Christopher Medrano
Summary
Knowledgeable Rig Manager bringing significant experience on rigs. Expert in maintaining rig safety and overseeing team operations. Keeps drilling efficient and fully compliant with company standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rig Manager
Cactus Drilling Co
Oklahoma City
09.2018 - 07.2026
- Oversaw drilling operations ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Managed rig personnel, promoting teamwork and effective communication.
- Supervised a team of up to 20 workers, providing guidance and instruction when needed.
- Trained new crew members on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Ensured all personnel were properly trained in safety procedures and equipment use.
- Conducted safety drills and inspections to uphold workplace safety culture.
- Organized drills simulating emergency situations such as fires or blowouts in order to prepare personnel for real-life events.
- Monitored progress of work on the rig and ensured adherence to safety regulations and environmental policies.
- Maintained rig safety with dedicated monitoring and oversight strategies.
- Enforced company policy related to safety protocols while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Performed regular inspections of the rig to identify potential issues before they become problems.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
- Oversaw inventory management processes to ensure adequate levels of supplies were maintained at all times.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Conducted performance reviews of crew members in order to identify areas needing improvement or additional training needs.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization regarding logistical planning for future projects.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Driller
Cactus Drilling Co
Oklahoma City
07.2012 - 09.2018
- Managed rig move and drilling operations.
- Monitored drilling parameters to ensure safety and compliance standards.
- Operated drilling equipment efficiently in various geological formations.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues onsite in order to minimize downtime between jobs.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues during drilling operations.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery to prevent downtime.
- Monitored drill bit performance and adjusted accordingly for optimal results.
- Collaborated with team members to execute drilling plans effectively.
- Supervised a team of workers who assisted with various aspects of the drilling process.
- Documented daily activities and drilling progress for management review.
- Communicated effectively with customers throughout the duration of each job.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times during the drilling process.
- Maintained well control systems to ensure safety while drilling operations are in progress.
- Checked drilling activities for compliance with HSE requirements, work instructions and procedures.
- Kept detailed records of all drill activities including depths reached, pressures encountered.
- Observed pressure gauge and moved throttles and levers to control speed of rotary tables and regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
- Developed strategies for dealing with difficult terrain or weather conditions while operating a drill rig.
- Designed protocols for rig moving operations with focus on minimizing accident risks and equipment downtime.
Motorman
Cactus Drilling Co
Oklahoma City
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Operated drilling machinery to ensure efficient oil extraction processes.
- Monitored drilling operations for compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to prevent operational failures.
- Trained junior staff on safe operation of drilling equipment and procedures.
- Implemented best practices for environmental safety during drilling operations.
- Performed daily inspections of machinery and equipment in the engine room to ensure proper operation.
- Repaired pumps, valves, engines, turbines, boilers, condensers, heat exchangers and other components as needed.
- Calibrated instruments used in the engine room to verify accuracy of readings.
- Monitored fuel consumption levels and adjusted accordingly to maximize efficiency.
Floorhand
Helmerich & Payne IDC
Sonora
08.2006 - 10.2009
- Operated drilling equipment and tools during rig operations.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
- Participated in safety training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with team members to execute drilling plans effectively.
- Assisted with rig maintenance and equipment inspections regularly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas on the rig.
- Supported crew members in resolving operational challenges promptly.
- Assisted with rigging up and down operations on the drill floor.
- Operated tongs to make up or break out drill pipe connections.
- Performed maintenance and repair of drilling equipment, including pumps, valves, motors, and other components.
- Cleaned and maintained the rig deck area to ensure a safe working environment.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues encountered during job duties.
- Managed inventory of tools and supplies used on the rig site.
- Obtained proper permits and completed job safety analysis (JSA) prior to beginning each new job.
- Assisted in loading and unloading supplies onto the rig deck for use by personnel onboard.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts or cranes as needed.
- Participated in training sessions related to safety procedures and general oilfield operations.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while performing tasks.
- Mixed and weighed drilling fluids to ensure proper consistency during operations.
- Adhered to all safety regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Utilized hand and power tools to assist in drilling operations and equipment maintenance.
- Operated manual and automated tongs to connect and disconnect drilling pipes and drill bits.
- Monitored drilling operations and reported any issues to the Driller.
- Followed workplace safety guidelines by wearing protective clothing and correctly operating heavy machinery.
- Observed gauges, valves, charts and thermometers to record necessary information.
Education
New Braunfels High School
New Braunfels, TXSkills
- Drilling operations
- Rig equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Safety and compliance oversight
- Hazard identification and mitigation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Operational oversight
- Logistics planning
- Personnel management
- Personnel supervision and training
- Crew supervision
- Training and mentoring
- Team leadership
- Performance evaluation
- Decision making and problem solving
- Communication and coordination
- Multicultural team integration
- Task delegation
- Administration and reporting
- Record keeping
- Computer and software literacy
- Team building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership development
- Multitasking
- Professional demeanor
- Communication skills
- Administration and reporting
- Goal setting
- Professional demeanor
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Well Control certified
- First aid
- CPR training
- H2s training
- Manlift certified
- Forklift certified
Accomplishments
- US Army Veteran Operation Iraqi Freedom
Affiliations
- Spending time with my family! Wife, and two sons.(14,10)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Rig Manager
Cactus Drilling Co
09.2018 - 07.2026
Driller
Cactus Drilling Co
07.2012 - 09.2018
Motorman
Cactus Drilling Co
01.2010 - 06.2012
Floorhand
Helmerich & Payne IDC
08.2006 - 10.2009
New Braunfels High School