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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Dakota Young

OKLAHOMACITY

Summary

Safety-oriented Driller experienced in operating drilling machinery and understanding geological formations. Delivered high productivity and efficient task completion through effective teamwork, problem-solving, and adherence to safety protocols. Focused on improving operational efficiency and ensuring timely project completion.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Driller/Rig Operator

Cactus Drilling Co
Oklahoma City
06.2021 - Current
  • Have operated Premium MPD Systems for the past 4 years and ever prior.
  • Operated drilling rigs and equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Supervised team in executing drilling operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety standards.

Monitored drilling operations to ensure adherence to safety protocols.

  • Maintained well control systems, enhancing safety and reliability during active drilling operations.
  • Conducted regular maintenance on drilling tools and machinery.
  • Assisted in training new drillers on equipment operation and safety practices.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to navigate difficult terrain and weather conditions during drilling operations.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding operational issues.
  • Provided technical advice regarding appropriate tools and techniques used in drilling operations.
  • Observed pressure gauge and moved throttles and levers to control speed of rotary tables and regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
  • Operated and maintained drill rigs and performed repairs and service on drilling equipment.
  • Troubleshot problems related to mechanical or electrical systems on the rig.
  • Supervised employee productivity and overall drilling procedures.
  • Worked closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed according to schedule.

Education

Mountain View- Gotebo Highs School
Mountain View, Ok

Skills

  • Drilling operations
  • Well control systems
  • MPD systems
  • HSE compliance

Equipment maintenance

Diesel mechanic

Certification

  • Safeland training
  • IADC Gobal Well Control
  • CPR certified
  • Forklift/Manlift certification

References

References available upon request.

Work history

  • 13 total years working for Cactus Drilling
  • 1 year Falcon Flowback
  • 2 years Diesel mechanic CL Boyd John Deere

Affiliations

• Extremely self driven individual

Work well under pressure and troubleshooting/problem solving on the fly

Timeline

Driller/Rig Operator

Cactus Drilling Co
06.2021 - Current

Mountain View- Gotebo Highs School
Dakota Young