RAUL SANCHEZ
Big Spring,TX
Summary
Experienced professional with 17 years in productivity and performance management. Strong skills in workflow prioritization and project planning. Committed to driving results and optimizing processes in a VRU tech role.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Production Operator
Pioneer Natural Resources
04.2022 - Current
- Kept line material levels within required levels to meet production goals.
- Maximized production quality by inspecting, calibrating and adjusting equipment to stay within optimal operational parameters.
- Made proactive adjustments to wells to optimize performance and deal with malfunctions.
- Oversaw daily operations, delegated tasks and assignments and implemented strategies to optimize workflows.
- Troubleshoot issues and make repairs as needed
Lease Operator
Pioneer Natural Resources
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Submitted daily production data and regular reports to keep management informed.
- Gauged and recorded oil and water tanks to document daily fluid production data for regulatory oversight.
- Evaluated production-related problems and worked with production leadership and engineering teams to resolve issues.
- Enforced sound safety practices to protect workers and minimize liability.
- Verified cleanliness of each tank farm and checked for weeds or performance issues through [Timeframe] inspections.
- Kept systems working efficiently to meet daily oil, water and gas production levels.
- Conducted daily well tests and maintained regular monitoring of wells and equipment.
Lead horizontal lease operator
LEGACY RESERVES
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Monitor control panels during pumping operations in order to ensure that materials are being pumped at the correct pressure, density, rate, and concentration
- Operate engines and pumps in order to shut off wells according to production schedules, and to switch flow of oil into storage tanks
- Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment
- Repair gas and oil meters and gauges
- Open valves to return compressed gas to bottoms of specified wells in order to repressurize them and force oil to surface.
Operation Manager
SHARP IMAGE ENERGY
06.2008 - 04.2018
- Assess costs and estimate the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells, to evaluate the economic viability of potential drilling sites
- Develop plans for oil and gas field drilling, and for product recovery and treatment
- Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing, or well surveys
- Analyze data to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production
- Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production
- Specify and supervise well modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery.
Education
A.S - Accounting
HOWARD COLLEGE
Big Spring, TX05.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
FORSAN HIGH SCHOOL
Forsan, TX05.2008
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Mechanical and technical skills
- Experienced with TotalRod, IHS, Field Direct, FDG, and Joyn
- Safety-focused
Certification
CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES, IADC RigPass H2S Training Lock out tag out training
Languages
Fluent in English and Spanish
Timeline
Lead Production Operator
Pioneer Natural Resources
04.2022 - Current
Lease Operator
Pioneer Natural Resources
10.2019 - 04.2022
Lead horizontal lease operator
LEGACY RESERVES
04.2018 - 10.2019
Operation Manager
SHARP IMAGE ENERGY
06.2008 - 04.2018
A.S - Accounting
HOWARD COLLEGE
High School Diploma - undefined
FORSAN HIGH SCHOOL