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Donny Sanchez

Hobbs,NM

Summary

I have been in the oilfield for about 20 years. I started working for J & S oilfield services and have been in oilfield ever since. I am fluent in Spanish and English. Hard working, motivated, responsible, reliable, diligent and steadfast. Communicative, Team/Family Oriented, I strive to do my best at and in everything I do to ensure that production and equipment are at its best. Works well with others. Training others to do what would produce better results and production for the company. Strong Faith in The Lord. I have worked for several Oilfield Companies in my years of experience. I have learned to adapt to any situation and strive to be my best and give my best. I look forward to stepping out of my comfort zone to see what challenge I can accomplish and what new things I will learn. I am a critical thinker and look forward to growing in other areas. Experienced in a majority of field Lease operator duties.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Floater and Lead Operator

Mewbourne Oil Company
11.2022 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and efficiency standards.
  • Trained and mentored junior operators on equipment handling and workflow processes.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced production efficiency and reduced downtime.
  • Coordinated maintenance schedules for machinery, minimizing disruptions in operation.

Field Lead

Maverick Natural Resources
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Oversee Field Lease Operators
  • Troubleshoot equipment
  • Walk locations out to locate problems
  • Input costs in accountability
  • Foreman at times
  • Communicate with electricians, hot oilers, roustabout, etc when jobs need to be done
  • Calculate BoE
  • Sign invoices
  • Participate in meetings with CEOs
  • Train lease operators

Field Lease Operator

Workrise/Rig up
2019 - 2022
  • Submitted daily production data and regular reports to keep management informed.
  • Gauged and recorded oil and water tanks to document daily fluid production data for regulatory oversight.
  • Evaluated production-related problems and worked with production leadership and engineering teams to resolve issues.
  • Managed after-hours emergency responses to restart compressors and restore well operations.
  • Enforced sound safety practices to protect workers and minimize liability.
  • Kept systems working efficiently to meet daily oil, water and gas production levels.
  • Conducted daily well tests and maintained regular monitoring of wells and equipment.
  • Performed routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
  • Completed basic repairs and escalated major maintenance requirements to proper personnel.
  • Operated engines and pumps to turn wells off, following production schedule.

Field Lease Operator

BreitBurn Energy Partners
08.2015 - 09.2018
  • Gauged and recorded oil and water tanks to document daily fluid production data for regulatory oversight.
  • Managed after-hours emergency responses to restart compressors and restore well operations.
  • Submitted daily production data and regular reports to keep management informed.
  • Enforced sound safety practices to protect workers and minimize liability.
  • Evaluated production-related problems and worked with production leadership and engineering teams to resolve issues.
  • Assisted briefly as Foreman which included but was not limited to: Invoice signing, cost tracking, supervising Rigs, Roustabout crews

Roustabout Pusher

J & S Oilfield Services, Inc.
05.2005 - 07.2015
  • Dismantled equipment to and cleaned or performed regular maintenance.
  • Transported equipment from one job site to another.
  • Built tank batteries from the ground up
  • Built salt water disposals from the ground up
  • Assembled poly and steel flowlines

Contract Pumper

J&S Oilfield Services, Inc
05.2005 - 07.2015
  • Observed control panels during pumping operations to monitor pressure, density, rate and concentration.
  • Completed basic repairs and escalated major maintenance requirements to proper personnel.
  • Kept systems working efficiently to meet daily oil, water and gas production levels.
  • Relieved Company Field Lease Operators as needed.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lovington High School
Lovington, NM
05.2005

Skills

  • Fluid Monitoring
  • Gauging Experience
  • Compressor Restarting
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • Equipment Operation
  • Basic Math
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Active Listening
  • Team Building
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Customer Service
  • Team Management
  • Problem Resolution
  • Training & Development
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Working Collaboratively
  • MS Office
  • Data Management
  • Computer Skills
  • Organizational Skills
  • People Skills
  • Work Ethic
  • First Aid/CPR
  • PPE Use
  • Critical Thinking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Relationship Building
  • Reliable and Trustworthy
  • Downhole experience
  • Basic knowledge of ESP, and Jet pumps
  • Basic Knowledge of Environmental
  • Supervising
  • Shoot Fluid Levels
  • Shutdown and Startup Expertise
  • Work Order Completion

References:

  • Eddie Trujillo (boss) (575)399-3329
  • Cam Robbins 575-3904666
  • Clark Grubbs-+1 (903) 431-0121

Education and Training

other

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Floater and Lead Operator

Mewbourne Oil Company
11.2022 - Current

Field Lead

Maverick Natural Resources
06.2022 - 09.2022

Field Lease Operator

BreitBurn Energy Partners
08.2015 - 09.2018

Roustabout Pusher

J & S Oilfield Services, Inc.
05.2005 - 07.2015

Contract Pumper

J&S Oilfield Services, Inc
05.2005 - 07.2015

Field Lease Operator

Workrise/Rig up
2019 - 2022

High School Diploma -

Lovington High School