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Thomas Van Ausdal

Roosevelt,UT

Summary

Dedicated oil industry professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent service provider relations, aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Sage Water Resources
03.2023 - Current
  • Supervised staff of 5 in day-to-day operation of water facility and pipeline.
  • Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
  • Maintained inventory and ordered supplies to keep facility resources readily available.
  • Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
  • Coordinated with vendors and contractors to arrange services and repairs to be completed on time and to desired quality levels.
  • Conducted inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems and equipment.
  • Maintained facility grounds, equipment and safety compliance.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.

Contract Lease Operator

Bison Field Services
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Maintained clean, tidy and professional well operations in line with company standards.
  • Used correct lockout and tag-out procedures when conducting maintenance on equipment.
  • Reduced costs through proactive improvements to deficient areas of operations.
  • Organized routine inspections to detect faults and arranged quick corrective actions.
  • Enforced safety regulations and completed forms for compliant site operations.
  • Logged official production numbers from equipment readings and monitored trends.
  • Coordinated preventive maintenance and repairs on wellhead equipment and pumps.
  • Performed cleaning, repair and maintenance activities to keep equipment functional and safe.
  • Documented daily production using FD Capture and produced timely reports.
  • Monitored pumps and flow lines for gas and fluid leaks.
  • Maintained efficient systems to meet daily goals for gas, oil and water production.
  • Monitor 22 wells to track and document flow, fluid levels and temperatures.

Lead Lease Operator

Ovintiv USA Inc.
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Enforced safety regulations and completed forms for compliant site operations.
  • Maintained clean, tidy and professional well operations in line with company standards.
  • Coordinated preventive maintenance and repairs on wellhead equipment and pumps.
  • Kept electrical, gas-powered and hydraulic machinery in great condition by troubleshooting and correcting malfunctions.
  • Enhanced performance of site team through training, mentoring and motivation.
  • Reduced costs through proactive improvements to deficient areas of operations.
  • Used correct lockout and tag-out procedures when conducting maintenance on equipment.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Observed each operator's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Interacted well with 3rd party service providers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Lease Operator

Ovintiv USA Inc.
12.2019 - 07.2022
  • Documented daily production using FDG and produced timely reports for 144 wells.
  • Performed cleaning, repair and maintenance activities to keep equipment functional and safe.
  • Maintained efficient systems to meet daily goals for gas, oil and water production.
  • Tested wells to determine production rates, identified problems and implemented corrective actions.
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Collaborated with roustabouts and related service employees to managing daily operations and repair needs.

Water Services Operator

Newfield Exploration/Encana
08.2011 - 12.2019
  • Operated water injection facilities/water injection pipe network/fresh water gathering/fresh water gathering pipe network/water injection wells and salt water disposal facilities.
  • Gathered and documented water injection facility numbers daily, injection well numbers weekly, salt water disposal numbers daily, fresh water gathering facilities numbers daily.
  • Perform monthly facility inspections and duties to keep them compliant with state and federal agencies.
  • Perform mechanical integrity tests on injection wells and salt water disposal wells every 3/5 years for agency compliance.
  • Used effective verbal communication skills to instruct and direct crews during shifts, build team consensus and accomplish important project milestones.
  • Maintained and performed safety inspections on equipment and tools.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Lease Operator

Newfield Exploration
03.2007 - 08.2011
  • Documented daily production using laptop and produced timely reports.
  • Flowback new wells after they were put on production.
  • Monitored 30 daily wells to track and document flow, fluid levels and temperatures.
  • Performed cleaning, repair and maintenance activities to keep equipment functional and safe.
  • Tested wells to determine production rates, identified problems and implemented corrective actions.
  • Maintained efficient systems to meet daily goals for gas, oil and water production.
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Collaborated with roustabouts and related service employees to managing daily operations and repair needs.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

CCNA Certification - Information Technology

UBTech
Roosevelt
05.2001

High School Diploma -

Union High School
Roosevelt, UT
05.2001

Skills

  • Maintenance and repair skills
  • Hand and power tool use
  • Dump valve experience
  • Teamwork
  • Training & Development
  • Organization and Time management
  • MS Office
  • Federal Regulations
  • Daily Logs
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Artificial Lift
  • Lockout and Tagout Procedures
  • Safety Techniques

Timeline

General Manager

Sage Water Resources
03.2023 - Current

Contract Lease Operator

Bison Field Services
09.2022 - 03.2023

Lead Lease Operator

Ovintiv USA Inc.
07.2022 - 09.2022

Lease Operator

Ovintiv USA Inc.
12.2019 - 07.2022

Water Services Operator

Newfield Exploration/Encana
08.2011 - 12.2019

Lease Operator

Newfield Exploration
03.2007 - 08.2011

CCNA Certification - Information Technology

UBTech

High School Diploma -

Union High School

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