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RODNEY THEUS

Shreveport,LA

Summary

Dynamic Flowback Supervisor with extensive experience at Premier Flow Control, excelling in well-testing operations and client relations. Proven leadership in safety training and operational efficiency, alongside expertise in equipment maintenance and production reporting. Recognized for enhancing team performance and ensuring safe, reliable operations in high-pressure environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Flowback Operator

Phantom Services
Artesia, NM
11.2022 - Current
  • Monitored gauges, pressure pumps, and equipment for safety and performance
  • Maintained and repaired equipment, including 3-phase separators, pop-off valves, and meters.
  • Adjusted chokes during well-flowing procedures and managed fracking setups
  • Recorded and reported production, pressure, and sales data
  • Performed sand management and addressed alarms on HMI screens
  • Brought wells and equipment, like ESP, compressors, and pumpjacks, back online.
  • Led improvements in processes and trained team members
  • Experience in all aspects of the oil and gas industry, well completion (work over rig/coil unit) worked on high pressure and horizontal wells
  • Lead operator on drill out completion (workover rig/coil unit) capture of drilled out plug parts, clean up of frac fluids and sand, collect samples

Flowback Supervisor

Premier Flow Control
Odessa, TX
01.2018 - 11.2022
  • Provided training and leadership in well-testing operations
  • Built trust with clients, ensuring repeat business
  • Conducted safety meetings and prepared JSAs
  • Monitored equipment for leaks, wear, and operational efficiency
  • Recorded hourly flow rates for oil, water, and gas and communicated updates to engineers and clients
  • Oversaw crew schedules and provided 24/7 availability for operations
  • Supported multiple locations as needed

Flowback Operator

Pro Oil and Gas Services
Shreveport, LA
08.2008 - 12.2017
  • Operated and maintained 3-phase separators and other equipment
  • Conducted well shut-in and flow operations
  • Guided truck drivers for proper recovery liquids
  • Calculated production rates and generated hourly reports
  • Performed rigging operations and led job on drill-out (workover rig/coil unit)
  • Performed pressure checks, monitored flowback operations, and operated valves to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Collaborated with coworkers to update safety practices and uphold effective safety behaviors.
  • Monitored gauges and flowmeters to inspect equipment and reported abnormalities.
  • Operated pumps, blowers, compressors, engines, generators, separators, tanks, meters and other associated equipment as needed.

Education

High School Diploma -

Green Oaks High School
Shreveport, LA
05.1992

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management

Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • PI Datalink
  • Safety Training (CPR, H2S, Safeland, Defensive Driving)
  • Forklift Certified
  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Record Keeping and Accuracy in Calculations
  • Physical Stamina for Remote Work
  • Equipment Maintenance and Repairs
  • Monitoring and Troubleshooting Systems
  • Sand Management
  • Multitasking & Problem Solving
  • Well completion
  • Pressure monitoring
  • Production reporting
  • Client communication
  • Operational efficiency

Timeline

Flowback Operator

Phantom Services
11.2022 - Current

Flowback Supervisor

Premier Flow Control
01.2018 - 11.2022

Flowback Operator

Pro Oil and Gas Services
08.2008 - 12.2017

High School Diploma -

Green Oaks High School

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management

Southern University And A&M College