Clinton Woods
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dynamic Drilling Fluids Consultant with proven success at CWoods Consulting LLC, enhancing operational performance and wellbore stability. Expert in project planning and execution, driving continuous process improvement while ensuring safety and quality assurance. Adept at hazard recognition and risk mitigation, delivering data-driven solutions that optimize drilling fluid operations and project outcomes. Seasoned Drilling Fluids Consultant adept at managing drilling fluid systems for optimum performance in diverse geologic environments. Possess strong knowledge of mud chemistry, hydraulic optimization, and hazard identification associated with drilling operations. Demonstrated ability to improve drilling efficiency and reduce costs through strategic planning and problem-solving skills. Have made substantial contributions to previous roles by improving operational safety and reducing non-productive time.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drilling Fluids Consultant
CWoods Consulting LLC
Bakersfield, USA
09.2012 - Current
- Deliver drilling fluids consulting and project coordination services to support safe, efficient drilling operations across multiple projects.
- Enhance drilling efficiency and project outcomes by applying deep expertise in drilling fluid systems.
- Drive operational excellence by identifying efficiency opportunities, minimizing nonproductive time, and supporting teams with practical, data-driven solutions.
- Optimized drilling fluid systems and maintenance programs, improving operational performance and wellbore stability.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards through proactive hazard recognition, risk mitigation, and problem resolution.
- Improved multiple drilling operations at PG&E, Stockton, CA, through strategic planning, consulting, and compliance with quality standards.
Drilling Fluids Field Supervisor (IFE Certified)
MI/SWACO Drilling Fluids
Bakersfield, USA
07.2000 - 08.2012
- Optimized drilling fluid operations by delivering on-site services, conducting testing, and providing supervision.
- Conducted technical analysis and offered practical recommendations for controlling fluid properties.
- Improved project execution by identifying enhancement opportunities and driving improvement initiatives.
- Assured availability of essential materials and supplies to maintain fluid operations.
- Maintained a safe and hazard-free work environment by performing hazard recognition and eliminating workplace risks.
- Enhanced service quality and project outcomes by utilizing extensive knowledge of drilling fluid technology, products, and services.
- Ensured efficient drilling fluid operations by collaborating with personnel and coordinating scopes of work across drilling activities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Architecture
Citrus College
Azusa, CaSkills
- Project Planning & Execution
- Team Leadership & Development
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Safety & Quality Assurance
- Drilling Fluid Operations Oversight
- Hazard Recognition & Risk Mitigation
- Project Engineering
- Schedule & Scope Management
- Budgeting & Resource Allocation
Certification
• Six Sigma White Belt Certification
• Integrated Fluids Engineer (IFE), MI/SWACO
• MI/SWACO Mud School
• Integrated Fluids Engineer (IFE), MI/SWACO
• MI/SWACO Mud School
Personal Information
Title: PROJECT ENGINEER
Military Experience
Sergeant, United States Army, Honorable Discharge
Timeline
Drilling Fluids Consultant
CWoods Consulting LLC
09.2012 - Current
Drilling Fluids Field Supervisor (IFE Certified)
MI/SWACO Drilling Fluids
07.2000 - 08.2012
Associate of Arts - Architecture
Citrus College