Seth Aldridge
Jal
Summary
Control Room Specialist with strong background in monitoring and managing systems. Known for quick decision-making, reliable performance, and adaptability to changing scenarios. Expert in troubleshooting, system analysis, and ensuring operational safety. Collaborative team player focused on results, enhancing team dynamics, and meeting operational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Control Room Operator II
Occidental Petroleum
06.2022 - Current
- Monitor well pad’s producing rates, flowing pressures, and temperatures, and gas sales lines.
- Recognise pressure differences between wells, compressors, plant, and sales points.
- Perform regular checks to detect active and potential malfunctions and equipment failures.
- Coordinate with field and mid-stream personnel to address problems and make necessary adjustments.
Control Room Operator
Danos
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Utilized field surveillance programs to assist field operators in maintaining field pressure, well production, tank levels, and responding to alarms.
- Reported well issues and downtime.
- Assisted in well optimization and ensured gas lift rates.
Control Room Operator
Crosby Energy Services
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Proficiently brought wells and facilities back online, ensuring minimal operational disruptions and downtime.
- Effectively communicated and coordinated with various departments, sending work order requests to applicable teams to address maintenance and repair needs, thus contributing to seamless operations.
- Demonstrated a proactive approach to maintaining equipment and facilities, further enhancing operational reliability and safety.
Lease Operator
Crosby Energy Services
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained production in a safe working environment, responded to high-priority alarms, troubleshooted various alarms and problems with wells and facilities.
- Brought wells and facilities back online and sent work order requests to applicable departments.
Warehouse Mud Engineer
AES Drilling Fluids
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Created blends for various weights and types of oil-based mud.
- Tested properties of oil and water-based mud.
- Relayed responsibilities to lead operators in the mud plant.
- Generated mud reports.
Mud Plant Operator
AES Drilling Fluids
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Blended different weights of oil and water-based muds.
- Delegated responsibilities among crew members.
- Troubleshoot problems within the plant.
- Operated a forklift and loaded/unloaded trucks.
Pump Hand/Counter Sales
Keystone Pump & Supply
04.2014 - 07.2016
- Handled inside sales and maintained inventory.
- Maintained pump inventory.
- Repaired and rebuilt downhole oil and gas pumps.
- Made hotshot runs.
Field Technician
Ampro Fire and Safety
12.2013 - 03.2014
- Conducted regular safety inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Monitored safety equipment maintenance schedules to ensure functionality and compliance with standards.
- Maintained oil field safety regulations on locations including tank batteries, work-over rigs, and drilling rigs.
Safety Technician
Total Safety
08.2012 - 10.2013
- Conducted safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Maintain oil field safety regulations on location including tank batteries, work-over rigs, and drilling rigs.
- Collaborated with management to identify potential hazards and recommend preventive measures.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces05-2010
High School Diploma -
Jal High School
Jal, NM05-2004
Skills
- 10 Years of Oil & Gas Experience
- Cygnet
- Pi Vision
- VNC/HMI
- System monitoring
- Nexus
- OSHA 30-hour Certification
- Proactive approach
- Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Outlook Proficiency
- Safe Land/Safe Gulf Certification
- Security camera monitoring
- Remote troubleshooting
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
EXPERTISE
- Proficient in control room operations, with a focus on monitoring well pad producing rates, flowing pressures, and temperatures, as well as gas sales lines.
- Skilled in recognizing and addressing pressure differences that develop between wells, compressors, plant, and sales points.
- Experienced in detecting active and potential malfunctions and equipment failures, and promptly coordinating with field or mid-stream personnel for problem resolution.
- Inside sales and inventory management expertise, with a focus on pump inventory maintenance and repair.
Timeline
Control Room Operator II
Occidental Petroleum
06.2022 - Current
Control Room Operator
Danos
03.2022 - 06.2022
Control Room Operator
Crosby Energy Services
01.2021 - 02.2022
Lease Operator
Crosby Energy Services
03.2019 - 03.2020
Warehouse Mud Engineer
AES Drilling Fluids
12.2017 - 01.2019
Mud Plant Operator
AES Drilling Fluids
11.2016 - 12.2017
Pump Hand/Counter Sales
Keystone Pump & Supply
04.2014 - 07.2016
Field Technician
Ampro Fire and Safety
12.2013 - 03.2014
Safety Technician
Total Safety
08.2012 - 10.2013
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
New Mexico State University
High School Diploma -
Jal High School
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