Bryan Griffith
D&B Splicing
Rye
20
years of professional experience
Results-driven Lead Directional Driller at D&B Splicing with expertise in drilling optimization and team leadership. Achieved significant reductions in downtime through strategic planning and effective mentoring. Proficient in hydraulic modeling and committed to safety compliance, ensuring high-quality wellbore placement and operational efficiency.
Work History
Lead Directional Driller
17 Years 5 Months- Supervised directional drilling operations to ensure project efficiency and safety compliance.
- Developed and implemented drilling plans, optimizing performance and reducing downtime.
- Mentored junior drillers on equipment operation and safety protocols, enhancing team skills.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to assess geological conditions for effective drilling strategies.
- Conducted pre- and post-drilling assessments, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated logistics for equipment mobilization, streamlining site preparation processes for timely execution.
- Managed inventory of directional drilling tools, ensuring availability for critical operations and minimizing downtime.
- Optimized bit selection based on lithology analysis, resulting in increased rate of penetration while maintaining desired wellbore quality.
- Developed contingency plans to address potential challenges arising during the execution phase of a directional drilling project, minimizing disruptions to the schedule or budget.
- Mentored junior drillers, providing hands-on training in directional drilling techniques and software applications.
- Minimized formation damage during drilling operations by selecting appropriate mud systems and drilling fluids.
- Increased equipment reliability by conducting regular maintenance checks on downhole tools and surface equipment.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Provided expertise to support day drilling operations.
Construction Laborer/Framer
1 Year 10 Months- Operated heavy machinery to facilitate site preparation and material transportation.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
- Assisted in the assembly and installation of structural components on construction sites.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
Education
GED
Skills
Extended reach drilling
Team leadership
Measurement while drilling
Hydraulic modeling
Problem-solving capacity
Directional drilling expertise
Wellbore placement proficiency
Horizontal drilling techniques
Drilling optimization strategies
Drilling software proficiency
Drilling fluids
Backhoe operation
Safety compliance
Team supervision
Vehicle maintenance
CDL class A license
Horizontal directional drilling
Drilling oversight
Time management
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Critical thinking
Machine operation
Decision-making
Heavy lifting
Heavy equipment operation
Equipment maintenance and repair
Timeline
Lead Directional Driller
D&B Splicing
03.2009 - CurrentRead More
Construction Laborer/Framer
Global Construction
04.2006 - 02.2008Read More
Pueblo Community College
GED
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