Demillo Smith
Canton
Summary
HSE-driven Floorhand with over 5 years of experience on high-spec land rigs, specializing in safe and efficient trips, connections, and casing runs. Proficient in operating iron roughnecks, tongs, and slips while monitoring mud pumps and shakers to ensure well control and environmental compliance. Demonstrates a strong ability to reduce non-productive time (NPT) and enhance connection pace through proactive tool staging, meticulous pre- and post-shift inspections, and precise log maintenance. Clear and calm communicator who effectively mentors new team members while ensuring crews remain move-ready during rig-up and rig-down operations in challenging environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Floorhand
Latshaw Drilling
09.2024 - Current
- Led safe rig-floor operations during tripping, connections, and casing runs in alignment with company and regulatory HSE standards.
- Boosted productivity by training new hands and reinforcing clear crew communication during high-pressure operations.
- Monitored shakers and the mud system; handled, contained, and disposed of drilling fluids and waste to prevent environmental incidents.
- Cleaned, inspected, and staged tools and equipment before each run to minimize delays and improve uptime.
- Performed pre- and post-shift equipment inspections and submitted accurate logs; escalated issues for timely repair.
- Assisted with rig-up/rig-down and general labor to maintain site readiness.
- Completed ongoing technical and safety trainings and applied learnings to daily operations.
Pithand
Helmerich & Payne Inc
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Operated iron roughneck, tongs, and slips to safely handle and connect drill pipe.
- Measured and recorded drilling fluid properties; reported deviations to maintain well control.
- Monitored mud pits, pumps, shakers, and tanks to detect and address pit level changes.
- Assisted with rig up/down and equipment assembly/disassembly to expedite moves.
- Mixed drilling mud to specification and staged materials to support continuous operations.
- Performed preventive maintenance and minor repairs on rigs and tools to limit downtime.
- Maintained clean, hazard-free work areas; adhered to company and regulatory safety standards.
- Executed daily operations to meet productivity targets; supported driller during tripping and casing runs.
- Selected and installed pumps, valves, and associated equipment as directed; completed post-use cleaning and inspections.
- Communicated equipment issues promptly to the driller for timely resolution.
Floorhand
Patterson-UTI
06.2017 - 10.2021
- Handled pipe safely and kept connections on pace and within tolerance.
- Watched shakers and mud tanks and alerted the driller to issues early.
- Assisted with assembling and breaking down equipment during moves to shorten setup time.
- Adjusted equipment settings under supervision to improve throughput.
- Maintained a clean, hazard-free work area and followed HSE requirements.
- Took on general labor to support the crew and keep the job moving.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomastown Attendance Center
Carthage, MS05-2008
Skills
- Safety and regulatory compliance
- Equipment operations
- Teamwork and flexibility
- Team contribution
- Rigging up
- Repairs and maintenance
Timeline
Floorhand
Latshaw Drilling
09.2024 - Current
Pithand
Helmerich & Payne Inc
08.2022 - 04.2023
Floorhand
Patterson-UTI
06.2017 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Thomastown Attendance Center