qualification summary

proven oil field and drilling professional efficient in creating and maintaining a positive flow during projects by utilizing what resources and facilities are available. organize resources and employees to ensure effective project management. plan by prioritizing customer, employee, and organizational requirements. maintain and monitor staff expectations and motivation to fulfill organizational requirements and factors for the measurement of performance and consideration of efficiency versus effectiveness.

core competencies

project management / environmental drilling / well installation / quality assurance

floorhand / motorman / derrickman / operations management / geotechnical / oil field

career history

ensign us drilling, 2001 c 2009

tool pusher

• supervised and coordinated the activities of drill rig crew engaged in drilling for oil or gas, operating service rigs, or providing oil and gas well services.
• ensured that the oil rig has sufficient materials, spare parts and skilled personnel to continue efficient operations.
• established methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
• set up machines and equipment,  prepared production and other reports, and recommended personnel actions such as hiring and promotions.
• requisitioned materials and supplies, resolved work problems and recommended measures to improve productivity.
• supervised, coordinated and scheduled the activities of workers who drill for oil and gas, operate service rigs or provide oil and gas well services.

driller

• operated controls of drill or service rig drilling and hoisting machinery including equipment such as pumps for air, water, and mud, and equipment and tools used to correct problems in drilled holes caused by mechanical breakdowns or by harmful natural conditions.
• set up or operated a variety of drill rigs to remove petroleum products from the earth and to find and remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration. 
• controlled operation and directed the activities of the rig crew under supervision of the rig manager.
• held accountable for the efficient operation of the rig site as well as the safety of the crew.
• assisted with well development and pumping tests.
• directed rig crews in setting up rigs and drilling, completing or servicing oil and gas exploration and producing wells.
• maintained records of drilling and servicing operations.
• moved drilling rigs and equipment from site to site, set up in the new site and connected power cables or hoses for water and air supply.
• hired, released, and trained or arranged for training of newly hired crew.

derrickman

• aligned and manipulated sections of pipe or drill stem from a platform on the rig derrick during the removal and replacement of strings of pipe, or drill stem and drill bit.
• assisted in setting up, taking down and transporting drilling and service rigs.
• operated and maintained drilling rig diesel motors, transmissions, pumps and drilling mud systems, and mixed mud chemicals, cements and additives.
• maintained, and enhanced as appropriate, the rig and associated equipment to retain its asset value and marketability, and to continuously develop improvements to rig site practices so as to enhance safety and performance.
• provided leadership, guidance, and coaching to direct reports, and managed their efforts to maximize their contribution to operational effectiveness and performance.
• handle the mud-processing area during periods of circulation.

motorman

• maintained the engine and completed routine preventive maintenance, minor repairs, drove trucks and operated specialized hydraulic pumping systems to place cement in wells or to treat wells with chemicals, sand mixtures, or gases to stimulate production.
• aligned and manipulated sections of pipe or drill stem from a platform on the rig derrick during the removal and replacement of strings of pipe, or drill stem and drill bit.
• assembled pumping equipment and attached pumps and hoses to wellhead.
• handled inspections, paper work, kept floor hands lined out and trained new employees.
• assisted in setting up, taking down and transporting drilling and service rigs.
• operated and maintained drilling mud systems and pumps during drilling, and mixed mud chemicals and additives.
• maintained drilling rig diesel motors, transmissions and other mechanical equipment.
• operated hydraulic pumping systems to pump chemicals, gases, sand, cement or other material into well.
• read gauges to monitor pressure, density, rate, and concentration and adjust pumping procedure as required.

worm

• maintained tongs, scrubbing, housekeeping around rig and demonstrate and promote safety leadership to the rig crews.
• optimize the use of resources; achieve cohesion of the inputs to drilling operations and to create a spirit of cross-company teamwork.
• applied experience directly in the event of non-routine activities on the rig and to assume control and manage the maintenance of the rig.

professional development

ensign i-team driller
wild well control
first-aid/cpr
fork lift license