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Charles Dabbs

Fort Morgan,CO

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Field Safety SpecialistMaintenance TechnicianRegional Operations Manager

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

HybridOn-Site
Location: Fort Morgan, CO, US
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$70000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Company CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPersonal development programs

Summary

Experienced leader with years of commitment to mentoring and developing field employees. Installing and servicing data acquisition equipment to help facilitate productive well drilling parameters. Known for fostering a unique culture, happily and thoroughly training to meet standards and possessing strong safety practices. Driving a culture of compliance, leading to significant improvements in customer satisfaction, safety standards and team performance. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving operational goals. Reliable, self-motivated, adaptable and skilled in problem-solving to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1

Smith Driving certified

1
1

CPR/First aid certified

1
1

Fall arrest and climbing certified by industry standards

1
1

Lock out tag out certified

1
1

Various certifications through DATS

1
1

Confined space entry trained

Work History

Oil Field Service, Sales and Safety Technician

Pason Systems USA
Fort Morgan, CO
01.2005 - 03.2026
  • Installed advanced recording equipment to help in effectively retrieving data from land-based drilling rigs to assist in drilling operations, directional equipment, mud analyzing data and company/employee documentation.
  • Trainer/Mentor for field employees for 15 years.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely 24/7 troubleshooting and resolution of product-related issues to minimize downtime and maintain the drilling and overall function of the equipment installed.
  • Provided valuable input during product development stages, contributing to successful launches and increased market share.
  • Stayed updated on industry trends and competitor offerings, positioning our products as superior alternatives in the marketplace.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Mentored technicians in best practices for maintaining a safe work environment. Covering all areas of oil field safety, driving safety, CPR instruction, and classification identification for proper equipment placement to meet critical industry standards.
  • Improved overall safety culture by collaborating with management to create and enforce company-wide safety policies, while maintaining awareness through consistent field communication through regional team conference calls and onsite training to adhere to industry standards.
  • Safeguard company assets through diligent inventory management of installed products and shelf /truck inventory to serve the field.

Drill Rig Operator

Ensign United States Drilling
La Salle, CO
10.2000 - 12.2004
  • Operated drilling rigs safely, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
  • Monitored drilling parameters to optimize performance and minimize downtime.
  • Conducted and trained employees to conduct routine maintenance on equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Increased crew members' safety awareness by conducting regular safety meetings and training.
  • Consistently met or exceeded client expectations for project outcomes through attention to detail and proactive problem-solving strategies.
  • Promoted a positive team environment by fostering open communication, collaboration, and shared responsibility for project success.

Crew Foreman

Cleary Building Corp.
Fort Morgan, CO
12.1999 - 10.2000
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to building codes, blue prints, safety protocols and operational standards during the erection of post-frame buildings..
  • Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize productivity and efficiency.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in responding to unexpected challenges or changes in project scope without compromising quality or timeline targets.
  • Maintained and operated auger semi for onsite prebuild hole placement.

Maintenance Supervisor

Cargil Meat Solutions
Fort Morgan, CO
05.1996 - 12.1999
  • Supervised 3rd shift maintenance for meat processing equipment, coordinating repairs and troubleshooting of mechanical systems in a challenging environment, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
  • Trained and mentored fab side maintenance staff on safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
  • Implemented preventive and predictive maintenance programs into an Excel sheet to enhance equipment part recognition and reliability to reduce equipment failures and start-up downtimes.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.

Education

No Degree -

Poudre High School
Fort Collins, CO

Skills

  • Daily safety documentation of JSAs (JHAs) and SOPs, through DATS (Digital Action Tracking System), according to work being performed both on and off-site
  • Lockout and tagout procedure trained, confined space trained, First aid/CPR certified (past instructor), Smith Driving course completed biannually, Fall protection instructor/trained per industry standards,
  • Attention to detail with exceptional problem-solving abilities
  • Continuous improvement courses to better sales strategies, work performance and communication skills
  • Safely drove company service vehicle for 21 years with over a million miles achieved, servicing drilling rigs from New Mexico to Pennsylvania, Wyoming to Texas
  • Strong collaboration abilities with a team to meet or exceed targeted goals

Accomplishments

- Selected to train and assist technicians in Poza Rica, Mexico.

- Successfully trained numerous technicians, guiding them to achieve their full potential within the industry.

- Held positions as Driver training instructor, CPR/First Aid Instructor, Fall arrest/climbing instructor, Best Practices committee, Regional safety lead.

- Product improvement and design input to better equipment installation, safety compliance and product utilization.

- Work with other regions and technicians to better our communication, product understanding and implementation.

Certification

Smith driving certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Fully Qualified field technician

Fall arrest/climbing instructor certification (expired)

CDL (Expired)

Quote

Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson after.
Vernon Law

Awards

Top technician awards, which allowed for trips to Key West, Florida, Coronado, California, Calgary and Banff, Canada.

Safety achievement awards

Driving safety awards

Best culture utilization award - cash award

20-year service award - Award given through a point system used to purchase from a catalog. Bass Jon boat received

Citizen Achievement Award through the CPP Program of the FMPD

 

Work Availability

monday
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Interests

Fishing, lure making, chasing big lake trout, community involvement, woodworking,

Timeline

Oil Field Service, Sales and Safety Technician

Pason Systems USA
01.2005 - 03.2026

Drill Rig Operator

Ensign United States Drilling
10.2000 - 12.2004

Crew Foreman

Cleary Building Corp.
12.1999 - 10.2000

Maintenance Supervisor

Cargil Meat Solutions
05.1996 - 12.1999

No Degree -

Poudre High School