Trent Barnes
Timnath,CO
Summary
Near twenty years in the oil & natural gas industry, with experience in most US producing basins. Last five years focused in the DJ Basin with Chevron, PDC, Civitas, Noble, Crestone, Bonanza, Bayswater & Bison. Energetically led teams in numerous positions, enhancing accountability and performance through empowering leadership. Expert in heavy equipment operation and fostering teamwork, significantly improved operations safety and efficiency. Skilled in problem resolution and environmental compliance, a proactive approach and dependability have consistently driven project success and compliance with all regulations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Technician
Intelligent Wellhead Systems
2022.06 - 2024.05
- Installation of equipment for digital valve control, valve position sensing, pressure sensing, safety interlocks, frac and wireline data acquisition. 24/7 on call operations.
- Identified potential problems and prevented equipment failure through performing regular equipment inspections.
- Collaborated with other field technicians and Remote Operating Center (ROC) technical support to resolve complex issues. Server, broker, TPI, HMI, UPS systems.
- Supported team members in addressing challenging technical issues, sharing expertise and knowledge when needed.
- Delivered high-quality work by strictly adhering to and following standard operating procedures.
- Calibrated new and existing equipment for optimal performance.
- Trained and guided new technicians, to equip with skills and knowledge needed to efficiently perform work.
- Communicated with customers and engineering team to provide real time data acquisition, updates, and resolve any issues.
- Utilized safety practices with no complaints or accidents.
Wellhead Technician
Apex
2022.03 - 2022.06
- Installation, supervision and maintenance of surface pressure control equipment.
- Reduced downtime with proactive preventive maintenance for wellhead systems and components.
- Completed complex pressurized repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
- Maintained compliance for all Opertaors with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
Wellhead Technician
TFS/Worldwide Oilfield Machine
2021.03 - 2022.03
- Installation, supervision and maintenance of surface pressure control equipment.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
Surface Pressure Control Technician
GE (General Electric)
2019.01 - 2020.04
- Engineer, build, and install all components of wellhead surface pressure control. Initial surface casing, final production tree, to plug and abandon (P&A).
- Lead Technician for California Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). Providing knowledge & expertise to customer. Oversee maintenance & troubleshooting for plant equipment, process facilities, and gas storage fields.
- Mentored junior technicians in safety, trainings, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and reporting duties.
- Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, resulting in long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
- Follow and demonstrate to customers, compliance in standard operating procedures (SOP's). During installation and operation of equipment after startup.
Well Testing Field Superintendent
Mesa Production Services
2015.06 - 2017.10
- Work closely with Operators, Engineers and colleagues to meet all equipment expectations, needs and timelines.
- Manage and train safety protocols for proper functioning of production facilities and surface pressure equipment. High pressure separators, low pressure separators (P-tanks), dehydrators, heater treater, slug catchers, production tanks, compressors, combustion & flare systems, hydraulic & manual choke systems, sand & plug catchers, pneumatic, hydraulic, manual control valves, solids, liquid & gas measurement devices, etc.
- Demonstrate safe practices, strictly adhering to company SOP's during responsibility of placing customer well to initial sales for production to tank battery & compressor stations.
- Oversee and lead sales process. Acquiring MSA's, and executing management through final production of customers wells.
- Engineer, contract, and oversee construction of company assets.
- Responsible for preventative maintenance on new and existing equipment, along with routine calibration and re-certification of surface pressure control equipment and measurement devices.
- Design and execute customer specific spreadsheets, scheduling and reports.
- Review and approve invoices, timesheets and expense reports.
- Regularly improve on safety. Resulting in enhanced quality, improved production, while creating a safe and positive environment.
Well Testing Operations Manager & Co-Owner
Nemesis Flowtesting
2012.12 - 2015.04
- Engineer, contract, oversee construction, manage 24/7 safety and daily operations of well testing company.
- Manage and train safety protocols for proper functioning of production facilities and surface pressure equipment. Separators, dehydrators, heater treater, slug catchers, production tanks, compressors, combustion & flare systems, hydraulic & manual choke systems, sand & plug catchers, pneumatic, hydraulic, manual control valves, solids, liquid & gas measurement devices, etc.
- Handled all sales, MSA’s and invoicing.
- Led safety program, recruiting, hiring, training, and scheduling.
- Supervised operations of staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular safety and performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
Operations Manager
Rogue Pressure Services
2007.04 - 2012.12
- Managed operations for well testing and snubbing.
- Engineer, contract and oversee construction, management of well testing assets. Following all ANSI safety protocols.
- Assisting in the design, sourcing and production of space saver, rig assist, and standalone snubbing units.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Production of BOP stacks. Rams, seals, annular, accumulators, secondary N2 accumulators, slips, pipe wrangler, counters and winches, tongs, rotary heads, power swivels, rig pumps and hydraulic power packs.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
Well Testing District Manager
Bronco Oilfield Services
2006.08 - 2007.04
- Oversee operations for successful startup in Piceance Basin.
- Demonstrate safe practices, following SOP's for placing customer wells to initial sales for production into tank batteries & compressor stations. Evaporation facilities and injection wells.
- Built high-performing teams through effective safety culture, recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
Well Testing Site Supervisor
Pure Energy Services
2004.10 - 2006.08
- Well Testing Supervisor for Chevrons Piceance Basin exploratory wells.
- Collect & report well data for Cusromer Representatives and Engineering department. Reporting of solids, water, oil, condensate, methane & gas percentages, chlorides (PH), oil & gas density/viscosity etc.
- Enhanced site safety by implementing strict safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance routines regularly ensuring optimal performance levels across all onsite pressure control equipment.
- Maintained strong client relationships, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
Crew Supervisor/Oil Field Pusher
Two In The Loop / J&A / Advanced Oilfield Services
2001.06 - 2004.10
- Work with Company Rep’s to design, coordinate and execute installation of production batteries, plant equipment, and compressor stations.
- Demonstrate workplace safe practices following SOP's. Placing customer wells to initial sales for production through tank battery & compressor stations. Evaporation facilities and injection wells.
- Supervise crew of fifteen men, on day to day safety and operations.
- Proficiency and training on heavy equipment. Experienced operator with skid steer, forklift, backhoe, trackhoe, front end loader, telehandler, forklifts & manlifts.
- Provided ongoing safety training and mentorship to new crew members, enhancing overall team performance.
- Contributed to company growth by consistently meeting or exceeding goals and deadlines.
- Promoted a culture of safety and accountability within the team by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for their actions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grand Valley High School
Parachute, CO05.2001
Skills
- Safety Awareness
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Oilfield Safety Protocols
- Environmental Compliance Awareness
- Customer Service
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Pressure Control Systems
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Integrity and Self Control
- Problem Resolution
Certification
- Chevron RBU Compliance
- OSHA-10
- Well Control
- H2S
- Safeland
- First Aid/CPR
- Defensive Driving/DOT Certification
- Forklift/Heavy Equipment
Timeline
Field Technician
Intelligent Wellhead Systems
2022.06 - 2024.05
Wellhead Technician
Apex
2022.03 - 2022.06
Wellhead Technician
TFS/Worldwide Oilfield Machine
2021.03 - 2022.03
Surface Pressure Control Technician
GE (General Electric)
2019.01 - 2020.04
Well Testing Field Superintendent
Mesa Production Services
2015.06 - 2017.10
Well Testing Operations Manager & Co-Owner
Nemesis Flowtesting
2012.12 - 2015.04
Operations Manager
Rogue Pressure Services
2007.04 - 2012.12
Well Testing District Manager
Bronco Oilfield Services
2006.08 - 2007.04
Well Testing Site Supervisor
Pure Energy Services
2004.10 - 2006.08
Crew Supervisor/Oil Field Pusher
Two In The Loop / J&A / Advanced Oilfield Services
2001.06 - 2004.10
High School Diploma -
Grand Valley High School
- Chevron RBU Compliance
- OSHA-10
- Well Control
- H2S
- Safeland
- First Aid/CPR
- Defensive Driving/DOT Certification
- Forklift/Heavy Equipment
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