CHACE WARD
Odessa,TX
Summary
Dynamic operations, maintenance, and asset reliability professional with over 15 years of progressive experience in hydraulic fracturing, acidizing, natural gas compression, and heavy equipment operations. Expertise includes senior leadership capabilities combined with hands-on technical skills to diagnose equipment failures, execute major component repairs, and conduct comprehensive diesel and natural gas engine rebuilds. Proficient in managing Caterpillar power units, CAT/Ariel compression packages, and various hydraulic and fuel systems, demonstrating a proven track record in leading geographically dispersed teams and optimizing maintenance budgets. Adept at coordinating vendor relationships and ensuring equipment readiness in high-demand, 24-hour operational settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Maintenance Technician
Phoenix Service Partners
Odessa, TX
10.2024 - Current
- Performed field maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and commissioning support for Caterpillar/Ariel natural gas compression packages and related equipment.
- Diagnosed ignition, fuel, cooling, lubrication, electronic control, and mechanical system failures in diesel and natural gas engines.
- Utilized Caterpillar Electronic Technician and additional diagnostic software to retrieve fault information, evaluate engine performance, and identify root causes.
- Executed component removal, installation, repair, adjustment, testing, and quality assurance procedures.
- Assisted in the commissioning of various-sized compression packages by verifying installation, operating conditions, controls, and mechanical performance.
- Coordinated parts requirements, service schedules, logistics, and equipment needs with customers, vendors, and internal support departments.
- Prepared service reports and maintenance documentation detailing findings, repairs, parts, and equipment condition.
- Followed job procedures and HSE requirements while providing independent field support and on-call response.
Field Maintenance Technician
Kodiak Gas Services
Carlsbad, NM
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Performed preventive and corrective field maintenance on natural gas compression equipment, Caterpillar power units, and generator systems.
- Diagnosed mechanical, engine, electronic-control, hydraulic, cooling, lubrication, and fuel-system concerns using CAT ET and other diagnostic tools.
- Removed, installed, repaired, and adjusted engine and compression-package components according to technical requirements.
- Performed inspections, operational testing, start-up support, and post-repair verification to confirm safe and reliable performance.
- Conducted failure analysis and communicated findings, repair recommendations, and equipment requirements to customers and leadership.
- Evaluated parts and supply requirements and coordinated material needs with Supply Chain.
- Completed detailed service records while working independently in field environments to support customer production requirements.
Field Maintenance Supervisor
PetroPlex Acidizing
Odessa, TX
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Directed maintenance operations, dispatch, employee scheduling, preventive-maintenance planning, field support, and equipment-readiness activities.
- Supervised technicians and coordinated maintenance priorities around active acidizing operations and customer schedules.
- Performed and led complete engine rebuilds and major repairs involving transmissions, rear ends, suspensions, power ends, and fluid ends.
- Diagnosed Caterpillar engines, acidizing equipment, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, and electronic controls using CAT ET and related diagnostic platforms.
- Conducted post-repair testing and system adjustments to verify safety, quality, and operating performance.
- Managed shop and field inspections, including DOT inspections, pre-job inspections, HUB meter inspections, DVIR reviews, and equipment audits.
- Controlled expenses, processed invoices, coordinated parts purchasing, and worked with Operations to prioritize labor and equipment resources.
- Reinforced HSE, DOT, quality-control, documentation, and preventive-maintenance standards.
Field Maintenance Supervisor
Cudd Energy Services
Snyder, TX
08.2019 - 04.2023
- Supervised maintenance personnel supporting high-horsepower hydraulic fracturing and heavy-equipment operations.
- Coordinated day and night maintenance coverage, technician schedules, dispatch, inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and field response.
- Performed and directed CAT ET diagnostics, complete engine rebuilds, transmission repairs, drivetrain work, and other major component repairs.
- Troubleshot engine, electronic-control, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, cooling, and lubrication systems on frac and support equipment.
- Maintained power ends, fluid ends, pumps, and supporting systems used in demanding oilfield operations.
- Prioritized repairs according to operational requirements, equipment condition, safety risks, and parts availability.
- Maintained DVIRs, HUB meter inspections, service histories, employee schedules, end-of-day reports, and expense documentation.
- Trained and supported maintenance personnel while reinforcing HSE, DOT, and quality standards in shop and field operations.
Operations/ Maintenance Manager
JK Oilfield Services
Quitman, AR
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Led integrated maintenance, dispatch, employee scheduling, purchasing, inventory, vendor management, and field-support functions.
- Managed monthly maintenance and operating expenditures while reviewing invoices, expenses, labor, parts, and vendor services.
- Supported a large mixed-asset portfolio that included heavy-duty trucks, trailers, light-duty vehicles, and specialized oilfield equipment.
- Developed maintenance priorities based on equipment condition, operational demand, repair cost, safety, and asset availability.
- Managed preventive-maintenance programs and major repairs involving engines, transmissions, rear ends, suspensions, and supporting systems.
- Coordinated equipment purchases, transfers, relocations, vendor repairs, and fleet-disposal activities.
- Maintained maintenance records, DVIR documentation, inspection results, and DOT and HSE compliance requirements.
- Worked across Operations, Maintenance, vendors, and field personnel to keep equipment available for scheduled work.
Operations/ Maintenance Manager
Future Energy Services
Damascus, AR
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Managed daily operations, maintenance planning, dispatch, employee schedules, budgets, inventory, purchasing, invoices, and equipment inspections.
- Supervised mechanics and field personnel supporting heavy trucks, trailers, and specialized oilfield equipment.
- Directed complete engine, transmission, rear-end, drivetrain, and suspension rebuilds.
- Managed tractor and trailer refurbishments, major equipment repairs, and return-to-service inspections.
- Coordinated preventive and corrective maintenance according to equipment condition and operational schedules.
- Managed vendor relationships, parts availability, repair expenses, and outsourced services.
- Reinforced safety, quality, DOT, documentation, and equipment-readiness requirements.
Night Shift Shop Manager
Two State Oilfield Services
Clinton, AR
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Supervised night-shift shop operations, mechanics, employee schedules, maintenance workflow, and equipment repairs.
- Coordinated after-hours dispatch, preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, inspections, and operational reporting.
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines, transmissions, drivetrains, rear ends, suspensions, and heavy-equipment systems.
- Prioritized work to return critical equipment to service and support uninterrupted field operations.
- Monitored repair expenses, parts requirements, work quality, and technician productivity.
- Maintained DOT, HSE, inspection, and service-documentation requirements.
Operations/ Maintenance Manager
Crescent Oilfield Services
Searcy, AR
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Managed maintenance operations, dispatch, employee scheduling, parts inventory, purchasing, budgets, invoices, and equipment inspections.
- Supervised mechanics and coordinated preventive and corrective maintenance for heavy trucks, trailers, and field equipment.
- Performed and directed engine, transmission, rear-end, drivetrain, and suspension rebuilds.
- Coordinated equipment readiness, DVIR documentation, field response, and repair priorities with Operations.
- Maintained HSE, DOT, quality, and maintenance-record requirements.
Crew Supervisor/ Field Mechanic
SMC Construction
Jonesboro, AR
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Supervised field crews and coordinated personnel, equipment, materials, and daily work assignments.
- Performed engine and major-component rebuilds, electronic diagnostics, inspections, preventive maintenance, and field repairs.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, fuel, and drivetrain concerns on construction equipment and support vehicles.
- Supported equipment dispatch, jobsite readiness, safety, and DOT compliance.
Equipment Operator/Field Maintenance Supervisor
McEntire Construction Company
Clinton, AR
04.2008 - 05.2011
- Operated, inspected, and maintained construction machinery, heavy equipment, trucks, and support vehicles.
- Supervised field-maintenance activities and coordinated scheduled service and emergency repairs.
- Performed engine rebuilds, electronic diagnostics, preventive maintenance, inspections, and major component repairs.
- Diagnosed mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, fuel, cooling, and drivetrain problems in field environments.
- Maintained equipment-readiness, DOT, and workplace-safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
Clinton, AR05-2010
Skills
- Frac & Acidizing Equipment
- Natural Gas Compression
- Maintenance Operations
- Asset Reliability
- Fleet Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Readiness
- Budget & Cost Control
- DOT & HSE Compliance
- Dispatch & Scheduling
- Customer Relations
- Vendor Management
- Purchasing & Fleet Disposal
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Field Maintenance Technician
Phoenix Service Partners
10.2024 - Current
Field Maintenance Technician
Kodiak Gas Services
01.2024 - 10.2024
Field Maintenance Supervisor
PetroPlex Acidizing
04.2023 - 01.2024
Field Maintenance Supervisor
Cudd Energy Services
08.2019 - 04.2023
Operations/ Maintenance Manager
JK Oilfield Services
08.2018 - 08.2019
Operations/ Maintenance Manager
Future Energy Services
08.2016 - 08.2018
Night Shift Shop Manager
Two State Oilfield Services
02.2014 - 02.2016
Operations/ Maintenance Manager
Crescent Oilfield Services
01.2012 - 02.2014
Crew Supervisor/ Field Mechanic
SMC Construction
06.2011 - 07.2012
Equipment Operator/Field Maintenance Supervisor
McEntire Construction Company
04.2008 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
Career Highlights
- Led teams of up to 50 employees and four crews supporting day and night operations
- Supported approximately 500 heavy-duty trucks, trailers, light-duty vehicles, frac equipment, and acidizing assets across 20 locations
- Managed maintenance and operating budgets of approximately $150,000 per month
- Maintained mechanical availability as high as 98% while supporting field operations
- Performed and directed complete diesel and natural gas engine rebuilds and other major component repairs
- Commissioned, maintained, and troubleshot Caterpillar/Ariel natural gas compression packages
- Managed vendors, purchasing, fleet transfers, equipment relocations, and asset-disposal activities
- Supported continuous operations through field response, after-hours troubleshooting, and on-call coverage
Diagnostic Software & Tools
- JPRO Professional Diagnostics
- Cummins INSITE
- Detroit DiagnosticLink
- Allison Transmission Diagnostic Software
- MTU Diagnostic Tools
- AMI Control Software
- Multi-Frac Control Systems
- Microsoft Office