BRANDON JOHNSON
Olla,LA
Summary
Driven Derrickhand with expertise in drilling operations and safety compliance. Proven ability to maintain high safety standards and effectively communicate with crew members to ensure efficient rig operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
DERRICKHAND
Ensign Energy
Odessa, Texas
08.2023 - Current
- Operated drilling equipment and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Assisted in rig maintenance and performed routine inspections of tools.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently prepare drilling sites, ensuring readiness for operations.
- Monitored drilling fluid levels and adjusted them during operations.
- Communicated effectively with the crew to coordinate daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained organized work area and upheld cleanliness to support safety standards and operational efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment while following safety guidelines at all times.
- Documented daily activities and reported any concerns to the supervisor promptly.
- Maintained clean worksite, equipment and tools to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assisted with pipe tallying, rigging up and pipe handling processes.
- Inspected fall arrest systems, harnesses, derricks and hoisting components for safety.
- Performed routine repairs and preventive maintenance on rigs and circulation machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored gauges on the rig floor to determine pressure levels within the wellbore.
- Assisted with mud house and chemical sack room procedures.
- Removed debris from around the rig area following completion of a job site activity.
- Mastered complete derrick design, managed derrick operation and read and tracked console readings.
- Actuated controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
- Listened to operating drills, confirmed normal vibrations and collected material samples from hole to monitor output.
- Supervised employee productivity and overall drilling procedures.
- Mixed mud, water and chemicals to attain required viscosity and pumped mud into bore hole.
- Maintained records of all materials used in the construction or repair of a derrick structure.
- Checked alignment of drill pipes prior to lowering them into the wellbore.
Education
High School Diploma -
LASALLE HIGH SCHOOL
Olla, LA05-2014
Skills
- Drilling operations and rig inspection
- Derrick inspections
- Mud pump operation
- Mud pumps
- Pressure control systems
- Tubing elevator operation
- Slips and tongs usage
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Crane rigging basics
- Equipment maintenance and safety compliance
- Fluid management and team collaboration
- Safety regulations
- Volume measurements
- Drilling equipment
- Pump operation
- Records management
- Leadership qualities
- Communication skills
Timeline
DERRICKHAND
Ensign Energy
08.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
LASALLE HIGH SCHOOL