Scott Byrum
Watford City,ND
Summary
Experienced with pump maintenance, fluid transfer, and system troubleshooting. Utilizes hands-on expertise to ensure efficient and safe operations. Strong understanding of preventive maintenance practices, ensuring reliability and minimizing downtime.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Pump Operator 2
STEP Energy Services
01.2025 - Current
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved efficiency in the management of pump systems.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, minimizing damage to equipment and ensuring safety at all times.
- Conducted comprehensive testing procedures to verify proper functioning of newly installed or repaired pump systems before returning them to service.
- Optimized pump performance through regular inspection, cleaning, and lubrication of equipment components.
- Facilitated timely repairs by maintaining an organized inventory of spare parts and tools required for servicing pumps.
- Conducted daily inspections of surface equipment and pumps to identify and address seal leaks, improper priming and other minor operational inefficiencies.
- Monitored gauges and flowmeters and inspected equipment to verify tank levels, temperatures and pressures remained at specified levels, reporting abnormalities as necessary.
- Communicated with other workers using signals, radios or telephones to start and stop flows of materials or substances.
Driver/Operator
Panther Pressure Testers
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Enhanced vehicle longevity with regular maintenance checks and repairs as needed.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, minimizing damage to equipment and ensuring safety at all times.
- Optimized pump performance through regular inspection, cleaning, and lubrication of equipment components.
- Maintained accurate records of pump operations, including work orders, service logs, and equipment specifications.
- Assisted in the development of long-term maintenance plans to prolong equipment life and minimize unexpected downtime through regular inspections and timely interventions.
Lead Roustabout
Cowboy Crane
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Optimized resource allocation during peak periods by cross-training team members in various roles, enhancing workforce flexibility.
- Increased productivity by optimizing work schedules and assigning tasks according to skill levels and experience.
- Performed emergency response duties as needed, acting quickly under pressure to mitigate potential hazards or accidents onsite.
- Assisted in rig moves, contributing to efficient relocation processes while adhering to safety guidelines.
- Controlled forklifts, cranes and heavy machinery to transport and store materials and equipment.
- Worked in extreme weather conditions and hazardous areas to keep rigs operational.
- Used hand and power tools safely and efficiently, following manufacturer and company directions.
- Offloaded and loaded crane load and assisted crane operator.
Driver
Grimsbro Trucking
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness within the vehicle''s interior/exterior appearance, providing a professional image for the company at all times.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
Yard Manager
HIS Pipeline
11.2018 - 07.2020
- Maintained an organized system for tracking inventory levels, tools, equipment, and vehicles used throughout daily operations.
- Increased safety standards in the yard by conducting regular inspections and ensuring compliance with all regulations.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse assignments, swiftly transitioning between different types of equipment as needed.
- Operated commercial vehicle to transport equipment and job-specific machinery to and from job sites.
- Verified shipments against receipts and provided advice to customers about right type of parts needed for specific projects.
- Kept track of Material Test Ratings on all projects.
Contract Pumper
Jims Pumping Service
01.1985 - 03.1992
- Adapted quickly to changing conditions in the oil and gas industry, remaining flexible and adaptive to new technologies and techniques for optimal performance.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings in routine operations without compromising safety or efficiency standards.
- Collaborated closely with field supervisors, relaying important information regarding well conditions and offering recommendations for improvements.
- Optimized production rates through careful management of pump settings and timely adjustments as needed.
- Contributed to environmental protection efforts by properly handling chemicals and monitoring containment areas.
- Reduced equipment downtime by promptly identifying mechanical issues and coordinating necessary repairs.
- Kept detailed logs of operational activities, supporting accurate reporting to regulatory agencies when required.
- Improved efficiency with thorough inspection of production equipment, ensuring optimal performance at all times.
- Ensured accurate recordkeeping for each well, providing critical data for decision-making processes.
- Managed time effectively while overseeing multiple wells, ensuring consistent attention to detail across all sites under my care.
- Conducted daily inspections of surface equipment and pumps to identify and address seal leaks, improper priming and other minor operational inefficiencies.
- Monitored wells to track and document flow, fluid levels and temperatures.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Dodge City Senior High School
Dodge City, KSSkills
- Valve operation
- System monitoring
- Flow control
- Pipe fitting
- Mechanical aptitude
- Cdl Liscense
- Basic computer skills
Timeline
Pump Operator 2
STEP Energy Services
01.2025 - Current
Driver/Operator
Panther Pressure Testers
06.2022 - 12.2024
Lead Roustabout
Cowboy Crane
11.2020 - 06.2022
Driver
Grimsbro Trucking
07.2020 - 09.2020
Yard Manager
HIS Pipeline
11.2018 - 07.2020
Contract Pumper
Jims Pumping Service
01.1985 - 03.1992
Diploma - General Studies
Dodge City Senior High School
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