TYE WEST
Victoria,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Pressure Control Operator experienced in monitoring hydraulic systems and conducting pressure testing procedures. Achieved compliance with safety regulations through diligent equipment inspection and maintenance while supporting rig crews with operational tasks. Contributed to enhanced productivity and cost reduction by effectively managing quality control, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining organized documentation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Hydraulic Choke Operator/ Frac Valve Tech
Force Pressure Control
Seguin, Texas
03.2024 - Current
- Operated pressure control equipment for Force Pressure Control wellsite operations.
- Monitored gauges, valves, and controls during pressure testing procedures.
- Inspected equipment for leaks, wear, and safe operating condition.
- Assisted rig crews with setup, teardown, and equipment positioning.
- Followed safety procedures for high-pressure oilfield work environments.
- Recorded operational checks and maintenance notes for shift handoffs.
- Communicated with supervisors and field crews during pressure control tasks.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
Vice President of Operations
Triton Cleaning Services
San Antonio, Texas
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Ensured efficiency and completion of daily routes.
- Oversaw truck preventative maintenance.
- Oversaw routine equipment maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
- Directed cleaning operations for commercial clients across Triton Cleaning Services accounts.
- Demonstrated expertise in power washing techniques and chemical applications.
- Executed sales and project management for various jobs.
- Trained supervisors on cleaning procedures, safety rules, and workplace expectations.
- Scheduled crews, routes, and shift coverage for Triton Cleaning Services projects.
- Monitored and improved daily route efficiency and completion.
- Conducted regular preventive maintenance on trucks.
- Reviewed and improved janitorial quality standards to address service gaps at client sites
- Managed the sales process and completed various jobs.
- Led crews in executing commercial power washing jobs.
- Supervised daily operations of divisional operations.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of standard operating procedures to ensure compliance.
Flowback Operator/Frac Valve Tech
DMS Oilfield Services
San Antonio, Texas
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Rebuilt and maintained flowback equipment.
- Maintained flow rate according to Company Man’s specifications.
- Checked fluid samples and took flow rate measurements.
- Supervised hydraulic choke crews and helpers during flowback operations.
- Monitored flowback equipment for DMS Oilfield Services, ensuring optimal performance during well cleanup operations.
- Extensive well testing separator and flowback knowledge
- Recorded pressure readings and production logs, providing critical data for field supervisors' decision-making.
- Operated choke manifolds and control panels during flowback procedures.
- Extensive knowledge of downhole activity during frac and mill out operations
- Maintained flow rate as per Company Man's request.
- Assembled and disassembled frac stacks efficiently during operations.
- Attended training sessions to enhance knowledge of industry standards for safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with other team members regarding operational procedures or safety concerns.
Flowback Operator
Empact Oilfield Services
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Conducted regular maintenance on flow equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Operated and troubleshot hydraulic systems to maintain functionality during operations.
- Directed operations of production facilities and Lact units units
- Learned to operate gas compressors, focusing on bleeding off and restarting procedures.
- Overhauling frames, setting packing, pulling pistons, finding top dead center
- Operated valves, gauges, and tanks during oilfield service procedures.
- Monitored flowback equipment during well unloading and cleanup operations to support safe and efficient operations.
- Inspected separators, manifolds, and flow lines for leaks and pressure changes to prevent operational issues.
- Oversaw operations at production facilities and Lac t units to enhance efficiency.
- Communicated site conditions with supervisors and crew members.
- Maintained safe work areas through housekeeping and hazard checks.
- Collaborated with other team members regarding operational procedures or safety concerns.
Hydraulic Choke Operator, Frac Tech Operator, and Well Testing Jr. Operator
EDGE OILFIELD SERVICES
VICTORIA, TX
04.2013 - 08.2016
- Rebuilt and maintained flow back equipment.
- Maintained flow rate as per Company Mans request.
- Checked fluid samples and took flow rate measurements.
- Operating hydraulic choke systems while maintaining wellhead pressure
- Supervised hydraulic choke crews and helpers to ensure safety and efficiency during operations
- Acquired extensive knowledge of well testing separators and flow back processes.
- Rebuilding and testing of manual and hydraulic frac valves (2 inch and 7 inch)
- Gained knowledge in the assembly and disassembly of frac stacks.
- Gained extensive knowledge of downhole activity during frac and mill out operations.
Hydraulic Helper/ Well Testing Helper/ Frac Tech Helper
EDGE OILFIELD SERVICES
VICTORIA, TX
08.2010 - 09.2012
- Rebuilt and maintained flow back equipment.
- Maintained flow rate according to company specifications.
- Checked fluid samples and took flow rate measurements.
- Operating hydraulic choke systems while maintaining wellhead pressure
- Supervised hydraulic choke crews to ensure safe and efficient operation during well testing
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of well testing separators and flow back operations.
- Rebuilding and testing of manual and hydraulic frac valves (2 inch and 7 inch)
- Assembled and disassembled frac stacks to facilitate timely and effective frac operations
- Acquired extensive knowledge of downhole activity during frac and mill out operations.
Education
Associate of Applied Business - Business
Victoria College
VICTORIA, TX 08.2006 - 04.2008
High School Diploma -
Goliad High School
Goliad, TexasSkills
- Hydraulic system maintenance
- Frac valve repair
- Flowback equipment repair
- Heavy equipment operation
- Pressure management
- Safety compliance
- Emergency response training
- Field operation coordination
- Operational efficiency
- Operational documentation
- Operations prioritization
- Crew supervision
- Team leadership
- Client communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Certification
Conoco Phillips SLS Certification 2022-11, Wildfire Well Control School 2019-02, Forklift/ Manlift Certifications 2019-03- current, CPR/ First Aid/ AED 2022-09, Rigging Certifications 2022-03, LADC Rig Pass Land Operations 2022-10
Timeline
Hydraulic Choke Operator/ Frac Valve Tech
Force Pressure Control
03.2024 - Current
Vice President of Operations
Triton Cleaning Services
07.2022 - 08.2024
Flowback Operator/Frac Valve Tech
DMS Oilfield Services
08.2019 - 01.2022
Flowback Operator
Empact Oilfield Services
09.2016 - 01.2019
Hydraulic Choke Operator, Frac Tech Operator, and Well Testing Jr. Operator
EDGE OILFIELD SERVICES
04.2013 - 08.2016
Hydraulic Helper/ Well Testing Helper/ Frac Tech Helper
EDGE OILFIELD SERVICES
08.2010 - 09.2012
Associate of Applied Business - Business
Victoria College
08.2006 - 04.2008
High School Diploma -
Goliad High School