Chris Porter
Cleveland
Summary
Installation professional prepared to bring practical experience in supporting diverse installation projects. Known for dependability and ability to adapt to dynamic work environments while collaborating effectively with team members. Recognized for problem-solving abilities and maintaining focus on achieving excellent results through teamwork and flexibility.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Offshore Electrical Installation - Helper/Apprentice
W-Industries
11.2018 - 05.2025
- Performed various jobs from offshore electrical installations, single skid installations to platforms and plants.
- Our team supported each project with a level of expertise, craftsmanship and integrity to ensure that our jobs were done correctly the first time, every time.
- Ensured safe working conditions by strictly adhering to safety guidelines during all tasks, including heavy lifting and use of power tools.
- Collaborated with team members on large-scale projects, leading to expedited timelines and increased productivity.
Sandblaster
Lonestar Enterprises
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Enhanced surface quality by skillfully operating sandblasting equipment on various oilfield materials and products.
- Maintained a safe and efficient work environment by adhering to safety protocols and proper handling of hazardous materials.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
Offshore Electrical Installation- Helper/Apprentice Electrician
W - Industries
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Performed various jobs from offshore electrical installations, single skid installations to platforms and plants.
- Our team supported each project with a level of expertise, craftsmanship and integrity to ensure that our jobs were done correctly the first time, every time.
- Ensured safe working conditions by strictly adhering to safety guidelines during all tasks, including heavy lifting and use of power tools.
- Collaborated with team members on large-scale projects, leading to expedited timelines and increased productivity.
Floorhand, directional drilling
Patterson UTI Drilling
06.2013 - 04.2017
- As a floorhand, my responsibility was to efficiently and safely perform all manual labor tasks on the drilling rig under the direct supervision of the Driller or Assistant Driller.
- That included the operating of the tongs, slips, and pipe spinners to connect and disconnect drill pipe, tubular and drilling bits or tools as well as performing all maintenance of the equipment of the rig.
- Furthermore, I had to perform rig up and rig down procedures, nipple up and down and care for the B.O.P system, the monitoring and operation of the shakers and when called up to do so, to assist the Derrick Hand within the mud pit, mud pump and chemical sack rooms.
- We were responsible for the housekeeping activities on the drill floor including washing, chipping and painting.
- When trained, we would provide relief for the Derrick hand and the forklift.
- Reason for leaving - Accepted offshore position with W- Industries.
Installation Specialist
Jim Bartee Construction
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Performed commercial and residential construction to include fabrication and construction of metal roofs and buildings.
- Reason for leaving - Accepted position with Patterson, interested in O&G career
Truck Loader
CD Hartnett Distributors
04.2011 - 05.2012
- I was a reliable individual capable of performing physical and specialized warehouse tasks such as produce selection, stocking, order pulling, truck loading and unloading.
- I had and still have the ability to lift up to 70 pounds as well as stand for lengthy periods of time and make repetitive movements.
- Reason for leaving Moved out of the area
Assembler
Top-co
05.2008 - 03.2011
- I assembled float equipment and float shoes for the oil field.
- I also assisted in shipping and receiving as well as operated fork lift.
- I was also a saw operator.
- Reason for leaving Company shut down/ laid off
Press Operator/ Supervisor
JAMAK Fabrications
06.2005 - 05.2008
- I operated an injection molding press to produce quality EMP parts and detected and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
- I maintained the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion and followed proper safety regulations.
- I operated a forklift as well and often worked overtime.
- Reason for leaving I found a better opportunity
Education
High School Diploma -
Mineral Wells High School
05-1999
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operator Cerifications
- Power tool operation
- Electrical systems
- Hand tool proficiency
- Safety awareness
- Mechanically Inclined
- Wiring techniques
- Electrical
- Troubleshooting and testing
- Equipment operation
Timeline
Offshore Electrical Installation - Helper/Apprentice
W-Industries
11.2018 - 05.2025
Sandblaster
Lonestar Enterprises
06.2017 - 11.2019
Offshore Electrical Installation- Helper/Apprentice Electrician
W - Industries
06.2015 - 05.2017
Floorhand, directional drilling
Patterson UTI Drilling
06.2013 - 04.2017
Installation Specialist
Jim Bartee Construction
05.2012 - 06.2013
Truck Loader
CD Hartnett Distributors
04.2011 - 05.2012
Assembler
Top-co
05.2008 - 03.2011
Press Operator/ Supervisor
JAMAK Fabrications
06.2005 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
Mineral Wells High School
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