Senior Production Operator with 25+ Years Experience

Keith Viator

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Experienced and dependable Lead Production Facility Operator with over 25 years of success in oil and gas operations, including offshore and onshore platforms. Expertise in compressor station operations, flowback, facility startups, and pipeline systems. Adept at supervising teams, maintaining equipment, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing production. Strong leadership, troubleshooting, and communication skills with a proven track record of safety and operational excellence.

Core Competencies

• Facility & Compressor Operations (Waukesha, Ariel, Turbines)

• SCADA System Monitoring (Remote & Onsite)

• Flowback & Well Testing

• Preventative Maintenance & Repairs

• Production Reporting & Compliance (BSEE, SEMS)

• Leadership & Team Coordination

• Safety Protocols (H2S, DOT, T2 Certified)

Certifications & Training

• T2 Certified Operator

• NCCCO Certified Crane Operator

• H2S Fit Tested and Certified (2025)

• DOT HAZMAT Certified

• Well Control Certified

• Site-Specific Safety Training

• HS&E, Asset Control

Professional Experience

Since April 2015, have been self-employed contractor for flowback and production operations.

Lead Operator

Black Elk Energy – SMI-50, SMI-184, VR-356 – Houston, TX June 2012 – March 2015

• Supervise daily platform operations and team safety meetings

• Issue work permits and approve JSAs

• Conduct flow tests, casing pressure logs, and production reporting

• Maintain and repair pumps, gas lift systems, chemical systems, and compressors

• Load/offload equipment via crane and coordinate with boat deliveries

• Recognized for maintaining an organized and high-performance facility Lead Operator / A-Operator

Woodgroup Production Services – Sabine 13 – Lafayette, LA January 2011 – June 2012

• Oversaw oil production, sales reporting, and facility maintenance

• Directed field operations and supervised equipment upkeep

• Led successful BSEE inspections with zero deficiencies (56/0 record)

• Collaborated with engineering team for platform construction and safety system deployment

Crane Operator / Operator Roles

Various Companies: Shell, Chevron, Energy XXI, BP, Mobil, Greenhill 1994 – 2011 (Contract Roles)

• Operated cranes for offshore delivery and construction

• Performed wireline, coil tubing, dehydration unit, and compressor operations

• Led and completed multiple start-up projects including safety system installation and production charting

Professional Development:

Gas Production in Dehydration Units, HP Gas Liquid Extraction, Various Gulf of Mexico Installations (1994–2016)

Additional Highlights

• Led 15 BSEE inspections at Sabine 13 with zero deficiencies

• Managed annual BSEE inspection at SMI-50 (27/0 results)

• Project manager for engineering team collaborations

• Proven team leadership across multiple platforms and offshore environments Availability

• Willing to relocate anywhere in the U.S.

• Authorized to work for any U.S. employer

Motivation

Dedicated to excellence and safety, I bring passion and pride to every shift. My experience has taken me from wireline helper to Lead Operator, and I look forward to continuing to lead and contribute in the oil and gas industry.

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