Brent Hicks
Grande Prairie,AB
Summary
Highly motivated professional with over 16 years experience as a Oil and Gas Well Testing Supervisor, seeking a career as a oil and gas well operator. Experienced in Oil and Gas well testing , with a strong commitment to safety protocols and operational excellence. Eager to contribute to the efficient and reliable operation of oil or gas wells while ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Well Testing Supervisor.
Tara Energy Services
Grande Prairie
11.2016 - Current
- Directed and supervised team of 30 employees in daily operations
- Successfully set up and managed multiple testing packages for the flow back of sour oil and gas wells.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies for H2S hazards.
- Selected and installed appropriate flow back separators, test separators designed for sour service.
- Implemented high-accuracy measurement devices for flow rate, pressure, and temperature, ensuring they were H2S-resistant.
- Configured wellhead choke manifolds and corrosion-resistant flow lines to control flow rate and pressure.
- Established a robust data acquisition system for continuous monitoring and recording of critical parameters.
- Conducted regular sampling and on-site analysis of gas, oil, and water to ensure accurate data collection.
- Trained personnel in H2S awareness, emergency response, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Senior Well Testing Supervisor
Schlumberger
Grande Prairie
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Directed and supervised team of 20 employees in daily operations.
- Maintained accurate records of equipment maintenance, repairs and calibrations.
- Set up Well Testing Packages from start of Frac Operations until Well is handed over to production.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on pumps, motors, valves, and other components.
- Maintained accurate records of production data and ensured data was delivered to client
- Expertly used personal protective equipment such as Gas Monitors, SCBA's and SABAs.
Senior Well Testing Supervisor
Coral Oilfield Services
Grande Prairie, AB
07.2013 - 01.2015
- Directed and supervised a team of up to 15 employees in daily Well Testing operations.
- Operated a variety of pumps, valves, gauges, meters, separators and other related equipment used in well testing operations.
- Inspected equipment for proper functioning prior to use in order to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Maintained accurate records of data collected from various sources including gauges, meters, charts .
- Communicated with customers regarding their needs and expectations for the completion of tasks or projects.
- Identified malfunctioning equipment through visual and manual inspection.
- Oversaw operation and maintenance of producing well testing equipment, minimizing downtime.
Production Well Test Operator/Supervisor.
Greywolf Production Systems.
Grande Prairie
01.2008 - 07.2013
- Supervised/Managed Crews and Equipment in the well -testing/flow-back operations of natural gas and oil well completions in numerous locations
- Maintained accurate records of all testing operations, results and discrepancies found during testing processes.
- Assisted in troubleshooting process control systems related to wellhead production issues.
- Recorded surface pressures and gas and liquid rates to determine well's production viability.
- Supervised data collection, organization and procedures for compliance with standards.
- Tracked and maintained equipment usage, inventory, job costs, parts orders and work consumable orders.
- Ensured all job sites and work performed, conform with customer, Provincial and company policies and regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grande Prairie Composite High School
Grande Prairie, AB05-2007
Skills
- Goal-Oriented
- Employee Motivation
- Team player
- Strong
- Proficient in Computers
Refrences+
Ross McDonald - NuVista Start Up Coordinator.
Contact: 780-402-1981
Ken Ostare - NuVista Start Up Coordinator.
Contact: 780-933-8226
Timeline
Senior Well Testing Supervisor.
Tara Energy Services
11.2016 - Current
Senior Well Testing Supervisor
Schlumberger
02.2015 - 10.2016
Senior Well Testing Supervisor
Coral Oilfield Services
07.2013 - 01.2015
Production Well Test Operator/Supervisor.
Greywolf Production Systems.
01.2008 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Grande Prairie Composite High School
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