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Matthew Vukich

Wasilla

Summary

Dynamic operational leader with extensive experience at WNS Mud Plant, excelling in equipment maintenance and process optimization. Proven track record in team leadership and training development, driving continuous improvement initiatives. Adept at HMI systems operation and conflict resolution, ensuring efficient and safe plant operations while enhancing team collaboration.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Operational Readiness Lead/Facilities Specialist

WNS Mud Plant
Alpine
2026.10 - Current

Communicate with the mud plant supervisors and construction managers to ensure no conflicting operations.

Developed operating SOPs for new plant processes, equipment, and tools to streamline operations.

Planning and executing commissioning operations with mud plant personnel and construction managers.

Participate in construction planning meetings and provide suggestions on plant needs.

Planning for plant shut down, personnel and equipment requirements and start-up of a third party facility.

Assisting in post construction dynamic commissioning planning.

Created detailed plans to ensure safety and efficiency during plant shut down.

Established detailed protocols for dynamic commissioning to enhance operational readiness.

Testing and troubleshooting new mud plant DFCS and DORs HMI system and simulator.

Assisted with training new hire roustabouts and operators.

Ordering materials and parts to support mud plant operations. MR/SR tracking and completion.

Planning 3rd party maintenance work in support of mud plant operations.

Assisting with equipment maintenance planning.

Working on mud plant continuous improvement projects.

Participating in putting together QPR slide packs for review with Conoco Phillips management.

Providing support and advice to mud plant operations.

Mud Plant Supervisor

WNS Mud Plant
Alpine
2019.10 - 2026.10

6 years experience working in the Alpine field managing operations, maintenance, facility improvements and personnel.

Ensure daily mud plant operations are completed safely.

Coordinated maintenance planning to meet rig fluid requirements, ensuring operational readiness.

Lead weekly safety meetings with crews.

Work with the Willow engineering team to plan the mud plant expansion and improvement projects.

Guided Leads and Operators on maintenance tasks, enhancing operational efficiency.

Participate in daily Wells Infrastructure meetings.

Ordered parts and materials, supporting seamless plant operations.

SIMOPS with multiple work groups within the WNS field to complete jobs and maintain a positive working relationship with multiple work groups throughout the Alpine field.

Built competency forms for roustabouts and operators.

Built new hire training plan and training schedule.

Mud Plant Lead Operator

WNS Mud Plant
Alpine
2019.10 - 2023.03

Managed crew of up to 6 in mixing operations and plant maintenance to ensure smooth workflow.

Monitor plant operations and valve line ups utilizing DORs software and Wonderware HMI.

Trouble shooting mechanical and HMI communication issues within the plant.

Coordinated simultaneous operations with third-party work groups, prioritizing safety and operational efficiency.

Managed permitting processes for in-house and third-party work in and around the plant to ensure compliance.

Followed and improved plant operational SOPs to enhance safety and prevent cross contamination of drilling fluids.

Maintaining clear and direct radio communication, with plant operators and pad traffic.

Planning and performing maintenance and service on plant equipment.

Grind and Inject Lead Operator

Grind and Inject Facility
Prudhoe Bay
2013.11 - 2019.10

Facilitated daily operations at BP Injection Facility, ensuring seamless workflow over six years.

Managed facility operations through control board using HMI IP21, SCADA, and WONDERWARE, optimizing system performance for six years.

6 years injection well work and down hole injection experience, maintaining annulus pressures, SSVs, and LPPs. Bringing wells on and off line. In charge of permitting 3rd party work groups for down hole well work.

Oversaw facility operations and maintenance tasks for six years.

Isolation and maintenance on Injection Wells, tanks, ball mill, air compressors, positive displacement pumps, centrifugal pumps, piping spool replacement and bolt up, conveyors, shale shakers, and valves.

Competent in reading P&IDs and ENIDs for process understanding and isolations/Maintenance.

Coordinated employee schedules and arranged flights for work-related travel.

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Process optimization
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Dynamic commissioning
  • HMI systems operation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Team leadership
  • Training development
  • Vendor coordination
  • Problem solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Teamwork and collaboration

References

  • Blake Audrey, Fairweather Drilling manager, (713)-503-4705
  • Joe Alden, Conoco Phillips MSO, (907)-982-3156
  • Raymond Escobar, Conoco Phillips MSO, (509)-952-1796

Position Held

  • Lead Maintenance Tech
  • Board Operator
  • Operator
  • Facility Technician
  • Roustabout

Timeline

Operational Readiness Lead/Facilities Specialist

WNS Mud Plant
2026.10 - Current

Mud Plant Supervisor

WNS Mud Plant
2019.10 - 2026.10

Mud Plant Lead Operator

WNS Mud Plant
2019.10 - 2023.03

Grind and Inject Lead Operator

Grind and Inject Facility
2013.11 - 2019.10
Matthew Vukich