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BILLY J. BYRD

Fort Worth,Texas

Summary

Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 12 years of active Directional drilling experience running conventional as well as RSS. Thrives in deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Officer

Resource Group, Ltd.
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2024 - Current
  • Ensure the safety of clients' property and personnel
  • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for reporting and managing incidents.
  • Developing and Implementing standard operating procedures for reporting, and dealing with incidents when applicable
  • Carried out duties while maintaining high standards of customer care and security awareness
  • Provided security services in Fort Worth, Texas

Directional Driller

Action Drilling Services, LLC - Owner/Operator
West Texas / New Mexico / Oklahoma
01.2011 - 06.2023
  • Contract Directional Drilling Services for:

Altitude Energy Partners - 08/2016 - 06/2023

Schlumberger West - 03/2014 - 10/2015

Baker Hughes - 08/2021 - 03/2014

Halliburton - 01/2011 - 08/2011

  • Facilitated startup of Ameredev II's in-house directional program
  • Contributed to drilling optimization efforts to enhance operational efficiency
  • Monitored drilling activities to confirm adherence to the well plan.
  • Assisted in advising customer on BHA design as well as bit selection
  • Drilled extended reach wells with conventional Bottom Hole Assemblies
  • Ensured that all the proper HSE policies were adhered to by Employees that were on location
  • Completed daily reports, billing tickets and completed all end of well reports and final billing.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize drilling strategies and enhance project outcomes.
  • Mentored junior drillers, fostering skill development and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Conducted regular equipment inspections to maintain performance standards and compliance with regulations.

Driller

Pinnergy Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2009
  • Operated drilling rig efficiently on site.
  • Maintained triplex pumps to ensure optimal performance and reliability
  • Directed a five-man crew.
  • Managed circulation of drilling fluids during operations..

Motorman

Union Drilling Company
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Performed maintenance and repair on motors and pumps to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Assisted on rig floor during pipe tripping to support drilling operations.
  • Oversaw management of re-circulated drilling fluids to ensure optimal performance during drilling operations..

Heavy Equipment Operator

Gold Hill Mining Company
01.1999 - 01.2002
  • Operated 9810 caterpillar loaders, D10 Dozer and drove Rock Trucks
  • Contributed to construction of new wash plant for processing pay dirt, enhancing operational capabilities
  • Constructed lodging facilities for personnel in remote locations.
  • Collaborated with explosive expert in drilling holes for explosives to divert a river, facilitating site preparation
  • Assisted explosive expert in the drilling of holes to place explosive in order to divert a river
  • Winterized the total facility
  • Built lodging for personnel

Education

High School Diploma -

Baker Hughes Directional Drilling Academy
City, Oklahoma

Skills

  • SOFTWARE/SYSTEM SKILLS
  • Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Well Architect, Compass, Drill String Interference, Windserve
  • Hawkeye, Drakwell, and Wellseeker
  • Adaptability to changing conditions
  • Drilling parameter optimization
  • Team leadership and coordination
  • Job site supervision
  • Safety awareness and compliance

Timeline

Security Officer

Resource Group, Ltd.
08.2024 - Current

Directional Driller

Action Drilling Services, LLC - Owner/Operator
01.2011 - 06.2023

Motorman

Union Drilling Company
01.2006 - 01.2007

Driller

Pinnergy Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2009

Heavy Equipment Operator

Gold Hill Mining Company
01.1999 - 01.2002

High School Diploma -

Baker Hughes Directional Drilling Academy