Production Superintendent/ Production & Operations Engineer Oil & Gas

Dustin L. Wilson

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Production Superintendent, Production Engineer, Facility/ Field Engineer & Production Technician

Experienced field engineer and operator in the field of oil wells and natural gas with over a decade of experience supervising and maximizing production.

Key Qualifications

Proven track record of successfully managing the production of wells across a diverse geographic area related to production, from the maximizing performance of various artificial lift systems to facilities design, testing and streamlining.

Adept at identifying production needs and implementing process improvements to achieve increased production and profitability.

Results driven professional accustomed to the effective management of staff while assuring compliance with safety regulations, OSHA, ABS, Texas RRC etc.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

University of Texas Pan-American, Edinburg, Texas

Professional Experience

DAECO Ltd. – Refugio, Texas

Production Superintendent/ Engineer 03/2018 to Current

Managed 100 wells, consisting of free flow, gas lift, pump jack, PC and 8 salt water disposal facilities. Delivered increased organization and profitability through the streamlining of ops expenditures and increasing production. Used data driven processes to implement improvements and procedure enhancements in well operations. Maximized production through the design/supervision of new facilities and streamlining existing facilities. Conducted field and equipment inspections, resolved technical issues, evaluate well performance and assured compliance with regulations.

Selected Contributions:

Increased production, communication and organization the successful supervision and guidance of staff and personnel.

Reduced Lease down time and production losses in first 3 months, increased production and reduced cost over all field, e.g. Trouble shot and optimized natural gas compression to ensure loner run times.

Implemented preventative measures to prolong equipment run times and reduce failures and downtime, e.g. Structured pump off times to reduce energy consumption and plunger damage to reduce operating cost.

C&J Energy Services – Odessa, Texas

Field Engineer, 01/2017 to 3/2018

Performed engineering aspects of stimulation operations for Oil & Gas operators in both the Permian and Eagle ford plays. Set up and supervised operations from design set up to job completion. Proficient with Frac Pro software and job logistics. Proficient at multiple sand delivery methods and diverter operations.

Selected Contributions:

Created job procedures, monitored job efficiencies, stream lined chemical volumes to maximized customer schedules savings.

Set up and supervised all logistics to and from location for stimulation. Modified schedule to account for job volumes and design deviations.

Dewbre Petroleum Corporation – Corpus Christi, Texas

Production Superintendent/ Engineer, 10/2014 to 6/2016

Performed operations management of 100 properties and 200 wells. Delivered increased organization profitability through the streamlining of ops expenditures and increasing production. Used data driven processes to implement improvements and procedure enhancements in well operations. Maximized production through the design/supervision of new facilities and streamlining existing ones. Conducted field and equipment inspections, resolved technical issues, and assured compliance with regulations.

Selected Contributions:

Monitored production and optimized wells, gas lift, capillary string and intermitter wells. Trouble shot and optimized natural gas compression and salt water disposal facilities. Planned supervised and startup of new and updated facilities.

Produced increased organization productivity through the successful supervision and guidance of staff and personnel.

Reduced Lease Operating Expense by $200,000 in first 6 months, increased production and reduced cost over all field.

Conducted cost analysis, created AFE, reduced LOE, supervised basic well servicing ops.

Oxy U.S.A. – McCook, Texas

Production & Equipment Technician, 1/2014 to 10/2014

Oversaw natural gas and oil wells including production maximization and technical issue resolution. Implemented various procedure and operation enhancements resulting in cost savings and increased profitability. Supervised various construction projects and guaranteed regular maintenance resulting in ongoing production and minimal downtime. Ensured safe performance of duties/tasks among staff.

Selected Contributions:

Recovered 6 MMCF of lost production and sustained production in 2 months, without well servicing expense to deliver operation excellence.

Experienced in Gas Jack type, screw compressors and natural gas compression

Provided safety guidance to the South Texas Business Unit as a member of the Safety Steering Team, attending regular safety meetings, facility inspections, review of permits, and examination and mediation of incidents and reporting.

Sheridan Production – Mission, Texas

Lead Operator, 12/2010 to 01/2014

Operated natural and oil gas wells. Supported production through regular troubleshooting to maximize operations. Implemented operations enhancements to create increased production and reduce costs while adhering to safety regulations. Performed well testing, maintained liquid separation, and operated compression equipment.

Selected Contributions:

Monitored and optimized plunger lift, gas lift, capillary string and intermitter wells. Trouble shot and optimized natural gas compression and salt water disposal facilities. Planned supervised and startup of new and updated facilities.

Guaranteed safe operations through the supervision of well work and construction projects by leading safety meetings.

Provided leadership to staff by conducting project goal meetings, supervising various projects, and implementing of a range of operations improvements.

Keppel AmFELS – Brownsville, Texas

Production / Facilities Lead Engineer, 9/2007 to 7/2010

Managed project development from design and construction, to the delivery of offshore drilling platforms. Fulfilled numerous technical duties, including the design/commissioning of piping system and development of piping diagrams and blueprints. Conducted field surveys, provided blueprint support, and generated engineering and testing documentation. Acted as liaison between clients and governing bodies, supervised drafting/design teams, and collaborated with construction crews.

Selected Contributions:

Engaged with clients, ascertained design needs, and provided engineering solutions and testing to resolve issues.

Completed projects ahead of time and below budget with full sign offs from client and ABS, saving client and company in project delays and redesigns with creative engineering solutions.

Down South Production Services – McAllen, Texas

Contract Gauging / Project Supervisor, 7/2002 to 8/2006

Provided contract gauging services, general lease servicing, construction, as well a research and supervision on specialty jobs for Down South PS. Gauged leases, swapped out production equipment, maintained target production on natural gas wells, kept operating cost down on equipment repairs and construction projects.

Selected Contributions:

Restored lost production on wells unloading fluid, optimizing plunger lift equipment and streamlining gas lift wells, minimizing cap-string cost and maintaining low operating overhead.

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