Corley Sherman
Salt Lake City
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in drilling operations, focusing on monitoring activities from the derrick floor and ensuring effective communication with drilling personnel. Demonstrated ability to identify and report irregularities promptly, contributing to operational safety and efficiency. Skilled in rigging equipment, managing fluid levels, and conducting safety inspections, which supports adherence to industry standards. Proven track record in supervising maintenance staff and managing inventory of critical spare parts, ensuring readiness for operational demands.
Alert Derrickman with experience operating drilling tools. Successful at completing jobs and paying attention to safety after long hours. Adept at maintaining efficiency and knowledgeable about safety procedures.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Derrickman
Helmrich & Payne IDC
Tulsa
05.2021 - Current
- Monitored drilling activities from the derrick floor and communicated instructions to driller and other personnel on board the rig.
- Reported any irregularities noticed in drilling activities immediately to supervisors or engineers on board the rig.
- Assisted in rigging up equipment onto the derrick before commencing any operation or job task.
- Adjusted blocks and tackle to lift heavy objects such as pipes safely onto the derrick floor.
- Monitored fluid levels inside mud tanks throughout shifts, adjusted pumps accordingly if required.
- Secured drill strings into place using special tools like tongs, slips, elevators, according to specifications provided by engineers.
- Conducted regular tests on pressure gauges connected with BOPs for accurate readings during drilling operations.
- Managed inventory of spare parts related to derrick components such as blocks and tackles, winches, ensuring availability whenever needed.
- Supervised maintenance staff engaged in repairs or replacement works related to derricks or other associated structures.
- Performed daily checks of the derrick, including all connections and fastenings, to ensure safe operations.
- Inspected blowout preventers periodically for efficient functioning prior to commencement of drilling activities.
Education
GED -
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX02-2019
Skills
- Drilling operations
- Fluid management
- Equipment rigging
- BOP testing
- Pipe handling
- Inventory management
- Safety inspections
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Maintenance supervision
- Operational reporting
- Heavy lifting techniques
- Pump operation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hand tool usage
- Pressure control systems
- Drilling equipment
- Confined space entry
- Emergency procedures
- Weather condition tolerance
- Safety trained
- Elevated work safety
- Mud tank maintenance
- Rig operation expertise
Timeline
Derrickman
Helmrich & Payne IDC
05.2021 - Current
GED -
Stephen F. Austin State University