Shawn Kolaja
Washington ,PA
Summary
Proficient Lead Lease Operator known for strong problem-solving abilities and effective time management. Experience in coordinating complex projects and training team members to uphold safety standards, driving significant improvements in operational performance. Strong work ethic and commitment to leading a diverse team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Lease Operator
Range Resources
Washington, Pennsylvania
12.2011 - Current
- Identified and resolved safety and environmental issues promptly, maintaining high standards.
- Trained and mentored new operators on established safety protocols and procedures.
- Assumed Bobby's responsibilities to enhance team productivity and support operations.
- Utilized OneNote for organizing and sharing detailed operational notes.
- Coordinated job setups with contractors to ensure project alignment and efficiency.
- Created maintenance log and vacation calendar to track team availability and projects.
- Delegated responsibilities to team members, fostering accountability and ownership.
- Assess GLC rig up and optimization. Successfully unloaded 20 wells last year.
- Led the group with multiple recent Drilling and Frac Fuel skids, involving two major oil producers with multiple Flogistix units and vapor separators.
- Managed the past two intense power outages On Call. Excellent knowledge of mobilization for generators, cords hookups and light plants.
- Work in the dry area On Call to maintain proficiency on dehy equipment.
- Utica well new turn ons with high pressure, dual flowline chokes, sand traps and dehys.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oil City High School
Oil City, PA05-2000
Skills
- Hazard identification
- Environmental awareness
- Production optimization
- Operational efficiency
- Problem solving
- Equipment maintenance
- Effective communication
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Lease Operator l- Carlton 12/19/2011
Lease Operator II-Carlton 2/24/2014
Lease Operator ll- Relocation to IFO 10/23/2014
Lease Operator lll- Team Lead and On Call Lead- 2/5/2018
Lead Lease Operator- 1/27/2025
Timeline
Lead Lease Operator
Range Resources
12.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
Oil City High School