Daniel Nass
Windsor,CO
Summary
I have always been a hard worker. At the age of 18 I was a partner in a seamless gutter business, that is still in business today. At age 21 I moved on to do masonry which I did till I was 24. That is when I entered the oil and gas industry which I fell in love with. I enjoy the physical side of the job, but more then that I enjoy the mental side of it. I have dedicated 11 years to gaining knowledge and experience. Of which 7 yrs of that time has been as a operator of a workover rig. I am company oriented I tend to stick with an employer for long term. I have been apart of several different types of wells from high pressure gas wells to artificial lift oil wells, from vertical wells to horizontal wells. I have been in the workover and completion side of the industry my entire career. I look forward to continuing to learn and grow in this industry. I have done work in Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah, and Alaska. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a qualifying position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool Pusher
Brigade Energy Services
09.2017 - Current
- Enhanced drilling efficiency by implementing advanced tools and techniques in daily operations.
- Reduced rig downtime by proactive maintenance planning and timely execution of repairs.
- Optimized drilling performance with regular monitoring and adjustment of drilling parameters.
- Increased safety awareness, conducting comprehensive safety meetings and training sessions for crew members.
- Maintained high levels of operational readiness by overseeing routine equipment checks and preventative maintenance tasks.
- Collaborated with engineers on well design plans, offering valuable input based on practical experience in the field.
- Contributed to successful project completions by meeting or exceeding established drilling objectives in a timely manner.
- Established effective communication channels between drill site teams, vendors, subcontractors, ensuring smooth project execution.
- Maintained and performed safety inspections on equipment and tools.
- Used effective verbal communication skills to instruct and direct crews during shifts, build team consensus and accomplish important project milestones.
- Operated pumps to circulate water, oil or other fluids through wells to remove sand or materials obstructing free flow of oil.
- Took on added shifts to accomplish work required to meet customer requirements and schedules.
- Installed pressure-control devices onto wellheads.
- Conferred with coworkers to gather information regarding pipe or tool sizes or borehole conditions in wells.
- Inspected drilling equipment and tools to identify safety concerns.
- Provided timely operating reports on service rig and project progression.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to alleviate service rig operating issues and maintain optimal performance.
- Monitored controls and interpreted instrument readings to locate faults or obstacles.
- Operated controls to raise derricks or level rigs.
- Kept projects on schedule by overseeing work performance and verifying punctual arrival of crew for required shifts.
- Organized continued operations for rig by creating and overseeing daily preventive maintenance program.
- Coordinated smooth removal of broken casings, screens and drill pipes.
- Interpreted instrument readings to determine depth of obstruction.
- Directed drilling crews to assemble and connect piping, apply weights to drill pipes or drill around lodged obstacles.
- Oversaw drilling crews in pipe assembly and connection, pipe weighting and obstacle avoidance.
- Monitored sound wave-generating or detecting mechanisms to determine well fluid levels.
Consultant
Civitas
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Improved client satisfaction by effectively managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines.
- Developed innovative strategies for clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth.
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance team efficiency and improve overall project outcomes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
Operator/Relief operator
Ensign Well Service
06.2016 - 09.2017
- I spent most of my time being a relief operator here
- I keep the crew on task and bounced around doing any and all positions on a work over rig
- I was working in extreme temperatures in Texas on a rotational basis
- The scope of work performed ranged from rod jobs to fishing permanent packers
- Installing gas lift production strings, to cleaning out 10,000' verticals with ph6 tbg
- I spend an extensive amount of time running an extenda boom forklift loading pipe and nippling up BOP's.
- Managed well control situations, mitigating risks and minimizing potential hazards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to design optimal drilling plans for various projects.
- Improved operational efficiency by effectively training new crew members on rig procedures and techniques.
- Achieved incident-free operations with strict adherence to safety protocols and policies.
- Streamlined rig inventory management, reducing costs and improving equipment availability.
- Delivered accurate daily reports on rig activities, ensuring timely updates for project stakeholders.
- Enhanced drilling operations by implementing safe and efficient work practices.
- Increased crew productivity through effective communication and collaboration during rig operations.
- Reduced downtime by maintaining equipment and performing proactive maintenance checks.
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular inspections and following industry guidelines.
- Optimized drilling processes with thorough analysis of performance data and application of best practices.
Operator/ Tool Pusher
Eastern Colorado Well Services
02.2016 - 06.2016
- I was an operator on a workover rig
- I am in charge of the company vehicle as well as the fuel card
- I am tasked with making sure the crew is on time and ready to perform
- I am also tasked with dictating to the crew the procedure in which we complete any and all tasks involved with operations on a oil and/or gas well location.
Operator
Global Nitrogen Services
11.2014 - 02.2016
- I ran a foam and nitrogen membrane unit, used for well stimulation for completion and production procedures
- I was normally the ambassador for this company
- When I was on location due to the fact normally I was the only one on location for Global.
Operator/Tool Pusher
Monument Well Services
02.2009 - 11.2014
- I was an operator as well as a relief tool pusher for this company
- The reason for leaving was to run a membrane unit
- I left on good terms and at a good time for me and the company.
Operator
LEED Energy Services
10.2004 - 02.2009
- This company was merged with monument well services
- The manager at the time was and is my current manager.
Education
Abraham Lincoln High School
Denver, CO01.1998
Skills
- Safety oriented
- Operations management
- Communication
- Risk management
- Focused/ on task
- Training and development
- Experience
- Customer Satisfaction
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Personnel Supervision
- Tool Retrieval
- Quality Assurance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Compliance
- Organizational Skills
- Rig Equipment Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Decision Making
- Emergency Response
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Rig Operation
- Crew Supervision
Reference's
- Jerry Fuller- anytime tools (970) 699-2254
- Julio Prieto- Brigade Energy (720) 539-1582
- Rick Sheets- Civitas (970) 623-6304
Timeline
Consultant
Civitas
11.2022 - 10.2023
Tool Pusher
Brigade Energy Services
09.2017 - Current
Operator/Relief operator
Ensign Well Service
06.2016 - 09.2017
Operator/ Tool Pusher
Eastern Colorado Well Services
02.2016 - 06.2016
Operator
Global Nitrogen Services
11.2014 - 02.2016
Operator/Tool Pusher
Monument Well Services
02.2009 - 11.2014
Operator
LEED Energy Services
10.2004 - 02.2009
Abraham Lincoln High School
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