Steven Miska
Cuero,TX
Summary
Self-motivated with a proven ability to work independently, as a team player, or assume the responsibilities of a resourceful group leader within a flexible and diverse work environment. Attention to detail with an exceptional ability to detect and identify operating defects and faults.Proficient and knowledgeable in Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office, SCADA (Wonderware & Cygnet), Spotfire, Power BI, Open Invoice, SAP PM, SAP HANA, eVIN, Arc-GIS, Live View GPS, and various other software systems.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Optimization Operator 2
Devon Energy
Kenedy, Texas
04.2024 - Current
- Ensured safety regulations were followed on-site, minimizing accidents and maintaining a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Collaborated with field technicians to maintain equipment and perform routine maintenance, extending the life of assets.
- Optimized production rates through careful monitoring of well performance and making necessary adjustments.
- Used correct lockout and tag-out procedures when conducting maintenance on equipment.
- Monitored daily production reports to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving operational efficiency.
Production Lead
Verdun Oil Company
Yorktown/Brenham/College Station, Texas
04.2020 - 04.2024
- Managed a team of production operators, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintain a constant communicational relationship with corporate office on any and all field issues.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Develop "One stop shop" tracker for pigging operations, plunger inspections, updated LOE coding, disposal cross referencing, rental equipment, and frac pond information.
- Schedule and plan work out with construction, automation, measurement and/or third-party groups (hot oilers, chemical companies, vacuum truck, etc.) while continuing Verdun’s belief on safe and cost affective work environment.
- Tracked LOE and maintained expenses to be within/under budget utilizing Field Data Capture as well as Open Invoice.
- Optimized labor allocation, matching skill sets with task requirements to improve output quality.
- Cultivated culture of excellence and accountability, leading by example and providing clear expectations.
Operations Control Room Lead
Marathon Oil Company
Kenedy, Texas
11.2012 - 03.2020
- Managed crisis situations calmly under pressure, collaborating with team members to resolve problems quickly while minimizing potential impacts on operations.
- Work with program developers to create SAP HANA Dashboards and Events to help prioritize field operations day to day task
- Performed emergency operations to shut down faulty equipment, divert gas sales up to 100,000 mcfd upon plant issues, maintain electric service and safeguard station machinery remotely.
- Troubleshoot and perform monthly production data audits utilizing eVIN, Spotfire and SAP HANA..upon finding any issues collaborate with Production Operators, Supervisors, ProCount, and FlowCal teams to resolve any outstanding issues.
- Work continuously to develop board operators by teaching multiple programs to help optimize well performance such as: Spotfire, SAP HANA, Wonderware, and Excel…etc
- Helped to maintain a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among control room staff.
- Demonstrated adaptability during periods of change, embracing new technologies or methodologies to improve overall control room functionality.
Production Tester Assistant
FESCO
Victoria, Texas
11.2011 - 11.2012
- Provide 24-hour monitoring and operation of test separators, sand separators, gate & plug valve manifolds, and heaters to test and oversee the production and progression of oil and natural gas wells
- Ensure flow back kit is in good working order before delivery to customer location, and safely rig up all high pressure equipment, low pressure equipment, low pressure equipment, and flow lines as directed by the customer
- Perform water chloride test, API gravity, shrinkages, and measure H2S and CO2 levels
- Inspect and make necessary repairs to valves, pressure regulators, generators, air compressors, pumps, flowlines, and other equipment to reduce chance of damage and down time of production on jobs
Education
Associate of Arts - Finance
Lake Region State College
Devils Lake, ND01-2029
High School Diploma -
Edna High School
Edna, Texas01.2010
Skills
- Windows
- Microsoft Office
- SCADA
- Wonderware
- Cygnet
- Spotfire
- Power BI
- Open Invoice
- SAP PM
- SAP HANA
- EVIN
- Arc-GIS
- Live View GPS
- Attention to detail
- System monitoring
Timeline
Optimization Operator 2
Devon Energy
04.2024 - Current
Production Lead
Verdun Oil Company
04.2020 - 04.2024
Operations Control Room Lead
Marathon Oil Company
11.2012 - 03.2020
Production Tester Assistant
FESCO
11.2011 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
Edna High School
Associate of Arts - Finance
Lake Region State College