Charles Horton
Quanah,TX
Summary
Resourceful Derrickhand known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in mud systems management, equipment maintenance, and safety protocol adherence, ensuring smooth operations on the rig floor. Excel through strong teamwork, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, contributing to operational success and safety compliance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Derrickhand
Strata Scout
Cisco, TX
04.2022 - 06.2024
- Inspected derrick structures to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted daily maintenance and repair of derrick components, including winches, hoists, chains, and ropes.
- Performed routine inspections of drill pipe before and after use.
- Assisted in the installation and removal of blowout preventers at well sites.
- Tested mud pumps for proper functioning prior to drilling operations.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly secured during drilling activities.
- Loaded and unloaded supplies from trucks to support drilling operations.
- Operated cranes and other heavy machinery when necessary for derrick work.
- Monitored gauges on the rig floor to determine pressure levels within the wellbore.
- Communicated regularly with other members of the crew regarding progress on tasks related to derrick work.
- Responded quickly to any changes in conditions that could affect safety onsite.
- Provided technical advice regarding various aspects of Derrickhand duties when requested by management personnel.
- Inspected fall arrest systems, harnesses, derricks and hoisting components for safety.
- Performed routine repairs and preventive maintenance on rigs and circulation machinery.
- Assisted with mud house and chemical sack room procedures.
- Mixed mud, water and chemicals to attain required viscosity and pumped mud into bore hole.
- Supervised employee productivity and overall drilling procedures.
- Mastered complete derrick design, managed derrick operation and read and tracked console readings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Red Oak High School
Red Oak, TX05-2002
Skills
- Parts Fabrication
- Flux Core Arc Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- MIG welding
- Grinders
- Stick Welding
- Fabrication
- Equipment management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Hydraulic Jacks
- Rig operation
- Safety Regulations
- Forklift Operations
- Mud pumps
- Team Supervision
- Backhoe Operation
- Safety trained
Certification
IADC Rig Pass , Energy training council-Safe Land , IADC Well Sharp
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Derrickhand
Strata Scout
04.2022 - 06.2024
IADC Rig Pass , Energy training council-Safe Land , IADC Well Sharp
High School Diploma -
Red Oak High School
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