Nathan Powell
Tuttle,OK
Summary
Dynamic manager of operations with a proven track record at Greatplains Oilfield Rental, excelling in workforce planning and team leadership. Achieved high employee retention rates and enhanced operational efficiency through strategic planning and effective communication. Skilled in risk management and training, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Field Operations
Greatplains Oilfield Rental
06.2013 - Current
- Foster strong relationships with clients and vendors through effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Oversee complex projects from inception to completion, meeting deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Looked for and developed talent in business unit for succession planning.
- Consistently met or exceeded key performance indicators, demonstrating a strong commitment to achieving organizational goals and objectives.
- Improved team collaboration with regular communication, training sessions, and performance reviews.
- Met with senior management to determine needs and develop roadmaps.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Communicated and consulted with regional management and staff regularly.
- Lead 15-50 field representatives in delivering quality, on-time and cost-effective client objectives.
- Led process improvements that resulted in increased efficiencies across various aspects of field operations management such as scheduling, budgeting, and project tracking.
- Achieved higher employee retention rates by creating a supportive work environment that values professional development.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by closely monitoring service quality and promptly addressing concerns.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for all field operations, minimizing potential hazards and ensuring safety compliance.
- Maintained proper staffing levels to meet and exceed customer and branch needs.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Assistant Field Manager
Greatplains Oilfield Rental
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work schedules and task delegation.
- Conducted periodic reviews of operational data to identify trends or areas requiring attention or improvement.
- Established preventive maintenance programs for equipment, reducing downtime incidents during critical project phases.
- Assisted Field Manager in developing contingency strategies for potential issues that could impact project success or timelines.
- Streamlined communication between management and field staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Improved safety measures, conducting regular site inspections to identify and address potential hazards.
- Facilitated field operations through supervision and direction of field personnel.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Sent detailed reports of the amount of water pumped each day.
Water Transfer Supervisor
Greatplains Oilfield Rental
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Implemented robust quality control measures throughout all stages of water transfer operations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and client specifications.
- Reduced downtime during water transfers by efficiently coordinating equipment maintenance schedules.
- Supervised the installation of high-capacity pumps and pipelines, ensuring timely completion of projects with minimal disruption to existing operations.
- Collaborated with engineers and technicians to design innovative solutions for complex water transfer challenges.
- Ensured timely response to emergency situations related to water transfer systems by developing contingency plans and providing necessary resources.
- Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers to secure required equipment and materials for projects.
- Played a key role in the successful completion of numerous large-scale water transfer projects by providing leadership, technical expertise, and effective project management skills.
- Monitored gauges and flowmeters and inspected equipment to verify tank levels, temperatures and pressures remained at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
- Recorded operating data such as products and quantities pumped.
- Maintained safe and accurate pump levels and closely watched pump gauges.
- Communicated with other workers using signals, radios or telephones to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
Water Transfer Operator
Greatplains Oilfield Rental
10.2009 - 12.2009
- Utilized specialized tools such as pipe wrenches, pumps, hoses, connectors to carry out various tasks effectively.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with environmental policies through careful water management practices.
- Troubleshot complex issues related to pressure changes or leaks quickly resolving problems that arose during operations.
- Trained new Water Transfer Operators on best practices, increasing staff competency levels across the department.
- Reduced downtime by conducting routine maintenance on pumps, hoses, and pipelines.
- Consistently met or exceeded project deadlines by skillfully prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.
- Developed strong working relationships with clients, fostering trust in our company''s ability to deliver reliable results.
- Collaborated with team members to complete water transfer projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Installed and maintained meters, gauges, and controls for accurate measurement and control of water flow rates.
- Maintained open communication with supervisors and colleagues, ensuring smooth workflow during high-pressure situations.
- Monitored gauges and flowmeters and inspected equipment to verify tank levels, temperatures and pressures remained at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
- Communicated with other workers using signals, radios or telephones to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maysville
Maysville, OK05-2009
Skills
- Operations management
- Asset management
- Workforce planning
- Operational efficiency
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
- Team supervision
- Strategic planning
- Schedule coordination
- Operations oversight
- Risk management
- Employee development
- Customer retention
- Employee scheduling
- Staff hiring
- Performance evaluation and monitoring
- Delegating work
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Effective leader
- Task prioritization
- Crisis management
Accomplishments
- 15+ years of service with Greatplains Oilfield Rental
- Fundamentals of a Respectful Workplace training
- Art of Communication training
- Recruiting and hiring training
- Leader Development Initiative class
Certification
- CPR
- Forklift
Timeline
Manager of Field Operations
Greatplains Oilfield Rental
06.2013 - Current
Assistant Field Manager
Greatplains Oilfield Rental
01.2012 - 05.2013
Water Transfer Supervisor
Greatplains Oilfield Rental
01.2010 - 12.2011
Water Transfer Operator
Greatplains Oilfield Rental
10.2009 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
Maysville
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