CLAYTON HENSON
Basin,WY
Summary
Dedicated professional with 14 years of supervisory experience with 5 years experience at a management level. Goal oriented, team minded, self motivated, with a record of accomplishments and contributions resulting in increased efficiency and controlled costs through expertise. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Beet Sugar Tech
Western Sugar Cooperative
09.2021 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
- Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
- Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
Equipment Operator
GK Construction
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
Rig Manager
Ensign Drilling
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Promoted and provided a safety culture and work environment to improve and uphold the rig safety rating.
- Inspected and documented critical safety equipment.
- Received training and certification from Ensign to represent brand, explain technical functions of mobile devices and guide product selection by customers.
- Saved $250 a day by researching and implementing cost-saving initiatives and creating fresh new approaches to long-standing problems.
- Worked with Ensign customers to understand requirements and provide exceptional service.
- Coordinated efforts of 24 team members engaged in moving project for solution development to hurdles to expidite delivery.
- Worked with operator to resolve problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.
- Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance.
- Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Developed team communications and information for pre-job meetings.
- Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping.
- Supervised drillers and rig crews in providing excellent customer service for equipment and operational issues.
Driller
True Drilling LLC
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Trained 4 rig crew members on drilling operations, equipment maintenance and safe working practices.
- Maintained compliance OSHA requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Monitored, executed and documented drilling operations on conventional rigs and cyber-rigs
- Managed project components such as rig operations, providing quotations, equipment management and HSE compliance.
- Operated drilling rigs and inspected before and after use.
- Coordinated and managed all rig moving operations
- Performed tool inventories.
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Provided expertise to support day drilling operations.
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
Drilling Consultant
Chesapeake Energy Corp.
05.2014 - 09.2016
- Promoted a safe work environment for all personell on location during all phases of drilling projects.
- Worked with various contractors to efficiently drill horizontal wells on multi well pads.
- Specialized in drilling vertical, directional, horizontal, extended reach, and underbalanced drilling.
- Worked to optimize cost and productivity through process design and adaptation, preventative management, training, and productive planning and scheduling.
- Forward thinking leader utilizing expertise to troubleshoot and mitigate issues, initiate changes, and implement engineering and quality improvements
Driller/Rig Manager
Trinidad Drilling LTD
09.2011 - 05.2014
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Improved safety on the rig by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
- Increased overall productivity with efficient crew management and clear communication of drilling objectives.
- Trained and supervised all site personnel.
Driller/Relief Pusher
Xtreme Coil Drilling Corp.
04.2008 - 09.2011
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Improved safety on the rig by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
Derrickman/Driller
Cyclone Drilling Inc.
06.2004 - 04.2008
- Used iron roughnecks, tongs and slips to properly handle and connect sections of drill pipe.
- Performed preventive maintenance and basic repairs on workover rigs by checking fluids, hydraulic and transmission levels.
- Verified and recorded drilling fluid properties at regular intervals to report deviations.
- Used harnesses and platform climbing devices to position and align drill string and down hole elements.
- Maintained and monitored mud pits and mud pumps during operations to detect unexplained pit level increases and decreases.
- Performed housekeeping on rig floor by cleaning equipment and removing debris from rig stairs.
- Used hydraulic clamps to tighten and loosen sections of piping.
Floorman/Motorman
Patterson UTI
09.2000 - 06.2004
- Minimized accidents on-site by actively participating in safety training programs and implementing learned practices daily.
- Enhanced drilling efficiency by maintaining and repairing drilling equipment on the rig floor.
- Accelerated project completion through diligent management of daily tasks according to established schedules and priorities.
Floorman
Saurs Drilling
07.1998 - 09.2000
- Maximized productivity with thorough pre-job planning sessions that aligned teams on objectives and expectations.
- Reduced downtime by promptly identifying and troubleshooting mechanical issues in drilling operations.
- Safely conducted all job duties despite numerous dangers.
- Enhanced drilling efficiency by maintaining and repairing drilling equipment on the rig floor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School
Basin, WY05.1997
Skills
- Documentation skills
- Safety understanding
- Works Well Under Pressure
- OSHA regulations
- Coaching and mentoring
- Timesheet processing
- Invoicing and shipping documentation
- Schematics interpretation
- Project management
- Job cost reports
- Equipment operations
- Supply ordering
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Wild Well Control Aug 2018
- IADC Rig Pass July 2018
References
Casey Burns: On Site Drilling Consultant. Pioneer Resources Ph# 1(801)920-9422
Terry Thiel: Drilling/Completions Consultant T.A. Thiel Energy Consultants Ph# 1(307)299-0625
Ian Calder: Rig Manager Cyclone Drilling Ph# 1(307)272-9828
Timeline
Beet Sugar Tech
Western Sugar Cooperative
09.2021 - Current
Equipment Operator
GK Construction
01.2020 - 09.2021
Rig Manager
Ensign Drilling
05.2017 - 10.2019
Driller
True Drilling LLC
10.2016 - 05.2017
Drilling Consultant
Chesapeake Energy Corp.
05.2014 - 09.2016
Driller/Rig Manager
Trinidad Drilling LTD
09.2011 - 05.2014
Driller/Relief Pusher
Xtreme Coil Drilling Corp.
04.2008 - 09.2011
Derrickman/Driller
Cyclone Drilling Inc.
06.2004 - 04.2008
Floorman/Motorman
Patterson UTI
09.2000 - 06.2004
Floorman
Saurs Drilling
07.1998 - 09.2000
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School