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Work History
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Christopher Makaronas

Christopher Makaronas

Location: Spain, EU Resident

Summary

Slickline Supervisor with distinguished service history spanning both land and offshore (platform, subsea-drillship, subsea-semi sub) operations.

Accomplished and verifiable experience, leadership, operational excellence and keen understanding of the challenges of well completions and intervention operations.

Insightful and experienced in full equipment maintenance including crucial pressure control equipment and down hole tools.

Compassionate, intelligent, motivated and instructive, I hold a reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Slickline Supervisor

Expro
03.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations & contingency plans for the client, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and compliance.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Actively engaging and participating in the "Train the trainer" program for local development.

Senior Slickline Supervisor

Expro
11.2021 - 02.2025
  • Extreme remote well intervention of production wells on land, mobile rig ops & well test ops.
  • Plan and prepare for the days operation with a limited support and crew.
  • Accountable for equipment maintenance and Slickline crane unit.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Mentoring and coaching junior employees.

Senior Slickline Supervisor

Expro
10.2020 - 11.2021
  • Deep water Completions.
  • Oversaw & planned daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
  • Worked closely with Onshore support & the client to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Liaised with mutual 3rd party service companies involved in operations to ensure all preparations of equipment and tools suitable and ready for current & contingency plans.

Slickline Supervisor

Expro
02.2018 - 09.2020
  • Deep water completions (Drill Ship)
  • Plan and execute work for Slickline operations, accounting for company policies, maintenance and certifications of all equipment
  • Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival
  • Supervising of Junior Crew Members
  • Contribute to the "stop work" policy
  • Comply with Company HSE policies
  • Complete daily logs and reports
  • Worked with onshore support to resolve problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service
  • Fully maintain, pressure test and execute the use of Slickline downhole tools and equipment
  • Liase with the client and provide information for current intervention work by attending pre planning meetings and after action reviews
  • Evaluated crew strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training
  • Monitored crew performance and provided coaching and constructive guidance to address areas of concern
  • Set overall vision and provided team leadership
  • Achieved API Q2 standard

Slickline Supervisor | Slickline Operator

Altus Intervention (previously Qserv)
10.2004 - 12.2017
  • North Sea & International position working in Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Ivory Coast & Israel
  • Carry out well intervention operations on fixed and floating installations
  • Use and maintain high pressure control equipment
  • Maintaining and operating of Wireline Winches
  • Erecting, maintaining and operating Wireline Masts
  • Liaising with Well Services and third party clients
  • Maintaining time sheets, job reports and attending service meetings
  • Full servicing of Wireline downhole tools and PCE
  • Supervising junior crew members

Field Service Engineer

E V Oil Field Services
10.2003 - 10.2004
  • Deployment of downhole cameras on memory, electric line and drill pipe operations
  • Servicing and maintenance of the equipment
  • Liaising with Well services and third party clients
  • Daily reports and logs of everyday activity
  • Attending pre-job meetings and hold demonstrations of the product to the client
  • Adhere and contribute to safety at work
  • Provide detailed and accurate footage to the client
  • Globally based with work being international consisting of both on and offshore operations

Mechanic

Brynn Auto Mechanics
02.2000 - 10.2003
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern
  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service
  • Operated tools, equipment and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs
  • Hydraulic repairs and servicing

Education

Arbroath High School
Scotland
1999

Skills

  • Personnel & equipment coordinating
  • HP/HT wells
  • Completions
  • Remote Ops
  • Advanced Fishing
  • Tubing Cut/Punch
  • Baker Hughes, Peak, Limar, Otis & Camco tools
  • Bailing
  • High Deviation
  • Abandonment
  • Working at Height
  • Crane Operating
  • Diesel Engine/Power Pack Servicing
  • Supervisory Experience
  • Gas Lift
  • CBL
  • Bridge Plugs
  • Large Bore Completion
  • Workover
  • MPLT
  • Braided Cable
  • Safety Valves
  • Deep Water Drill Ships
  • Land Jobs
  • Production Platform
  • Semi Submersible
  • SSD
  • SGS (pressure, temp)
  • Standing Valves/Injection Valves
  • Broaching
  • Annulus Top Up
  • Pumping Operations
  • Pressure Testing
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Reporting & Close Out
  • After Action Reviews
  • Client Meetings & Interaction
  • TGT (SNL Noise detection, EM Pulse)

Certification

  • IWCF Level 4 Supervisor
  • OPITO Offshore Survival/ EBS Cert
  • OGUK Offshore Medical
  • First Aid/CPR Trained
  • Adhered and complied with API Spec Q2
  • Manual Handling
  • Pressure Awareness
  • H2S Awareness
  • Banksman/Slinging
  • Wireline Fishing (internal courses)
  • ASEP Winch maintenance & service certified
  • COSHH
  • Wireline Courses (internal courses)
  • Peak Plug Certified
  • Mast Operating/servicing
  • Crane Operating 3T
  • Working at Height Certified

Additional Information

  • I have a broad range of experience in well site maintenance conducting extensive hands on mechanical servicing and troubleshooting on most industry leading brands. Responsible for providing service records and certifications for the operational package ensuring a smooth service delivery. I am fully confident in coordinating personnel, logistical movements and offering operational support.

References

  • Fully available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Slickline Supervisor

Expro
03.2025 - Current

Senior Slickline Supervisor

Expro
11.2021 - 02.2025

Senior Slickline Supervisor

Expro
10.2020 - 11.2021

Slickline Supervisor

Expro
02.2018 - 09.2020

Slickline Supervisor | Slickline Operator

Altus Intervention (previously Qserv)
10.2004 - 12.2017

Field Service Engineer

E V Oil Field Services
10.2003 - 10.2004

Mechanic

Brynn Auto Mechanics
02.2000 - 10.2003

Arbroath High School
Christopher Makaronas