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Bryan Lester

Crosby,TX

Summary

Expert in rig operations with a strong background in equipment maintenance, crew supervision, and safety compliance. Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills and a commitment to operational excellence in the oil and gas sector. Aiming to provide valuable contributions as a Tool Pusher

Overview

1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Tool Pusher

J&J Rentals
Watford City
11.2022 - Current
  • Workover operations related to production (Rods,gas lifts and ESP's)
  • Managed daily billing, journey management, permit acquisition, maintenance schedules, crew rotations, and rig needs to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Coordinated crew schedules and facilitated communication among team members to enhance workflow and minimize downtime.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed and monitored crew members to ensure compliance.
  • Managed tool inventory and performed routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Performed fishing operations and plug and abandonment tasks
  • Read JSA SOP WSRP
  • Prepared detailed reports on shift progress and issues encountered to inform decision-making and improve future operations.
  • Work closely with PIC and ensure the procedures are being followed correctly
  • Working for Enerplus / Chord.

Rig Operator

Ranger
Williston
12.2021 - 11.2022
  • Ran an NOV 6C and 5C doing cleanouts for ConocoPhillip
  • Competent w/PWRSVL & pumping operations
  • Running and pulling frac strings
  • Drilling composite and cast iron bridge plugs
  • Setting and Retrieval of packer assemblies
  • Tripping to and from derrick
  • P/U and L/D tools
  • Keeping up with maintenance
  • Coordinated responsibilities among crew to enhance productivity
  • Follow instructions from CM, Pusher and toolhands

Mobile Mechanic

No-Bs
Houston, United States
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Diagnostics and repair of minor mechanical issues
  • Perform on the spot repairs
  • I did this during the Covid pandemic while was in college getting certified in welding

Rig operator

Basic Energy Svc
Buffalo, SD
09.2016 - 09.2019

Ran a production rig for Continental

  • Rods and Tbg
  • Scannalog out of the hole hydrotest in
  • Space out pumps conventional and grasshopper units

Relief / Operator

Youngquist Brothers O&G
Alexander, ND
11.2013 - 08.2016
  • Started as a floorhand made relief and then operator
  • Completions work for Kodiak / Whiting
  • Drillouts and cleanouts

FloorHand

Loyz Rex Drilling
Grand Junction, Colorado
02.2011 - 05.2012
  • Floorhand on chinese cyber rig Double
  • Build stands
  • Made connections with ST80
  • Routine maintenance and cleaning
  • Assist derrick hand in mud pits
  • Monitor screens and centrifuge
  • Repot to geologist with samples

Education

Combo Welder - Pipe Welding and Structural plate, studied GTAW & SMAW / Tig and Stick

San Jacinto College
Houston, TX
01-2021

High School Diploma -

Trumbull County HS
Warren, Oh
01-2001

Skills

  • Rig Up/Down
  • Safety Leadership
  • Crew Supervision
  • Well Control
  • Incident Management
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Welding techniques
  • Fabrication processes
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Problem solving
  • Inventory management
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Leadership skills
  • Technical reporting
  • Carbon steel welding
  • Structural fabrication
  • Fishing operations
  • Crew scheduling
  • Report preparation

Certification

  • Combo Welder pipe and structural
  • Vorenkamp Well Containment

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Timeline

Tool Pusher

J&J Rentals
11.2022 - Current

Rig Operator

Ranger
12.2021 - 11.2022

Mobile Mechanic

No-Bs
01.2020 - 12.2021

Rig operator

Basic Energy Svc
09.2016 - 09.2019

Relief / Operator

Youngquist Brothers O&G
11.2013 - 08.2016

FloorHand

Loyz Rex Drilling
02.2011 - 05.2012

Combo Welder - Pipe Welding and Structural plate, studied GTAW & SMAW / Tig and Stick

San Jacinto College

High School Diploma -

Trumbull County HS
Bryan Lester