Jeff Christian

Experience

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  Grimmway Farms

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  Mechanical Engineering Intern

  Managed AutoCAD drafting for water loop, refrigeration schematics as well as product flow diagrams. Worked on pipeline and water loop schematics. Oversaw heat load calculations for cold rooms, including transmission, infiltration, equipment, personnel, and product loads. Analyzed, derived equations, and troubleshot water injection system for carrot baggers. Calculated ammonia and Freon volumes for all facilities. Provided design calculations for rotary green bean sort line.Recommendation -September 3, 2010From:Samuel Grijalva Project Manager Grimmway FarmsTo:Jeff ChristianRE: Summer 2010 Internship ReviewMr. Jeff Christian is a fine young man who is well poised, mannered, professional, and self driven. He was able to adapt to changes thru his project, effectively manage his time, had timely and effective communication, and learned to work with others, all while successfully completing his assigned tasks.For the summer of 2010, Mr. Christian was to document the Malaga Facility Building D & F water systems. This included developing a spreadsheet which identified the twenty (20) different water systems, calculating volumes, calculating & measuring flows, and identifying all pipes. I am confident Mr. Christensen has learned how dynamic Grimmway is and will remain to be as we strive to reduce operational costs.In summary, Jeff Christian's performance was excellent and his accomplishments speak to the success ensiled upon him in both his upbringing and his education. He completed his project assigned tasks ahead of schedule and then started to assist Grimmway's ammonia refrigeration engineering group. I enjoyed working with Jeff over the summer, and as he leaves for his final year of college, I want to wish him all the success he clearly deserves. Lastly, based on Mr. Christian's overall performance, I would like to take this opportunity to invite him back to Grimmway.To a Job Well Done, Samuel Grijalva Show less

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  Oxy

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  Designed, optimized, and supported sucker rod pump, ESP, jet pump, and PCP systems. Performed surveillance and optimization reviews of all wells and operating equipment. Generated capital/expense workover AFEs for all artificial lift optimization work. Facilitated and supported maintenance jobs, artificial lift optimization efforts, and failure analysis.• Researched and implemented new lift methods for increased production and reduced downtime.• Improved failure frequency in problem asset by 50%, producing 20% savings in operational expense, saving approximately $1,500,000 in maintenance cost, and generating $500,000 in increased revenue. Show less

  • Completions/Production Engineer

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  • Artificial Lift Engineer

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
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  California Resources Corporation

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2018

  Completions/Production Engineer

  Developed and executed well completions, including vertical and horizontal producer and injectors. Participated in a reservoir management team for reservoir performance optimization. Identified workover candidates, generated AFE/programs, executed work, and managed expenses. Drafted well surveillance reviews to support base well decline and identify workover candidates. Analyzed artificial lift systems for optimization, life cycle performance, and root cause failure. Performed hydraulic fracturing, gravel packing, acidizing, cementing, and perforating operations. Managed both capital and expense subsurface operations budgets.• Worked with contractors to reduce overhead and operational expenses.• Partnered with regulatory agencies to acquire permits for fracturing and workovers (class two injection). Show less

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  Centennial Resource Development, Inc.

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Senior Production Engineer

  Managed new well flowbacks, focusing on reducing back pressure and maximizing ROR. Selected artificial lift method for new wells based on IPR, D&C economics, LOE, and infrastructure. Designed and completed multiple cleanouts for iron sulfide, as well as horizontal isolation for H2S. Completed multiple conversions to jet pump and plunger lift on high-failure wells based on economics. Managed and finished multiple conversions to ESP based on incremental production from IPR. Performed surveillance reviews regularly with reservoir and geology as well as field-based reviews with operators and vendors.• Participated in RMT to optimize New Mexico operations, minimizing downtime and streamlining operations.• Built and managed multiple Spotfire projects to track downtime, manage flowback reporting, completesurveillance, and identify workover candidates. Show less

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  Great Western Oil and Gas Company

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

  Senior Operations Engineer

  Complete new well drill outs, artificial lift installs, workovers, cleanouts, and P&A operations. Manage regulatory environment during all operations, making sure permits are approved and COA’s are completed. Perform analysis on pad and well levels to optimize production, equipment, and well performance. Collaborate cross-department to maximize value of assets through surveillance reviews, artificial lift optimizations, proposed workovers, and lease operating expense evaluations. Build and support real-time Spotfire tools to monitor downtime and lost production. Actively engage in equipment management through chemical programs, root cause failure analysis, and provide chemical or mechanical recommendations. Prepare AFE’s for all workover and P&A operations. Develop technical reports for the production team and management.• Implemented a process to clean out low bottomhole pressure wells with no circulation, while maintaining minimal safety and operational risk.• Lead weekly surveillance reviews with multi-discipline team to optimize new and base well production. Show less

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  Crowheart Energy, LLC

  Jan 2022 - now

  Senior Production Engineer