Patrick Kerley

Experience

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  Antel Inc

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  H2S Technician
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  Ken Small Industries

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Drilling Support
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  Ken Small Industries

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

  Lean Coordinator

  Lean Six SigmaCreated and Executed A3's

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  Aera Energy LLC

  May 2012 - Aug 2024

  Proficient in the operation and maintenance of FWKO units, treaters, vessels, and heat exchangers. Extensive experience with Multi-Media/Walnut Filters and SAC/WAC Softener Skids (ACID and CAUSTIC). Familiarity with a variety of pumps, including PD pumps, Wheatley pumps, centrifugal pumps, Moyno pumps, HPP pumps, and multi-stage pumps. Well-versed in heat exchangers such as tube and shell, as well as steam spargers.Utilized SCADA and Ignition for facility operations. Possess expertise in clarifier tanks and the associated processes, conducting daily Process PMs. Specialized in light oil lease operations, overseeing and maintaining multiple strings within the Diatomite Thermal Recovery Zone.Ensured regulatory compliance with CALGEM (DOGGER) and optimized well production in the designated area. Managed multiple pump stations and successfully oversaw the production and steam / water injection for multiple fields. Optimized production efficiency, collaborated with contractors for downhole logs and maintenance, and performed daily servicing of well skids and valve maintenance.Collaborated with field engineering and geologists to enhance process equipment and standards, contributing to process improvement. Achieved monthly production targets and successfully managed heavy oil and light oil lease operations, addressing day-to-day production targets and promptly resolving well work issues. Conducted monthly regulatory compliance tasks. Show less

  • Process Specialist

    May 2022 - Aug 2024

  • Production Operator / Reliability Specialist

    May 2012 - Jun 2022
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  California Resources Corporation

  Aug 2024 - now

  Production Specialist