Matthew Napton
Scout Energy/ Ridge Oil and Gas
Baker,MT
17
years of professional experience
Dynamic Lease Operator with extensive experience at ConocoPhillips, skilled in optimizing production through effective maintenance and safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and minimize downtime, leveraging strong teamwork and pipeline inspection techniques. Committed to maintaining high standards in well operations and ensuring regulatory adherence. Also at Ridge oil and gas I have been in charge of the line locates or one calls.
Work History
Lease Operator
10 Years 11 Months- Reduced costs through proactive improvements to deficient areas of operations.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient execution of projects, reducing delays and increasing productivity.
- Minimized environmental impact by adhering to regulatory guidelines during drilling operations.
- Organized routine inspections to detect faults and arranged quick corrective actions.
- Kept electrical, gas-powered and hydraulic machinery in great condition by troubleshooting and correcting malfunctions.
- Enforced safety regulations and completed forms for compliant site operations.
- Conducted risk assessments before initiating any work activity onsite.
- Monitored pumps and flow lines for gas and fluid leaks.
- Maintained clean, tidy and professional well operations in line with company standards.
- Logged official production numbers from equipment readings and monitored trends.
Lease Operator
1 Year 9 Months- Led initiatives to optimize resource allocation, reducing downtime during operations.
- Developed maintenance schedules that improved equipment reliability and performance.
- Conducted thorough inspections of facilities, identifying potential hazards or violations and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Maximized lease revenue by conducting regular site visits and ensuring proper lease compliance.
- Kept electrical, gas-powered and hydraulic machinery in great condition by troubleshooting and correcting malfunctions.
- Enforced safety regulations and completed forms for compliant site operations.
- Optimized production rates through careful monitoring of well performance and making necessary adjustments.
- Monitored daily production reports to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving operational efficiency.
- Conducted risk assessments before initiating any work activity onsite.
- Monitored pumps and flow lines for gas and fluid leaks.
- Performed cleaning, repair and maintenance activities to keep equipment functional and safe.
- Tested wells to determine production rates, identified problems and implemented corrective actions.
Lease Operator
4 Years 5 Months- Operated and maintained equipment for optimal oil production efficiency.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Monitored production metrics and reported anomalies to senior management.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot operational issues effectively.
- Assisted in training new operators on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency across operations.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed on-site, minimizing accidents and maintaining a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Collaborated with field technicians to maintain equipment and perform routine maintenance, extending the life of assets.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance and repairs on wellhead equipment and pumps.
- Maintained clean, tidy and professional well operations in line with company standards.
- Reduced downtime by proactively identifying and resolving equipment issues in a timely manner.
- Logged official production numbers from equipment readings and monitored trends.
- Used correct lockout and tag-out procedures when conducting maintenance on equipment.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Pipeline inspection techniques
Gas lift systems
Oilfield safety protocols
Pressure testing procedures
SCADA system operation
Hand tool proficiency
Team leadership
Safety compliance
Production monitoring
Vendor relations management
First aid and CPR certification
Production documentation
Chemical injection systems
Wellhead maintenance
Flowline management
Maintenance and repair skills
Teamwork
Timeline
Lease Operator
Scout Energy/ Ridge Oil and Gas
09.2015 - CurrentRead More
Lease Operator
Denbury
12.2013 - 09.2015Read More
Lease Operator
ConocoPhillips
07.2009 - 12.2013Read More
Baker High School
High School Diploma
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