cody kaminsky
Smicksburg,PA
Summary
Team player with industry experience in multiple different aspects of Well Drilling. Always trying to learn something new and pass on all the knowledge possible to help others achieve their goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Derrickhand
Highlands Drilling
Weston, WV
04.2024 - Current
- Worked on elevate platform (Derrick Board) handling and securing drill pipe while adding or removing pipe from well bore
- Worked with Driller to ensure operations ran smoothly
- Pre planned for next job and had equipment ready for it
- Trained and supervised Floorhands in day to day operations
- Maintained Air Packs, Diesel engines, Generators, Pneumatic Pumps, Hydraulic Pumps
- Preformed field repairs, rebuilds and general maintenance on aforementioned equipment
- Operated Telehandler Forklift to load and unload trucks as well as any other job tasks that required Forklift use
- Operated Bulldozer to assist Semi Trucks up or down steep grades and during inclement weather conditions.
- Improved communication between floorhands and drillers by acting as a reliable liaison during critical operations.
- Maintained proper fluid levels in the mud pits, ensuring smooth operation throughout the drilling process.
- Assisted in training new crew members, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.
- Maintained and monitored mud pits and mud pumps during operations to detect unexplained pit level increases and decreases.
Tool and Die Apprentice
Penn United Technologies
Sarver, PA
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Exhibited strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, completing tasks diligently.
- Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
- Assisted with problem-solving of challenging projects to develop critical thinking skills.
Derrickhand
Patterson UTI
St. Clairsville, Ohio
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Reported safety hazards, accidents, or maintenance issues to rig supervisor
- Maintained rig performance by directly working derrick board or running rig during absence of senior crew members
- Carried out work in compliance with company policies, standard procedures and safety regulations
- Operated tubing elevators for standing tubing in derrick
- Guided pipe installation, supporting connection and disconnection to and from drill or casing strings
- Operated mud circulation pumps to cool drill bits and flush out drill cuttings
- Regulated weight and viscosity of drilling fluid
- Inspected, cleaned and maintained derricks, verifying proper functioning prior to raising or lowering
- Supervised and mentored site personnel, promoting adherence to safety protocols and company policies
- Monitored pump operations, listening and observing for signs of malfunction
- Mix chemicals to maintain mud properties
- Inspected clean and maintain shale shakers
- Preformed daily, Weekly, and monthly maintenance on equipment
- Solve problems safely, and efficiently.
Wireline Operator
Surefire Wireline
Kittanning, Pennsylvania
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Assisted installing pressure-control devices onto wellheads
- Maintained and performed safety inspections on equipment and tools
- Drove truck-mounted units to well sites
- Wired explosive guns for well fracturing
- Used multimeter to determine if wire connections and electrical equipment insulation was up to standards
- Kept inventory of equipment, expendable components and explosives on site.
Derrickhand
Patterson UTI
St. Clairsville, Ohio
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Reported safety hazards, accidents, or maintenance issues to rig supervisor
- Maintained rig performance by directly working derrick board or running rig during absence of senior crew members
- Carried out work in compliance with company policies, standard procedures and safety regulations
- Operated tubing elevators for standing tubing in derrick
- Guided pipe installation, supporting connection and disconnection to and from drill or casing strings
- Operated mud circulation pumps to cool drill bits and flush out drill cuttings
- Regulated weight and viscosity of drilling fluid
- Inspected, cleaned and maintained derricks, verifying proper functioning prior to raising or lowering
- Supervised and mentored site personnel, promoting adherence to safety protocols and company policies
- Monitored pump operations, listening and observing for signs of malfunction
- Mix chemicals to maintain mud properties
- Inspected clean and maintain shale shakers
- Preformed daily, Weekly, and monthly maintenance on equipment
- Solve problems safely, and efficiently.
Oilfield Floorhand
Patterson UTI
St. Clairsville, Ohio
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Maintained floor equipment and tools, completing daily inspections and maintenance
- Transported materials and equipment with safe operation of forklifts and crew trucks
- Managed diverse tools, pipes, and materials at job sites and between work locations
- Handled rig housekeeping, cleaning and painting
- Operated forklifts and man lifts safely and maintained certifications
- Worked floor using slips and hydraulic pipe handling equipment well adding or removing tubulars from or to well bore.
Driller
Falcon Drilling
Indiana, Pennsylvania
11.2014 - 07.2017
- Lead and ensured safety of crew
- Operated rig in day to day operations making adjustments as need to improve efficiency of current operations
- Documented days events on time logs and reports for upper management and contracting company representatives
- Planned ahead for up coming events and operations
- Communicated changes in operations to crew members and necessary management
- Problem solved to adapt to changing conditions and needs
- Monitored manual gauges and digital graphs to establish trends in operations, well bore stability and current state of equipment
- Preformed and lead crew in daily maintenance of equipment
- Responsible for load securement and proper order of loads when moving company equipment from jobsite to jobsite.
Derrickhand
Falcon Drilling
Indiana, Pennsylvania
05.2014 - 10.2014
- Worked on elevate platform (Derrick Board) handling and securing drill pipe while adding or removing pipe from well bore
- Worked with Driller to ensure operations ran smoothly
- Pre planned for next job and had equipment ready for it
- Trained and supervised Floorhands in day to day operations
- Maintained Air Packs, Diesel engines, Generators, Pneumatic Pumps, Hydraulic Pumps
- Preformed field repairs, rebuilds and general maintenance on aforementioned equipment
- Operated Telehandler Forklift to load and unload trucks as well as any other job tasks that required Forklift use
- Operated Bulldozer to assist Semi Trucks up or down steep grades and during inclement weather conditions.
Derrickhand
Whipstock Natural Gas
Clymer, Pennsylvania
03.2012 - 04.2014
- Worked on elevate platform (Derrick Board) handling and securing drill pipe while adding or removing pipe from well bore
- Worked with Driller to ensure operations ran smoothly
- Pre planned for next job and had equipment ready for it
- Trained and supervised Floorhands in day to day operations
- Maintained Air Packs, Diesel engines, Generators, Pneumatic Pumps, Hydraulic Pumps
- Preformed field repairs, rebuilds and general maintenance on aforementioned equipment
- Operated Telehandler Forklift to load and unload trucks as well as any other job tasks that required Forklift use
- Operated Bulldozer to assist Semi Trucks up or down steep grades and during inclement weather conditions.
Oilfield Floorhand
Whipstock Natural Gas
Clymer, Pennsylvania
10.2011 - 03.2012
- Maintained floor equipment and tools, completing daily inspections and maintenance
- Operated forklifts and man lifts safely and maintained certifications
- Handled rig housekeeping, cleaning and painting
- Approached and solved problems with initiative and sound judgment
- Worked with other crew members to assist with their duties when needed
- Worked rig floor using tongs and slips to remove or install drill pipe from or into well bore.
Factory Worker
Specialty Tire of America
Indiana, Pennsylvania
03.2009 - 05.2011
- Helped keep production, staging, and storage areas clean by collecting unneeded materials
- Operated, cleaned, and calibrated different factory equipment and lines
- Completed manual labor tasks in support of skilled operations
- Rotated assignments to develop skills at multiple stations
- Resolved defects by correcting products and removing sub-standard items from line
- Worked with Quality Control department to fix quality issues
- Ran different lines and did all jib tasks in department to cover other employee's breaks of if they were absent from work.
Service Rig Hand
Whipstock Natural Gas
Clymer, Pennsylvania
10.2008 - 02.2009
- Worked under supervision of Rig Operator to safely complete operations
- Spotted Rig over well bore
- Installed cribbing for support jacks
- Utilized power tongs or pipe wrenches to torque or loosen production tubing for well bore
- Maintained deck engine for Rig
- Preformed general maintenance and field repairs as needed.
Auto Body Repair Technician
Professionals Auto Body
Duncansville, PA
06.2008 - 10.2008
- Prepared vehicles for painting department by removing surface imperfections
- Met tight repair deadlines with good multitasking, time management and prioritization skills for different aspects of each repair
- Repaired cosmetic problems using good welding abilities, manual hammering or dent pulling and compounds
- Accessed deeper vehicle areas by carefully removing upholstery, panels and equipment
- Returned vehicle to good working condition and proper performance by repairing or replacing worn out, broken and defective parts
- Corrected severely damaged portions of vehicles by removing unusable parts and bolting or welding on replacements
- Removed dents manually and repaired unfixable damage with body-filling compounds
- Smoothed surfaces with skilled filing, grinding and sanding
- Attached and polished replacement parts with power and hand tools.
Fry Cook
Long John Silvers
Indiana, PA
05.2007 - 06.2008
- Operated equipment such as grills and fryers safely, following use and cleaning procedures to minimize risks and maintain food quality
- Prepared for daily needs by setting up stations and keeping items restocked throughout each shift
- Met presentation standards with each dish, producing consistent work
- Sanitized work areas, kitchen tools and dishes to comply with health and safety regulations
- Avoided spoilage, consistently following proper stock rotation and storage procedures
- Helped manage kitchen supplies by accepting deliveries and quickly storing items according to health code standards
- Trained new kitchen team members on equipment, safety and recipes
- Controlled waste through proper measuring and portion control
- Prepared the kitchen for daily workloads by setting up stations and organizing ingredients
- Replenished kitchen workstations and supply bins pre-opening, between rushes and when low
- Met kitchen demands with good prioritization skills to work on multiple orders at once.
Education
Diploma -
Penns Manor Jr. Sr. High
Penn Run, Pennsylvania06.2008
Certification -
Indiana County Technology Center
Indiana, Pennsylvania06.2008
Skills
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Dependability
- Multitasking
- Team player
- Goal oriented
- Stays on task
- Plans ahead
Certification
- Supervisor level Well Control
- Safe Land
- Rig Pass
- OASH 10
- Class A CDL with Hazmat Endorsement
Timeline
Derrickhand
Highlands Drilling
04.2024 - Current
Tool and Die Apprentice
Penn United Technologies
01.2024 - 03.2024
Derrickhand
Patterson UTI
11.2021 - 12.2023
Wireline Operator
Surefire Wireline
04.2019 - 10.2021
Derrickhand
Patterson UTI
02.2018 - 03.2019
Oilfield Floorhand
Patterson UTI
08.2017 - 01.2018
Driller
Falcon Drilling
11.2014 - 07.2017
Derrickhand
Falcon Drilling
05.2014 - 10.2014
Derrickhand
Whipstock Natural Gas
03.2012 - 04.2014
Oilfield Floorhand
Whipstock Natural Gas
10.2011 - 03.2012
Factory Worker
Specialty Tire of America
03.2009 - 05.2011
Service Rig Hand
Whipstock Natural Gas
10.2008 - 02.2009
Auto Body Repair Technician
Professionals Auto Body
06.2008 - 10.2008
Fry Cook
Long John Silvers
05.2007 - 06.2008
Diploma -
Penns Manor Jr. Sr. High
Certification -
Indiana County Technology Center