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Arturo Gonzalez

Directional Driller
Russellville,AL

Summary

Senior Directional Driller with 15+ years of international experience in high‑complexity onshore and offshore drilling operations. Specialized in Rotary Steerable Systems (RSS), including PowerDrive Systems and Revolution technologies, delivering accurate wellbore placement in horizontal, extended‑reach, deepwater, and high‑pressure wells. Proven ability to optimize Rate of Penetration (ROP) and reduce Non‑Productive Time (NPT) through advanced Drillstring Dynamics and real‑time operational decision-making. Experienced leader of multicultural drilling teams with a strong focus on safety, and performance excellence. Available for onshore and offshore field assignments. Additional professional experience includes industrial maintenance and business ownership roles outside the oil and gas industry, developed during periods between field assignments, strengthening leadership, operational discipline, and reliability in high‑safety environments.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Pilgrim JBC
Russellville, AL
11.2019 - Current

• Managed industrial maintenance activities and small‑business operations during periods between field assignments.
• Strengthened leadership, operational discipline, and reliability in high‑safety environments.
• Coordinated resources, logistics, and technical tasks to support continuous operations.
• Applied problem‑solving and hands‑on technical skills across multiple industrial settings.

Managing Partner

Amarcord
Lima, Peru, Lima, Peru
02.2015 - Current

• Manage complex resources and lead teams, complementing my technical background in high-pressure oilfields operations.
• Responsible for high-level business administration, financial oversight, and international supply chain logistics.
• Managing Partner & Co-founder. Strategic leader and co-owner of an established Italian Trattoria in Peru.

Directional Driller Consultant

Upstream International LLC
Louisiana, United States
03.2022 - 03.2023

Executed special project contract, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
Managed high-precision offshore operations for Halliburton in Gulf of Mexico.
Operated directional drilling equipment to achieve accurate wellbore placement.

Directional Driller IV

Weatherford
Brazzaville, Republique du Congo
02.2013 - 02.2015
  • Led high-complexity offshore drilling operations in West Africa, ensuring safety and efficiency in challenging environments.
  • Expert in Weatherford's Revolution Rotary Steerable Systems (RSS) and high-performance downhole motors.
  • Delivered 2D/3D, Horizontal, and S-well profiles, optimizing rate of penetration and achieving precise wellbore placement.
  • Achieved 100% adherence to international standards, contributing to operational excellence in a demanding environment.

Directional Driller (Grade 11)

SLB
Venezuela, Venezuela
05.2012 - 01.2013

• Directed drilling campaigns in Lake Maracaibo including re-entry wells and horizontal sidetracks from drilling barges.
• Managed torque and drag in corrosive and saline environments.
• Executed casing exit and sidetrack operations using whipstock systems.

Directional Driller (Grade IV)

Weatherford
Venezuela, Venezuela
01.2009 - 04.2012

• Executed high-complexity horizontal and ERD we lls in the Orinoco Belt.
• Managed unconsolidated formations and high-torque/drag conditions.
• Operated drilling equipment to ensure precise directional control during operations.
• Monitored drilling parameters to ensure safety and performance.

Directional Driller (Grade 11)

Schlumberger
Venezuela, Venezuela
08.2006 - 12.2008

• Managed complex directional drilling projects using PowerDrive and motors.at Lake Maracaibo, utilizing PowerDrive and motors.
• Executed precise wellbore placement in transition zone and mature fields.
• Operated drilling equipment to ensure precise directional control during operations.
• Coordinated with engineers to optimize well plans.

Directional Driller

Precision Drilling
Venezuela
03.2001 - 07.2006

* Directional drilling operations in vertical and deviated wells. Managed well trajectory, executed BHA planning, and supported drilling teams in high‑demand, safety‑critical environments.

MWD Field Engineer

Geoservices International
Venezuela, Venezuela
04.1994 - 03.2001
  • Real‑time data acquisition and transmission. Performed MWD tool maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support to optimize drilling decisions and improve operational efficiency.

Education

Associate of Science (A.S.) - Geology And Mining Technology

Escuela Técnica Industrial Luis Caballero Mejías
Caracas, Venezuela
07-1974

Skills

Rotary Steerable System (RSS)

Directional Drilling

Drillstring Dynamics

Wellbore Stability

Drilling optimization

Certification

· Drillstring Dynamics - (Modules 1-6)

· Revolution Rotary Steerable (RSS)

· Compass Software (Landmark) - Directional well planning

· IADC RigPass

· HUET / Offshore Safety & Helicopter Underwater Egress

· Firewatch / Hot work / Incipient Fire Training (Hands-On)

· Personnel Transfer Basket / Swing Rope

· TWIN

Languages

  • English, Professional Working
  • Spanish, Native or Bilingual

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Salary Range

$0/hr - $1000/hr

Timeline

Directional Driller Consultant

Upstream International LLC
03.2022 - 03.2023

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Pilgrim JBC
11.2019 - Current

Managing Partner

Amarcord
02.2015 - Current

Directional Driller IV

Weatherford
02.2013 - 02.2015

Directional Driller (Grade 11)

SLB
05.2012 - 01.2013

Directional Driller (Grade IV)

Weatherford
01.2009 - 04.2012

Directional Driller (Grade 11)

Schlumberger
08.2006 - 12.2008

Directional Driller

Precision Drilling
03.2001 - 07.2006

MWD Field Engineer

Geoservices International
04.1994 - 03.2001

Associate of Science (A.S.) - Geology And Mining Technology

Escuela Técnica Industrial Luis Caballero Mejías
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