MALACHI TARANGO
Crane,TX
Summary
Skilled in performing routine physical labor and maintenance on oil fields, with experience in operating a variety of machinery and equipment used in the extraction and preparation of oil and gas products. Known for strong teamwork abilities, effective communication skills, and capacity to follow safety protocols diligently. Contributed to enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards through proactive maintenance and immediate response to repair needs. Willing to assist others whenever needed.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Roustabout
Scout
Crane, TX
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted component replacement on separators to maintain operational efficiency, focusing on valves, sight glasses, floats, and air lines.
- Performed maintenance on oil and water dump valves and back pressure valves and chokes to optimize operational efficiency.
- Executed maintenance and repair of wells and pump jacks, focusing on stuffing box replacements and casing and flow line repairs and installing new belts.
- Managed spill cleanup and pressure washing of wellheads and separators.
Roustabout
Quad-C
Crane, TX
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Performed scheduled maintenance on oilfield equipment including lubrication of moving parts, replacing seals and gaskets.
- Provided emergency assistance during spills, fires or other accidents.
- Operated heavy machinery for the purpose of loading and unloading materials from trucks or trailers.
- Familiar with the gravities of oil (WTS, WTI, WTL)
- Performed essential maintenance tasks on heaters to ensure optimal functionality of fire tube inlets, outlets, and gaskets.
- Assisted in maintenance of water and oil tanks by repairing flanges and lines. Supported efforts to identify and fix leaks in tank systems. Aided in gauging tanks using gauge lines to ensure proper functionality.
- Assisted in constructing battery systems by laying down and setting up tanks and separators. Supported connection of components to ensure functionality.
- Assembling sand scrubbers and connecting them to wellheads and strapping down all the lines.
- Fracking experience on connecting flow lines, fabricating well heads and production trees.
- Experienced in connecting/disconnecting, fusing and cutting of poly and fiberglass lines.
- Experience driving company vehicles and filling out tickets and timesheets and JSA.
- Worked successfully with diverse groups of coworkers to accomplish goals, and demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Utilized forklifts, backhoes, and manlifts to support material handling and construction operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buena Vista High School
Imperial, TX12.2023
Skills
- Hazardous materials handling
- Hydraulic systems
- Oilfield safety regulations
- Power tool operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Physical stamina
- Manual labor
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Communication
Timeline
Roustabout
Scout
09.2025 - Current
Roustabout
Quad-C
04.2024 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Buena Vista High School