NICHOLAS VILLALOBOS

Transport yard crews to various locations within the railroad yard to assist railroad personnel in building trains in the Bowl, East Yard, Local Yard, and Departure Yard. Responsible for the daily inspection of vehicles and maintenance equipment, as well as filing reports. Transport General Track Bulletins (GTBs), Track Warrants, and End of Train Devices (ETDs) from the terminal to the crew. Relay radio instructions from the Bowl Trainmaster to the crews when audio transmission is lost between the crew's radio and the Trainmaster. Provide protection for yard EMProtect to block road crossings during shove movements. Retrieve and transport remote control boxes and batteries to and from the crews, Bowl Shanty, and Hump Shanty.

Possess a working knowledge of railroad terminology, including switch points, car types (long car, short car), shove movements, and hazardous cargo compliance rules.

• Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
• Performed minor vehicle maintenance tasks to prevent disruptions.
• Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
• Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.

• During my time here I ran two different routes ranging from one that had 25 wells making only 1.2 Mmcf p/day to a newer route that had 100 wells making upwards of 8.0 Mmcf p/day.
• I have been a relief for five different route pumpers before being moved up to my own route.
• Route Pumper, and relief pumper -Unloading wells -Maintenance on separator units, production tanks, and wellheads.
• Watching well run on cygnet program on computer.
• Changed out choke sizes.
• Swapped out new ball valves.
• Rebuilt parts.
• Pig Gathering operations/ Facility management.
• Performed emergency repair work when necessary to ensure continued operations.
• Developed detailed reports outlining production activity at each well site.
• Performed regular maintenance on wells including checking for leaks, inspecting tubing for wear and tear, replacing parts as needed.
• Utilized SCADA systems to monitor well performance data including pressures, temperatures and flow rates.
• Conducted routine inspections of all equipment used in the field to identify any potential issues or hazards.
• Transported materials and equipment to production work stations.
• Successfully loaded and unloaded materials from trailers using forklift in accordance with safety regulations.
• Installed, tested and repaired gas compressor components such as valves, pumps and motors.
• Performed preventative maintenance on gas compressor systems to keep them running at peak efficiency.
• Operated manual pallet jack to move products throughout warehouse.
• Assisted with stocking shelves and organizing warehouse.
• Maintained facility equipment and materials in neat, clean, and orderly fashion.

• Company Overview: (Ursa was bought out by Terra in 2021)
• Route Pumper, and relief pumper -Unloading wells -Maintenance on separator units, production tanks, and wellheads.
• Watching well run on cygnet program on computer.
• Changed out choke sizes.
• Swapped out new ball valves.
• Rebuilt parts.
• Pig Gathering operations/ Facility management.
• I sent and received pipeline gadgets for all pipelines in the field, and managed slug catcher facility.
• Sending a wide variety of gadgets sizes from 6" to 24".
• In this time, I trained two individuals to help do the job safely and effectively.
• Injection Well operator, power washing, Hydrovac operator, Water Facility maintaining water, receiving water from Water facility, changing out filters, and maintaining the pumps.
• I spent my time cleaning out frac tanks, and bobtail trucks with the hydrovac, and power washing separators and productions tanks.
• I currently have a valid driver's license, with no points removed.
• Followed all safety protocols and procedures.
• Reported any problems or malfunctions with machines or tools immediately upon discovery.
• Ensured timely completion of all production tasks.
• Collaborated with operators as part of team, keeping projects on task.
• Trained new operators on equipment operations.
• Maintained a clean job site by removing debris, cleaning up spills, and adhering to safety regulations on a daily basis.
• (Ursa was bought out by Terra in 2021)