Ramon Charo Jr
Summary
Energetic Supervisor successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success. Forward-thinking Operations Specialist bringing Twenty-Five years of expertise in Oil&Gas and Transportation businesses. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Supervisor
Chesapeake Energy Corporation/ Ineos Energy
04.2019 - 01.2024
- Plan, coordinate and execute preventive and reactive maintenance throughout field safely on over 2,000 wells
- Collaborate with key support groups and customers to ensure goal alignment with Asset & Operating Integrity program and HSE requirements
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Work with production, engineering, and planning teams to ensure proper prioritization of work
- Driving continuous improvement by developing new philosophies and maintenance tactics
- Proficient in PC usage, SAP work manager, Excel
- Deliver positive results through planning to accomplish goals
- Lead the maintenance and reliability efforts within the company to improve equipment reliability and focusing on the management of field maintenance activities
- Verify, sign, and approve vendor invoices
- At times help production with LOTO, permit to work and simops operations
- Proven as a Safety leader at work location
- Negotiated with vendors to secure cost-effective contracts, resulting in significant budget savings.
- Led successful project completions under tight deadlines, coordinating effectively across multiple teams.
- Boosted team morale and performance, organizing regular training sessions and motivational meetings.
- Takes ownership of actions and follows through on dedications by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
- Attend monthly safety, and weekly LOE/AFE Capital.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Oversaw all Freshwater transfers for Drilling and Fracking Operations in eight counties. (Eagle Ford Shale)
- Managed all produced water for Asset from trucking to pipeline, over 20k bbls daily safely hauled and disposed.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- oversaw all Flowback personnel/equipment on our new wells safely.
Production Technician
BHP Billiton Petroleum
06.2013 - 03.2019
- Gather and input daily readings for gas, oil and water production
- Supported engineering teams in the design and implementation of new processes or modifications to existing ones for optimal results.
- On EDV/FDG programs
- Able to troubleshoot wells that are down, minimizing downtime
- Drive safe to and from work area
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects effectively while ensuring deadlines were met consistently without compromising quality or productivity levels.
- Communicate throughout the day with fellow employees and or supervisor
- Attend monthly safety meetings
- Keep well pads clean and safe to obtain maximum optimization of wells
- Monitor flares and take inventory of chemicals daily
- Follow JRA/JSA guidelines daily
- When needed use LOTO forms to safely do job
- Issue work permits when needed
- Ability to monitor wells with the use of Cygnet/Scada program
- Skilled in Microsoft word, spreadsheets
- Creating notifications/work orders
- At times oversight of contractors on locations
- Working with Plunger wells, free flowing wells, compressors, PLC modular pads and pump units
- Recognize and repair backpressure valves, kimray tape, norriseal, pneumatic and or mechanical valves, snaps, epilots and stick pilots
- Adjust chokes and when needed change out primary well head fixed chokes
- Check plungers, dual pad and or barstock for wear and at times replace them when needed for artificial lift wells
- Keep condensate clean from water, transfer water bottoms when required.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation, safety protocols, and company policies, fostering a skilled workforce.
- Performed regular calibration checks on instruments ensuring precision measurements throughout the production process.
- Maintained accurate records of production data, enabling informed decision-making based on real-time insights.
- Participated in root cause analysis investigations for recurring issues, identifying solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Increased workplace safety, conducting thorough hazard assessments and implementing corrective actions.
Train Inspector
Union Pacific Railroad
10.2004 - 06.2013
- Inspect and repair freight cars in the yard
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail, ensuring thorough inspections that met both company and regulatory requirements.
- Contributed to overall company growth by maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction through accurate and timely inspections.
- Conduct One Thousand Mile air brake test on all Outbound Trains
- Troubleshoot bad inbound and outbound trains via all tools provided
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures during all inspections.
- Conduct/Coordinate monthly safety meetings with the mechanical department, as well as quarterly meetings with all railroad crafts, Managers and Directors
- Gather information during incidents, near misses and accidents to determine root cause
- Lead and prepare team to perform at high level while maintaining well safe practices
- Continuously improved personal expertise by attending industry conferences, workshops, and training sessions related to grain inspection methodologies.
- Talking to upper management officials and union representation to understand and follow all safety rules and guidelines
- Making sure all potential environmental hazards were corrected
- Gather feedback from all personnel to make sure all safety policies are being held up to company standards
- Routine checkups on equipment, environment, and personnel
- Forklift certified
- Structural welder Certified: Horizontal, vertical, and overhead.
Education
High School -
Cotulla High School
Cotulla, TXSkills
- Innovative
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Operations Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Open Minded
- Professionalism
- Logistics Coordination
- Training and mentoring
- Goal-Oriented
- Employee Motivation
- Staff Management
Leadership Experience
True leaders don't create followers, we create more leaders. bringing out the absolute best out of all the people we connect with. Rather it be at work and or home. When we become and own up to leadership roles its critical to remain focused through all adversity, never getting too high with the highs and or too low with the lows. Owning up to failures and learning from them. Giving credit where credit is due.
References
Available upon request.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Quote
To whom much is given, much will be required!
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Timeline
Water Supervisor
Chesapeake Energy Corporation/ Ineos Energy
04.2019 - 01.2024
Production Technician
BHP Billiton Petroleum
06.2013 - 03.2019
Train Inspector
Union Pacific Railroad
10.2004 - 06.2013
High School -
Cotulla High School
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