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Daryl Sullivan

Fort Worth

Summary

Daryl has had a dynamic and impactful career path that spans from military service to a specialized role in health, safety, and environmental (HSE) management within the industrial sector. His transition from a highly disciplined and skill-intensive position in the USAF as a Tactical Response Force Sniper to a Roughneck on a drilling rig in the civilian sector highlights his adaptability and ability to perform in physically demanding and high-risk situations. After spending five years in the field, gaining practical experience, and demonstrating his capability, he was promoted into an HSE role in 2010. His diverse background and skillset have provided opportunities for involvement with key regulatory and standard-setting organizations like the American Petroleum Institute (API), the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), and Dropped Object Prevention signifies that he has taken an active role in shaping industry practices and enhancing safety standards. Daryl incorporates a holistic approach to safety management, recognizing the importance of both Human and Organizational factors in achieving high performance results.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wells Global HSE Lead

Repsol
The Woodlands, TX
10.2024 - Current
  • Support the Wells Director in delivering the Wells Safety & Environment (S&E) leadership, objectives, priorities, standards, and performance expectations.
  • Provide regular performance insights, assurance outcomes, and tactical recommendations to Wells leadership to drive continuous improvement in safety performance and risk management.
  • Accompany and support Wells leadership during management visits and field engagements, providing guidance and challenge to enhance safety culture, strengthen workforce engagement, and maintain a healthy and positive safety climate across Wells projects and operations
  • Lead and coordinate the delivery of S&E ExCe support to Wells projects, including Risk Studies, HSE Plan, ERPs, Bridging Documents, HAZID, Bow-Tie, Operational Risk Assessment, and other critical risk management deliverables.
  • Work closely with ESG Safety Leads and BU S&E Managers to ensure effective alignment and integration between First and Second Line of Defence assurance activities.
  • Lead and coordinate the Wells HSE Coordinators, ensuring the effective delivery of Safety & Environment (S&E) support to Wells project teams and the consistent implementation of Wells S&E requirements across all phases of project execution
  • Lead and supervise the day-to-day performance, development, and priorities of Wells HSE Coordinators, ensuring alignment with Wells S&E objectives, standards, Contractors management and assurance requirements.
  • Support the Wells S&E Coordinate to maintain effective engagement with Wells contractors, project management teams, and field supervisors to ensure safety expectations, critical controls, and risk management requirements are consistently understood and applied.
  • Provide independent challenge to operational decisions where critical risks are not adequately controlled and escalate significant S&E concerns to the Wells Director and S&E Excellence Center Senior Manager when required.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture that emphasizes critical risk management, operational discipline, learning, and continuous improvement throughout Wells projects and operations.
  • Perform oversight reviews of incidents, audits, inspections, PSOs, and assurance findings to identify trends, systemic weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.

Wells North American Land Senior Safety Specialist

Repsol
The Woodlands, TX
10.2022 - 10.2024
  • Created and executed HSE deliverables to meet DuPont requirements. HSE cultural assessment. Deliverables led to significant HSE improvements within Wells North American Land.
  • Responsible for providing S&E function support to Wells leadership, standardizing first line of defense S&E assurance across Wells North American Land.
  • Provides support and guidance on all HSE matters related to well construction and intervention (planning and execution) with focus on 1st line of assurance.
  • Participate in the peer review and risk assessment process, ensuring that safety risks are properly identified, assessed, and mitigated. i.e., HAZID, Bow-ties and SECE plan development.
  • Challenge the effectiveness of existing safety controls and suggest improvements where necessary.
  • Oversight review of S&E incident reports (one-hour, Synergi registration, etc.), audit assurance findings and PSOs to identify trends and potential areas of concern in order to suggest corrective actions.
  • Provide HSE support through daily calls and communication to Contractors.
  • Develop Wells S&E initiatives and awareness campaigns based on Company objectives and/or incident trends.
  • Improve and monitor existing S&E processes through digital platforms such as electronic PSO dashboard used in conjunction with QR code gateway.
  • Liaise with Contractors in the development and maintenance of project bridging documents, HSE deliverables, etc.
  • Develop and facilitate HSE improvement plans as needed per project. Working directly with contractors.
  • Provide direct support to project HSE coordinators and BU SE Managers for incident management, project deliverables, incident investigations, safety alerts, etc.
  • Develop and perform assurance audits on Contractors' HSE programs to include but not limited to; OSHA, SECEs, Life Saving Rules and Bridging Document per project.
  • Key role to liaise with Wells Senior Manager US Land and wells leadership for S&E objectives and KPIs.

HSE Manager Field Operations

Precision Drilling
Cresson , TX
09.2015 - 09.2022

Provide HSE Management oversight and support for Field Operations. Directly support over sixty drilling rigs during optimal activity.

Led the overall coordination and support for the HSE Management System, collaborating with operations to enhance HSE awareness.

  • Provide leadership and guidance for all HSE Superintendents with focus on consistent activity coordination.
  • Work closely with government regulatory bodies and customers in all aspects of HSE management. Responsible for OSHA informal conference and abatement process.
  • Engaged with government regulatory bodies and customers on various aspects of HSE management, managing the OSHA informal conference and abatement process.
  • Ensure the company holds and maintains adequate company HSE training standards
  • Led the coordination and participation in ongoing audits of field HSE management systems, addressing internal and external audit responses and closures.
  • Coordinated and led worksite training programs to enhance personnel engagement in HSE practices.
  • Present HSE related materials at industry and customer meetings.
  • Serve as facilitator for investigation process, identify causal factors, human performance indicators, root cause determination and work closely with subject matter experts to implement corrective action. Participate in Learning Review Board process.
  • Led the investigation process, identified causal factors and human performance indicators, determined root causes, and worked with subject matter experts to carry out corrective actions. Participate in Learning Review Board process.
  • Draft formal HSE communications and HSE Management system updates.
  • Drafted formal HSE communications and updates to HSE Management System, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.
  • Performed Global HSE assurance of HSE Management system effectiveness.

HSE Manager Bakken and Rocky Mountain Divisions

Precision Drilling
Williston, North Dakota
02.2013 - 09.2015

Provided HSE Management oversight and support for the Bakken and Rocky Mountain Divisions.

Led the overall coordination of the US HSE Management System, collaborating closely with operations to enhance HSE awareness.

Ensured consistent application of HSE practices throughout operations.

HSE Superintendent

Precision Drilling
Williston , North Dakota
03.2010 - 02.2013

Responsible for the effective implementation of HSE management system (MS), standards, policies, and processes for assigned rigs; Drives ownership, responsibility and accountability for HSE culture; Communicates effectively to drive consistent implementation and compliance to the HSE MS. Real-time tracking and trending of HSE leading and lagging indicators for short and long term strategic planning; Champions HSE to continuously drive Target Zero.

  • Coached and led teams in Key Beliefs, Target Zero Rules, HSE MS policies, and procedures to foster a strong safety culture.
  • Proficient in OH&S , federal, provincial , and territorial regulations, PD HSE MS standards, policies, processes, and industry best practices ensuring effective implementation
  • Delivered technical and regulatory HSE support, utilizing expert knowledge in OH&S (EPA and other applicable government agencies) and PD HSE MS; offered advice on requirements and recommended effective compliance strategies.
  • Ensure critical processes are assessed and controlled
  • Maintained safety by assessing and controlling critical processes.
  • Regularly monitor and discuss real-time HSE performance (Leading and Lagging indicators) and advise HSE Manager, Rig Managers and Field Superintendents – communicates and plans with operations to proactively identify and address gaps, assists with implementation and verification of lessons learned
  • Facilitate and participate in hazard and risk assessments and provide HSE Technical support – coach implementation of CTAs and JSAs and teach fundamentals of risk assessment (ability to identify hazards and collaborate on how best to mitigate or eliminate risk; hierarchy of controls) – assist with maintenance of on-site JSAs
  • Conducted regular rig visits to coach and facilitate HSE MS Standards implementation; engaged crews in observations, identified at-risk behaviors, oversaw high-risk job HSE aspects, corrected unsafe conditions, and monitored crew HSE performance to communicate trends in safety meetings.
  • Supported incident investigations (Level 1 and 2) by applying incident investigation methodology to accurately identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
  • Ensured compliance by identifying and evaluating necessary HSE controls and PPE.
  • Conduct regular hazard hunts with crews and compile summary and action items; provide to HSE and Rig Manager
  • Disseminated HSE communications to ensure all personnel were informed of critical updates.

Assistant Driller

Precision Drilling
Duchesne, UT
07.2008 - 03.2010
  • Operated iron roughnecks, tongs, and slips to efficiently handle and connect sections of drill pipe, ensuring safe and reliable drilling operations.
  • Monitored and maintained mud pits and mud pumps during operations, ensuring prompt detection of pit level fluctuations to uphold drilling efficiency.
  • Monitored drilling progress and identified potential issues for timely resolution.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on drilling tools and equipment to ensure reliability.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance and basic repairs on workover rigs, ensuring optimal fluid and hydraulic levels for uninterrupted operations.
  • Trained junior staff on operational procedures and safety protocols in drilling activities.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall drilling performance and safety measures.
  • Maintained accurate drilling records, ensuring timely submission of reports for analysis and decision-making purposes.
  • Increased safety awareness through conducting thorough pre-job safety meetings and consistently adhering to company protocols.

Equipment Operator

Schlumberger
Grand Junction, CO
06.2007 - 07.2008

Operated heavy machinery, including semi truck and trailer combination with class A CDL and Hazmat endorsements, for frac and cement activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Operated various heavy machinery, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational efficiency.

Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to minimize downtime and enhance performance reliability.

Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow processes and improve overall productivity on job sites.

Floorhand

Nabors Drilling USA
Williston, ND
11.2006 - 05.2007
  • Assisted in assembly and disassembly of drilling rig and equipment to support operational readiness.
  • Relocated materials and equipment for drilling tool assembly to ensure efficient workflow on site.
  • Monitored shaker and mud tank operations to maintain optimal drilling conditions.
  • Adhered to operational safety and regulatory requirements by maintaining clean and hazard-free workspace.

Tactical Response Force Team Leader

USAF
Air Force Special Operations Command
08.2002 - 08.2006

A United States Air Force (USAF) Tactical Response Force (TRF) is a special operations weapons and tactics team, specializing in recapturing facilities, personnel, and PL 1 resources.

  • Specializes in high levels of close quarters combat and small unit tactics
  • Specializes in survival escape resistance and evasion
  • Perform tactical explosive entry
  • Operators perform close precision engagement
  • Specialized in high levels of close quarters combat and small unit tactics
  • Specialized in survival escape resistance and evasion
  • Responded to threats against personnel, facilities, and strategic weapons to safeguard national security.
  • Led fire team and small tactical units in high-stakes operations to ensure mission success.
  • Provide airborne reconnaissance for high-level asset movement to maintain the United States' ability to deter war.
  • Served in the USAF reserves as a special weapons and tactics instructor until 2010.

Education

Criminal Justice

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL

Business Administration And Management

Minot State University
Minot, ND

High School Diploma -

Montoursville Area Senior High School
Montoursville, PA
06-2002

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Problem resolution
  • Policy enforcement
  • Process and Procedure Refinement
  • Managing Process Efficiency
  • Supplier Monitoring
  • Corrective action planning
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Records management
  • Safety Training
  • Leadership
  • Records management
  • Performance evaluation
  • Process refinement
  • Ownership and Accountability

Accomplishments

    Achieved organizational record of 500 days without a recordable injury

Affiliations

North American Dropped Object Prevention Steering Committee

DROPS online

American Petroleum Institute

IADC

Irreverent Warriors

Certification

CDL Class A license

Dupont STOP for Supervisors

HSE Safety Leadership

Dropped Object Prevention

Train the Trainer

Precision Drilling Manager Development Program

Cloverleaf & Precision Drilling Project Management Course

OSHA Intro to Safety Management

OSHA Oil & Gas 40 Hour

OSHA 7505 Accident Investigation

DNV Incident Investigation

DNV Safety Management

Apollo Root Cause Analysis

Defensive Driving

Kellyville Truck Driving School (SLB)

H2S Awareness

Rig Pass

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Discrimination, Harassment, Violence, and Retaliation

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

Timeline

Wells Global HSE Lead

Repsol
10.2024 - Current

Wells North American Land Senior Safety Specialist

Repsol
10.2022 - 10.2024

HSE Manager Field Operations

Precision Drilling
09.2015 - 09.2022

HSE Manager Bakken and Rocky Mountain Divisions

Precision Drilling
02.2013 - 09.2015

HSE Superintendent

Precision Drilling
03.2010 - 02.2013

Assistant Driller

Precision Drilling
07.2008 - 03.2010

Equipment Operator

Schlumberger
06.2007 - 07.2008

Floorhand

Nabors Drilling USA
11.2006 - 05.2007

Tactical Response Force Team Leader

USAF
08.2002 - 08.2006

Business Administration And Management

Minot State University

High School Diploma -

Montoursville Area Senior High School

Criminal Justice

Community College of The Air Force