R.E. Farley has over 20 years of experience in the offshore oil and gas industry. He has extensive skills operating automated production systems using software like Wonderware, Plantscape, and Yokogawa. He has worked on projects around the world, including mentoring operations in China. Farley is trained in process troubleshooting, safety management, and team leadership. He currently works as an operator for an automated offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico.

1. R. E. (Gene) Farley, Jr.
P. O. Box 381 Jena, LA 71342 Home- 318-992-0829 or, cell 318-312-0973, or
318-312-0157. Message may be left on any phone and will be replied to asap.
E-mail: operatorfarley2@yahoo.com
SKILLS:
• Over 20+ years in the offshore O&G Upstream Production Industry, trained to the expert
level in the use of several software including WonderWare, PlantScape, & Yokogawa for
PLC-controlled operation of multiple automated systems (i.e.; DCS & HIM controls of sub-
sea production and annular chokes of flow lines, pigging-loops, dry trees, heat media, glycol
de-hydration, reciprocating and Solar compression, pipeline, sub-sea trees & separation, sub-
sea & topside remote-operated valves & umbilicals, well-testing and pigging procedures.
• Trained to the expert level in Process trouble-shooting and problem-solving for automated
and pneumatic systems. Well-Versed for compliance testing & records for MMS, SAP,
Maximo, maintenance scheduling and records, having never experienced an accident, injury,
nor INC.- Personnel supervision experience and a trained Mentor.
• A strong Team Leader and Member that works to optimize Production & maximize the value
of company assets, with Safety in the forefront.
• Very knowledgeable in proper permit-to-work procedures, LOTO, job & safety planning and
review, observations with feedback and trained by major oil in Behavior Based Safety
Management.
• Strong interpersonal skills to teach, develop team plans, and advance the sharing of
knowledge.
• Diversity-trained by major oil companies.
• Ability to determine economics of well lift-costs analysis and P&L statements.
• A self-starter with the ability to Liaison with the primary O&M contract personnel on a wide
range of technical support issues, Nationalization, and offshore personnel training programs.
Ensure that effective communications are maintained with offshore/base personnel, service
contractors and government personnel.
• Good mechanical aptitude/skills & some instrumentation training.
• Computer Literate for numerous office software programs
An Experienced Mentor of American and Nationals globally.

2. Accomplishments and Experience
Born, raised, and employed in the oilfield all my life.
Moved to numerous assignments, with the company holding the operator’s contract in order to
gain the challenge and experience of working the latest technology, i.e.; the first floating
Sim-Ops in the Gulf, (Cooper); the POGO filtration and WF platforms Start-Up, the start-up
of the BP Pompano and its 5 year scheduled maintenance.
The 3-year operation and 5-year scheduled shut-in, worker-over wells and repair sub-sea
chemical leaks in 2200’ of water for the longest sub-sea tie-back in the world at the time, the
“Ladybug” development.
The start-up of the largest, deepest and most advanced floating facility at that time, the BP/Shell
NaKika.
The startup of the TLP Gomez. (Modular converted from the Rowan # 1)
Experienced Mentor & teacher of American and Nationals globally.
- (2) - two year Mentoring & Operations Supervision assignments to Bohai Bay, China
for Noble Energy
Supervision of 4 Stone Energy platforms for four years without incident, injury, nor INC
in the GOM.
The commissioning, MIM’s, SOM’s, red-line drawings, procedures, etc. for the Shell Operated
“Perdido”, The deepest water SPAR in the world (51% Chevron), & overseeing & witnessing
equipment start-up. Contractors were replaced by displaced Shell employees from other
areas. Reference J.P. Russell-Shell Supervisor- jpriii@comcast.net
ISSOW Job Sponsor for new development & incident-free construction on the Shell “Salsa”.
Education:
Jena High School – 1972 Graduate -3.0 avg.
Jena Louisiana
McNeese University – 1975 – 3.0 avg. _ Associate of Science/Technology Degree +15
Lake Charles, La.
Experience & Employment
DANOS & CUROLE – Larose, LA 11-12-08 to the present. Currently- Operating an
automated DCS Platform for Chevron. Previously, Job Sponsor for new development &
construction on the Shell “Salsa. Also, operating & preparing for annual inspections 3
automatic platforms on the OCS for Chevron, 2 of which are Scada & ROV. Prior to
this, I was commissioning and preparing start-up of the Shell “Perdido” SPAR with
cutting-edge production technology for 8,000 ft. of water. Including sub-sea pumps,
separators, and Sim-ops drilling. Contractors were replaced by displaced Shell
employees.

3. Reference: Mr. John “J.P.” Russell; Shell Offshore “Perdido” Supervisor.
.
SWIFT TECHNICAL SERVICES (LONDON) 07-08 thru 11-08 Angola, Africa
Offshore; Supervisor/ Operator/Mentor. A short-term assignment to repair, commission
and re-start 2 large offshore gathering & transfer platforms for Chevron/Cabgoc.
BAKER ENERGY – LAFAYETTE, LA; Off and On for a number of years
Recently worked various Sim-Ops for Baker Energy and operated a central gathering,
processing and transfer offshore facility for several field platforms with approximately
100 field and platform wells owned by Energy XXI.”
April ‘06 to Oct., ’07 assigned as Lead Sub-sea Operator to the Ladybug project at GB
409 for ATP Oil & Gas. At the time, the longest sub-sea tie-back in the world. I was
responsible for the safe daily operations of a multi-million dollar hi-tech project.
Duties included the supervision of proper permit-to-work procedures, work plans, job
safety analysis, cost analysis and comparison, utilizing Wonderware PLC and Kvaerner
sub-sea D.C.S. Also, to operate and maintain producing facilities in accordance with
approved practices, plans, programs, forecasts, contracts, and Government regulations. I
would routinely inspect facilities and equipment for inefficient operation or unsafe
conditions and recommend corrective actions as necessary. To provide effective On the
Job training and Supervision for new hires. Inspect work to insure high standards of
workmanship and conformance with accepted practices and safety standards. Responsible
for performing, supervising, and mentoring Production gauging and metering. Oil, gas,
and water flow rate calculation. Placing new and/or re-completed wells on production.
Well testing. Preparing of production operating reports (choke size, pressures, etc). First
line equipment lubrication and basic maintenance. Interface with the Chemical
contracting company for treatment and corrosion control. Gas compression, dehydration
and processing operations. Water injection for enhanced recovery. Flowing and gas-lift
well operation. Simultaneous operations associated with construction / production and
drilling / production. Monitoring well performance. Operating DCS/ Scada systems/ PLC
control systems, DTU, and working closely with programmers to optimize and maintain
upstream oil/gas production and processing facilities.”
DANOS & CUROLE - LAFAYETTE, LA July, 2005 to April 2006”
Lead Sub-sea Operator assigned to the same Ladybug project.
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT- LAFAYETTE, LA October, 2004 to July, 2005
Lead Operator & Supervisor assigned to Stone Energy offshore for six structures with
boat and helicopter logistics of surrounding fields. Most recent accomplishments include
participation in the compliance audit and successful annual MMS inspections of the six
structures, along with the optimization of the process, gas-lift, dehydration and

4. compression systems to eliminate downtime and achieve maximum sustained
production.”
BAKER ENERGY / GLOBAL- Houston, TX August, 2002 to August, 2004
Production Technician
“Assigned as Lead Operator & PIC to various platforms and special projects throughout
the GOM. Most recently, assigned as a topside operator & mentor to the start-up team of
the deepwater BP NaKika, a 450 mmcfg & 130,000 bop/d FPF utilizing Plantscape
DCS.”
“Previously, assigned to Energy Development Corp. (China) at Bohai Bay. Responsible
for producing & processing 8,000 bpd of heavy crude oil using PLC/DCS systems of
WHRU, power fluid injection, produced water injection, filtration, and processing
utilizing Wonderware control software. Also, the training & supervision of Chinese
National workers. Also, responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, inspections &
record-keeping of a large automated offshore production/processing facility.”
OCS, INC., Lafayette, LA. March, 1998 to August, 2001
Production lease operator - Class A/Lead”
Responsible for all maintenance and production operations of offshore oil and gas
production platforms throughout the Gulf of Mexico.
STEWART & STEVENSON, Inc.- Houston, TX.
1990-1998 Production lease operator - Class A
“Responsible for daily maintenance and operations of the first floating TLP simultaneous
operations at Garden Banks 388. Duties include: PLC-controlled operation of automated
systems (i.e.; sub-sea production and annular chokes of flow lines, heat media, glycol,
compression, pipeline, sub-sea trees and valves, testing for MMS compliance,
maintenance scheduling and records, personnel supervision, safety planning and review,
well testing, pigging, etc.)”
Earlier employment w/ OTJ:
OILFIELD PRODUCTION CONTRACTORS, INC., HOUMA, LA
1988 - 1990 Offshore Production Operator
PRODUCERS ASSISTANCE CORP., HOUSTON, TX
1986 - 1988 Offshore Production Operator
JUSTISS OIL CO., JENA, LA
1981 - 1985 Land Lease Operator (Production) and Driller (Drilling)

5. TRET-O-LITE (BAKER PETROLITE) CHEMICALS INC., JENA, LA
1978 - 1981 Sales & Technical Chemical Services
CERTIFICATIONS:
T-2 & SafeGulf Certified
Sub-Part O Completed & Up-to-date.
A.E.D. Certified.
First Aid and CPR Certified.
Fire Fighting Certified.
Crane & Rigging, Certified (Hydraulic & Mechanical).
TWIC Cardholder
H2S Certified.
Water Survival Certified.
Hazwop/Hazmat Trained.
Trained for all proper Commissioning Supervision & Start-up Procedures, Chain-of
Command, Maximo, PM, SAP, SOM’s, Work-Orders, Permit-to Work, Stop Work
Authority, Taking Ownership.
BP/Shell/Chevron Diversity & Safety-trained
Experienced Mentor of American and other Nationals globally
Personal:
Married, with 2 grown sons.
Current Passport & Immunizations for foreign travel.
Additional Management References Are Available