchgear, transformers, protection relays, grounding, and power distribution skids feeding electric frac equipment.
- Coordinated power generation capacity with frac supervisors and operations teams to meet dynamic load demands and minimize non-productive time (NPT).
- Enforced strict adherence to OSHA, NFPA 70E, LOTO, and electrical safety standards in high-energy oilfield environments.
- Supported mobilization, rig-up, commissioning, synchronization, and load testing of turbine-powered frac systems prior to pumping operations.
- Managed OEM and third-party service providers for turbine maintenance, controls support, and field repairs.
- Trained and mentored electricians and turbine technicians on electric frac power systems, turbine operation, and field safety best practices.
Turbine Technician
US Well Services
04.2018 - 10.2020
- Performed hands-on maintenance, inspection, and repair of gas turbine–driven power generation units used to supply power for electric fracturing operations.
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on turbines, generators, and auxiliary systems, including fuel systems, lube oil systems, air intake, exhaust, cooling, and balance-of-plant equipment.
- Conducted turbine inspections such as borescope inspections, combustion inspections, hot section support activities, and mechanical inspections in field environments.
- Troubleshot and resolved turbine trips, start failures, vibration issues, temperature excursions, and load instability impacting frac operations.
- Assisted with commissioning, synchronization, and load testing of turbine-powered electric frac systems prior to and during pumping operations.
- Performed maintenance and troubleshooting on electrical components and interfaces, including generators, sensors, wiring, control panels, and protection devices.
- Supported mobilization, rig-up, rig-down, and field deployment of turbine power units in remote oilfield locations.
- Followed and enforced LOTO, confined space, hot work, and NFPA 70E electrical safety procedures.
- Documented maintenance activities, inspections, and failures to support reliability tracking and continuous improvement.
- Worked closely with electricians, mechanics, and frac operations to ensure consistent power availability and minimal non-productive time (NPT).
Maintenance Manager
US Well Services
07.2016 - 04.2018
- Oversaw all preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance for diesel frac fleets to ensure readiness for high-pressure pumping operations.
- Led troubleshooting and repair efforts on high-horsepower diesel engines, transmissions, drivetrains, cooling systems, and hydraulic systems.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules with frac supervisors and operations teams to minimize downtime and non-productive time (NPT).
- Ensured proper maintenance and repair of fuel systems, DEF systems, air handling, exhaust, and emissions components.
- Supervised compliance with LOTO, confined space, hot work, and oilfield safety standards in high-risk environments.
- Managed mechanic staffing, work assignments, and on-the-job training to maintain crew efficiency and equipment reliability.
- Tracked equipment condition, failures, and maintenance history to support fleet reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinated parts, tooling, and vendor support for diesel engines and frac equipment.
- Supported mobilization, rig-up, rig-down, and field deployment of diesel frac fleets.
Lead Mechanic
US Well Services
10.2014 - 07.2016
- Served as lead mechanic for diesel-powered fracturing equipment, providing hands-on technical leadership during pumping operations.
- Performed advanced diagnostics, repair, and overhaul of high-horsepower diesel engines, including fuel, air, cooling, lubrication, and aftertreatment systems.
- Led troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, and driveline failures on frac pumps, blenders, hydration units, and support equipment.
- Directed and supported mechanics during critical breakdowns, ensuring rapid return to service during active frac operations.
- Conducted preventive maintenance inspections and identified emerging issues before failure.
- Assisted with rig-up, rig-down, and equipment commissioning prior to frac jobs.
- Ensured adherence to safety procedures, LOTO, and best maintenance practices in high-pressure, high-temperature oilfield environments.
- Worked closely with frac crews to maintain consistent pumping performance and minimal NPT.
- Documented repairs, inspections, and equipment issues to support maintenance planning and reliability improvements.
Education
N/A - Mechanics And Repairers
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA 05.2007 - 08.2007
Skills
- Electric Fracturing Power Systems
- Gas Turbine Power Generation (Frac Applications)
- High-Voltage & Low-Voltage Electrical Systems (HV/LV)
- Switchgear, Transformers & Power Distribution
- Generators, Synchronization & Load Management
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance (RCM)
- Diesel Fracturing Equipment & High-Horsepower Engines
- Turbine Maintenance, Inspections & Troubleshooting
- Electrical & Mechanical Fault Diagnosis
- Maintenance Leadership & Crew Supervision
- Equipment Commissioning, Mobilization & Rig-Up
- Safety Compliance (OSHA, NFPA 70E, LOTO)
Timeline
District Maintenance & Electric Manager
ProFrac Services
11.2022 - Current
District Maintenance Manager
US Well Sersvices
10.2021 - 11.2022
Power Generation Supervisor
US Well Services
02.2020 - 10.2021
Turbine Technician
US Well Services
04.2018 - 10.2020
Maintenance Manager
US Well Services
07.2016 - 04.2018
Lead Mechanic
US Well Services
10.2014 - 07.2016
N/A - Mechanics And Repairers
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
05.2007 - 08.2007