Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Robby Cochran

Flint,TX

Summary

Seasoned Oilfield Operator with substantial experience in all aspects of oil and gas production operations. Possess strong technical skills, honed through hands-on field work, including operating heavy machinery, maintaining equipment, and adhering to strict safety protocols. Known for applying problem-solving abilities to optimize processes and enhance operational efficiency. Consistently demonstrate professionalism under high-pressure situations and commitment to quality results.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Oil Production Operator

Dcor LLC
07.2021 - Current
  • Operate and troubleshoot oil and gas process equipment
  • Work with the Lead Operators to maintain production
  • Provide assistance in all maintenance programs
  • Monitor, operate, and maintain oil and gas treatment and processing equipment to include two-phase separators, amine plant, compressors, pumps, scrubbers and chiller units
  • Perform regulatory monthly testing and make adjustments or repairs, as needed
  • Input daily oil, gas, and water production volumes into the Company computer program
  • Assist Lead Operator with data entry into Company's facility maintenance Mainsaver software program
  • Perform preventive maintenance of oil and gas treatment and processing facilities
  • Comply with all rules, laws and ordinances of all federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
  • EIL's of equipment to be worked on and serviced
  • JSA's for all tasks including daily routines
  • Training new team members
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues that arise with process equipment and controls
  • Safely make adjustments as needed to make minor mechanical repairs to reduce down time and keep oil and gas production profitable

Platform Operator #3

Beacon West Placement
Ventura, CA
06.2019 - 07.2024
  • Operate and troubleshoot oil and gas process equipment
  • work with the Lead Operators to maintain production
  • provide assistance in all maintenance programs.
  • Monitor wells for maximum production (variable speed drive electric submersible pumps).
  • Monitor, operate, and maintain oil and gas treatment and processing equipment to include two-phase separators, amine plant, compressors, pumps, scrubbers and chiller units.
  • Troubleshoot process problems and make minor mechanical repairs to keep processing units on line.
  • Perform regulatory monthly testing and make adjustments or repairs, as needed.
  • Input daily oil, gas, and water production volumes into Company computer program.
  • Assist Lead Operator with data entry into Company’s facility maintenance Mainsaver software program.
  • Perform preventive maintenance of oil and gas treatment and processing facilities.
  • Comply with all rules, laws and ordinances of all federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

Contruction Maintenance

Cd Lyon
Ventura, CA
09.2016 - 06.2019
  • building and maintaining the infrastructure and equipment on an oil drilling site
  • Installing pipelines
  • Repairing machinery
  • Perform routine maintenance checks
  • ensuring the overall functionality and safety of the oil field facilities
  • Rigging operations for cranes daily activities
  • Run and maintain an 8 person work crew

Plumber Technician

Roto Rooter Plumbing
Ventura, CA
12.2015 - 09.2016
  • Drive trucks to transport crews, materials and equipment.
  • Communicate with supervisors and other workers using equipment such as wireless phones, pagers, or radios.
  • Prepare and keep records of actions taken including maintenance and repair work.
  • Dig out sewer lines manually
  • Service, adjust and make minor repairs to equipment, machines and attachments.
  • Locate problems using specially designed equipment and mark where digging must must occur to reach damaged tanks or pipes
  • Inspect manholes to locate sewer line stoppages.

Offshore Platform Oil Production Operator

Irwin Industries
07.2007 - 07.2015
  • Operate and troubleshoot oil and gas process equipment
  • Work with the Lead Operators to maintain production
  • Monitor wells for maximum production (variable speed drive electric submersible pumps)
  • Monitor, operate, and maintain oil and gas treatment and processing equipment to include two-phase separators, amine plant, compressors, pumps, scrubbers and chiller units
  • Troubleshoot process problems and make minor mechanical repairs to keep processing units on line
  • Perform regulatory monthly testing and make adjustments or repairs, as needed
  • Input daily oil, gas, and water production volumes into the Company computer program
  • Assist Lead Operator with data entry into Company's facility maintenance Mainsaver software program
  • Comply with all rules, laws and ordinances of all federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
  • Experience working on Platforms including the well bay, utilities, and compressors
  • Experience in equipment isolation and working with mechanics to complete annuals on compressors
  • Working knowledge and experience with Amine & Glycol plant equipment operation and maintenance
  • Knowledge of SCADA and wonderware
  • Responsible for filling chemical totes, well testing, collecting and analyzing hourly readings on production equipment
  • Performing routine tests and inspections
  • Monitoring chemical injection rates, pressures, levels, and adjusting pressure and level controllers as necessary
  • Changing glycol and amine filters
  • Cleaning pump suction screens, housekeeping, general maintenance, training new team members, and shipping chemical pumps and flow transmitters for maintenance and repairs
  • Understanding of well production optimization, troubleshooting, gauging and analysis as well as safety systems
  • Ability to communicate, troubleshoot and coordinate with various levels of personnel and production staff in a professional and timely manner
  • The ability to quickly learn new tasks, systems, software and operate new equipment with ease

Education

High School Diploma -

Pacific High School
Oxnard, CA
06.2005

Skills

  • Operating heavy machinery and equipment
  • Troubleshooting and maintenance
  • Safety protocols and procedures
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues
  • Ability to communicate, troubleshoot and coordinate with various levels of personnel and production staff in a professional and timely manner
  • The ability to quickly learn new tasks, systems, software and operate new equipment with ease

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Training
  • Confined Space
  • Lokring Installer
  • OSHA Training
  • Rigger Signal Person
  • IBST, 10, Fit Test
  • MSHA, H2S
  • T2 Production Surface Safety System
  • Forklift
  • Fire watch
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Swing rope

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Oil Production Operator

Dcor LLC
07.2021 - Current

Platform Operator #3

Beacon West Placement
06.2019 - 07.2024

Contruction Maintenance

Cd Lyon
09.2016 - 06.2019

Plumber Technician

Roto Rooter Plumbing
12.2015 - 09.2016

Offshore Platform Oil Production Operator

Irwin Industries
07.2007 - 07.2015

High School Diploma -

Pacific High School
Robby Cochran