JOSHUA BEDWELL
Big Spring,TX
Summary
Organized dependable candidate with almost twenty years of experience in oil field environments. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Leader
Occidental Petroleum
Big Spring, TX
10.2024 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Managed conflict resolution efforts, ensuring positive outcomes for both clients and team members.
- Promoted teamwork within the department, leading to improved collaboration and greater overall effectiveness.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in oilfield operations and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and reduced operational delays.
- Implemented cost-saving measures to improve overall profitability without compromising on quality or safety standards.
- Reduced downtime and increased operational efficiency with proactive maintenance strategies.
PT Relief
Occidental Petroleum
Big Spring, TX
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Production Superintendent
Walsh & Watts
Coahoma, TX
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw workforce of 8 employees in oilfield production.
- Created and implemented systems to improve performance, boost profits and increase productivity.
- Estimated, negotiated and agreed on budgets and timescales with clients and managers.
- Maintained budget that brought my area from a negative cash flow to a positive cash flow. I managed this by reducing expenses and increased productivity across the field.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Took initiative to fill in where help was needed during my position as Superintendent, such as: production foreman, backhoe operator, shot fluid levels, pumper, welder and drove a water truck.
Production Foreman
Walsh & Watts
Coahoma, TX
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Inspected wells and facilities to assess compliance with quality standards for safety.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
Pumper
Walsh & Watts
Coahoma, TX
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Conducted daily inspections of surface equipment and pumps to identify and address seal leaks, improper priming and other minor operational inefficiencies.
- Troubleshot and repaired day-to-day operational issues to keep productivity levels high and prevent safety hazards.
- Surveilled leases on properties within assigned area to verify maximal production of wells and pumping equipment.
- Corrected unsafe conditions or practices immediately upon recognition to eliminate workplace accidents.
- Inspected facilities routinely for operational safety and environmental compliance.
- Recommended changes to work flows or on-site procedures with eye towards increasing profitability of leases.
- Monitored pumps and flow lines for gas and fluid leaks.
- 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.
- Attached pumps and hoses to wellheads.
- Drove trucks transporting high-pressure pumping equipment and chemicals, fluids or gases to be pumped into wells.
Roustabout Pusher
Walsh & Watts
Coahoma, TX
05.2006 - 01.2009
- Attended all safety meetings and utilized techniques learned to avoid mishaps on job.
- Listened carefully to supervisors to understand directions and then carried out all work responsibilities efficiently.
- Performed manual operating and maintenance duties in compliance with company quality standards.
- Used hand and power tools safely and efficiently, following all manufacturer and company directions.
- Installed and repaired pipes, valves and pumps when on job sites.
- Repaired surface machinery and performed period equipment inspections.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Farm Hand
DL Newton
Big Spring, TX
05.2004 - 05.2006
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Repaired farm tillers, tractors and trucks to maintain proper working order.
- Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
- Cultivated soil, sowed crops and controlled weeds by slashing or chemical spraying.
Education
No Degree - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Texas Tech
Lubbock, TX12.2004
No Degree - Basics
Howard College
Big Spring, TX05.2004
High School Diploma - undefined
Forsan High School
Forsan, TX05.2002
Skills
- Skilled in OpenInvoice, Total Rod, Neofirma and all Microsoft programs
- Business Operations
- Production Problem Resolution
- Active Listening
- Data Monitoring
- Production Oversight
- Budget Adherence
- Team Meetings
- Operate Heavy Machinery
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Service Leader
Occidental Petroleum
10.2024 - Current
PT Relief
Occidental Petroleum
02.2023 - 10.2024
Production Superintendent
Walsh & Watts
01.2022 - 01.2023
Production Foreman
Walsh & Watts
01.2019 - 01.2022
Pumper
Walsh & Watts
01.2009 - 01.2019
Roustabout Pusher
Walsh & Watts
05.2006 - 01.2009
Farm Hand
DL Newton
05.2004 - 05.2006
No Degree - Basics
Howard College
High School Diploma - undefined
Forsan High School
No Degree - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Texas Tech