Walter Bailey
Oakwood,VA
Summary
Results-driven professional skilled in well completion management and team collaboration, achieving significant reductions in project timelines at Matney Construction. Expertise in heavy equipment operation complements strong communication skills, leading to improved operational efficiency and substantial cost savings. Committed to fostering a culture of excellence, adaptability, and continuous learning within dynamic environments. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Demonstrated success in maintaining daily operational evaluations on wells and production facilities. Accustomed to checking safety devices and identifying concerns. Good troubleshooting, repair and maintenance abilities. Diligent Lease Operator bringing expert abilities in well management. Knowledgeable about equipment operations and maintenance, recordkeeping requirements, and emergency response. Offers strong safety record and excellent leadership skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lease Operator II
EnerVest Operating
Houston, TX
11.2017 - Current
- Evaluated production-related problems and worked with production leadership and engineering teams to resolve issues.
- Submitted daily production data and regular reports to keep management informed.
- Conducted regular inspections of tanks, pumps and valves for proper functioning.
- Supervised contractors who were hired to carry out specific tasks related to lease operations.
- Implemented preventative maintenance schedules for all lease equipment in order to reduce downtime.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all company policies and procedures.
- Kept systems working efficiently to meet daily oil, water and gas production levels.
- Assisted in developing solutions for pipeline issues such as corrosion or leaks.
- Responsible for monitoring and controlling wellheads, pumps, separators, dehydrators, and other production equipment.
- Developed plans for emergency situations such as spills or fires in order to minimize damage or injury.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing job duties.
- Documented any mechanical problems encountered while conducting operations.
- Verified cleanliness of each tank farm and inspected for weeds or performance issues.
- Coordinated with third-party service providers regarding scheduled maintenance activities.
- Operated engines and pumps to turn wells off, following production schedule.
- Controlled pumping and blending equipment to acidize, cement and fracture gas.
- Analyzed data from flow meters to ensure accurate measurement of gas and oil production rates.
- Monitored wellhead pressure to ensure optimal performance of wells during production operations.
- Communicated regularly with other departments regarding operational issues or concerns.
- Calibrated meters to ensure accuracy in measuring fluid levels.
- Gauged and recorded oil and water tanks to document daily fluid production data for regulatory oversight.
- Observed control panels during pumping operations to monitor pressure, density, rate and concentration.
- Coordinated work and repair actions with professionals and other support team members.
- Assisted with the installation of new wells and pipelines.
- Maintained daily records of oil and gas production volumes, pressures and temperatures.
- Performed routine maintenance on all production equipment including motors, valves and flow lines.
- Conducted daily well tests and maintained regular monitoring of wells and equipment.
- Observed environmental regulations related to drilling operations.
Supervisor
Matney Construction
Oakwood , VA
08.2000 - 11.2020
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing project completion times.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Managed scheduling for staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times and projects.
- Provided technical advice regarding troubleshooting problems with well systems.
- Repaired leaks in pipelines leading from wells to storage tanks or other locations as needed.
- Responsible for operating and maintaining well pump systems, including pumps, motors, piping and related equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as changing oil filters or lubricating moving parts.
- Monitored levels in storage tanks to ensure adequate supply is available for use.
- Kept detailed logs of readings taken from various pieces of equipment during inspections.
- Performed maintenance on well pumps and associated equipment, such as replacing worn parts or repairing malfunctioning components.
- Inspected wells regularly to ensure proper functioning of the system and compliance with safety regulations.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when working around high-pressure lines or hazardous chemicals.
- Assisted in the installation of new well pumps, motors, pipes and other related components.
- Cleaned out sediment buildup inside the well casing using a rodder machine.
- Maintained records of all work performed on wells and reported any problems or irregularities to supervisors.
- Tested water samples taken from wells for chemical content according to established procedures.
- Adjusted settings on pumps to maintain desired levels of flow rate or pressure.
- Kept systems working efficiently to meet daily oil, water and gas production levels.
- Operated engines and pumps to turn wells off, following production schedule.
- Coordinated work and repair actions with professionals and other support team members.
- Implemented scientific processes by observing safety protocols.
- Installed submersible pumps into deep wells when necessary.
- Operated valves to control flow rate of water from wells into storage tanks.
- Controlled pumping and blending equipment to acidize, cement and fracture gas.
- Conducted tests on motor windings and insulation materials used in pumping systems.
- Adhered strictly to industry standards when performing maintenance activities on wells.
- Checked pressure gauges regularly to monitor water pressure levels in wells.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Education
BS: Criminal Justice: Corrections & Human Services
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2025
Skills
- Well completion management
- Driver's license and clean driving record
- Time management proficiency
- Hand tool proficiency
- Heavy equipment operation
- First aid and CPR certification
- Client relationship building
- Training facilitation
- Recruitment
- Team collaboration
- Administrative skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Professional boundaries
- Community outreach
- Team building
- Family dynamics
- Written communication
- Analytical thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Confident
- Firearm basic training
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Field supervision
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication
- Professionalism
- Relationship building
- Risk assessment
- Professional ethics
- Stress management
- Problem-solving aptitude
Affiliations
- Football Coach for six years
- Youth Basketball Coach for seven years.
- Member of Victory Baptist Church
- Member of the Sandy Valley Lodge for several years.
Certification
- I will gradate from Liberty University with a BS: Criminal Justice: Corrections & Human Services in May, 2025.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lease Operator II
EnerVest Operating
11.2017 - Current
Supervisor
Matney Construction
08.2000 - 11.2020
BS: Criminal Justice: Corrections & Human Services
Liberty University
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