Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Education
Certification
References
Timeline

Brandon Morales

Edna,TX

Summary

Alert Driller with a dedication to safety and emergency protocols and a distinguished understanding of employee supervision. Successful in preventive maintenance and inventory control. Adept at cutting drilling costs without sacrificing quality or safety.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Driller

Patterson-UTI
Victoria, TX
07.2011 - Current
  • Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods to add extra rods as hole depths increase.
  • Inspected equipment for safety and functionality and completed regular maintenance.
  • Operated and stabilized machines and drills.
  • Operated controls to stabilize machines and position and align drills.
  • Observed pressure gauge and moved throttles and levers to control speed of rotary tables and regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
  • Managed rig move and drilling operations.
  • Maintained adequate quantities of supplies and spare parts for drilling operations.
  • Supervised and documented drilling operations.
  • Counted sections of drill rod to determine depths of boreholes.
  • Drilled or bore holes in rock for blasting, grouting and anchoring.
  • Supervised all day drilling operations and provided troubleshooting expertise.
  • Designed protocols for rig moving operations with focus on minimizing accident risks and equipment downtime.
  • Checked drilling activities for compliance with HSE requirements, work instructions and procedures.
  • Supervised rig commissioning and rig drilling operations.
  • Provided quotations, managed equipment and supervised project components.

Roustabout Hand

Gulf Coast Lease Services
El Campo, TX
06.2010 - 07.2011
  • Dismantled equipment to and cleaned or performed regular maintenance.
  • Transported equipment from one job site to another.
  • Participated in company safety meetings to learn different ways to alleviate accidents.
  • Inspected equipment before and after use to increase longevity and maximize safety.
  • Worked on job sites and assigned locations, installing and repairing pipes, valves and pumps.
  • Handled various manual operating and maintenance tasks as directed by company's policies and standards.
  • Cleaned and inspected rig and drilling equipment and implemented practices to prevent equipment rust or corrosion.
  • Observed manufacturer safety instructions when using machinery and work tools.
  • Safely operated forklift and aerial lift to move machinery around floor.
  • Filled out job or shift report forms for supervisors.
  • Used electronic detectors to locate and repair leaks.
  • Bailed oil into barrels and cleaned up drilling area.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.

Floorhand

Key Energy Services
El Campo, TX
02.2008 - 04.2010
  • Assisted with setting up and taking down drilling rig and various equipment.
  • 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.
  • Transported materials and pallets between areas.
  • Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
  • Transported, equipment and materials utilized for assembling drilling tool.
  • Used forklifts to lift heavy materials and move items between workplaces.
  • Marked and tagged identifying information on materials meant for specific projects.
  • Cleaned and organized work areas and maintained tools and equipment.
  • Cleaned tools, work surfaces and storage areas to achieve proper sanitary conditions.
  • Followed workplace safety guidelines by wearing protective clothing and correctly operating heavy machinery.
  • Picked raw materials to prepare for production activities.
  • Promoted worksite safety by adhering to OSHA requirements and resolving hazards.
  • Assisted skilled production workers by cleaning supplies, holding tools and storing equipment.
  • Delivered necessary materials, tools and supplies to production workers to streamline workplace efficiency.
  • Oversaw machine operations to check for malfunctions, broken parts and glitches to prevent work interruptions.
  • Observed gauges, valves, charts and thermometers to record necessary information.
  • Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.

Warehouse Packer

Inteplast
Lolita, TX
01.2007 - 08.2008
  • Packed, weighed and shipped items per customer specifications.

Roustabout Hand

Energy Construction
El Campo, TX
08.2003 - 09.2007

Tank battery set ups and completions, connection work, line repair, painting, and pipeline construction, assist welders and backhoe excavation.

Skills

  • Safety Trained
  • Tool Safety
  • Team Supervision
  • Safety Control
  • Equipment Operation
  • Gauge Monitoring
  • Team Building
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Management
  • Problem Resolution
  • People Skills
  • Computer Skills
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Conflict Resolution
  • PPE Use
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Critical Thinking
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Good Work Ethic
  • First Aid/CPR

Education

Ganado High School-through 10th Grade, GED in 2003, Ganado, TX

Certification

TWIC card issued by TSA

References

Jason Anzualda- Rig Manager

361-243-1604

Danny Alvarado-Rig Manager

956-207-9207

Bobby Lewis-Rig Manager

903-316-6332

Timeline

Driller - Patterson-UTI
07.2011 - Current
Roustabout Hand - Gulf Coast Lease Services
06.2010 - 07.2011
Floorhand - Key Energy Services
02.2008 - 04.2010
Warehouse Packer - Inteplast
01.2007 - 08.2008
Roustabout Hand - Energy Construction
08.2003 - 09.2007
Ganado High School-through 10th Grade, GED in 2003 - ,