Eric South
About Eric South
Eric South is a Production Operator at Chevron with over a decade of experience in the oil and gas industry.
Current Role at Chevron
Eric South serves as a Production Operator at Chevron, a position he has held for over a decade since May 2011. In this role, Eric is responsible for writing work permits for crews engaged in various oil field maintenance and construction tasks. He ensures, supervises, and monitors safe working conditions, aligning with Chevron's Operational Excellence standards. His responsibilities span well management, steam generation, oil field production, oil and water treatment plants, gas processing, and extraction plants. Eric also operates advanced computer control systems, adapting to evolving high-tech tools and integrated digital systems.
Title and Education
Eric South is a Production Operator at Chevron. He studied Business Administration and Management, General, at the University of Phoenix, where he completed his education from 2013 to 2015. His academic background in business administration complements his extensive operational experience, enhancing his competency in managing complex tasks at Chevron.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Chevron, Eric South accumulated diverse professional experience in various roles. He worked as a Reserve Police Officer at the Taft Police Department from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, he served as a Security Coordinator at Andrews International / Baker Hughes from 2009 to 2010 in Taft, CA. He also worked as a Senior Police Officer at the Bakersfield Police Department from 2004 to 2009, and as a Campus Supervisor for the Kern County Superintendent of Schools from 2002 to 2004. His early career includes service in the United States Marine Corps as a Reconnaissance Scout / E5, from 1997 to 2001.
Background and Early Career
Eric South began his professional journey in the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a Reconnaissance Scout / E5 from 1997 to 2001. This foundational experience in the military honed his skills in leadership and tactical operations. Following his military service, Eric transitioned to roles in law enforcement and security, working as a Campus Supervisor at the Kern County Superintendent of Schools and as a Senior Police Officer at the Bakersfield Police Department.