Von Brooks
Katy,TX
Summary
Professional finance leader with extensive expertise in financial management, reporting, and strategic planning. Exceptional at fostering team collaboration and driving organizational success through effective budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. Highly adaptable, with strong analytical skills and deep understanding of corporate finance principles. Known for reliability, integrity, and results-driven approach in dynamic environments.
Professional with robust experience in industrial automation and control systems. Adept in SCADA system design, implementation, and maintenance, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results through adaptive problem-solving. Known for reliability, technical proficiency, and effective communication in dynamic environments.
Professional in oil and gas industry with strong leadership capabilities and results-driven mindset. Proven track record in overseeing field operations, ensuring safety compliance, and optimizing production efficiency. Highly skilled in team collaboration, problem-solving, and adapting to dynamic work environments. Known for robust technical knowledge, effective communication, and unwavering reliability.
Professional with deep expertise in overseeing flowback operations, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Adept at team collaboration, driving results, and adapting to changing field conditions. Skilled in equipment management, problem-solving, and maintaining clear communication. Known for reliability, strong leadership, and results-driven approach in high-pressure environments.
Knowledgeable Desired Position with deep understanding of control room operations and emergency response protocols. Successfully managed high-stakes situations, ensuring seamless operations and safety compliance. Demonstrated expertise in system monitoring and troubleshooting, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Scada Controller
Noralta Technologies
12.2022 - Current
- Continuously monitor and oversee the operation of various equipment and systems within the control room, ensuring they are functioning efficiently and in accordance with established standards
- Promptly respond to alarms, alerts, and emergency situations by taking appropriate actions to mitigate potential risks, maintain safety, and minimize downtime
- Follow established control procedures to regulate and adjust equipment settings, parameters, and processes as needed to maintain optimal performance and compliance with operational requirements
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of operations, incidents, and equipment status, and report any deviations, abnormalities, or issues to supervisors and relevant stakeholders
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments to ensure seamless coordination of activities and facilitate a smooth flow of information regarding operations and incidents
- Conduct routine equipment checks, inspections, and preventative maintenance tasks to identify any potential issues and ensure equipment remains in good working condition
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and operational issues in a timely manner to minimize disruptions and maintain the efficiency of the control room operations
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, safety standards, and company policies, providing feedback and recommendations for improvements where necessary
- Engage in ongoing training and development to stay updated on new technologies, procedures, and best practices relevant to control room operations
Flowback Supervisor Operator
Sundance Flowback & Well Testing
01.2014 - Current
- Operating and monitoring Flowback equipment
- (such as water, gas and oil separators)
- Ensuring Flowback kit is operational before delivery to customer site
- Staging (''rigging up'') the job as directed
- Accurately monitors, gauges, records and reports well measurement data and ensures that data is presented professionally and properly to meet customer requirements
Supervisor / Lead Operator
CE Oil Tools and Supply, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Directly supervised day and night shift crew members working 12 hours days
- Properly read gauges, check fluids, and ensured all equipment such as: Tanks, pumps, manifolds, filter units, gas busters, rig irons, plug valves, ball valves of all sizes, dart/tech valves, suction hoses, 5K, 10K hoses were assembled properly
- Work with B.O.P's and worked subsea jobs
- Ran piping, performed cement, acid, xylene, calcium chloride jobs, killed wells using salt water, ran Tongs, familiar with Mud Scales, assisted w/ coil tubing
- Familiar with electrical lining and slick lining
- Work with manual and automatic pumps
- Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials
- Monitored / assisted the attachment of loads to rigging to provide support and prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools
- Responsible for manipulating rigging lines, hoisting, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment
Pump Operator / Rigger
Alliance Oil Field Services
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Supervised a 4 man-crew of floor hands and derrick hands in well service operations
- Operated and supervised rig up and rig down of rig equipment
- Instructed workers operating cranes or other equipment to relocate loads
- Controlled movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or in confined spaces, using jacks, pulley blocks, chain falls, and rollers
- Inspected, maintained and repaired pumps, valves, motors and other equipment located in pumping stations and at water storage facilities
- Operated rig when pulling or running tubing or rods from well bore
- Performed routine maintenance on rig, cleaning, greasing, oil changes and other duties so assigned by rig operator
P&A Helper / Rigger
Superior Energy Service
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Fabricated, installed, and repaired rigging and weight-handling gear on oil rigs and attaches hoists and pulling gear to rigging to lift, move, and position machinery, equipment, structural parts, and other heavy loads aboard ship
- Formed slings and towing bridles by looping and splicing cable or by crimping metal sleeve around cable end and body of cable, using crimping tool
- Selected and attached gears, braces, and cushions, according to weight and distribution of load, availability of hoisting machinery
- Installed beam clamps, pad eyes, gallows frames, and other supporting structures for rigging gear
- Lies out and handles lines, snubs lines on cleats or bollards, or hauls in lines with capstans to assist shipwright in ship dry-docking operations
- Splices and ties rope to form nets, ladders, and other rigging
- Installs hooks, swivels, and turnbuckles in rigging
- Reeves lines through blocks and pulleys
Education
Attended - Petroleum Engineering
Forest Park College
01.2008
Attended - Electrician Journeyman Training Course
Vaterott College
01.2008
High School Diploma -
Cahokia High School
01.2007
Skills
- System monitoring
- Incident reporting
- Security camera monitoring
- Proactive approach
- Remote troubleshooting
- Alarm management
- Emergency response
- Process control
- Shift handover
- Situational awareness
- Regulatory compliance
- Dispatching
- Industrial safety
- Flow assurance
- Hazardous waste management
- Offshore drilling
- Documentation
- Data entry
- Documentation skills
- Controls monitoring
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Pressure monitoring
- Safety reporting
- System calibration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Team management
- Self motivation
- Professionalism
- Quality control analysis
- System control
Relatedtraining
- OSHA Certified, 01/01/13
- H2S Certified, 01/01/13
- Crane Operator License - Class C, 01/01/12
- Confined Space / Competent Certification, 01/01/12
- Forklift Certified, 01/01/12
- TWIC Card, 01/01/12
- Rigger Training Certification, 01/01/12
- SAFE GULF Certification, 01/01/12
- FALL Rescue Certified, 01/01/12
- First Aid / First Responders, 01/01/12
- Well Control School / B.O.P Training, 01/01/12
- Water Survival Certified, 01/01/12
- Defensive Driving, 01/01/12
Timeline
Senior Scada Controller
Noralta Technologies
12.2022 - Current
Flowback Supervisor Operator
Sundance Flowback & Well Testing
01.2014 - Current
Supervisor / Lead Operator
CE Oil Tools and Supply, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2014
Pump Operator / Rigger
Alliance Oil Field Services
01.2011 - 01.2012
P&A Helper / Rigger
Superior Energy Service
01.2008 - 01.2011
Attended - Petroleum Engineering
Forest Park College
Attended - Electrician Journeyman Training Course
Vaterott College
High School Diploma -
Cahokia High School
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