Mike Manning
Midland
Summary
Dynamic Senior Lease Operator with extensive experience at Diamondback Energy, skilled in optimizing production through advanced gas lift systems and effective team leadership. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and safety compliance, while mentoring new employees and implementing process improvements that significantly reduce downtime. Proficient in SCADA system operation and equipment troubleshooting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lease Operator
Apachie
08.2025 - Current
- Operated and maintained production equipment to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
- Tracked inventory levels and scheduled deliveries to ensure resource availability for operations.
- Developed training materials to improve compliance with safety regulations among team members.
- Mentored junior operators on best practices for equipment operation and safety protocols.
Lease Operator
Crimson Energy
07.2025 - 08.2025
- This was apachi contract company. Apachie brought me on to company after 1 month instead of the standard 1 year. Operated and maintained production equipment to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
- Tracked inventory levels and scheduled deliveries to ensure resource availability for operations.
- Conducted regular inspections of lease equipment, identifying issues for timely maintenance.
- Collaborated with teams to enhance workflows, increasing overall operational effectiveness.
Senior Lease Operator
Diamondback Energy
01.2016 - 08.2025
- Work as Well tech shooting fluid levels to optomize wells, work with lease operators to help maximize production
- Work as leas pumper to plan, organize, order parts for field repair, worked to minimize downtime and keep cost down.
- Operated and maintained oil production equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Monitored production levels and reported discrepancies to improve operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections of well sites to identify maintenance needs and minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and implement solutions.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols, operational procedures, and equipment handling techniques.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and recommend process improvements for increased output.
Education
High School Diploma -
Odessa High School
Odessa, TX03-2001
Skills
- Gas lift systems
- esp lift systems
- water injection lift system
- pump jack lift system
- fluid gun to shut fluid levels to optomize wells
- Oilfield safety protocols
- Pressure testing procedures
- SCADA system operation
- Well control management
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Hazardous materials handling
- Production management
- Equipment troubleshooting
Timeline
Lease Operator
Apachie
08.2025 - Current
Lease Operator
Crimson Energy
07.2025 - 08.2025
Senior Lease Operator
Diamondback Energy
01.2016 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Odessa High School
diamond back quarterly award for expectational work and Apachie quatlery aim up award f
Diamond back. Won quarterly award for stepping into forman position while he was on extended leave. Keeping the field running smooth and cost down.
apache. won there quarterly Aim up award. For take the initiative to optimize wells in field, allowing for removal of a compressor.