Alex Estrada
oil fields
Odessa,TX
Summary
Effective at managing team drilling operations. Knowledgeable about observing crews, identifying problems and decisively implementing proactive solutions. Trained in all facets of production, business requirements and regulatory standards. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rig Operator
Tentax
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked with supervisor to coordinate workflow and updated daily production on the team accordingly.
- Performed production operations necessary for rigging.
- Demonstrated strong capacity for team building by leading site preparation team to complete mission-critical projects on time or ahead of schedule.
- Provided technical support in troubleshooting issues, resulting in minimized delays during operations.
- Improved operational efficiency by effectively training new crew members on rig procedures and techniques.
Rig Operator
Key Energy Services
03.2019 - 11.2023
- Experienced with plant start-up and shut down, process plant monitoring, wellhead surveillance and well testing.
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increased.
- Trusted to perform early production testing and production operations field testing.
- Demonstrated strong capacity for team building by leading site preparation team to complete mission-critical projects on time or ahead of schedule.
- Enhanced drilling operations by implementing safe and efficient work practices.
Derrickhand
Patterson Drilling
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Enhanced drilling operations by efficiently managing mud systems and maintaining equipment.
- Read high and low pressure gauges to adjust pumping procedures, paying close attention to pressure, density and concentration levels.
- Used hydraulic clamps to tighten and loosen sections of piping.
- Kept drilling fluid within parameters for viscosity and weight.
- Lubricated components to minimize downtime and risk of wear, tear and breakage.
- Reported on mud conditions, machinery operations and site inspections.
- Used correct harnesses and devices to position and align derrick elements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brownwood High School
Brownwood, TX05.2014
Skills
- Rig Equipment Knowledge
- Communication and Coordination
- Quality control monitoring
- Crew Leadership
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Log updating
- Pressure Control Systems
- Safety trained
- Team Supervision
Certification
H2s Certified
Forklift Certified
Manlift Certified
CPR Cerftified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Rig Operator
Tentax
11.2023 - 04.2024
Rig Operator
Key Energy Services
03.2019 - 11.2023
Derrickhand
Patterson Drilling
01.2017 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Brownwood High School