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PAUL CLAYTON

@paulclayton

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Safety-focused operations leader for oilfield water transfer and freight logistics.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an operations role where I can lead crews, protect safety standards, and manage end-to-end job execution—combining oilfield water transfer expertise with route bidding and logistics execution. I want high-accountability field work with clear documentation and performance goals.

I’m a reliable, safety-focused operations professional with experience across oilfield water transfer management and long-haul freight logistics. I bring strong crew leadership, tight documentation habits, and a consistent focus on keeping teams compliant and jobs on track.

In recent roles, I’ve directed daily water transfer operations by monitoring working and pump-down tanks, operating source/booster pumps, and managing rig up/rig down. I also review RFPs and bid on new jobs to secure ongoing work, while coordinating closely with data van and field crews on water-related issues.

I’m equally comfortable in logistics operations—bidding and negotiating freight routes, verifying bill of lading documentation, and completing proof of delivery to close out each job. Across every site, I complete daily JSAs, inspection reports, asset logs, and flowmeter books, lead safety meetings and assessments, and train teams on equipment operation and safety procedures.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Independent Contractor

Current

CVPI, LLC

Nov 2025 - Present (8 months)

Operate a cargo van providing expedited freight delivery nationwide as an owner-operator. Bid on freight routes, negotiate contracts, verify bill of lading documentation, and complete proof of delivery to close out each job.

Contract Negotiation Bills Of Lading DOT Freight Documentation Cargo Van Operations Dispatch Coordination

Operations Manager

Western Frontier

Jul 2024 - Nov 2025 (1 year 4 months)

Directed daily water transfer operations, including monitoring working and pump-down tanks and operating source and booster pumps. Reviewed RFPs and bid on jobs, led rig up/rig down and pigging/line blowdown procedures, and completed daily JSAs, inspection reports, asset logs, and flowmeter books while leading safety meetings and assessments.

Water Transfer Operations Tank Monitoring Pump Operations Rig Up Rig Down Pig Blowdowns JSA Flowmeter Books Safety Meetings Flow Calculations

Supervisor

Waterway Solutions

Dec 2023 - Jul 2024 (7 months)

Supervised water transfer operations, monitoring working and pump-down tanks and operating source, inline, and booster pumps. Led rig up/rig down and pigging/line blowdown procedures, completed daily JSAs, inspection reports, asset logs, and flowmeter books, and conducted safety meetings while training crews and reviewing SOPs.

Water Transfer Operations Tank Monitoring Pump Operations Rig Up Rig Down Pig Blowdowns JSA Flowmeter Books Safety Meetings Water Volume Calculations

Site Lead / Operator

Savage Services LLC

Mar 2018 - Oct 2021 (3 years 7 months)

Led daily shift safety activities and managed water transfer operations, including monitoring pumps, lay flat lines, and tanks and recording meter readings. Performed pigging and winter operations (including monitoring ASTs), handled rig up/rig down, assembled site components (iso valves, bypasses, and gate valves), and coordinated communications with the data van and crew/supervisors.