Caleb McCollum
Santa Fe,TN
Summary
Accomplished Derrickhand and Well Test Supervisor with a proven track record at Axis Energy, enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Expert in rig operation and preventive maintenance, coupled with exceptional team supervision and multitasking abilities, significantly reducing downtime and elevating productivity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Derrickhand
J&j Rentals
Watford City, ND
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Performed housekeeping on rig floor by cleaning equipment and removing debris from rig stairs.
- Used hydraulic clamps to tighten and loosen sections of piping.
- Performed preventive maintenance and basic repairs on workover rigs by checking fluids, hydraulic and transmission levels.
- Examined climbing harness and srl safety equipment on rig floor prior to maintain safe operation conditions.
- Read gauges to adjust pumping procedures, paying close attention to pressure, density and concentration levels.
- Used iron roughnecks, tongs and slips to properly handle and connect sections of drill pipe.
- Checked pumps for excessive vibration by listening to operation and inspecting machinery.
- Lubricated components to minimize downtime and risk of wear, tear and breakage.
- Assisted with derrick assembly and disassembly.
- Maintained derrick rigging according to established safety standards.
- Used correct harnesses and devices to position and align derrick elements.
- Operated derrick to lift and move large and heavy loads.
Well Test Supervisor
Wcm Oilfield Contractors
Midland, TX
04.2020 - 11.2023
- Directed completion of well-testing projects by tagging equipment at project end.
- Directed and monitored completion and evaluation of wells, well testing or well surveys.
- Executed resolutions to keep well maintained and productive with minimal downtime.
- Facilitated field operations in accordance with safety management system.
- Chaired pre-job, toolbox meetings prior to well test operations on-site to communicate job tasks, conduct safety briefing and address questions.
- Developed corrective action plans for nonconformances to maintain safety of facility.
- Operated oil and gas well equipment for proper positioning for each stage of operation.
- Completed daily reports inputting data into production software.
- Contributed to safety initiative and promoted positive safety culture.
Derrickhand
Axis Energy
Odessa, TX
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Performed housekeeping on rig floor by cleaning equipment and removing debris from rig stairs.
- Verified and recorded drilling fluid properties at regular intervals to report deviations.
- Formulated decisions on drilling practices to improve operational efficiency and prevent operational problems.
- Used hydraulic clamps to tighten and loosen sections of piping.
- Used iron roughnecks, tongs and slips to properly handle and connect sections of drill pipe.
- Performed preventive maintenance and basic repairs on workover rigs by checking fluids, hydraulic and transmission levels.
- Inspected machinery components to verify safety and working condition.
- Assisted with derrick assembly and disassembly.
- Checked pumps for excessive vibration by listening to operation and inspecting machinery.
- Maintained derrick rigging according to established safety standards.
Floorhand, Work Rig
S&S Roustabout & Pulling Unit
Claflin, KS
02.2015 - 04.2018
- Moved or relocated materials and equipment required for drilling tool assembly to and throughout work site.
- Provided assistance in assembly and disassembly of drilling rig and equipment.
- Adhered to operational safety and regulatory requirements by maintaining clean and hazard-free work space.
- Led preventive maintenance activity on drilling rigs and equipment to limit downtime.
- Loaded, unloaded and stored supplies and materials in secure, orderly systems.
- Operated down-hole tools safely and responsibly, limiting risk.
- Maintained clean, organized, hazard-free work areas for optimized site safety.
- Executed daily operations quickly and accurately, achieving productivity targets.
- Performed minor repairs on drilling equipment and tools to limit operational disruptions.
- Verified job safety analysis (JSA) and correctness of obtained permits prior to starting new jobs.
- Carried out general manual labor activities to aid site productivity.
- Selected appropriate pumps, valves and associated equipment for productive drilling operations.
- Verified PPE integrity and operation before embarking on daily journeys to reach extraction sites.
Education
GED -
Central Plains High School
Claflin, KSSkills
- Rig operation
- Mud pumps
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Regulations
- Forklift Operations
- Hydraulic Jacks
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- First Aid Training
- Tubing elevator operation
- Backhoe Operation
- Team Supervision
- Goal Setting
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
safeland pec
onebasin oneway
h2s clear
h2s fit test valid till 3/21/2025
fork lift & loader
Timeline
Derrickhand
J&j Rentals
01.2024 - 07.2024
Well Test Supervisor
Wcm Oilfield Contractors
04.2020 - 11.2023
Derrickhand
Axis Energy
07.2018 - 03.2020
Floorhand, Work Rig
S&S Roustabout & Pulling Unit
02.2015 - 04.2018
GED -
Central Plains High School