Nickolas Olstad
Didsbury,Alberta
Summary
Experienced Flowback Operator with strong troubleshooting and equipment maintenance skills. Committed to safety compliance and operational efficiency, while guiding new team members to uphold best practices and enhance team performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Flowback Operator
Tara energy services
Clairmont, Alberta
09.2021 - Current
- Ensured safe hydrocarbon recovery through efficient management of flowback equipment.
- Monitored pressure and temperature levels to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Executed daily inspections confirming readiness of flowback units.
- Collaborated with crew members to uphold maintenance and safety standards.
- Recorded operational data and equipment performance to maintain accurate records.
- Guided new team members in safety protocols and operational practices.
E&I Technician
Tara energy services
Clairmont, Alberta
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Monitored process control systems for malfunctions, analyzing data to identify and resolve underlying causes.
- Executed regular inspections on control panels and field instruments, ensuring optimal functionality.
- Performed systematic maintenance and repair of instrumentation systems in line with protocols.
- Installed and calibrated instruments, ensuring accurate testing for operational efficiency.
- Completed repairs of malfunctioning equipment according to specific manufacturer guidelines.
- Analyzed problems reported by operators, conducting thorough root cause investigations.
- Managed spare parts inventory for emergency repairs, enabling swift resolution of operational issues.
- Guaranteed adherence to safety standards while maintaining hazardous materials handling systems.
Laborer
Tara oilfield
Didsbury, Alberta
07.2013 - 05.2019
- Coordinated loading and unloading of materials to optimize support for oilfield operations.
- Moved heavy items between locations utilizing hand trucks or carts efficiently.
- Facilitated physical tasks involving heavy lifting and walking to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Operated drills and saws safely, ensuring compliance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Cut materials into precise dimensions for installations using appropriate tools.
- Exhibited positivity and resilience while performing strenuous physical tasks during extended shifts.
Education
Didsbury High-school
Didsbury, AB06-2012
Instrumentation And Control Technician 1st year
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer08-2026
Skills
- Flowback equipment operation
- Flowback process monitoring
- Well testing procedures
- Pressure control management
- Process monitoring
- Instrument calibration
- Instrumentation maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Problem identification
- Mechanical assembly
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork skills
- Continuous learning
Timeline
E&I Technician
Tara energy services
10.2023 - 11.2024
Flowback Operator
Tara energy services
09.2021 - Current
Laborer
Tara oilfield
07.2013 - 05.2019
Didsbury High-school
Instrumentation And Control Technician 1st year
Red Deer Polytechnic