Brice Menard
BREAUX BRIDGE,LA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Driller at Cajun Well Service Inc and Moncla Well Service. Skilled in equipment maintenance and operation, I enhanced safety protocols and optimized drilling processes. Proven ability to lead teams effectively while managing pressure drilling and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driller
Moncla Well Service
03.2024 - Current
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations, adhering to environmental guidelines and reporting requirements throughout all stages of the drilling process.
- Achieved precise drilling targets by utilizing advanced directional drilling methods and monitoring real-time data.
- Actively participated in pre-drill meetings, contributing valuable insights based on past experience to optimize well design parameters.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives for drilling processes, identifying areas for enhancement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Managed inventory levels at the drill site, coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of essential materials without causing delays in operations or project completion timescales.
- Managed drilling schedules, maintaining project timelines and effectively allocating resources for optimal results.
- Oversaw cost control measures, minimizing expenses while maximizing performance in drilling operations.
- Kept close eye on gauge readouts and listened to machinery to assess current conditions and adjust settings.
- Verified depths alignment of boring positions prior to drilling.
- Followed established business practices, regulatory requirements and job safety protocols.
- Maintained machinery, tools and vehicles in good working order to prevent unnecessary operational delays.
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increased.
HVAC Technician
Hayes Heating and Air-conditioning
03.2020 - 07.2024
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
- Installed new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial buildings with precision and attention to detail.
- Troubleshot complex HVAC problems, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment effectively in order to identify malfunctioning components within HVAC systems accurately.
Driller
Cajun Well Service Inc
02.2010 - 03.2020
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Improved safety on the rig by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
Education
GED -
Cecilia High School
Cecilia, LA05.2009
Skills
- Safety trained
- Safety compliance
- Emergency procedures
- Equipment maintenance and operation
- Managed pressure drilling
- Hole cleaning optimization
- Team supervision
- Drilling fluids management
- Drill floor safety
- Bit selection and optimization
- Hydraulics management
- Air drilling techniques
- Torque and drag reduction
- Bottom hole assembly design
- Drill string management
Certification
Crane Operator
Timeline
Driller
Moncla Well Service
03.2024 - Current
HVAC Technician
Hayes Heating and Air-conditioning
03.2020 - 07.2024
Driller
Cajun Well Service Inc
02.2010 - 03.2020
GED -
Cecilia High School