Matthew Rodriguez
Pecos,TX
Summary
Diligent Lease Operator with expert abilities in well management, equipment operations and maintenance, recordkeeping requirements, and emergency response. Strong safety record and excellent leadership skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lease Operator 3
Apache Corporation
Pecos, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Responsible for monitoring and controlling wellheads, pumps, separators, dehydrators, and other production equipment.
- Maintained daily records of oil and gas production volumes, pressures and temperatures and record it on Avocet.
- Troubleshoot and repair day-to-day operational issues.
- Ensure zero flaring and venting from tanks, and work with the emissions team.
- Witness sales of oil and condensate (LACT meter provings, crude transfer tickets).
- Correct any unsafe conditions or practices by using aim for zero or stop work authority.
- Repair and Rekit oil dumps, water dumps, or Kimray back pressure valves.
- First, call for all compressors assigned on route and get units up and running to keep production up.
- Keep accurate seal records.
- Electrical submersible pumps and gas lift, some Rod wells.
Lease Operator 3
Callon Petroleum Company
Pecos, TX
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Responsible for monitoring and controlling wellheads, pumps, separators, dehydrators, and other production equipment.
- Maintained daily records of oil and gas production volumes, pressures and temperatures.
- Performed routine maintenance on all production equipment including motors, valves and flow lines.
- Assisted with the installation of new wells and pipelines.
- Conducted regular inspections of tanks, pumps and valves for proper functioning.
- Monitored wellhead pressure to ensure optimal performance of wells during production operations.
- Coordinated with third-party service providers regarding scheduled maintenance activities.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Analyzed data from flow meters to ensure accurate measurement of gas and oil production rates.
- Communicated regularly with other departments regarding operational issues or concerns.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all company policies and procedures.
- Supervised contractors who were hired to carry out specific tasks related to lease operations.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved efficiency or reduced material usage.
Lease Operator 2
Apache Corporation
Pecos, Texas
06.2017 - 06.2021
- Responsible for monitoring and controlling wellheads, pumps, separators, dehydrators, and other production equipment.
- Maintained daily records of oil and gas production volumes, pressures and temperatures.
- Calibrated meters to ensure accuracy in measuring fluid levels.
- Performed routine maintenance on all production equipment including motors, valves and flow lines.
- Assisted with the installation of new wells and pipelines.
- Conducted regular inspections of tanks, pumps and valves for proper functioning.
- Monitored wellhead pressure to ensure optimal performance of wells during production operations.
- Coordinated with third-party service providers regarding scheduled maintenance activities.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Analyzed data from flow meters to ensure accurate measurement of gas and oil production rates.
Lease Operator
Centennial Resource Development
Pecos, Texas
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Responsible for monitoring and controlling wellheads, pumps, separators, dehydrators, and other production equipment.
- Maintained daily records of oil and gas production volumes, pressures and temperatures.
- Calibrated meters to ensure accuracy in measuring fluid levels.
- Performed routine maintenance on all production equipment including motors, valves and flow lines.
- Assisted with the installation of new wells and pipelines.
- Conducted regular inspections of tanks, pumps and valves for proper functioning.
- Monitored wellhead pressure to ensure optimal performance of wells during production operations.
- Coordinated with third-party service providers regarding scheduled maintenance activities.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Analyzed data from flow meters to ensure accurate measurement of gas and oil production rates.
- Communicated regularly with other departments regarding operational issues or concerns.
- Verified that all necessary paperwork was completed accurately prior to submitting it for approval.
Operations Supervisor
Milestone Environmental Services
Pecos, TX
03.2013 - 03.2016
- Managed daily operations, including scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and performance reviews.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Operate excavators, backhoes, forklifts, fisher pumps, MP10 mud pump, charge pumps, shale shakers.
- Complete daily JSAs and weekly safety meetings.
- Supervise six-man crews and monitor overtime in a cost-efficient manner.
- Supervise the daily operations, cleaning, treatment, and disposal of oil-based and water-based waste from drilling rigs.
- Created processes for tracking inventory and supply levels in order to prevent stock-outs or overstocking.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pecos High School
Pecos, TX05-2008
Skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Preventive Maintenance Planning
- Production Documentation
- Equipment Inspection
- Machinery Maintenance
- Decision-making capabilities
- ESP
- Gas Lift
- Rod pump
- Over 7 years of Lease operator experience
- Over 12 Years of Industry Experience
- H2s certified
Timeline
Lease Operator 3
Apache Corporation
04.2024 - Current
Lease Operator 3
Callon Petroleum Company
08.2021 - 04.2024
Lease Operator 2
Apache Corporation
06.2017 - 06.2021
Lease Operator
Centennial Resource Development
01.2015 - 07.2016
Operations Supervisor
Milestone Environmental Services
03.2013 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Pecos High School
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