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Gary Grainer

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Full Field Operations Steam, Production, Oil & Water Plant operations at Chevron
📍 Coalinga, California, United States

Gary is a long-tenured operations specialist at Chevron with comprehensive experience in steam, production, oil, and water plant operations. His technical background is distinguished by an Associate of Science and a certification as an Airframe & Powerplant Maintenance Technician. He has held multiple hands-on roles, including Artificial Lift Specialist, managing field pumping units.

Beyond his professional career in the energy sector, Gary has a strong interest in automotive mechanics and customization. This is evidenced by his affinity for companies like 4 Wheel Parts, which specializes in aftermarket components for off-road trucks, Jeeps, and SUVs, suggesting a passion for vehicle modification and performance.

Unique fact: Gary holds a federal certification as an Airframe & Powerplant Maintenance Technician, a qualification typically associated with the aviation industry.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
Full Field Operations Steam, Production, Oil & Water Plant operations
Location
Coalinga, California, United States
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Oilfield Operations
His entire career at Chevron has been in hands-on field roles, covering production wells, steam operations, and oil and water plants.
Artificial Lift Systems
Previously worked as an Artificial Lift Specialist at Chevron, where his duties included optimizing and managing pumping unit operations.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Full Field Operations Steam, Production, Oil & Water Plant operations
Chevron
1-2018 - 5-2025
Oil & Water Plant Operator
Chevron
11-2017 - 1-2018
Relief Head Operator: Production
Chevron
2010 - 1-2018
Production Operator A
Chevron
2008 - 2010
Indoor Operator ALS Artificial Lift Specialist
Chevron
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Education
1995 - 1997
Associate of Science - AS
Kings River Comunity College
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