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Timothy Vitunic

McDonald,PA

Summary

Seasoned upstream oil and gas leader with deep experience spanning lease operations, SCADA systems, I&E, measurement, compression, automation, and facilities construction. Skilled in both day-to-day operations and strategic planning, with a track record of building high-performing teams and managing complex, multi-disciplinary field operations with rigor and integrity.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Production Operations

Encino Energy
01.2023 - Current
  • Oversee functions typically aligned with Operations Manager roles in large-cap companies.
  • Lead upstream production operations across 280 well pad locations with a team of 100 employees, including automation, measurement, maintenance, lease operations, construction, operations technology, and compression personnel.
  • DART rate of 0 for Encino Employees during tenure.
  • Develop and manage nine-figure operating and capital budgets, aligning spending with strategic growth and operational performance targets.
  • Oversee all operated production volumes, well turn-in-lines (TILs), and liquid logistics.
  • Spearhead company-leading GHG reduction initiatives, deploying instrument air systems and emission control upgrades to reduce intensity metrics. Efforts YTD forecasted to drive 2025 mt ch4/bcfe from 19.6 to 14.2.
  • Work daily with Marketing to align seven-stream product scheduling and sales across internal and third-party infrastructure.
  • Lead and manage cross-functional relationships across engineering, finance, accounting, marketing, and other internal stakeholders to reduce risk, maximize PDP recovery, steward development costs, uphold project schedules, and deliver aligned, enterprise-level outcomes.

Operations Technology Superintendent

Encino Energy
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Integrated asset and corporate culture by aligning values, vision, and goals; established trust, promoted collaboration, and rebuilt team cohesion. Recruited specifically to replace prior leadership and drive successful cultural and operational integration.
  • Restructured I&E, measurement, operations technology, and SCADA teams to align with the needs of the business and established expectations, processes, analytics, and systems to support.
  • Developed tools and vendor partnerships to optimize liquid logistics, reduce cost per barrel, and transition from spreadsheets to a constraint-based scheduling model.
  • Thought leader behind Power BI, Spotfire, PowerApps, SSRS, Cygnet, and Power Automate initiatives to digitize workflows, standardize processes, and enable data-driven decision-making.
  • Led the team through multiple phases of digital transformation, modernizing workflows, systems, and tools.

Manager – Production Services

Range Resources
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Started and led the Production Services department, responsible for the full suite of enterprise applications supporting production operations—including SCADA, field data capture, volume allocation, and business intelligence platforms.
  • Directed all aspects of large-scale application deployments from vendor selection through rollout, user training, and ongoing support—ensuring alignment with business objectives and user adoption across operations and marketing teams.
  • Served as a key interface between IT, operations, and commercial groups, collaborating daily with the business on production forecasting, scheduling, and reconciliation to ensure seamless volume flow through gathering and processing to sales.

Area I&E and Measurement Supervisor

Range Resources
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Rebuilt a struggling team by implementing structure, accountability, training, and process discipline—resulting in improved performance and alignment.
  • Developed SOPs and KPIs for the Measurement and I&E teams, aligning with AGA, API, GPA, and NEC standards and recommended practices.
  • Established tool lists, training documentation, weekly schedules, and annual goals for a team of roughly 20 measurement and IE technicians.

SCADA Administrator

Range Resources
07.2012 - 01.2014
  • Managed Cygnet SCADA, optimizing performance and security for business growth.
  • Cut telecom costs by 50% through strategic data plan adjustments.
  • Ensured 24/7 system reliability as sole support without contractors.

Supervisor, Industrial Control Systems

EQT
07.2007 - 07.2012
  • Managed SCADA and telecommunication systems supporting over 9,000 field-connected devices and led a team of six analysts responsible for system maintenance, upgrades, and project execution across Marcellus assets.
  • Led the deployment and support of operational technology systems to support the start of the Marcellus boom. Responsible for the entirety of EQT’s Marcellus field technology and SCADA infrastructure.
  • Known for a business-embedded mindset and relentless focus on internal customer service—consistently translating business needs into practical, scalable IT solutions.

Education

B.S. - Management Sciences and Information Systems

Penn State University
State College, PA
05.2002

Master of Science - Analytics

Georgia Institute of Technology
12.2026

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Financial Management
  • Risk Management
  • Process Automation
  • SCADA Systems
  • Project Management
  • System Integration
  • Data Analytics
  • Strategic Planning
  • Vendor Management
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Operations Management
  • Budget Planning
  • Performance Optimization
  • Business Intelligence

Leadership approach

Empower others but not afraid to step in when clarity, momentum, or belief is needed. Known for demonstrating what's possible to unlock team confidence—then stepping back to let others execute. Lead through transition with a steady hand and a commitment to accountability, culture, and team development.

Timeline

Director of Production Operations

Encino Energy
01.2023 - Current

Operations Technology Superintendent

Encino Energy
01.2020 - 01.2023

Manager – Production Services

Range Resources
01.2018 - 01.2020

Area I&E and Measurement Supervisor

Range Resources
01.2014 - 01.2018

SCADA Administrator

Range Resources
07.2012 - 01.2014

Supervisor, Industrial Control Systems

EQT
07.2007 - 07.2012

Master of Science - Analytics

Georgia Institute of Technology

B.S. - Management Sciences and Information Systems

Penn State University

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