Michael Farr
Sadler,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lease Operator 3
Devon Energy
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean, tidy and professional well operations in line with company standards.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance and repairs on wellhead equipment and pumps.
- Kept equipment in great condition by troubleshooting and correcting malfunctions.
- Logged official production numbers from equipment readings and monitored trends.
- Used correct lockout and tag-out procedures when conducting maintenance on equipment.
- Enforced safety regulations
- Monitored pumps and flow lines for gas and fluid leaks.
- Maintained efficient systems to meet daily goals for gas, oil and water production.
- Organized routine inspections to detect faults and arranged quick corrective actions.
Maintenance Operator 3
Devon Energy
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Coordinated preventive maintenance and repairs on wellhead equipment and pumps.
- Organized routine inspections to detect faults and arranged quick corrective actions.
- Used correct lockout and tag-out procedures when conducting maintenance on equipment.
- Enforced safety regulations and completed forms for compliant site operations.
- Enhanced performance of site team through training, mentoring and motivation.
- Performed cleaning, repair and maintenance activities to keep equipment functional and safe.
- Collaborated with roustabouts and related service employees to managing daily operations and repair needs.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
- Followed detailed maintenance and operational schedules to complete projects.
Maintenance Operator 3
WPX Energy
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Coordinated preventive maintenance and repairs on wellhead equipment and pumps.
- Organized routine inspections to detect faults and arranged quick corrective actions.
- Used correct lockout and tag-out procedures when conducting maintenance on equipment.
- Enforced safety regulations and completed forms for compliant site operations.
- Enhanced performance of site team through training, mentoring and motivation.
- Performed cleaning, repair and maintenance activities to keep equipment functional and safe.
- Collaborated with roustabouts and related service employees to managing daily operations and repair needs.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
- Followed detailed maintenance and operational schedules to complete projects.
Production Foreman
Felix Energy
03.2019 - 07.2020
- Performed walk throughs and managed first delivery and flowback on new facilities.
- Installed surface equipment and plumbing for jet pump and esp installations as well as lined up contractors for these jobs.
- Performed initial start ups for new esp installs.
- Worked with completions and workover to manage time frames for equipment delivery and start ups.
- Did trouble shooting on facilities as well as oversaw repairs and upgrades.
- Performed flushes on esp's and restrictions in flowlines and water headers.
- kept track of production numbers and trends for wells.
Lead Flowhand
GD Well Testing
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Maintained clean, organized, hazard-free work areas for optimized site safety.
- Carried out general manual labor activities to aid site productivity.
- Executed daily operations quickly and accurately, achieving productivity targets.
- Performed flowback duties for frac, drillout, first delivery and flowback.
- Filled out reports of hourly production numbers and trends.
- Followed choke schedule for opening new well, dumping sand traps, and scheduling water and oil loads.
Lead Flowhand
Covenant Testing Technologies LLC
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Maintained clean, organized, hazard-free work areas for optimized site safety.
- Carried out general manual labor activities to aid site productivity.
- Executed daily operations quickly and accurately, achieving productivity targets.
- Performed flowback duties for frac, drillout, first delivery and flowback.
- Filled out reports of hourly production numbers and trends.
- Followed choke schedule for opening new well, dumping sand traps, and scheduling water and oil loads.
Flowback Manager
Triple H Industries
07.2013 - 01.2016
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees to complete jobs.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring new employees.
Flowback Manager
Rods Production Services
04.2011 - 01.2013
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees to complete jobs.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring new employees.
Flowback Operator
Rods Production Services
04.2010 - 03.2011
- Maintained clean, organized, hazard-free work areas for optimized site safety.
- Carried out general manual labor activities to aid site productivity.
- Executed daily operations quickly and accurately, achieving productivity targets.
- Performed flowback duties for frac, drillout, first delivery and flowback.
- Filled out reports of hourly production numbers and trends.
- Followed choke schedule for opening new well, dumping sand traps, and scheduling water and oil loads.
Lease Operator
NGG LLC
09.2009 - 04.2010
- Maintained clean, tidy and professional well operations in line with company standards.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance and repairs on wellhead equipment and pumps.
- Kept equipment in great condition by troubleshooting and correcting malfunctions.
- Logged official production numbers from equipment readings and monitored trends.
- Used correct lockout and tag-out procedures when conducting maintenance on equipment.
- Enforced safety regulations
- Monitored pumps and flow lines for gas and fluid leaks.
- Maintained efficient systems to meet daily goals for gas, oil and water production.
- Organized routine inspections to detect faults and arranged quick corrective actions.
Workover Floor Hand
Mercer Well Services
05.2008 - 09.2009
- Ran power tongs and elevators while tripping pipe.
- Made connections with power swivel while drilling plugs.
- Performed maintenance to rig and tools when needed.
- Helped tool hands make up and set tools.
- worked derricks when needed.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Used hand and power tools safely and efficiently, following manufacturer and company directions.
- Listened carefully to supervisors to understand directions and then carried out all work responsibilities efficiently.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Workover Floor Hand
Peak Services
04.2007 - 05.2008
- Ran power tongs and elevators while tripping pipe.
- Made connections with power swivel while drilling plugs.
- Performed maintenance to rig and tools when needed.
- Helped tool hands make up and set tools.
- worked derricks when needed.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Used hand and power tools safely and efficiently, following manufacturer and company directions.
- Listened carefully to supervisors to understand directions and then carried out all work responsibilities efficiently.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Engine Trim Installer
PACCAR
05.2006 - 02.2007
- Communicated quickly and accurately with supervisors about problematic sites, missed installations or other issues.
- installed coolant hoses on engines as they came down the line.
- Built 100 Peterbilt trucks a day.
- Cross trained on engine set and cab set.
- Trained new employees on duties.
- Read build sheets to get right parts for each truck.
- Worked well in team environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burkburnett High School
Burkburnett, TX05.2002
Skills
- Activity Tracking
- Safety Compliance
- Report Preparation
- Equipment Inspection
- Production Management
- Machinery Maintenance
- Production Documentation
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Wellhead Maintenance
- Flowline Management
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Production Monitoring
- Organizational Skills
- Gas Lift Systems
- Problem Solving Aptitude
- Field Production Reporting
- Oilfield Safety Protocols
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Decision-Making Capabilities
- Artificial Lift Techniques
- Computer Literacy
- Time Management Proficiency
- Crane and Hoist Usage
- Project Coordination Experience
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Hand Tool Proficiency
- Team Leadership Abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- SCADA System Operation
- Driver's License and Clean Driving Record
- Operational Efficiency Optimization
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
Timeline
Lease Operator 3
Devon Energy
06.2023 - Current
Maintenance Operator 3
Devon Energy
07.2021 - 05.2023
Maintenance Operator 3
WPX Energy
07.2020 - 07.2021
Production Foreman
Felix Energy
03.2019 - 07.2020
Lead Flowhand
GD Well Testing
02.2017 - 03.2019
Lead Flowhand
Covenant Testing Technologies LLC
02.2016 - 11.2016
Flowback Manager
Triple H Industries
07.2013 - 01.2016
Flowback Manager
Rods Production Services
04.2011 - 01.2013
Flowback Operator
Rods Production Services
04.2010 - 03.2011
Lease Operator
NGG LLC
09.2009 - 04.2010
Workover Floor Hand
Mercer Well Services
05.2008 - 09.2009
Workover Floor Hand
Peak Services
04.2007 - 05.2008
Engine Trim Installer
PACCAR
05.2006 - 02.2007
High School Diploma -
Burkburnett High School
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