Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Derrick Gilkey

Reno,NV

Summary

Safety-oriented driller with several years of experience. Successful at closely monitoring a team of workers and inspection equipment. Adept at detail-oriented work and staying efficient for long hours in any weather condition. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Driller

New Frontier Drilling
Fallon, NV
03.2021 - Current
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and procedures regarding safety compliance.
  • Assisted in rig-up operations, including connecting hoses and cables for power supply, water, and other resources.
  • Provided assistance in running casing strings into wells according to established operating parameters.
  • Inspected tools and equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
  • Assist driller in day-to-day operations.
  • Monitor fluid levels and maintenance of the rig.
  • Learning to weld to perform minor repairs.
  • Operated and maintained drill rigs and performed repairs and service on drilling equipment.
  • Actuated controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
  • Inspected drill pipe connections after each connection was made for proper torque settings according to industry standards.

Cook

Olive Garden-Darden
Reno, NV
10.2010 - 12.2020
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on kitchen equipment to ensure safe operation.
  • Observed trainees while they prepared meals so that any errors could be corrected immediately.
  • Explained the importance of following established recipes accurately.
  • Tracked inventory levels of food supplies needed for daily operations.
  • Demonstrated proper knife handling techniques, food preparation, presentation, cooking methods, safety measures and sanitation standards.

Education

GED -

Washoe High school
Reno, NV
06-2007

Skills

  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Quality Control Procedures
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Drilling operations expertise
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Safety Compliance
  • Sample catching
  • Catch clean and accurate samples
  • Dig ditches
  • Kept tools and area clean and orderly
  • Assist the driller and or driller assistant

Certification

  • MSHA

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Driller

New Frontier Drilling
03.2021 - Current

Cook

Olive Garden-Darden
10.2010 - 12.2020

GED -

Washoe High school
Derrick Gilkey