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Shawnavon LaBauve Sr.
Jennings,USA
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Summary
Senior PIC / Lead Operator with 29+ years of offshore oil and gas experience overseeing production operations, workover activities, and regulatory compliance. Proven leader known for safe operations, crew supervision, SIMOPS oversight, and platform production efficiency. Consistently retained during asset sales and company reorganizations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
PIC Lead Operator
Island Operating Company
Lafayette, LA
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinated day-to-day field operations across multiple crews, keeping work on schedule and ensuring jobs were completed efficiently.
- Maintain communication with field supervisor of day-to-day operations.
- Coordinated routine slick line, work over and simultaneous operations.
- Retained in current position after previous sell and contractor took over field operations.
- Prevented personnel injuries during maintenance by practicing diligent lockout-tagout processes.
- Reduced downtime by proactively identifying potential issues and performing routine maintenance checks.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Mentored junior operators, enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.
PIC Lead Operator
QuarterNorth Energy
Houston, TX
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinated day-to-day field operations across multiple crews, keeping work on schedule and ensuring jobs were completed efficiently.
- Maintain communication with field supervisor of day-to-day operations.
- Coordinated routine slick line, work over and simultaneous operations.
- Retained in current position after previous sell and contractor took over field operations.
- Prevented personnel injuries during maintenance by practicing diligent lockout-tagout processes.
- Reduced downtime by proactively identifying potential issues and performing routine maintenance checks.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Mentored junior operators, enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.
PIC Lead Operator
Fieldwood Energy, LLC
Houston, TX
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Coordinated day-to-day field operations across multiple crews, keeping work on schedule and ensuring jobs were completed efficiently.
- Maintain communication with field supervisor of day-to-day operations.
- Coordinated routine slick line, work over and simultaneous operations.
- Retained in current position after previous sell and contractor took over field operations.
- Prevented personnel injuries during maintenance by practicing diligent lockout-tagout processes.
- Reduced downtime by proactively identifying potential issues and performing routine maintenance checks.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Mentored junior operators, enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.
Field Lead Operator
SandRidge Energy, Inc.
Oklahoma, OK
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Coordinated day-to-day field operations across multiple crews and platforms, keeping work on schedule and ensuring jobs were completed efficiently.
- Maintain communication with field operators of day-to-day operations.
- Coordinated routine slick line, work over and simultaneous operations.
- Retained in current position after previous sell and contractor took over field operations.
- Reduced downtime by proactively identifying potential issues and performing routine maintenance checks.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Mentored junior operators, enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.
Field Lead Operator
Dynamic Offshore Resources, LLC
Houston, TX
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Coordinated day-to-day field operations across multiple crews and platforms, keeping work on schedule and ensuring jobs were completed efficiently.
- Maintain communication with field operators of day-to-day operations.
- Coordinated routine slick line, work over and simultaneous operations.
- Retained in current position after previous sell and contractor took over field operations.
- Reduced downtime by proactively identifying potential issues and performing routine maintenance checks.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Mentored junior operators, enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.
Lead Operator
Production Services Network
Lafayette, LA
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Lead operations with daily job duties.
- Maintain communication with office personnel of day to day operations.
- Daily operations and maintenance of offshore oil and gas platform.
- Conducted periodic testing of MMS regulated equipment and systems.
- Supervised routine slick line and simultaneous operations.
- Maintain records and reporting of all inspections.
Lead Operator
Offshore Contract Services, LLC
Houston, TX
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Lead operations with daily job duties.
- Required well testing and allocating.
- Maintain communication with office personnel.
- Conduct periodic testing of MMS regulated equipment and systems.
- Supervised routine slick line and simultaneous operations.
- Maintain records and reporting of all inspections.
Lead Operator
Island Operating Company
Lafayette, LA
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Supervise operators with daily job duties.
- Maintain communication with office personnel of day to day operations.
- Daily operations and maintenance of multiple offshore oil and gas platforms for different customers.
- Conducted periodic testing of MMS regulated equipment and systems.
- Supervised routine slick line and simultaneous operations.
- Maintain records and reporting of all inspections.
Lead Operator
Danos & Curole
LaRose, LA
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Daily operations of multiple oil and gas production platforms.
- Supervise operators with daily job duties.
- Conducted periodic testing of MMS regulated equipment and systems.
- Maintain communication with office personnel of day-to-day operations.
- Supervised routine slick line and simultaneous operations.
- Maintain records and reporting of all inspections.
Production Operator Level A
Island Operating Company
Lafayette, LA
01.1996 - 01.2004
- Daily operations and maintenance of offshore oil and gas platform.
- Conducted periodic testing of MMS regulated equipment and systems.
- Required well testing and allocating.
- Maintain records and reporting of all inspections.
Education
General Studies
Jennings High School
Jennings, LA01-1990
Skills
Safety compliance
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Team player
- Troubleshooting
- Process management
- Data entry
- Project management
Lockout and tagout processes
Team player
Standard operating procedures
Health and safety
Troubleshooting
Production schedule adherence
Process management
Teamwork and collaboration
Issue resolution
Problem-solving
Inspections and reviews
Data entry
Continuous improvement
Project management
Mechanical understanding
Process control
Control system monitoring
Production operations
Teamwork
Problem-solving abilities
Time management
Punctual and reliable
Worksite safety
Excellent communication
Machine maintenance
Training
- Surface and Subsurface Safety Devices T-2
- Production Equipment Operations
- Water Survival
- Crane Operator / 8hr Rigger
- DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation
- CPR/AED – Adult
- Incipient Fire Fighting
- BSTC (Marine Debris)
- PEC
Section name
Experienced working with Microsoft Office, Excel and Word. Also have experience with ESP, gaslift and natural flowing wells. PLC platforms using various software systems for HMI. Worked within Veris, SMART and SEMP check compliance data entry systems.
Timeline
PIC Lead Operator
Island Operating Company
01.2022 - Current
PIC Lead Operator
QuarterNorth Energy
01.2021 - 01.2022
PIC Lead Operator
Fieldwood Energy, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2021
Field Lead Operator
SandRidge Energy, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2014
Field Lead Operator
Dynamic Offshore Resources, LLC
01.2010 - 01.2012
Lead Operator
Production Services Network
01.2009 - 01.2010
Lead Operator
Offshore Contract Services, LLC
01.2006 - 01.2009
Lead Operator
Island Operating Company
01.2005 - 01.2006
Lead Operator
Danos & Curole
01.2004 - 01.2005
Production Operator Level A
Island Operating Company
01.1996 - 01.2004
General Studies
Jennings High School