Carlos Kibodeaux
Edmond, Oklahoma 73012
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SUMMARY
An adaptable, forward thinking operations professional with extensive experience in production planning, work over,
completion, safety, energy operations, facility/equipment maintenance, petroleum engineering, production optimization,
OSHA, budgeting/forecasting, regulatory compliance, auditing, and training/development. Leverages strong interpersonal
skills to work closely with cross functional teams, exceeding expectations and ensuring long term success. A cost conscious
thinker who implements programs to reduce expenses and increase productivity, driving bottom line growth and promoting
continuous corporate prosperity.
EXPERIENCE
CHAPARRAL ENERGY Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Production Superintendent 2012 2015
Held responsibility for guiding company and contract daily field production operations, leading production field teams in multiple
aspects of production optimization, LOE performance, artificial lift installation, tank battery construction optimization, routine/major
expense repairs, field staff training, HSE, and regulatory compliance. Managed production foreman as well as associated personnel
and contractors. Coordinated with HSE staff on maintaining specific training requirements for personnel for field team in project
area, including company expectations, company HSE, and management program. Oversaw OSHA standards, including LOTO,
confined space, hot work, and working at heights.
Ensured site specific H2S requirements. Coordinated with HSE staff on performing audits on third party contractors for training
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standards and HSE management programs.
Used Workflow Invoicing, Enertia, and WellView. Contributed to budgeting/forecasting of production volumes, capital needs,
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and major expenses.
Worked closely with engineers on workovers, completions, and operations to administer plans/programs for maximizing
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development and optimization of operations.
Held responsibility for managing nine districts in Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, and Arkansas.
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COPSPRODUCTION Lafayette, Louisiana
Owner, CEO 2006 2011
Owned and operated company responsible for supplying transportation, including boats and helicopters, as well as personnel,
operations management, compliance, and safety for oil companies offshore/inland. Managed platforms for offshore and onshore
facilities. Used behavior based training developed in house at El Paso Production to work closely with clients. Achieved zero LTA to
date, earning three second place finishes for MMS Contract Safe Award in Lake Charles District.
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SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES New Iberia, Louisiana
General Manager 2004 2006
Served as general manager of contract side of group supplying transportation, personnel, operations management, compliance, and
safety. Managed over 3500 wells as well as 143 platforms and facilities offshore/onshore. Oversaw 365 employees, nine
superintendents, and seven safety/compliance personnel. Led operations for smaller companies, work over, wellwork, and
completions. Developed and used behavior based training.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
EL PASO EXPLORATION, Lafayette, Louisiana, Production Superintendent, 2002 2004.
COASTAL OIL AND GAS, Lafayette, Louisiana, Production Superintendent, 1994 2002.
KOCH EXPLORATION, Cameron, Louisiana, Foreman, 1990 1994.
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT COMPANY, Gulf of Mexico, Lead Operator, 1984 1990.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Advanced Pneumatics
Behavior Based Training Instructor
Firefighting
Hazwoper 40 hour Incident Commander
Production Services, Nichols State University
USL Computer Science
Production Engineering, Nichols State University
CERTIFICATION
Well Control, 2014, 2015
Well Work, Wild Well, 2014
H2S Certified, 2014
First Aid, CPR, 2010
T 3 Certification, 2008
T 2 Certification, 2006
Clean Gulf Certified, 2006
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Norm Certified, 2006
COMPUTER SKILLS
WellView, Workflow, Enertia, RODSTAR, Microsoft