Craig Vasquez

Assit driller with daily operations and leading the crew. Mentoring employees. Keeping safe work practices and culture. Learning to run and operate on joystick rig. Keeping up and maintaining equipment on the rig. Pulling and latching up drill pipe.

• Enhanced equipment performance by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
• Reduced downtime with proactive identification of potential issues and timely repair.
• Improved overall drilling process through constant collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
• Ensured operational readiness by performing comprehensive equipment inspections before shifts began.
• Managed inventory levels of essential tools and equipment, reducing delays due to shortages or malfunctions.
• Performed preventative maintenance on machinery components, extending equipment lifespan and minimizing disruptions to operations.

• Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
• Improved safety on the rig by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
• Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
• Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
• Increased overall productivity with efficient crew management and clear communication of drilling objectives.
• Trained and supervised all site personnel.
• Monitored drilling operations and machines.

• Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
• Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
• Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
• Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.

• Contributed to successful well completions by assisting in the assembly and disassembly of drilling tools and equipment.
• Used iron roughnecks, tongs and slips to properly handle and connect sections of drill pipe.
• Performed preventive maintenance and basic repairs on workover rigs by checking fluids, hydraulic and transmission levels.
• Maintained proper fluid levels in the mud pits, ensuring smooth operation throughout the drilling process.
• Verified and recorded drilling fluid properties at regular intervals to report deviations.
• 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.
• . Promoted a culture of safety and continuous improvement, actively participating in process review initiatives.