Bryan Salyards
Longmont,CO
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 10 years of management experience, excelling as a John Deere Air Seeder Technician and in all Oil Field positions. Proven expertise in heavy equipment and problem-solving, consistently enhancing operational efficiency while maintaining a strong safety record. Skilled in diagnosing and repairing complex machinery, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QC Facilities Inspector
Fortress/Atlas Energy Services
24125 Co Rd 42 LaSalle CO 80645
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections of equipment and facilities to up hold the Chevron compliance and standards.
- Collaborated with teams to develop and implement inspection protocols enhancing operational efficiency.
- Data entry using Bluebeam Revu, widows, and excel programs to track construction, welds, parts, and completion of projects.
- Analyzed inspection data to identify trends, informing strategic decisions for process improvements and completions.
- Set up and collect data from all testing for materials and welds as Xray, pressure, and ultrasound testing.
- Maintain company truck with all pre and post trip inspection.
- Adhere good relations with Chevron company men, engineers, technicians, welders, and bolt up roustabouts.
- Participate in all safety meetings, safety trainings, JSA'S, and certifications as needed throughout all job processes.
Service manager John Deere Air Seeder Tech
Quality Drills LLC
Wichita, KS
01.2020 - 04.2025
- Coordinated with team members on large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion.
- Diagnosed errors and technical problems to determine proper solutions.
- Assisted in development of new processes and technologies for increased efficiency.
- Evaluated new tools and technologies for potential implementation within organization.
- Coordinated and implemented complete rebuilds for John Deere Air Seeders and carts with crews from beginning to completion.
- Set up, maintain and manage an organized work location in field.
- On road 14-30 days at a time with 3-5 man crew nationwide.
- Pre-trip and post trip inspection of all trucks and trailers. GMC 3500 dually's and 24ft trailers.
- Customer service with farmers in a variety of locations across the country.
- Understand and operate John Deere monitors and equipment.
- Inside and outside sales with up-sales on locating during jobs.
- Assembly of brand new John Deere Air seeder and carts at several John Deere dealerships nation wide.
Driller
Cartel Drilling LLC
Wellington, CO
12.2017 - 01.2020
- Detected problems early by completing daily checks on equipment, vehicles and drill rigs.
- Operated company drill rigs and equipment including fisher pumps, cranes, winch lines, core drillers, and rotary machines.
- Supported drilling operations with skilled use of loaders, forklifts, tela handlers, solid controls, mixing of chemicals to produce drilling mud.
- Surface drilling, surface casing, cementing, intermediate casing, setting packers, and conductor piping.
- Operate rig with 5 man crew from rig up to rig down with minimal supervision.
- Maintained a safe and effective work environment for all employees and third part workers.
- Pre planning of rig moves and skids.
Derrick Hand/Relief Operator
Xtreme Drilling and Coil Services
Greeley, CO
03.2012 - 03.2015
- Assisted driller in operating a 5 man crew on a super-double drilling rig.
- Consistently produced and mixed mud for successful completion of oil and gas wells.
- Maintained pumps, shakers, boilers, derricks shivs, drill lines, cut and slip, drop/fall apparatus, fall prevention equipment, OSHA regulations, along with several other operations and functions of a oil and gas rig.
- Effectively maintained a clean safety record.
- Consulted daily with company man, pusher, and all third party company leads.
- Obtained Safe Land, H2S, John Deere and Cat Loaders, and well control certificates and training.
- Detected problems early by completing daily checks on equipment, vehicles and drill rigs.
- Oversee all operations of a Hydraulic rig from rig up to rig down.
Irrigation Technician/ Pivot Service Technician
Woody's Pivot Service LLC
Holyoke, CO
02.2010 - 03.2012
- Determined required parts for repairs and timeliness of need.
- Completed thorough inspections and assessments to identify root cause of reported issues.
- Troubleshot, serviced and repaired products to restore functionality.
- Assisted other technicians with more complex service calls
- Maintained, serviced, and stocked all company trucks, tools, four wheelers, boom trucks, skid steers, trailers, extended booms, and canycoms.
- Install sprinkler packages, gear boxes, big tires, tracks, new pivots and take down of old non usable pivots.
- Troubleshot water wells and pumps along with installing new pumps and irrigation pipe. which consist of welding and fabricating in field.
- Electrical troubleshooting.
Education
college - Mathematics, computer science
Front Range Community College
Longmont, CO05.2003
Skills
- Assisted in troubleshooting and repairing equipment on-site Supported clients with technical inquiries and service requests Collaborated with team members to maintain service schedules
- Demonstrated expertise in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and diesel equipment maintenance
- Directed management operations with over 10 years of experience in optimizing team performance
- Interpreted schematics and blueprints to facilitate job repairs and diagnostics
- Assisted in welding tasks to support project completion Operated welding equipment under supervision to ensure safety and quality Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Assisted teams in executing oil and gas projects efficiently Supported project planning and coordination efforts Contributed to maintaining safety and compliance standards
- Ensured safe and efficient transportation of heavy loads nationwide while adhering to all applicable rules and regulations
- Executed troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair processes to ensure optimal equipment functionality
- Facilitated comprehensive problem-solving initiatives across internal and external operations
- Executed heavy equipment operations, including forklifts, boom trucks, extended booms, skid steers, loaders, cranes, workover rigs, and various farming equipment
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
QC Facilities Inspector
Fortress/Atlas Energy Services
04.2025 - Current
Service manager John Deere Air Seeder Tech
Quality Drills LLC
01.2020 - 04.2025
Driller
Cartel Drilling LLC
12.2017 - 01.2020
Derrick Hand/Relief Operator
Xtreme Drilling and Coil Services
03.2012 - 03.2015
Irrigation Technician/ Pivot Service Technician
Woody's Pivot Service LLC
02.2010 - 03.2012
college - Mathematics, computer science
Front Range Community College