Christopher "Blake" Thornton
BROOKHAVEN,MS
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Deep South Water Well, excelling in equipment operations and maintenance. Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair drilling equipment, ensuring minimal downtime. Strong team contributor with a commitment to safety and operational excellence, consistently enhancing productivity and customer satisfaction.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Maintenance position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Floor Hand
Deep South Water Well
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Adhered to operational safety and regulatory requirements by maintaining clean and hazard-free work space.
- Monitored mud pump operations.
- 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.
- Troubleshooting and repairing existing well pumps.
- Performed minor repairs on drilling equipment and tools to limit operational disruptions.
- Carried out general manual labor activities to aid site productivity.
- Performed preventive maintenance activity on drilling rigs and equipment to limit downtime.
- Loaded, unloaded and stored supplies and materials in secure, orderly systems.
Car Wash Attendant/Maintenance Technician
Touch and Go Car Wash
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Rinsed objects and placed on drying racks or used cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces.
- Evaluated vehicles' exterior ahead of car wash service to ascertain and relay all issues to customers.
- Provided exceptional customer service by recommending and apprising customers on service options, pricing, and savings opportunities through memberships or promotional information.
- Received check, cash and credit card payments from customers, gave back balance, and maintained accounts of payments received on daily basis.
- Achieved customer satisfaction by providing high-quality professional service.
- Greeted customers and assessed needs to recommend suitable car wash services.
- Maintained and repaired car wash equipment to meet operational demand.
- Kept customer areas clean and tidy to maintain professional, hygienic standards.
- Utilized high-pressure washers to clean vehicles and equipment.
- Followed safety guidelines for cleaning vehicles and equipment.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
Education
High School Diploma -
Loyd Star Attendance Center
Brookhaven05-2023
Skills
- Equipment operations
- Repairs and maintenance
- Team contribution
- Equipment operations familiarity
- Rigging up
- Piping connection
- Mud pit assistance
- Drill bit change-outs
- Equipment setup
- Safety and regulatory compliance
- Teamwork and flexibility
- Tool usage
- Ditch digging
Timeline
Floor Hand
Deep South Water Well
01.2025 - 01.2026
Car Wash Attendant/Maintenance Technician
Touch and Go Car Wash
08.2023 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Loyd Star Attendance Center