NICHOLAS BADER
Summary
Experienced and self-motivated oil field individual with diverse background and successful history of managing competing priorities while meeting challenging performance targets. Extensive background in cutting, threading and assembling piping, drill rigs and pumping equipment. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record. Reputation for hard work, levelheadedness, and attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Contango
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision while performing general maintenance duties in oil field, such as excavation and repair of oil and gas pipelines.
- Repair and maintain surface equipment including pumping units, well heads, tanks, pumps, heater/treaters, header buildings.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures and boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
- Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns, performed preventive maintenance, repaired leaks on pipelines, and constructed new pipelines.
- Operation and maintenance of equipment such as backhoes, tool trucks, vac trucks, and various power tools..
Lease Operator
Valkyrie Operating
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Monitored daily production reports to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving operational efficiency and optimize fluid production.
- Maintained accurate records of expenses incurred during operations, enabling better budget management and cost control measures.
- Logged official production numbers from equipment readings and monitored trends.
- Monitored daily production reports to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving operational efficiency.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed on-site, minimizing accidents and maintaining a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Collaborated with field technicians to maintain equipment and perform routine maintenance, extending the life of assets.
Restaurant Manager
Big Horn Mountain Stage/ Sacketts Fork
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff and effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Mentored and developed staff members for career advancement opportunities, leading to a more skilled and motivated workforce.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Maintenance Supervisor/Production Technician
Midcon Energy
07.2012 - 03.2020
- Use Echometer software and equipment to optimize production and troubleshoot downhole issues to optimize beam pump wells.
- Responsible for oil and gas well operations, well testing, operating and maintaining field equipment and facilities, surveillance of general field operations and maintenance of various databases regarding production and operations.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Maintain and oversee maintenance of production tank batteries, flow lines, LACT (lease automatic custody transfer) facilities, natural gas compression.
- Performed safe work practices while utilizing acceptable environmental procedures to maximize earnings while minimizing costs on assigned oil and gas producing properties.
- Adhere to and enforce all applicable company, state, and federal safety and environmental regulation.
- Prepare, maintain, and submit daily reports and records of daily gas and/or liquid volume, well pressure, and volume of chemicals used.
- Ensure coordination of personnel and systems to optimize transportation, minimize downtime, optimize production, and decrease environmental and safety risk.
- Operate and maintain various equipment associated with producing a well, including but not limited to wellheads, pumping units, pump-off controllers, separators, burners, heater treaters, chemical pumps, meters, automation equipment, artificial lift equipment, etc.
- Manage liquid production information and evaluate daily production information estimates to identify production shortfalls that may be related to equipment problems, leaks or spills, theft or changing well condition.
- Witness the sale of oil and condensate and verify accurate measurement in the transfer of product to truck or pipeline.
- Examine well casings, wellheads, pressure vessels, liquid storage facilities, and other production equipment for integrity.
- Perform repairs on pipe fittings, minor line leaks, dump valves, float and pressure controllers, and automation equipment as necessary.
- Manage operating and maintenance expenditure and participate in budget and production forecast.
- Supervise contract personnel and well service companies during wireline operations, water/condensate transfers, chemical treatments, and other activity in assigned area.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Worland High School
Worland, WY05.2004
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Problem solving ability
- Building Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Testing and troubleshooting
- Equipment Calibration
- Data Entry
- Quality Control
- Machine Operation
- Material Handling Equipment
Certification
- Echometer training for analyzing and optimizing the performance of oil, water, and gas wells. - 2014
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Contango
11.2022 - 01.2024
Lease Operator
Valkyrie Operating
06.2022 - 10.2022
Restaurant Manager
Big Horn Mountain Stage/ Sacketts Fork
07.2020 - 06.2022
Maintenance Supervisor/Production Technician
Midcon Energy
07.2012 - 03.2020
High school or equivalent -
Worland High School
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