Thomas New
Abilene,TX
Summary
Responsive Engineering Technician with 19 years of experience within the American Electric Power Company with highly developed skills in the metering system, customer service, and distribution. Well-versed in streamlining and optimizing processes to exceed customer expectations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Have begun learning the oilfield industry as a facility operator on the SWD side and also as a lease operator on the oil/gas side.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lease Operator
SM Energy
Big Spring, TX
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Gauge production and test wells
- Ensure proper reporting of production and maintain production rate throughout the system
- Diagnose well problems with a focus on ensuring production optimization
- Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements
- Perform minor equipment repair
Facility Operator
Waterbridge Resources
Pecos, TX
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced facility efficiency by conducting regular maintenance checks and implementing necessary repairs.
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies and saltwater disposal requirements.
- Monitoring and account for skim oil volumes removed from facilities.
- Gauge water and oil tanks as well as maintaining up to date meter readings and compiling information onto daily reports.
- General cleanup and maintenance upkeep of disposal properties.
Engineer Technician Sr
AEP Texas
Abilene, TX
09.2014 - 06.2023
- Performed complex and technical work associated with planning, engineering, design, and construction of distribution facilities with an emphasis on safety.
- Used technical and computer skills to perform assignments in cost effective methods while ensuring compliance with standards, codes, regulations, and procedures.
- Trained other employees and lead work activities within work group with a safety first mentality.
- Used red lining process to ensure material accuracy as well as inventory accuracy.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects and planned completion of work within time constraints, coordinated work with suppliers and customers.
- Networked with peers inside and outside the company.
- Designed layouts for subdivisions, individual residential and commercial customers, and reliability projects.
- Attended safety meetings and safety trainings.
- Held pre construction meetings with contractors, crews, and customers.
- Assisted with one calls to have locates completed.
Meter Electrician B
AEP Texas
Abilene, TX
07.2011 - 09.2014
- Installed and tested CT rated meters and equipment.
- Installed CT’s and PT’s for customers and substations.
- Used various meter programming software to program meters.
- Ordered and received meters, CT’s, PT’s, and PME’s.
- Used hand tools, volt meters, and ladders to complete work.
Meter Servicer
AEP Texas
Abilene, TX
07.2009 - 07.2011
- Troubleshoot meter communication issues.
- Changed meters and performed single phase meter tests.
- Meet with customers to identify causes and resolve high bill complaints.
- Took inventory on meters.
Lead Meter Reader
AEP Texas
Abilene, TX
06.2007 - 07.2009
- Attended safety meetings and took part in safety awareness trainings and programs.
- Answered questions regarding meter readings and deescalated situations regarding tickets or other information.
- Trained new meter readers to apply best practices and comply with safety procedures.
- Used Software to transfer collected data to company databases daily.
Meter Reader
AEP Texas
Abilene, TX
11.2004 - 06.2006
- Gauge production and test wells
- Ensure proper reporting of production and maintain production rate throughout the system
- Diagnose well problems with a focus on ensuring production optimization
- Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements
- Perform minor equipment repair
Education
18hrs -
Hannibal La-Grange University
Hannibal, MODiploma -
Jim Ned High School
Tuscola, TX05.2001
Skills
- Technical Analysis
- Strong Leader
- Project Management
- Technical Specifications
- Decisive
- Safety Driven
- Troubleshooting
- Time Management
- Loyalty
Certification
- Certified CPR and First Aid
- Smith Driving (Attendee & Instructor)
- H2S Clear
Additional Information
- Software (DDS, Autocad, Esri, GIS, Spectrum, Fieldview, Metermate, Trimble, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Earth)
- Region Safety Committee
- District Safety Committee
- Meter Electrician B School
- Meter Electrician C School
- Meter School (3 years)
- Distribution Line Classes
- Rigorous Safety Program
Timeline
Lease Operator
SM Energy
08.2024 - 02.2025
Facility Operator
Waterbridge Resources
01.2024 - 08.2024
Engineer Technician Sr
AEP Texas
09.2014 - 06.2023
Meter Electrician B
AEP Texas
07.2011 - 09.2014
Meter Servicer
AEP Texas
07.2009 - 07.2011
Lead Meter Reader
AEP Texas
06.2007 - 07.2009
Meter Reader
AEP Texas
11.2004 - 06.2006
18hrs -
Hannibal La-Grange University
Diploma -
Jim Ned High School