David Cantrell
Paintsville,Ky
Summary
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
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mud Engineer
KNR Consulting LLC
02.2016 - Current
- Consulting mud engineer for various mud companies
- Experienced running SOBM, WBM, solids control, and bead recovery systems
- Have worked in locations such as West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas
- Ran various down hole tool systems for peak technologies, toe subs, frac ports, and packers.
Mudtech services LLC
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Worked for MI-SWACO TX, running diesel oil based systems average mud weights 10.0 ppg up to 12.6 ppg to TD depth 23,000'.
Contracted mud engineer
NOV Drilling fluids
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Contracted mud engineer for NOV working mainly in the Northern part of PA
- Some top hole intervals was drilled on air instead of brine water during this time we was on stand by time preparing for the directional section of each well
- Majority of these wells was drilled with mud weights ranging from 10.8 ppg up to 14.0 ppg with TD depth up to 27,000'.
Mud tech
02.2011 - 09.2014
- Contracted mud engineer for Halliburton/ Baroid division, covering NorthEastern and Mid Western united states supervising derrick hands of proper mixing procedures of chemicals used to maintain mud system requirements
- Top hole sections were completed with brine water and gel sweeps and the curve and lateral section was completed with synthetic oil and diesel oil based mud systems
- Solids control equipment and personnel was utilized to maintain desired mud weights 10.0ppg-14.8ppg and LGS% throughout the drilling process of each well
Mega Fluids
02.2010 - 02.2011
- Supervised and recommended the mixing and running of drilling fluid during drilling operations
- Coordinated trucking to and from location to maintain a safe and smooth running operation.
Field Service Rep (Drilling Fluids)
Halliburton: Baroid Division Pittsburgh, PA
01.2008 - 02.2010
- Promoted after 6 months (and ahead of other longer term employees) to a higher level position based on job performance
- Travelled to well drilling sites throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New York to provide expertise in drilling fluid technology to customers of various products purchased from Baroid Division of Halliburton
- Supervised customers' rig hand (roughneck) employees in correct fluid mixing for well drilling operations
- Maintained accurate inventory records and ensured that well site was fully supplied with products and services
- Stocked products for deliveries and ordered additional supplies as needed
- Coordinated trucking of all materials to and from well locations
- Generated daily reports, prepared truck billing, and tracked materials
- Maintained smooth running operation.
Swab Rig Operator
Interstate Natural Gas: Pikeville, KY
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Drove tractor and trailer
- Operated various equipment including dozer and excavator
- Gained experience in gauging tanks, changing meter charts, soaping gas wells, and all general field maintenance
- Supervised 2 rig hands, coordinated rig moves and maintenance, and tracked monthly expense reports
- Also gained experience with frac and cement jobs.
Education
Completed 40 credit hours of business curriculum with concentration in Operations Management -
Prestonsburg Community College
Skills
- 10 years experience in gas and oil well drilling industry
- Expertise in overseeing chemical applications used in drilling operations and in providing post-well evaluations
- Certified in areas of well control, basic electrical safety, and hydrogen sulfide gas handling
- Implements logical planning to ensure that well is supplied with appropriate products and services
- Experienced in supervising 10 employees; skilled in employee relations and problem solving as well as executing company policies and procedures
- 6 months drilling supervisor experience
- Familiar with well view reporting systems as well as open wells
- Experienced in completing casing tally's, cementing, and fracking (mostly in horizontal and vertical shale drilling)
- Familiar with all types of mud reporting software and computer applications such as Microsoft excel and Powerpoint
- Experience in synthetic oil based and water based drilling fluids
- Excellent communication skills
- Job oriented and pays great attention to detail
Certification
- Drilling Fluids Technology Comprehensive: March 2008 (240 hours)
- MMS & IADC Well Control: March 2008 (40 hours)
- Basic Electrical Safety: October 2008 (1 hour)
- Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Training
- OSHA 10 Hour Safeland Certification
- Smith Driver Safety Trained
Operatorsworkedfor
- Sampson Resources
- EQT
- Chesapeake Energy
- Alta Resources
- Williams Production
- Anadarko
- CNX
- Carrizo
- XTO
- EOG
- Rice Energy
- Cabot Oil & Gas
- SWN, AR
- BHP, AR
- Gulf Port
- South West Energy
Cover Letter
When I learned about this company and its job opportunities I became excited about all the possibilities. Since I have been working in the gas and oil well drilling industry for over 16 years, this is the perfect opportunity for me to offer my experience and training in this industry to a company that can benefit from the background that I have received while working as a drilling fluids engineer. My résumé that summarizes my qualifications is offered for consideration and review. Presently, I travel to well drilling sites where I work with drilling crews to provide my expertise and experience in drilling fluid technology for customers who purchase products for use in the drilling process. During my time as a mud engineer, I have completed 10 weeks of formal training in colloidal and general chemistry, as well as volume and hydraulics calculations, and followed this extensive training in drilling fluids technology and in well control techniques with 12yrs of on the job field experience in the use of these procedures. While I am specifically applying for the advertised position as a fluids engineer/supervisor, I ask to be considered for whatever position is suited to my experience and training. I am willing to begin with such a job with the hope that in the future I will be considered for a higher position based on my work record with the company. I know I have a lot to offer to your workforce, and I would appreciate being considered for an interview so that I can learn more about your needs and how my background can fit into your company. I will be glad to furnish sound references from those who know my abilities, work ethic, dependability, and commitment to doing quality work. Thank you for considering me, and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, David Cantrell cantrelld640@outlook.com Cell: (859)671-0897
Personal Information
Title: Drilling Fluids Engineer
References
- Mike Smith, Company Man with Elevation Resources, (806) 231-9436
- Justin Blair, Project Engineer with CSI, (859) 967-6699
- Scott Goodblan, Engineering Manager, (606) 939-4339
Timeline
Mudtech services LLC
08.2016 - 01.2019
Mud Engineer
KNR Consulting LLC
02.2016 - Current
Contracted mud engineer
NOV Drilling fluids
10.2014 - 05.2016
Mud tech
02.2011 - 09.2014
Mega Fluids
02.2010 - 02.2011
Field Service Rep (Drilling Fluids)
Halliburton: Baroid Division Pittsburgh, PA
01.2008 - 02.2010
Swab Rig Operator
Interstate Natural Gas: Pikeville, KY
01.2005 - 01.2008
Completed 40 credit hours of business curriculum with concentration in Operations Management -
Prestonsburg Community College