James Layfield
Jonesboro, LA *****
Profile
Over 25 years experience in oil and gas field production facility installation, maintenance, and including safety. Monitoring and operates wells and surface equipment, including pumps, natural gas compressors, pumping units, valves, tanks, and other vessels, while maintaining a safe work environment. Gauges and records tank and gas meters. Inspects equipment for safety problems, leaks, or wear and tear and make or recommends appropriate repair.Skilled at using Plunger systems, gas lift equipment, and artificial lift systems. Maintains logs of meter readings, test results, and of adjustments made. Completes production sheets, and reports results to designated office by deadline. Skilled at solving mechanical problems, supervising contractors, working with hand and power tools, inspection equipment and setting up and maintaining records. Extensive knowledge of field pipeline, facility, and equipment operations. Very dependable, no lost time injuries motivated to do a good job and can work in teams or individually without on site supervision. Computer experience with standard software programs.
Experience
2020 and still employed at
Quality Process Services offshore inspecting monitoring and looking over field equipment. Setting up production files and setting up well files. Measure and record daily for report. Monitoring the gas lift pressures closely. And performs any other activity asked of and maintains a safe facility…
2017-2020 Compass Production
Switcher/Pumper-Lease Operator
Inspection, monitoring, and condensation field equipment. Set-up productive files and administrative well. Performs other activities as requested or needed for running facility, Plant call outs, compressor call outs. Works in maintance, repaired leaks, compressor hook ups and plunger hook ups. Mechanic on gas compressor. Skilled at using artificial lift systems like plunger lifts and gas injection system. Can operate Excavators and other equipment. Advised work orders and held accountable for oversight of crew workers called location including lease work, hot oil,slickline, swab unit and flow back.
2012-2016 Kinder Morgan
Plant Operator
Inspection, monitoring, and repairing of gas and condensation field equipment. Set-up productive files and administrative wells. Performs other activities as requested or needed for running facility. Extensive knowledge of field pipeline, facility, and equipment operations. Very dependable, no lost time injuries motivated to do a good job and can work in teams or individually without on site supervision. Computer experience with standard software programs.
2011-2012 C & D Production ( Enbridge Offshore )
Switcher/Pumper-Lease Operator
Inspection, monitoring, and repairing of gas and condensation field equipment. Set-up productive files and administrative well. Performs other activities as requested or needed for running facility.
2011 IPS Coiled Tubing
Pump Operator
Operate pumps that circulate water, oil, or other fluids through wells to remove sand or other materials obstructing the free flow of oil. Confer with others to gather information regarding pipe or tool sizes or borehole conditions in wells.
2009-2011 Haliburton
Pump Operator
Observe load variations on strain gauges, mud pumps, and motor pressure indicators; and listen to engines, rotary chains, and other equipment in order to detect faulty operations or unusual well conditions. Drive truck-mounted units to well sites. Thread cables through derrick pulleys, using hand tools.
2001-2009 Energen Resources
Switcher/Pumper-Lease Operator
Inspection, monitoring, and repairing of gas and condensation field equipment. Set-up productive files and administrative well. Performs other activities as requested or needed for running facility.
Education
Weston High School
Graduated 1993