CLAIBORNE TRAVIS HAMMOND JR.
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Accomplished: Well Site Supervisor/ Rig Manager (OIM) / Pump Supervisor/ Fowback Supervisor with significant experience that spans over 2-1/2 decades specializing in drilling vertical and horizontal wells. Recognized as a strong leader who not only meets but exceeds both client and company expectations. Extensive background working with wells ranging from 5000’ to 23,000’ Oklahoma, SE New Mexico, Gulf of Mexico, West Texas, North Texas & Persian Gulf (Saudi Arabia). Ability to communicate with various types of people and personalities which has aided in cultivating professional relationships, diffusing situations and having positive interactions with colleagues. Strong commitment to safety, the environment and completing projects ahead of schedule without sacrificing quality. Demonstrated successes hiring, training and developing top-performing teams with a focus on safety. Experience designing, developing and implementing effective procedure guidelines and safe working practices that cover various aspects of land and offshore drilling activities. Possesses in-depth knowledge of the latest rig equipment and working with Dims, Well View, Open Wells & excel reporting systems. Currently seeking a Wellsite Supervisor role within a company that will view my skill set as beneficial and a valuable addition to their team. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Munn Enterprises
02.2026 - Current
- Installing canopies, awnings, billboards, signs & refurbishing fuel stations.
Drilling Supervisor
VF-Petroleum
06.2022 - 10.2025
- Drilled horizontal wells ranging from 16,000 to 22,000 (2nd & 3rd Bone Spring & formation).
- Supervised drilling operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated daily activities of drilling crews across multiple sites to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Oversaw work-over duties, managing ESP pumps, gas lift equipment, and well bore clean outs to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversee coil tubing drill outs, pump down ops & wire-line ops.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize drilling strategies.
- Provided consulting services for drilling, work over, and production operations at Hammond Energy.
- Implemented safety drills and maintained emergency response plans to ensure preparedness and compliance with safety standards.
- Production Operator, monitoring CTB’s, maintaining separators, daily maintenance on generators (no line power to facilities) and compressors.
CP Well Testing
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Pump down Supervisor, torque\test unit, flow back operation during Frac and wireline operations.
- Workrise Independent Consultant
Drilling Supervisor
Matador Resources
Carlsbad, New Mexico
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Drilled horizontal wells that ranged from 16,000 to 23,000 (1st, 2nd, 3rd Bone Spring & Wolfcamp formation).
Drilling Supervisor
Legacy Reserves
Hobbs, New Mexico
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Drilled horizontal wells ranging from 16,000 to 23,000 (1st, 2nd, 3rd Bone Spring & Wolfcamp formations
Rig Manager / OIM
Nabors International
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Saudi Arabia Persian Gulf/ OIM (Rig Manager)
Drilling Supervisor
Apache Corporation
Perryton, Texas
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Worked Horizontal wells arranging from 10,500’ to 20,000’
- Water base & OBM drilling fluids, drilling lateral in Cleveland Sand formation. (Canadian & Perryton, Tx.)
Drilling Supervisor
Chaparral Energy
Tulsa, Oklahoma
07.2012 - 05.2013
- Vertical 1450’ - 3200’ & lateral 5500’– 15000’ TD. Formation= Mississippi w/ water base mud. (Osage County, Ok.)
Drilling Supervisor
Devon Energy
Carlsbad, New Mexico
10.2011 - 07.2012
- Wells ranged from 8,000’ to 20,000’. Water base and oil base fluids. Horizontal wells Formation= Wolfcamp, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Bone Spring.
OIM – RIG MANAGER
NABORS DRILLING
Gulf of Mexico/Persian Gulf, USA & Saudi Arabia
09.2001 - 10.2010
- Worked on completions, horizontal re-entry side tracks & installation of ESP pumps.
- Low pressure oil with OBM, brine, & water base muds. Depths from 6,000 – 21,000’
- Supervised drilling operations to ensure safety and operational efficiency.
- Managed crew schedules and staffing for optimal performance.
- Assessed rig operations regularly to identify compliance or performance issues.
Skills
- Completions
- Oil
- Gas & Energy
- Vertical & Directional Drilling
- Offshore Drilling
- Well Testing
- Well Control
- Safety Management Systems
- Pipelines
- Field Development
- QHSE
- Inspection
- Logging
- Geology
- Workover
- Rig
- Decommissioning
- Pump Down
- Torque & test units
- Perforating
- Wireline
- Frac ops
- Flowback
- Drilling operations
- Safety compliance
- Horizontal drilling
- Well monitoring
- Crew management
- Production optimization
- Equipment maintenance
- Emergency response planning
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
Certification
- Well Control (Well Sharp)
- Horizontal Hole Cleaning
- Safety Leadership
- Stuck Pipe School
References
- Statham David, (601) 270-8128
- Leo Bojorquez, (702) 280-4424
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/28/72
Timeline
Munn Enterprises
02.2026 - Current
Drilling Supervisor
VF-Petroleum
06.2022 - 10.2025
CP Well Testing
02.2021 - 06.2022
Drilling Supervisor
Matador Resources
08.2017 - 08.2020
Drilling Supervisor
Legacy Reserves
04.2016 - 06.2017
Rig Manager / OIM
Nabors International
01.2015 - 08.2015
Drilling Supervisor
Apache Corporation
06.2013 - 12.2014
Drilling Supervisor
Chaparral Energy
07.2012 - 05.2013
Drilling Supervisor
Devon Energy
10.2011 - 07.2012
OIM – RIG MANAGER
NABORS DRILLING
09.2001 - 10.2010