Brad W. Isdahl
Creston,Iowa
Summary
Dynamic MPD Operator with extensive experience at Nabors Drilling Solutions, excelling in equipment maintenance and technical troubleshooting. Proven leader in team supervision, ensuring adherence to safety protocols while optimizing drilling operations. Skilled in inventory management, I effectively trained technicians and enhanced operational efficiency, contributing to successful project outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MPD Operator / Tech
NABORS DRILLING SOLUTIONS
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Managed inventory levels of spare parts used for repair activities.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting activities related to machine operations.
- Performed equipment inspections and preventive maintenance on the choke.
- Followed safety protocols while operating choke in order to prevent damage to the wellbore.
- Trained other technicians in correct down hole procedures.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and specifications.
- Kept detailed logs of daily maintenance tasks performed on each piece of equipment.
- Monitored drilling operations to detect gas, and any changing conditions in the well.
- Use good communication with companyman and driller.
DRILLER
Nabors Drilling
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Monitored drill bit performance and adjusted accordingly for optimal results.
- Maintained well control systems to ensure safety while drilling operations are in progress.
- Supervised a team of workers who assisted with various aspects of the drilling process.
- Kept detailed records of all drill activities including depths reached, pressures encountered.
- Assisted with moving rigs from one location to another for different jobs.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times during the drilling process.
- Operated and maintained drilling equipment, such as pumps, compressors, top drives, swivels, tongs and hoists.
- Supervised and documented drilling operations.
Driller
Nabors Drilling
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Same description as below
MPD Tech
Stasis Drilling
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Rigging up and rigging down all MPD equipment.
- Rebuild high pressure rotating heads and maintain all MPD equipment.
- Operate choke and perform all calculations while drilling.
Driller
Nabors Drilling
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Complete the daily reports, Toursheets, Daily drilling and maintenance reports, Pipe tallys, Rig safety reports, Casing tally, Accident reports H2S Drill, Bop Drill, Handling tools and tubular inventories.
- Inspection and preparation of requirements for the well program and well design.
- Preparation of Bottom Hole Assembly (w/ complete specs & drawings).
- Implement tripping procedures of BHA & drill pipe.
- Monitor & Analyze drilling parameters.
- Drill bit selection & grading - Pipe tally strapping & Deviation surveys.
- Interpretation of downhole problems & appropriate solutions.
- Use & maintenance of handling tools.
- Utilization of pipe spinner, Kelly spinner & overhead tools.
- Implementation of Rig mobilization schemes, loading, hauling sequence & acceptance of required hauling equipment.
- Rig site inspection & lay-out.
- Setting-up of Rig equipment according to hauling sequence.
- Preparation, inspection & maintenance of raising lines & drilling lines.
- Preparations, analysis & evaluation of proposed changes in system set-up for the Rig.
- Implementation of lubrication schedule, handling tools inspection, equipment logsheet & maintenance program.
- Implementation of Company Safety Policies such as Safety Program, Risk Management, Safety & Emergency Response Plan, & Hazard communication Program.
- Follow standard instructions and maintain good communication with tool pusher, third party operator, company man and inform of any concern, ensuring any deviation is properly communicated and documented.
- Monitor's rig equipment running, surface equipment, handling tools in good conditions.
- Organized and supervised the drilling crews for safety operations.
- Plan, identify and organize availability of all the required drilling tools.
- Actively participate in holding daily pre-tour meeting, pre-job meetings as often as required by the operations.
- Analyze and initiates technical review of the existing wells in the project in order to formulate drilling and work-over programs that are technically sound, economically viable and adheres to safe drilling practices.
- Maintains accurate drilling parameters to meet the well program smooth and safe operations.
- Performs well control when kick occurs.
- Monitored solid control equipments and mud properties coming in/out of hole.
- Obey rules and regulations of the company.
Derrick Hand/ Assistant Driller
Thermasouce
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Align and manipulate sections of pipe on the derrick during removal and replacement of strings of pipe, or drill stem and drill bit.
- Assist in setting up, taking down transporting drilling service rigs.
- Operate and maintain drilling rig diesel motors, transmissions, pumps and drilling mud systems, and mix mud chemicals, cements and additives.
- Read gauges to monitor pressure, density, rate and concentration and adjust pumping procedure as required.
- Record mud flows and volumes and take samples.
- Supervise floor hands and laborers.
Derrick Hand
Ensign Drilling U.S.A.
07.2007 - 01.2008
- Supervised, managed & trained 3 person crew on oil drilling rig.
- Conducted JSA, (tailgate meetings).
- Conducted third party contractor safety meetings.
- Performed all duties in accordance with Company operating procedures in order to maximize the safety of all personnel at the worksite and to efficiently perform the tasks.
- Responsible for maintaining records & filling out mud reports on tower sheet.
- Responsible for organizing all tools & maintaining cleanliness on drill site.
- Responsible for the 'mud', the water, or oil based mud; the mud pits where drilling fluids are circulated around the system, and the mud pump.
- Assume the position in the derrick, usually 80 to 110 feet off the ground, while 'tripping pipe'.
Motor Hand
Paul Graham Drilling
06.2005 - 05.2006
- Performed maintenance on all motors.
- Serviced accumulator, air tuggers.
- Responsible for running brake for driller.
- Responsible for working on triplex mud pumps.
- Responsible for cleanliness on rig.
- Responsible for rigging up BOP (blow out preventor).
Driller
Drillco
02.2004 - 08.2004
- Managed & supervised 10 man crew.
- Attended safety meetings with clients.
- Conducted tailgate meetings.
- Maintained all drilling, billing & hourly payroll records.
- Responsible for ordering fuel & all drilling products.
- Operated Casa Grande horizontal rig.
- Performed all duties in accordance with Company operating procedures in order to maximize the safety of all personnel at the worksite and to efficiently perform the tasks.
- Performed welding & all mechanical duties.
MPD and RCD tech
Alpine Energy Services
01.2021
Education
40 Hour Hazmat Course -
Westec Safety Training
Westec Forklift Training -
Post Police Academy -
Yuba College
CPR/First Responder -
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and preventive care
- Safety protocols and risk assessment
- Technical troubleshooting and mechanical support
- Inventory management and control systems
- Team supervision and leadership
Certification
- Current IADC certificates
- Supervisory Well Control Card for land and subsea class
- Rig Pass: Osha/ansi international card
- Trained in operating aerial work platforms, front end loaders, all types of fork lifts
Education And Special Training
- 40 Hour Hazmat Course
- Westec Safety Training
- Westec Forklift Training
- Yuba College Post Police Academy
- CPR/First Responder
Timeline
MPD Operator / Tech
NABORS DRILLING SOLUTIONS
01.2023 - 06.2025
DRILLER
Nabors Drilling
01.2021 - 01.2023
MPD and RCD tech
Alpine Energy Services
01.2021
Driller
Nabors Drilling
01.2017 - 01.2020
MPD Tech
Stasis Drilling
01.2016 - 01.2017
Driller
Nabors Drilling
01.2010 - 01.2016
Derrick Hand/ Assistant Driller
Thermasouce
01.2008 - 01.2010
Derrick Hand
Ensign Drilling U.S.A.
07.2007 - 01.2008
Motor Hand
Paul Graham Drilling
06.2005 - 05.2006
Driller
Drillco
02.2004 - 08.2004
40 Hour Hazmat Course -
Westec Safety Training
Westec Forklift Training -
Post Police Academy -
Yuba College
CPR/First Responder -
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