Cody Bain
Wilburton,OK
Summary
Drilling professional with over 18 years of hands-on experience in diverse drilling operations and safety, recognized for maintaining high standards and consistently achieving results. Expertise in managing equipment and teams, enforcing safety regulations, and adapting to dynamic conditions. A reliable team player with strong technical skills and a collaborative mindset, dedicated to fostering a culture of safety and excellence. Committed to driving innovation and efficiency within the oil and gas industry through effective leadership and a visionary approach.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSE Safety Coach
Mitsui M&P USA
East Texas (Haynesville) / South Texas (Eagleford)
07.2025 - Current
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Facilitated collaboration between departments to ensure consistent application of safety policies throughout the organization.
- Evaluated incident reports, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Provided guidance on proper equipment usage, ensuring employee adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducted regular safety meetings to discuss current topics and address any concerns or issues among team members.
- Coached new hires, emphasizing the importance of adhering to safety policies and procedures.
- Assisted in the creation of emergency response plans, improving company preparedness for potential crises.
- Investigated workplace accidents thoroughly, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures to avoid future incidents.
- Collaborated with management to develop and enforce comprehensive safety policies and procedures.
- Improved worker compliance with safety regulations, resulting in a decrease in injuries and accidents.
- Established strong relationships with fellow employees, fostering a culture of open communication regarding safety matters.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by regularly soliciting feedback from employees on their experiences related to workplace safety practices.
- Served as a resource for employees seeking clarification or guidance on various safety-related and/or drilling operations topics.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Monitored work sites for compliance with OSHA standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to identify potential hazard and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
Driller
Cactus Drilling Co
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2018 - 07.2025
- Operated and stabilized machines and drills.
- Supervised and documented drilling operations.
- Managed rig move and drilling operations.
- Supervised all day drilling operations and provided troubleshooting expertise.
- Inspected equipment for safety and functionality and completed regular maintenance.
- Checked drilling activities for compliance with HSE requirements, work instructions and procedures.
- Assessed and inspected all equipment to keep properly maintained and in service.
- Provided training and supervision to site personnel.
- Designed preventive and regular maintenance schedules for all equipment.
- Prepared timely and accurate logs and field reports to help management make accurate decisions about ongoing operations.
- Oversaw crew of 6 team members carrying out drilling, rig moving and day-to-day operations.
- Trained crews on drill work procedures and safety.
- Managed jobs using database and industrial control software.
- Connected sections of drill pipe using hand tools and powered wrenches and tongs.
- Observed pressure gauge and moved throttles and levers to control speed of rotary tables and regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
- Oversaw drilling process and provided troubleshooting support to resolve arising issues.
- Trained new workers to apply proper drilling techniques and comply with safety procedures.
- Conducted safety inspections and risk assessments before and during drilling operations to determine adherence to OSHA regulations.
- Managed and completed well modification and stimulation programs, bolstering oil and gas recovery.
- Managed project components such as rig operations, providing quotations, equipment management, and HSE compliance.
- Monitored, executed, and documented drilling operations on AC Rocket Rigs.
- Actively participated in pre-drill meetings, contributing valuable insights based on past experience to optimize well design parameters.
- Enhanced drilling efficiency by implementing advanced drilling techniques and optimizing equipment usage.
- Completed comprehensive reports detailing daily progress updates, issues encountered during operations, and future recommendations to improve operation effectiveness.
- Developed a strong working relationship with drilling contractors and service providers, fostering an environment of collaboration and open communication to achieve project goals.
- Mentored junior drillers, enhancing team skills and knowledge through hands-on training sessions and practical demonstrations.
- Trained assistant drillers in all drillers operations, functions of the rig, daily tasks, pre & post tour jobs, leading & mentoring a crew, moving the rig.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Facilitated seamless handovers between shifts by maintaining clear documentation and concise shift reports, ensuring smooth continuation of operations without unnecessary delays.
Motorman
Cactus Drilling Co
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Rigged up, drilled, rigged down, maintained rotary equipment, pulled rotary slips and latched and unlatched elevators on drilling rig.
- Operated and maintained rig and floor and above motors on drilling rig and inspected, lubricated and maintained rig motors.
- Lubricated and maintained rig machinery and cleaned and restored tools and equipment.
- Trained all roustabouts and roughnecks on oil rig, ordered tools and replacement parts and assessed tongs that connect drill pipe and spinning chain.
- Executed equipment operations safely, following regulations, policies and procedures.
- Exercised continuous commitment to standards and regulatory training activities.
- Positioned and moved loads, responding to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Unloaded bulk commodities from trucks and hotshots.
- Performed 3 equipment inspections daily on 2 sky track forklifts and 1 man basket.
Derrickman
Cactus Drilling Co
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2013 - 08.2016
- Reviewed inventories of pump and rig supplies and parts.
- Calculated volumes of oil and mud before moving loads.
- Verified proper connection and torquing of connections like bolts and screws.
- Monitored and protecting coworkers and checking all body parts remained away from dangerous moving parts.
- Maintained clean worksite, equipment and tools to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assisted with pipe tallying, rigging up and pipe handling processes.
- Inspected fall arrest systems, harnesses, derricks and hoisting components for safety.
- Pulled and laid rods, tubing and casing using forklifts and winches.
- Conducted elevator handling, hardline construction and energy isolation procedures.
- Assisted with mud house and chemical sack room procedures.
- Performed routine repairs and preventive maintenance on rigs and circulation machinery.
- Monitored mud pump manifolds and guided pipes to drill holes.
- Mixed drilling fluids and handled hazardous chemicals.
- Reported incidents and issues to HSE members for quick mitigation and efficient resolution.
- Supervised employee productivity and overall drilling procedures.
- Served on crew that maintained service rigs and performed day-to-day operation.
- Listened to operating drills, confirmed normal vibrations and collected material samples from hole to monitor output.
- Mixed mud, water and chemicals to attain required viscosity and pumped mud into bore hole.
- Inspected derricks for flaws and cleaned and oiled derricks to maintain proper drilling operation.
- Selected appropriate bits and other tools based upon job requirements and project expectations.
- Managed team of 5 personnel using strong coaching and mentorship.
Derrickman
Helmerich & Payne Drilling
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2011 - 03.2013
- Reviewed inventories of pump and rig supplies and parts.
- Calculated volumes of oil and mud before moving loads.
- Verified proper connection and torquing of connections like bolts and screws.
- Monitored and protecting coworkers and checking all body parts remained away from dangerous moving parts.
- Maintained clean worksite, equipment and tools to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assisted with pipe tallying, rigging up and pipe handling processes.
- Inspected fall arrest systems, harnesses, derricks and hoisting components for safety.
- Pulled and laid rods, tubing and casing using forklifts and winches.
- Conducted elevator handling, hardline construction and energy isolation procedures.
- Assisted with mud house and chemical sack room procedures.
- Performed routine repairs and preventive maintenance on rigs and circulation machinery.
- Monitored all 3 mud pump manifolds and guided pipe to drill holes.
- Mixed drilling fluids and handled hazardous chemicals.
- Reported incidents and issues to HSE for quick mitigation and efficient resolution.
- Supervised employee productivity and overall drilling procedures.
- Served on crew that maintained service rigs and performed day-to-day operation.
- Pulled and racked back / latched up 4.5" - 5.5" drill pipe, 5" - 5.5" heavy weight drill pipe and 6" - 8" drill collars on the monkey board.
Motorman
Helmerich & Payne Drilling
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2010 - 02.2011
- Performed daily maintenance duties on all drilling rig equipment.
- Assisted Driller with tasks.
- Kept proper amount pipe on racks for drilling and proper pipe tally.
- Trained new employees.
- Wrote JSAs for each job task that was being performed daily.
- Rigged up, drilled, rigged down, maintained rotary equipment, pulled rotary slips and latched and unlatched elevators on drilling rig.
- Lubricated and maintained ship machinery and cleaned and restored tools and equipment.
Floorhand
Helmerich & Payne Drilling
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2008 - 01.2010
- Maintained clean and hazard-free work areas to attain operational safety and regulatory compliance.
- Assisted with setting up and taking down drilling rig and various equipment.
- Mixed, weighed or measured and monitored shaker and mud tank operations.
- Obtained proper permits and completed job safety analysis (JSA) prior to beginning each new job.
- Transported, equipment and materials utilized for assembling drilling tool.
- Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
- Transported materials on pallets between storage and production areas each day.
- Cleaned and organized work areas and maintained tools and equipment.
- Promoted worksite safety by adhering to OSHA requirements and resolving hazards.
- Operated machinery and equipment to complete production processes.
- Reviewed work orders, counting and inspecting finished products to match specifications.
- Completed measurements, layouts and job site preparation to reduce downtime.
Floorhand, Work Rig
Grey Wolf Drilling
Grand Junction, CO
03.2007 - 06.2008
- Maintained clean and hazard-free work areas to attain operational safety and regulatory compliance.
- Assisted with setting up and taking down drilling rig and various equipment.
- Mixed, weighed or measured and monitored shaker and mud tank operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilburton High School
Wilburton, OK05.2003
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Education And Coaching
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OKSkills
- (Well Sharp) BOP Well Control certified
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Safety trained
- Forklift/Man lift certified
- Computer knowledge and skilled
- Safety knowledge
- Supervisor experience
- Team Supervision
- Gauge monitoring
- Log updating
- Project management
- Maintenance assessment
- Organizational skills
- Troubleshooting
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Teamwork and Flexibility
- Drilling Operations
- Drill Pipe Connections
- Hazardous Chemicals Handling
- Regulatory Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Punctual and Dependable
- Problem-Solving
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Oil and Coolant Changes
- Environmental Safety Procedures
- Decision Making
- Strong Work Ethic
- Shakers and Pumps Maintenance
- Clear Communication
- Oil Rig Operations
- Emergency Procedures Knowledge
- Analytical Thinking
- Survey Preparation
- Advanced Walking Systems
- Peer Mentoring
- Attention to Detail
- Team Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Violations and Infractions
- Risk Identification
- Process Implementation
- Field Inspections
- Data Analysis
- Safety Documentation and Materials
- Decontamination Process and Procedures
- Work Process Analysis
- Budgetary Planning
- Vehicle Safety
- Performance Evaluation
- Document Review
- Safety Audit Support
- Employee Relations
- Data Acquisitions
- Injury Investigations
- Hazard Prevention
- Records Management
- Accident Prevention
- Public Safety
- Relationship Management
- Drill Coordination
- Sound Judgement
- Compliance Training
- Operations Management
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Business Intelligence
- AML Software
- Data Security
- Project Oversight
- Critical Thinking
- Human Resources Support
- Fire Prevention and Safety
Certification
(Well Sharp) BOP Well Control
CPR / First Aid
Forklift / Manlift
Timeline
HSE Safety Coach
Mitsui M&P USA
07.2025 - Current
Driller
Cactus Drilling Co
03.2018 - 07.2025
Motorman
Cactus Drilling Co
08.2016 - 03.2018
Derrickman
Cactus Drilling Co
03.2013 - 08.2016
Derrickman
Helmerich & Payne Drilling
02.2011 - 03.2013
Motorman
Helmerich & Payne Drilling
01.2010 - 02.2011
Floorhand
Helmerich & Payne Drilling
06.2008 - 01.2010
Floorhand, Work Rig
Grey Wolf Drilling
03.2007 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
Wilburton High School
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Education And Coaching
Eastern Oklahoma State College