30 years of Progressive responsibility in the drilling industry
15 years experience as a Rig site Drilling Supervisor
Front line Experience drilling complex wells in challenging conditions
Excellent common Sense, Judgment and decision making abilities
Outstanding interpersonal and mentoring skills aided by a sense of humor
Leads drilling teams to higher levels of performance in safety and efficiency
As a consulting Drilling Supervisor for Ultra Resources, Our teams Repeatedly set Field records for Footage per day, ROP, Spud to TD Days and lowest drilling cost,
While a drilling Supervisor on Patterson Rig 321, We achieved 2,190 days without a Lost Time Accident or Recordable Incident and drilled over 2 million feet of hole
Computer Skills include Windows, Pason EDR, Rig Watch and Numerous Drilling Reporting Systems
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Owner
Cody Trout Ranch & Cody Guns and Ammo
Cody, Wyoming
06.2021 - 03.2025
Run and manage a gun shop and in the summer, help my employee run the campground.
Work little consultant job for small companies.
Onsite Drilling Supervisor
Crow Heart
Wamsutter
07.2022 - 10.2023
Trained new employees on safe working procedures when operating machinery.
Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
Planned and coordinated drilling operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Monitored well conditions to identify potential problems or hazards.
Onsite Drilling Supervisor
PureWest Energy
Pinedale
01.2022 - 04.2022
Performed precise drilling techniques utilizing diverse fluid systems such as gel, water, and oil base mud.
Coordinated with third parties regarding job responsibilities.
Collaborated with drilling teams to enhance efficiency.
Handled operations involving high-pressure gas systems.
Oversaw project milestones to guarantee adherence to deadlines and maintain high standards.
Organized schedules for work crews and allocated duties.
Planned and coordinated drilling operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
Onsite Drilling Supervisor
Ultra Petroleum
Pinedale
04.2006 - 09.2019
Record and report job-related activities, findings, discrepancies and decisions
Recommended, planned and implemented promotional strategies which increased revenue
Created and executed all elements, including policies, procedures and training for network resources
Reviewed established procedures to assess areas in need of improvement
Attended faculty meetings and participated in pertaining to safety and production
Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings
Responsible for well control issues
Logistics of drilling equipment and setting up rig moves
All logistics of, casing drilling tools, wellheads, water, drilling fluids
Directional drillers and directional plans are being followed
Worked with drilling contractors and 3rd party personnel for the safest most efficient way to drill and case the well
Watch over rig and coordinate rig move operations
Verifying and signing field invoices
Directionally drilled 'S' profile wells incorporating 3 casing strings to an average depth of 13,000' to 14,500'
Drilled several horizontal wells to depths of up to 24,500'
Drilling under balanced and using mpd was common due to the small mud curve window
Drilling Well on Paper (DWOP) program, we reduced spud to TD times from an average of 16 days to less than 7 days
Tool Pusher
Nabors Drilling
Casper, USA
12.2004 - 04.2007
Kept crew members on schedule at diverse sites and prepared schedules to carry out accurate work at required times
Identified operating issues with rigs and troubleshoot problems to identify root causes, resolve faults and return full functionality
Established and oversaw regular rig maintenance programs to maintain continued operations
Tackled additional shifts to meet challenging project demands and customer schedule requirements
Organized projects by delegating tasks to appropriate personal and overseeing quality control duties
Cross-trained new employees by explaining rules, procedures and job responsibilities
Operational Trainer
Nabors Drilling
Casper, USA
01.2004 - 12.2004
Proactively identified and solved complex problems related to employee training, with rig operation and safety
Observed employee fieldwork and usage of materials for quality and consistency
Trained rig hands to perform and document inspections and audits
General Rig Hand
01.1995 - 01.2004
Worked up the ranks from floor hand to driller
Learning the importance of following safety and work environment
I remember learning that the job involved many hazards and that it was important to pay attention to details
Education
G.E.D. -
CODY HIGH
Cody, WY, USA
05-1994
Skills
Drilling
High pressure gas wells
Consulting
MPD Systems
Sidetracks
Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS)
Team building
Oil Base Mud (OBM)
Horizontal and Directional Drilling
Drilling Systems (Rotary steerable & conventional mud motors)
Plug and Abandonment
Well Control
Lost Circulation
Timeline
Onsite Drilling Supervisor
Crow Heart
07.2022 - 10.2023
Onsite Drilling Supervisor
PureWest Energy
01.2022 - 04.2022
Store Owner
Cody Trout Ranch & Cody Guns and Ammo
06.2021 - 03.2025
Onsite Drilling Supervisor
Ultra Petroleum
04.2006 - 09.2019
Tool Pusher
Nabors Drilling
12.2004 - 04.2007
Operational Trainer
Nabors Drilling
01.2004 - 12.2004
General Rig Hand
01.1995 - 01.2004
G.E.D. -
CODY HIGH
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