Markus Hernandez

ESP Subject Matter Expert with 10+ years of artificial lift experience spanning both the service company and operator sides of Permian Basin operations — a combination Diamondback specifically values. Served as a Baker Hughes Field Service Technician for over 5 years (including 2 years dedicated to Oxy Resources), then transitioned to embedded operator-side consulting roles supporting Matador Resources and Maverick Natural Resources.

Expert in the full ESP lifecycle: system design and selection, installation and commissioning, downhole surveillance, VFD configuration, DIFA coordination, failure mechanism identification, and root cause analysis. Experienced in translating field performance data into actionable summaries, coordinating with ESP service providers, and contributing to standards and best practices development. Deep familiarity with Baker Hughes, SLB, Summit, and Endurance equipment across Permian Basin horizontal unconventional wells.

ESP Field Consultant (Artificial Lift Advisor) - Dwiggins - Permian Basin

(2023-09)

Dedicated to Matador Resources — Permian Basin

• Function as the embedded ESP subject matter expert for Matador Resources, supporting production engineers with troubleshooting, design reviews, surveillance activities, and service call coordination across an active Permian Basin well portfolio.
• Coordinate and participate in DIFA activities with ESP service providers; witness dismantle-inspect-failure analysis procedures and contribute to failure mechanism and root cause identification.
• Review, interpret, and analyze ESP operational and production data to diagnose system failures; prepare clear failure analysis summaries communicated to production engineering teams.
• Advise on ESP system scoping, design, and selection for new well completions, evaluating Baker Hughes, SLB, Summit, and Endurance equipment.
• Support development and revision of ESP operating guidelines and best practices; contribute field observations and failure data to standards improvement efforts.
• Assist in tracking and managing company-owned ESP inventory and assets, coordinating deployment and logistics with service providers.
• Participate in ESP provider performance reviews; contribute field data, run life records, and failure trends to technical and commercial evaluations.

ESP Field Consultant / Automation & Electrical Supervisor - Workrise - Permian Basin

(2022-05 - 2023-09)

Dedicated to Maverick Resources — Permian Basin

• Served as embedded ESP advisor and electrical supervisor for Maverick Resources, providing SME support to production engineers across all phases of artificial lift operations.
• Led surveillance and monitoring of ESP systems; analyzed operational and production data to detect early failure indicators and recommend corrective action before failures escalated.
• Coordinated DIFA activities and failure investigations with ESP service providers; identified failure mechanisms and root causes, providing summaries to engineering and operations leadership.
• Configured and programmed VFDs across multiple manufacturers; performed in-field diagnostics and repair to restore system function and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Directed SCADA and automation control panel integration for artificial lift monitoring, improving real-time performance visibility across the well portfolio.
• Supervised electrical field crews; enforced safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and quality standards for all ESP installations and electrical work.

Field Service Technician — ESP - Baker Hughes - Permian Basin

(2017 - 2022)

Dedicated to Oxy Resources 2 yrs (Hobbs, Denver City, Loving)

• Provided field ESP technical support across Baker Hughes product lines, developing comprehensive knowledge of ESP manufacturing processes, component assembly, mechanical systems, and centrifugal pump design and application.
• Dedicated Baker Hughes technician for Oxy Resources for 2 years, supporting large-scale operator ESP program requirements across the Hobbs, Denver City, and Loving areas of the Permian Basin.
• Executed ESP installations, commissioning, and retrievals; ensured all system components (motor, pump, gas separator, cable, surface controls) met engineering specifications prior to startup.
• Performed VFD configuration, parameter setup, and in-field diagnostics and repair; contributed to service call coordination and rapid response to production-impacting failures.
• Participated in DIFA activities; gained in-depth understanding of failure mechanisms across Baker Hughes ESP components including pumps, motors, protectors, and cable systems.
• Conducted routine well surveillance and optimization visits; tracked performance trends and implemented adjustments to extend ESP run life.
• Maintained full safety compliance in H2S, high-voltage, and high-pressure environments throughout 5-year tenure with Baker Hughes.

Cable Technician / Spooler - Cable Services

(2015 - 2017)

• Operated spooling equipment and supported preparation and handling of ESP motor and power cables, gaining foundational understanding of cable manufacturing processes, assembly, and quality control.
• Supported field cable run operations, ensuring proper handling, integrity, and specification compliance of downhole cable assemblies.
• Built working knowledge of ESP cable system components, splice and connection techniques, and quality inspection procedures.