MIGUEL GARZA
Odessa,USA
Summary
Results-focused Petroleum Engineer adept at adapting to changing industry and company demands. Competent in developing plans, mitigating risk and overseeing field operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Bluefin Water Solutions
Hobbs, TX
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Recruited & managed 95 highly skilled technicians.
- Coordinated activities across two divisions: Rig up & Fracking, leading 5 fleets with support from 8-10 crews tasked with delivering fresh and produced water to drilling and hydraulic fracturing pads.
- Developed structured plans for areas of interest, focusing on cost minimization and performance enhancement.
Analyzed lodging, asset management, travel time, and fleet utilization to identify savings opportunities.
Streamlined scheduling practices to enhance overall productivity.
Facilitated conflict resolution efforts to maintain operational harmony. - Executed data analysis, office responsibilities, and charge ticket/expenditure report filing to gain insights into business health and uphold reliable financial models.
- Enhanced awareness of safety culture by conducting evaluations on SSE/long-term personnel and engaging with safety personnel to lead supervisor meetings that emphasize training on policies, procedures, and overall safety culture.
- Delivered RU/RD management for 20–80-mile projects with fleet volume averaging 180-220 bpm.
- Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
Field Operations Manager/Technical Services Engineer
Purestream Services
Midland, TX
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Directed 70 field employees while collaborating with 4 office engineers and automation/maintenance groups.
- Supervised dual divisions: execution of on-the-fly treatment for hydraulic fracturing and operation of multiple semi-permanent treatment facilities valued between 500k to 2M.
- Designed facilities and infrastructure through collaboration with various internal departments to enhance system performance.
Oversaw planning and implementation of new equipment to ensure operational readiness.
Managed asset coordination in alignment with contract deadlines.
Executed site decommissioning plans for effective relocation or staging operations. - Utilized a range of equipment including HMI, DAF, SAF, walnut/media pods for component polishing, centrifugal, diesel and lobe pumps, filter presses and screw presses for de-watering applications, and chemical green trailers designated for pit-to-pit transfer of pond rolls.
- Tracked expenses and conducted monthly financial assessments on materials, housing, chemical utilization, & fleet expenditures.
- Presented comprehensive future projections analyses to executive personnel for strategic project planning.
Established cost, usage, and treatment formulas aligned with key performance indicators.
Employed both flock and drop and flock and float methodologies to optimize resource allocation. - Applied extensive range of chemicals comprising of soda ash, ferric sulfate, ferric chloride, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen peroxide, sodium aluminate, sodium hypochlorite, FR, polymers, organic and inorganic coagulants for reusing produced water and mitigating TDS/TSS/conductivity/turbidity/sulfates & iron contaminants.
- Examined and determined markets for advanced technologies to enhance support for established and prospective treatment facilities
- Managed key performance metrics between 10,000 and 255,000 bpd per location, ensuring chemical costs remained low at 0.5-1.25 cents/bbl alongside maintaining gross package profit margins of 30-55%
- Maintained current knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements pertaining to the company's operations.
- Participated in the development and execution of energy-saving initiatives, reducing operational costs.
Field Operations Manager/Field Engineer
Fountain Quail Water Management
Midland, TX
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed personnel exceeding 60 and oversaw four to six water treatment sites in Delaware Basin area.
- Allocated resources and delegated tasks to facilitate effective communication across internal and external departments.
- Generated comprehensive reports detailing expenses, production metrics, future objectives, and transparency initiatives.
- Trained onboarding and existing crew members to enhance knowledge and ensure safe, efficient production practices.
- Assisted with rig up and rig down operations, performing installation and removal of various equipment.
- Wired switches, relays, PLCs, control panels, and other electrical systems to maintain operational integrity.
- Utilized Microsoft products and macro-programming for tracking, scheduling, and improving organizational responses.
- Oversaw new product and chemical projects while collaborating with vendors to optimize equipment efficiency.
Technical Support Engineer/SCE Area Manager/ Applications Engineer/Operator 1
Gradiant Energy Services
Midland, TX
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Executed tests on produced water at frac sites, SWD facilities, and plant locations.
- Optimized plant projects by providing cost-reduction solutions and maintaining KPIs.
- Collaborated with sales team to attract new clients through effective networking.
- Advised customers during meetings by addressing inquiries promptly.
- Implemented new technologies through daily engineering activities.
- Trained staff on chemistry, math, and physics applications for enhanced knowledge.
- Conducted lab and field testing of produced water to optimize chemistry and reduce costs.
- Developed SOPs for new water treatment tests and ensured chemical compatibility.
- Developed strategies for increasing sales, market share and customer satisfaction.
Fluid Operator
Jan resources, LLC.
Odessa, TX
11.2015 - 09.2016
- Executed treatment of produced water in fracking operations using diverse chemical solutions.
- Generated daily Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and submitted tickets to company man.
- Conducted pre/post stage chemical inventory, meticulously recording data in logbook.
- Operated telescopic handler forklift for loading/unloading chemical totes and establishing containments.
- Ensured proper personal protective equipment (PPE) usage while handling hazardous chemicals.
- Reviewed Safety Data Sheets (SDS) prior to conducting tests in lab trailer.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Midland, Texas05.2014
Associate of Applied Science - General studies
Odessa College
Odessa, Texas12.2010
Skills
- Data analysis and project management
- Strategic planning
- Customer retention
- Regulatory adherence
- Cost reduction strategies
- Market research, forecasting, and analysis
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Bluefin Water Solutions
06.2023 - 05.2025
Field Operations Manager/Technical Services Engineer
Purestream Services
05.2021 - 06.2023
Field Operations Manager/Field Engineer
Fountain Quail Water Management
05.2019 - 06.2020
Technical Support Engineer/SCE Area Manager/ Applications Engineer/Operator 1
Gradiant Energy Services
09.2016 - 04.2019
Fluid Operator
Jan resources, LLC.
11.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Associate of Applied Science - General studies
Odessa College
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