Nicholas Mata
Lubbock
Summary
Experienced in maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, with a focus on injection pumps, including tasks such as replacing worn components and ensuring operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to follow safety protocols while managing inventory for pump repair and conducting quality control checks on materials. Proficient in troubleshooting electrical motors and performing necessary repairs to maintain workflow during chemical operations. Developed standard operating procedures for laboratory environments, ensuring accuracy in measurements and compliance with safety standards.
Skilled Pump Mechanic with relevant experience in troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing different types of pumps. Possess strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and familiarity with safety protocols. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through diligent maintenance practices. In previous roles, contributed significantly to reducing downtime by ensuring optimal functionality of equipment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Injection Pump Mechanic
Integrity Pump Service
Levelland
11.2024 - Current
- I maintain and fix anything and everything to do with the injection pump itself, such as changing leaking packing, cracked or broken plunger/ pony rods, brass nuts, rings and bushings to prevent any further wear and tear as needed as well as valves in the fluid end of the pump, bull wheel or shiv if they are worn, i remove and install electrical motors.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when working on pumping systems.
- Maintained inventory of parts and supplies for pump repair.
Chemical Technician
Refined Completions
Midland
09.2023 - 10.2024
- We do a lot of consulting work providing chemical to even ob and keeping track of said chemical, after every stage we measure and calculate how much chem was used that stage, we then send off a report to company personnel. Offloading chemical as needed into SO tanks on location. We also pump chemical into the frac side blender on specific jobs, we set up our trailer and chemical lines to provide chemical into the blender, often having to diagnose our electrical motors and repair them to get the job going again, we also are required to repack our mechanical pumps as needed.
- Developed standard operating procedures for laboratory operations.
- Maintained inventory of chemicals, supplies, and other necessary items needed in the lab environment.
- Calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy of measurements taken during experiments.
- Performed quality control checks on raw materials used for production processes.
- Troubleshot problems encountered during testing or experimentation activities.
Pump Mechanic
Integrity Pump Service
Levelland
01.2023 - 08.2023
- I was a pump mechanic repairing injection pumps, we overhauled them in the shop and I worked in the field almost everyday replacing plungers pony rods, as well as anything else that was needed on the spot such as changing oil changing valves and seats we would remove complete fluid ends and repair them on the spot. As well as diagnostics on electrical motors, re wiring if needed. Also have experience, welding at this job making parts for the service trucks or projects I was asked to work on.
- Inspected systems for proper operation prior to start up.
- Maintained inventory of parts and supplies for pump repair.
Floorhand/Roughneck
Precision Drilling Company
Midland
02.2022 - 01.2023
- I was a floor hand but floated everywhere building mud,helping the motorman rebuilding pumps and valves, making hooks ,tripping pipe.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues encountered during job duties.
- Participated in training sessions related to safety procedures and general oilfield operations.
- Monitored drilling operations and reported any issues to the Driller.
Forklift Operator
Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC
Littlefield
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- drove a forklift around a freezer moving pallets into a desired location, as well as picking orders and helping with shipping and receiving.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
Mechanic
Mata’s Customs
Littlefield
03.2016 - 11.2020
- I was a Mechanic for my father rebuilding engines, replacing suspension parts, diagnosing and repairing electrical issues. I also did fab work on vehicles. Notching, welding frames as well as making custom parts as needed for the task at hand.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on vehicles.
- Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
- Researched parts availability from vendors in order to complete repairs efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Littlefield High School
Littlefield, TX05-2020
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Order Picking
- Power tools
- Customer service
- Automotive repair
- Vehicle maintenance
- Electrical experience
- Welding
- Standard operating procedures
- Pump installation
- Valve repair
- Pipe fitting
- Workplace safety
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving aptitude
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Injection Pump Mechanic
Integrity Pump Service
11.2024 - Current
Chemical Technician
Refined Completions
09.2023 - 10.2024
Pump Mechanic
Integrity Pump Service
01.2023 - 08.2023
Floorhand/Roughneck
Precision Drilling Company
02.2022 - 01.2023
Forklift Operator
Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC
12.2020 - 02.2022
Mechanic
Mata’s Customs
03.2016 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Littlefield High School