David Brown
Buffalo ,WY
Summary
Efficient professional able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools,equipment and inspection tools.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Self employed
Self
Buffalo , WY
01.2016 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Oil Field Worker
Across big sky flow testing and pumping
New Town, North Dakota
05.2009 - 01.2016
- Operated flow testing equipment for oil extraction processes.
- Monitored pressure levels during pumping operations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety protocols were followed.
- Conducted routine maintenance on pumping machinery and tools.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues on-site.
- Documented daily operational logs and equipment performance reports.
- Participated in safety training sessions to enhance workplace awareness.
- Operated skid-steer loaders, tractors and backhoes to move earth around the rig site or perform other tasks as required by the job.
- Installed, repaired, and maintained pipelines, pumps, valves, separators, storage tanks, and other related equipment.
- Cleaned all tools after completion of a job to maintain a safe work environment.
- Inspected oilfield equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Performed preventative maintenance on oilfield machinery to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors about job progress or any necessary changes in plans.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to review hazardous conditions or potential risks associated with work activities.
- Calibrated instruments used in measuring flow rates of crude oil or natural gas products.
- Monitored fluid levels in tanks and adjusted accordingly based on customer needs.
- Maintained accurate records of supplies used during jobs for billing purposes.
- Troubleshot malfunctioning components using schematics and diagrams.
- Identified potential problems through visual inspections and testing of equipment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or fires at drilling sites.
Welder
Kelly Nelson Welding
Canyon, Texas
01.2009 - 05.2009
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics for project specifications.
- Ensured quality control by inspecting welds for consistency and strength.
- Maintained welding equipment and tools in optimal condition.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines efficiently.
- Conducted safety checks to adhere to workplace regulations and standards.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05-2001
Associate of Science - Farm And Ranch Management
Lamar Community College
Lamar, CO05-1997
Skills
- Quality control inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Preventative maintenance
- Project scheduling
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Measurement tools
- Welding inspection
- Specification interpretation
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Tool operation
Certification
ASHI certified home inspector
Timeline
Self employed
Self
01.2016 - Current
Oil Field Worker
Across big sky flow testing and pumping
05.2009 - 01.2016
Welder
Kelly Nelson Welding
01.2009 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Wyoming
Associate of Science - Farm And Ranch Management
Lamar Community College