Scott McDonald
Odessa,TX
Summary
Hard-working and driven oil and gas professional with 25 + years of experience specializing in all facets of the industry, and a proven track record of success in leading teams. Looking to leverage my strong technical skills and clear, open communication with people at all levels, in order to remain successful in my trade. Can work independently, without need for direct oversight, on a wide range of assignments, and am capable of accommodating any schedule in order to achieve our desired results.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Gas Lift Packer Service Technician
Flowco Production Solutions
04.2025 - Current
- Setting production packers via tubing and wireline
- Pulling production packers with T2 on/off tools via pulling units
- Assembly of AS1 and AS3 packers
- Spacing out tubing on wireline set packers to the desired compression and tension
- Use of power swivels to release stubborn packers that have been in hole for a bothersome amount of time
- Spacing out of gas lift valves, downhole gauges, profile nipples and chemical injection mandrels to proper depths as per production designs
Hazmat Tanker Driver
Dorado Transportation, LLC
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Go above and beyond to avoid rejecting a load
- Figure tank volumes
- Test specific gravity, temperature and solids content of oil
- Operated and maintained hazardous materials tanker vehicles in compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and compliance with DOT standards.
- Managed transportation of hazardous materials, adhering to local, state, and federal regulations.
- Delivered cargo safely and efficiently to designated locations while minimizing transit times.
Travel Enthusiast
Retired From Working
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Visited National and State Parks
- Enjoyed not being on call 24/7 for the first time in 24 years
- Hike park trails
- Got to know my kids and wife
- Visited and spent time with family and dogs
- Cultivated vegetables
- Grill Master
- Worked on 1972 Ford Gran Torino
Tool Specialist
Thru Tubing Solutions
04.2014 - 07.2022
- Tool Specialist | Absolute Energy Solutions | Sep 2013 - Apr 2014
- Multiple long lateral CFP drillouts with Snubbing Units, Rigs and Coil Tubing
- CIBP drillouts and removals
- Multiple fishing operations, including wireline wire and tool recovery, coil tubing and tool recovery
- Familiar with a wide variety of downhole tools to include series 150 overshots, series 70 overshots, series 10 overshots, continuous overshots, basket grapples, washpipe, venturi, junk baskets, ALL of the crossovers, no go's, taper taps, confusion blocks, box taps, magnets, custom carbide tools, custom built internal cutters, jet cutters, chemical cutters, cameras, spiral grapples, intensifiers, jars, bumper subs, bits, mills, coil connectors, BPVs, disconnects, circ subs, AV subs, abrasive cutters, spears, wire grabs, GS spears, inflatable packers, production packers, service packers, bridge plugs and agitators, mechanical cutters, hydraulic cutters, indexing tools, bit thrusters, dimple connectors, slip connectors, profile nipples, drop cutters, flat catch overshots and a wide variety of motors ranging from 1.69'' to 3.38''
- TCP
- Sand perforating
- Ease of communication breaking down complicated tasks into easy-to-understand ideas
- Extremely thorough job logs and well files in the event of an unfavorable circumstance
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess tool performance and implement enhancements.
- Successfully completed complex projects within tight deadlines by employing advanced technical skills in using specialized tools.
- Provided detailed reports on tool condition and lifespan, aiding in budget planning for future purchases or repairs.
- Improved overall project efficiency by providing expert advice on appropriate tool selection and usage techniques.
- Developed training materials for new hires, improving onboarding efficiency and knowledge retention.
- Mentored junior staff in tool usage best practices, enhancing team capabilities and performance.
- Established a strong reputation as a reliable problem solver, consistently resolving difficult issues related to complicated jobs.
Tool Specialist
Absolute Energy Services
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Tool Specialist | Absolute Energy Solutions | Sep 2013 - Apr 2014
- Multiple long lateral CFP drillouts with Snubbing Units, Rigs and Coil Tubing
- CIBP drillouts and removals
- Multiple fishing operations, including wireline wire and tool recovery, coil tubing and tool recovery
- Familiar with a wide variety of downhole tools to include series 150 overshots, series 70 overshots, series 10 overshots, continuous overshots, basket grapples, washpipe, venturi, junk baskets, ALL of the crossovers, no go's, taper taps, confusion blocks, box taps, magnets, custom carbide tools, custom built internal cutters, jet cutters, chemical cutters, cameras, spiral grapples, intensifiers, jars, bumper subs, bits, mills, coil connectors, BPVs, disconnects, circ subs, AV subs, abrasive cutters, spears, wire grabs, GS spears, inflatable packers, production packers, service packers, bridge plugs and agitators, mechanical cutters, hydraulic cutters, indexing tools, bit thrusters, dimple connectors, slip connectors, profile nipples, drop cutters, flat catch overshots and a wide variety of motors ranging from 1.69'' to 3.38''
- TCP
- Sand perforating
- Ease of communication breaking down complicated tasks into easy-to-understand ideas
- Extremely thorough job logs and well files in the event of an unfavorable circumstance
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess tool performance and implement enhancements.
- Successfully completed complex projects within tight deadlines by employing advanced technical skills in using specialized tools.
- Provided detailed reports on tool condition and lifespan, aiding in budget planning for future purchases or repairs.
- Improved overall project efficiency by providing expert advice on appropriate tool selection and usage techniques.
Supervisor
Storm-Williams Energy Services
12.2012 - 07.2013
- Trained employees on proper maintenance and equipment operation
- Gauged field parameters to ensure safe and efficient snubbing operations
- Multiple lateral and vertical CFP drillouts
- Multiple fishing operations, to include stripping and lubricating of tools
- Multiple well control assist operations
- Multiple dual string completions
- Chrome tubing snubbing operations
- H2S operations, to include working “masked up”
- Multiple hot tapping operations
- Supervisory duties for the following snubbing units
- 170k 5k, 10k, and 15k space saver units
- 120k 5k space saver units
- 85k 5k space saver units
- 85k 5k mini units
- Operation of the following snubbing units
- 600k HWO Stand alone unit
- 460k HWO Stand alone unit
- 150k HWO Stand alone unit
- 450k 13- 5/8’ Bore conventional unit
- 300k 11’ Bore conventional unit
- 170k 5k, 10k and 15k space saver units
Senior Supervisor
Great White Pressure Control
04.2008 - 11.2012
- Multiple lateral and vertical CFP drillouts
- Multiple fishing operations, to include stripping and lubricating of tools
- Multiple well control assist operations
- Multiple dual string completions
- Chrome tubing snubbing operations
- H2S operations, to include working “masked up”
- Multiple hot tapping operations
Supervisor
Bobcat Pressure Control
11.2005 - 04.2008
- Multiple lateral and vertical CFP drillouts
- Multiple fishing operations, to include stripping and lubricating of tools
- Multiple well control assist operations
- Multiple dual string completions
- Chrome tubing snubbing operations
- H2S operations, to include working “masked up”
- Multiple hot tapping operations
Senior A Operator and Specialist
Cudd Pressure Control
04.1998 - 11.2005
- Trained employees on proper maintenance and equipment operation
- Gauged field parameters to ensure safe and efficient snubbing operations
- Multiple lateral and vertical CFP drillouts
- Multiple fishing operations, to include stripping and lubricating of tools
- Multiple well control assist operations
- Multiple dual string completions
- Chrome tubing snubbing operations
- H2S operations, to include working “masked up”
- Multiple hot tapping operations
- Conducted routine maintenance on pressure control systems to minimize downtime.
- Reduced downtime for equipment maintenance by conducting regular inspections and proactive repairs.
Education
GED -
Alva High School
Alva, OK09-1997
Skills
- Snubbing
- Thru Tubing
- Cased Hole Fishing
- Pulling Units
- Wireline
- Flowback
- Production and Service Packers
- Frac and Frac Diversion
- Acidizing
- Perforating
- Pumping
- Coil Tubing
- Nitrogen
- H2S
- Drilling
- Tubing Testing
- Surface Equipment High pressure operations
- Valve drilling
- Freezing operations (Dry Ice and Nitrogen)
- Hot tapping
- Hydraulics
- IADC Wellsharp Cert #42329-E818B4
Timeline
Gas Lift Packer Service Technician
Flowco Production Solutions
04.2025 - Current
Hazmat Tanker Driver
Dorado Transportation, LLC
09.2024 - 04.2025
Travel Enthusiast
Retired From Working
07.2022 - 09.2024
Tool Specialist
Thru Tubing Solutions
04.2014 - 07.2022
Tool Specialist
Absolute Energy Services
09.2013 - 04.2014
Supervisor
Storm-Williams Energy Services
12.2012 - 07.2013
Senior Supervisor
Great White Pressure Control
04.2008 - 11.2012
Supervisor
Bobcat Pressure Control
11.2005 - 04.2008
Senior A Operator and Specialist
Cudd Pressure Control
04.1998 - 11.2005
GED -
Alva High School
SNUBBING
- Supervisor | Storm-Williams Energy Services | Dec 2012 - Jul 2013
- Senior Supervisor | Great White Pressure Control | Apr 2008 - Nov 2012
- Supervisor | Bobcat Pressure Control | Nov 2005 - Apr 2008
- Senior Operator and Specialist | Cudd Pressure Control | Apr 1998 - Nov 2005