Cody Swann
Lockesburg,AR
Summary
Skilled Motor Hand with background in oil and gas industry operations. Demonstrated experience maintaining drilling equipment, adhering to safety protocols, and contributing to efficient rig operations. Strengths include mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork. Previous work has led to enhanced operational efficiency and improved maintenance schedules on rigs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Floorhand
Citadel Drilling
Odessa, TX
04.2025 - Current
- Operated drilling equipment and tools to ensure efficient rig operations.
- Assisted in rig maintenance procedures to enhance operational reliability.
- Monitored and maintained inventory of drilling supplies and materials.
- Collaborated with crew members to execute daily drilling plans effectively.
- Showcased strong physical stamina throughout long shifts while remaining alert and focused on completing assigned tasks efficiently.
Motorhand
Latshaw Drilling
Tulsa, Oklahoma
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Operated power tools, such as grinders, drills, and saws, to fabricate or repair parts.
- Inspected motor components for defects and replaced damaged parts with new ones.
- Performed preventive maintenance on motors to ensure proper functioning of equipment.
- Replaced worn-out bearings and other mechanical components as needed.
- Tightened screws, bolts and nuts using wrenches, pliers and screwdrivers.
- Cleaned engine parts using solvents and brushes to remove dirt and debris.
- Checked oil levels in the engines to ensure adequate lubrication of moving parts.
- Completed routine inspections and daily preventive maintenance services.
- Documented equipment failures and communicated to supervisor.
- Tested equipment to locate damaged or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions.
Floorhand
Latshaw Drilling
Tulsa , Oklahoma
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Performed maintenance and repair of drilling equipment, including pumps, valves, motors, and other components.
- Assisted with rigging up and down operations on the drill floor.
- Operated tongs to make up or break out drill pipe connections.
- Cleaned and maintained the rig deck area to ensure a safe working environment.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while performing tasks.
- Assisted in loading and unloading supplies onto the rig deck for use by personnel onboard.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts or cranes as needed.
Motorhand
Akita Drilling
Midland, TX
06.2021 - 02.2024
- Operated power tools, such as grinders, drills, and saws, to fabricate or repair parts.
- Inspected motor components for defects and replaced damaged parts with new ones.
- Performed preventive maintenance on motors to ensure proper functioning of equipment.
- Replaced worn-out bearings and other mechanical components as needed.
- Adjusted timing belts and tension pulleys in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
- Tightened screws, bolts and nuts using wrenches, pliers and screwdrivers.
- Cleaned engine parts using solvents and brushes to remove dirt and debris.
- Checked oil levels in the engines to ensure adequate lubrication of moving parts.
- Completed routine inspections and daily preventive maintenance services.
- Documented equipment failures and communicated to supervisor.
Floorhand
Akita Drilling
Midland, TX
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Performed maintenance and repair of drilling equipment, including pumps, valves, motors, and other components.
- Assisted with rigging up and down operations on the drill floor.
- Operated tongs to make up or break out drill pipe connections.
- Cleaned and maintained the rig deck area to ensure a safe working environment.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while performing tasks.
- Assisted in loading and unloading supplies onto the rig deck for use by personnel onboard.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts or cranes as needed.
Rail Car Technician
Union Tank Car Company
Longview, Texas
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Certified welder/ performed all welding involving service equipment portions of a rail car and occasionally weld on non-service equipment portions such as, mechanical repair, and body repair.
- Inspect and troubleshoot valves, and mechanical components of rail cars
- Test and inspect torch wrenches on a daily basis, also torque to spect nuts, bolts, and fasteners on daily basis
- Perform pressure tests using pneumatic and hydraulic gauges
- Rebuild, inspect and certify numerous models of external and internal valves.
- Inspect rail cars for selected railroad companies
- Perform confined space entries for maintenance, cleaning and inspections on a daily basis
Education
High School Diploma -
Pittsburg High School
Pittsburg, TX05-2015
Skills
- Welding expertise
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Hydraulic systems
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Heavy Lifting
- Diagnostic Testing
- Power tool proficiency
- Machine Operation
- Pneumatic Tools
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Power Tools Operation
- Rigging operations
- Pressure testing
- Welding Techniques
- Metal Fabrication
- Precision measuring
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Seal replacement
- Drilling operations
Timeline
Floorhand
Citadel Drilling
04.2025 - Current
Motorhand
Latshaw Drilling
05.2024 - 04.2025
Floorhand
Latshaw Drilling
03.2024 - 04.2024
Motorhand
Akita Drilling
06.2021 - 02.2024
Floorhand
Akita Drilling
03.2021 - 06.2021
Rail Car Technician
Union Tank Car Company
03.2020 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Pittsburg High School