OVIE CADE
Summary
Production-focused oilfield operator with 6+ years of experience supporting upstream operations, flowback, and multi-well pad production across the Permian Basin, Delaware Basin, and Monument Draw. Proven ability to maintain safe, compliant operations while optimizing production rates and minimizing downtime. Experienced working on major-operator locations and supporting high-volume wells, including H2S (sour gas) environments while meeting strict safety and operational standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Operator
Cade's Oilfield Services, LLC
01.2023 - Current
- Operate and maintain production equipment across 4-12 well sites in the Permian Basin
- Monitor pressures, flow rates, and production systems to maintain 500-1,650 BOPD per site
- Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure continuous production
- Support well startups, system optimization, and safe field operations
- Follow strict HSE and operator compliance standards
Senior Facility Operator
Clews Energy Services / ConocoPhillips
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Supported upstream production operations on multi-well locations (4-12 wells per site)
- Monitored pressures and production rates, contributing to 500-1,650 BOPD per site
- Assisted with well startups, rig-ups, and production optimization
- Performed inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime
- Operated under major operator safety, environmental, and reporting standards
Senior Operator
Diversified Energy Services / Devon Energy
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Led production and facility operations across multi-well pads (4-10+ wells per site)
- Operated separators, heater treaters, tank batteries, and VRU/VRT systems
- Monitored and optimized production rates, supporting 500-2,000+ BOPD per site
- Performed advanced troubleshooting and preventative maintenance to reduce downtime
- Coordinated well startups, flowback transitions, and production stabilization
- Ensured compliance with Devon Energy safety, environmental, and operational standards
- Operated safely in high-risk H2S (sour gas) well environments to ensure team safety.
Level II Operator
EnerCorp Sand Solutions
05.2020 - 07.2023
- Supported flowback and production operations across multi-well locations (4-8 wells per pad), maintaining high uptime
- Maintained daily production volumes of 800-6,500+ barrels of fluid
- Operated 1440/250 separators, heater treaters, VRTs, and VRUs
- Performed choke changes and monitored tubing/casing pressures
- Operated sand knockout units to protect equipment and maintain efficiency
- Completed detailed daily reports aligned with production and safety requirements
Crew Leader
Next Gen Water Solutions
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Led crews of 3-6 personnel across multiple field locations
- Managed water transfer operations handling 10,000-50,000+ barrels/day
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and operational procedures
- Trained crew members to improve efficiency and job performance
Skills
- Production Operations
- Upstream Oil & Gas
- Flowback Operations
- Artificial Lift Support
- Separators (1440/250)
- Heater Treaters
- VRT/VRU Systems
- Tank Batteries
- Choke Management
- Tubing & Casing Pressure Monitoring
- Well Startups
- Preventative Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- H2S / Sour Gas Operations
- HSE Compliance
- Daily Reporting
Timeline
Senior Facility Operator
Clews Energy Services / ConocoPhillips
08.2025 - 02.2026
Senior Operator
Diversified Energy Services / Devon Energy
08.2023 - 06.2025
Production Operator
Cade's Oilfield Services, LLC
01.2023 - Current
Level II Operator
EnerCorp Sand Solutions
05.2020 - 07.2023
Crew Leader
Next Gen Water Solutions
03.2019 - 06.2020