BRANDON BRANDON CHRISTOPHER
Glen Rose,TX
Summary
Proactive professional with comprehensive experience in drilling fluid management and rig maintenance. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and commitment to safety, driving efficiency and compliance across all operational tasks.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Floorhand
Noble
Houston , Tx
02.2020 - 11.2026
- Assisted in rig maintenance and inspections to uphold safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to execute drilling plans effectively.
- Managed inventory of tools and materials for daily operations.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues promptly.
- Conducted safety checks and maintained compliance with regulations.
- Supported new hires by providing training on operational procedures.
- Maintained clean work areas to promote safety and efficiency on site.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety rules and regulations.
- Operated power tongs to make-up or break-out drill pipe, casing and tubing.
- Assisted in the rigging up and down of drilling rigs for oil wells.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers to perform maintenance tasks on derricks and related equipment.
- Followed instructions given by driller regarding depth increments when tripping pipe into hole or pulling out of hole.
- Used hoists to lift heavy objects onto the rig floor when necessary such as tubulars or pump parts being installed onto pumps and motors .
- Performed general housekeeping duties around the rig site including sweeping floors and picking up debris.
- Cleaned mud pits, tanks, separators, degassers and other equipment as needed.
- Installed safety lines between the rig floor and derrickman while running drill pipe, casing, tubing into the hole during tripping operations.
- Inspected blowout preventer systems on a regular basis for wear and tear and reported any issues found to supervisor immediately.
- Transported tools, supplies and materials from one location to another using company vehicles or pickup trucks.
- Conducted routine inspections of mud pumps and motors for proper operation prior to use.
- Repaired minor mechanical issues that arose on various pieces of equipment used around the oilfield such as valves, pumps.
- Worked closely with service companies coming onsite providing support services like cementing jobs, ensuring their job was done properly without incident.
- Identified potential hazards, communicated them to supervisors, and took appropriate action to mitigate risks.
- Checked all components of BOP stacks before each connection was made up ensuring they were in proper working order with no visible damage present.
- Monitored well control systems during drilling operations for pressure indications or other irregularities that could cause problems with the well bore or production system.
- Collected samples of produced fluids from tank batteries for analysis in laboratory settings if required by customer specification or procedure manual.
- Observed loading activities at tank batteries making sure personnel followed all procedures outlined in company's safety manual pertaining to hazardous material handling.
- Maintained clean and hazard-free work areas to attain operational safety and regulatory compliance.
- Obtained proper permits and completed job safety analysis (JSA) prior to beginning each new job.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Monitored and maintained proper drilling fluid levels and composition.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and environmental regulations.
- Performed regular inspections and maintenance on drilling equipment and tools.
- Participated in rig mobilization and demobilization processes, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Whitney High School
Whitney, TX05-2010
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Rigging operations
- Blowout prevention
- Drilling fluid management
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Crane signaling
- Floor equipment
- Well control techniques
- Rig painting
- Equipment calibration
- IADC introductory well control
- THUET Certification
- Trained in permit to work
- Helideck assistant
- Confined Space Training
Certification
IADC WELL CONTROL INTRODUCTORY
Timeline
Floorhand
Noble
02.2020 - 11.2026
High School Diploma -
Whitney High School