Jake Horaist has over 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, currently serving as Service Manager for Weir Oil and Gas. He has extensive experience performing various service jobs without issue, including setting and testing wellhead equipment. Jake is Wellhead 101 certified and has trained others. As Service Manager, he is responsible for managing service operations, supervising fieldwork, and maintaining relationships with customers. Previously he held roles as Operations Manager, Shop Foreman, Service Technician, and Shop Technician. Jake has leadership, safety, and computer skills and volunteers as Captain for his local fire department.
1. Jake Horaist
10106 Schultz Rd.
Branch, La. 70516
(H) 337-384-2002 (W) 304-363-1646
Email: Jake.Horaist@weirseaboard.com
Objective: To furthermy knowledge inthe wellhead andOil andGas industry. My goal is tomove up
inthe Oil andGas industry,pushingmyself to myfull potentialandutilizemyfieldknowledge andskills
to helpthe companygrow.
Accomplishments:
By properlyfollowingSOP’s, performednumerousservice jobswithoutissue orneedto
contact supervisorforassistance
Trainerfor WeirZeroHarm program
Well Head101 certified
Trainerin SmithDriving
HSE ChampionforWilliston
Experience
Weir Oil and Gas / Seaboard October 2011 – Present
Service Manager May 2015- Present
Responsible for managing service for Pressure Control Wellhead Systems facilities.
My primary objective is to supervise the day-to-day operations of all of the area's field service
work, machine shop operations, and all field/contract service opportunities, as well as working
with major customers promoting our complete capabilities.
Carry out the required technical and commercial discussions to ascertain customer expectations
Prepare reports and to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of
managers and client/customers
Rapidly develop and maintain both external and internal business relationships
Coordinate and track personnel, equipment and tools to meet the customer time frame and
satisfaction.
Train and prepare service technicians for upcoming installations and repairs.
Ensures that all service tools are in proper working order in accordance to Weir Seaboard
standards
Ensures that all service technicians have the right qualifications to perform the duties required
Ensures that all service technicians have been trained on and follow all WEIR S.O.P.’s
Work in association with District Manager to effectively keep cost down
Attend and participate in monthly P&L meeting
2. Operations Manager August 2014 –May 2015
Work with MFG
Interact with company representatives and customers
Make sure the right equipment is quoted for the job
Make Sales Orders and Bill-of-Ladings
Attend monthly P&L meetings
Start and keep up with well files
Insure equipment is shipped on time
Inform customers on equipment they need on location
Start rentals/ receive in rentals
Receive in customer property and issue CP numbers
Release equipment off of bill-of-ladings
Mange others
Insure equipment is ready and parts are correct
Promote safety in our facility
Train others in MFG software if needed
Manage admins to make sure final paperwork is sent in in a timely manner
Manage admins to make sure well files are filed correctly
Keep up with inventory and make sure we have adequate supply to keep up with
demand from our customers
Take calls on a schedule and dispatch hand and equipment accordingly
Shop Foreman March 2014 – August 2014
Manage others in a work environment in a professional manner
Meet delivery of ordered merchandise
Inspect and check sheet all equipment before it is shipped
Keep safety standards upheld
In charge of rental on location
Keep HSE standards upheld
Ability to trouble shoot problems on locations
Take calls on a schedule and dispatch hand and equipment accordingly
Train new incoming hands on all shop procedures
Service Technician April 2012 – March 2014
Consultandperformjobsrequiredbycustomer inaccordance withall SOP’sandsafety
requirements
Continuoustrainingasneededforjobfulfillment
SetS-22, S-21 withH-plate andSG-21-P casinghangers; install,packoff andtest
associatedheads
Install SMT, SME, BO2 and control line style hangers;installandtestassociatedstyle
adaptersand tree assemblies
Operate HydraulicLubricatorandHydraulicVRLubricator
Operate Manual Lubricator
Install andtestSlimLine equipment
Repairnumerous typesof valvesinfieldandinshop
3. Able toidentify andservice most“Non- Seaboard”equipment
Shop Technician October2011 – April 2012
Disassemble,repair,grease,test,paintandpackage usedorcustomer wellhead
equipmentfor storage orfieldinstallation
Inspect,pull fromstock,assemble,test,grease andprepare all equipmentforshipment
and service installation
Assistinshopand inventorymanagementandstorage
Load and unloadequipmentandgeneral forkliftoperation;forkliftcertified
G & H Seed Co. February 2008 – October 2011
Custom Ground ApplicatorOperator
Consult and apply customer orders
Assist in warehouse when needed
Made customer deliveries when needed
Maintain and repair machinery and equipment
Left this job to pursue an oilfield career
Education: Church Point High School August 2002- May 2006
Graduatedingeneral studies;top5
TOPS honoredcourses
Northwestern State University August 2006 - May 2008
Branch Volunteer Fire Department October 2010 – Present
1403 LSU certified
CPR andFirst ResponderCertified
Captainfrom2011 – Present
Presidentof Businessaffairs 2012-Present
HazardousMaterialsLSU Certified
Other Abilities
Computerskills
Leadershipskills
Communicationskills
Management skills
Trouble shooting for wellhead
Microsoft Office Knowledge
Safety Record
Weldingandcuttingtorch knowledge
Some mechanicexperienceandknowledge
4. Knowledgeof fire escape planningandfire extinguishers
General knowledge of handtoolsand theiruses
Excellentsafetyrecord