Branden Mills
Dickinson,ND
Summary
Capable well servicing professional continuously in touch with customers to resolve issues quickly. Successful at guiding strong crews to accomplish daily objectives complete projects on time. Excellent problem solving skills, and able to adapt and think on my feet. I am always striving to be the best, all the while understanding that there is always room for improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tool Pusher
Savanna Well Servicing
03.2021 - Current
- Coordinated with other departments to streamline communication and improve overall operational efficiency.
- Established effective communication channels between well site teams, vendors, subcontractors, ensuring smooth project execution.
- Maintained high levels of operational readiness by overseeing routine equipment checks and preventative maintenance tasks.
- Improved crew morale by fostering a positive work environment and recognizing individual achievements.
R&M Tech 4
Weatherford ALS
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Build and tear down pumps, ensuring product quality and recognizing parts failure and wear.
- Enter all pump build and teardown information into the computer system.
- Take and expedite orders from well site supervisors for parts and pumps.
- Deliver products to well site.
Rig Operator
MBI
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Implemented quality control measures to guarantee consistency in all aspects of rig operations.
- Coordinated logistics for rig mobilization and demobilization, ensuring smooth transitions between projects.
- Reduced downtime by maintaining equipment and performing proactive maintenance checks.
- Improved operational efficiency by effectively training new crew members on rig procedures and techniques.
- Established strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
- Achieved incident-free operations with strict adherence to safety protocols and policies.
- Assisted in emergency response planning, enhancing overall preparedness for unforeseen events on the rig site.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for optimal functionality during high-pressure situations.
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular inspections and following industry guidelines.
Relief Operator
Savanna Well Servicing
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Assisted in emergency response planning, enhancing overall preparedness for unforeseen events on the rig site.
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular inspections and following industry guidelines.
- Reduced downtime by maintaining equipment and performing proactive maintenance checks.
- Increased crew productivity through effective communication and collaboration during rig operations.
- Improved operational efficiency by effectively training new crew members on rig procedures and techniques.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Assist Rig Operator in all aspects of daily operations.
- Report to other rigs in the fleet and Operate said rigs in the absence of the rig operator.
Derrickhand
Fort Berthold Services
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Contributed to successful well completions by assisting in the assembly and disassembly of tools and equipment
- Use tongs to properly handle and connect sections of pipe.
- Performed preventive maintenance and basic repairs on workover rigs by checking fluids, hydraulic and transmission levels.
- Improved communication between floorhands and drillers by acting as a reliable liaison during critical operations.
- Latch and unlatch tubing and rods in the tubing board and derrick.
- Run pumps and monitor pressures during pumping operations.
- Maintain accurate tubing and rod counts.
Derrickhand
Team Services
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Contributed to successful well completions by assisting in the assembly and disassembly of tools and equipment.
- Use tongs to properly handle and connect sections of pipe.
- Performed preventive maintenance and basic repairs on workover rigs by checking fluids, hydraulic and transmission levels.
- Improved communication between floorhands and drillers by acting as a reliable liaison during critical operations.
- Latch and unlatch tubing and rods in the tubing board and derrick.
- Run pumps and monitor pressures during pumping operations.
- Maintain accurate tubing and rod counts.
Derrickhand
RockPile Energy Services
08.2014 - 10.2015
- Contributed to successful well completions by assisting in the assembly and disassembly of tools and equipment
- Use tongs to properly handle and connect sections of pipe.
- Performed preventive maintenance and basic repairs on workover rigs by checking fluids, hydraulic and transmission levels.
- Improved communication between floorhands and drillers by acting as a reliable liaison during critical operations.
- Latch and unlatch tubing and rods in the tubing board and derrick.
- Run pumps and monitor pressures during pumping operations.
- Maintain accurate tubing and rod counts.
Rig Operator
Ausable Well Service
06.2009 - 08.2014
- Implemented quality control measures to guarantee consistency in all aspects of rig operations.
- Coordinated logistics for rig mobilization and demobilization, ensuring smooth transitions between projects.
- Reduced downtime by maintaining equipment and performing proactive maintenance checks.
- Improved operational efficiency by effectively training new crew members on rig procedures and techniques.
- Established strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
- Achieved incident-free operations with strict adherence to safety protocols and policies.
- Assisted in emergency response planning, enhancing overall preparedness for unforeseen events on the rig site.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for optimal functionality during high-pressure situations.
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular inspections and following industry guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Davison High School
Davison, MI06.1999
Skills
- Rig Equipment Knowledge
- Hazard Identification
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Downhole knowledge
- Experience in well site management
- Ability to problem solve
- Learn quickly and retain information
- Willingness to learn and succeed and advance
Certification
- Lockout/Tagout Training Program – Occupational Safety and Health Administration or Equivalent Provider.
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - [State] Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Forklift Operator Certification - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - American Red Cross or St. John Ambulance.
- Safe Gulf/Safe Land USA – PEC Safety.
Timeline
Tool Pusher
Savanna Well Servicing
03.2021 - Current
R&M Tech 4
Weatherford ALS
03.2020 - 03.2021
Rig Operator
MBI
03.2019 - 03.2020
Relief Operator
Savanna Well Servicing
10.2016 - 03.2019
Derrickhand
Fort Berthold Services
05.2016 - 10.2016
Derrickhand
Team Services
10.2015 - 05.2016
Derrickhand
RockPile Energy Services
08.2014 - 10.2015
Rig Operator
Ausable Well Service
06.2009 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Davison High School
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