TIMOTHY ACOSTA
Odessa,Tx
Summary
Accomplished and energetic Wireline Engineer with a proven track record of success across various industry sectors. Demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities combined with strong organizational and prioritization skills to ensure efficient project execution. Expertise includes horizontal pumpdown, vertical stage work, and pressure control, enhancing operational effectiveness. Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, consistently delivering results that exceed expectations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Engineer
Underdog Wireline
Midland, TX
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted field operations and troubleshooting for wireline services, ensuring equipment functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to execute wellsite procedures and improve operational efficiency.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Toe Preps and Stage work
- Conventional and Greaseless wireline operations
Wireline Engineer
R7 Energy Services
Andrews, TX
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Perforating tubing and casing
- Utilized jet cutters to cut tubing and casing
- Paraffin cleanouts
- Setting and retrieving RBPs
- Exposure to pipe recovery and logging
- Setting packers
- Plug & abandonment work
Senior Wireline Supervisor
NexTier
Odessa, TX
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Greaseless and conventional wireline
- Pumpdown stage work
- Toe preps
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and organizational policies.
Wireline Engineer
Caliber Completions
Midland, TX
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Greaseless and conventional wireline
- Pumpdown stage work
- Toe Preps
- Led wireline operations, ensuring high safety standards and compliance with industry regulations.
JFE
Tier 1
Midland, TX
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Conventional and greaseless wireline
- Pumpdown stage work
- Toe preps
Cased Hole Completions Manager
Dynasty Wireline
Midland, TX
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Greaseless and conventional wireline
- Pumpdown stage work
- Toe preps
Wireline Field Engineer
Silvertip Completion Services
Midland, TX
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Conventional and greaseless wireline
- Horizontal and vertical stage work
- Toe preps
- Built and maintained several pressure control packages
Wireline Engineer
Halliburton Energy Services
Odessa, TX
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Conventional cable operations
Wireline Service Supervisor
Halliburton Energy Services
Odessa, TX
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Followed established company policies and enforced regulations to maintain compliance.
- Helped new engineers adapt and overcome issues in the field that were not covered in training
- Helped train engineers on new addressable systems and hardware
- Helped train field crews on new downhole tools accessories.
- On the development team that produced the first remotely controlled wireline truck
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of supplies for projects.
- Handled customer complaints and inquiries.
- Assisted in the recruitment process for new hires within the service department, contributing valuable input on candidate suitability based on experience requirements.
- Monitored inventory levels closely, optimizing stock management procedures for maximum cost-efficiency without compromising on part availability when needed.
Gun Shop Manager
Halliburton Energy Services
Odessa, TX
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Responsible for scheduling and training of over 40 gun shop personnel
- Responsible for complying with BATFE, DOT, company policies, and local and state law enforcement
- Responsible for loading, building, and delivering guns and explosives to field sites
- Oversaw product inventory, purchasing decisions and product development strategies
- Managed product inventory, projecting demand for popular items based on sales reports
- Interviewed applicants for employment and trained new staff in job functions and performance
- Streamlined processes and procedures associated with loading and building perforating guns
Wireline Operator, Crane Operator/Instructor
Halliburton
Odessa, TX
05.2003 - 01.2010
- Managed inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies necessary for operations.
- Drove heavy trucks equipped for logging and perforating various job sites as required.
- Operated equipment for drilling, completing, and servicing oil and gas wells.
- Inspected machinery for potential problems and performed repairs as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area to promote a safe working environment.
- Determined that load weight was compatible with crane capacity to prevent overloads and crane failure.
- Checked oils, greased machine and checked air pressure in tires and fuel for all equipment operated.
- Created original educational materials to supplement course curriculum.
- Completed and maintained accurate and timely reports for student grades and progress.
- Maximized tool performance with regular maintenance, inspection, and repair procedures.
Education
No Degree - Fire Science/EMS
Odessa College
Odessa, TX05-1998
Skills
- Cased Hole horizontal pumpdown
- Cased Hole Vertical stage work
- Open Hole Logging
- Troubleshooting various gun systems
- Wireline Pressure Control experience
- 6 years of gun loading experience
- Greaseless and conventional wireline
- Experienced heavy equipment operator
- Trained EMT and BLS Skills
- Safety trained and oriented
- CDL with HAZMAT
- Warrior and RCBL at TOP GUN
- Former Crane Training Instructor
Timeline
Field Engineer
Underdog Wireline
09.2025 - Current
Wireline Engineer
R7 Energy Services
04.2024 - 09.2025
Senior Wireline Supervisor
NexTier
02.2022 - 03.2024
Wireline Engineer
Caliber Completions
01.2021 - 02.2022
JFE
Tier 1
06.2020 - 01.2021
Cased Hole Completions Manager
Dynasty Wireline
05.2018 - 04.2020
Wireline Field Engineer
Silvertip Completion Services
01.2018 - 05.2018
Wireline Engineer
Halliburton Energy Services
01.2016 - 01.2018
Wireline Service Supervisor
Halliburton Energy Services
01.2015 - 01.2016
Gun Shop Manager
Halliburton Energy Services
01.2010 - 01.2015
Wireline Operator, Crane Operator/Instructor
Halliburton
05.2003 - 01.2010
No Degree - Fire Science/EMS
Odessa College