Devon Williams
Pearland,TX
Summary
Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Rig Manager
Ensign Drilling
01.2021 - 10.2023
- In charge of drilling rig with crew of 12 men on a 1500 HP rig with 1,000,000# derrick, Hi-torque Top Drive, 3-1600 HP 7500psi Mud Pumps, 4- CAT 3512 engines & generators.
- Anticipated, troubleshot and resolved operational and equipment issues to minimize rig downtime.
- Used basic management concepts and principles to delegate, motivate and discipline staff.
- Planned preventive maintenance and replaced supplies to operate and maintain rig equipment.
- Inspected and maintained rig and equipment to strive for continual improvement and meet production criteria.
- Initiated and fostered productive partnerships.
- Led and promoted safety in personnel performance with goal of working incident-free.
- Determined and coordinated optimum drilling conditions based on experience, utilization of data or optimized drilling programs.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Supervised, directed and trained drilling rig crew to comply with safety and operational procedures.
- Addressed and resolved team members and customer concerns and disputes to build cohesive workgroup.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Driller
Ensign United States Drilling
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Monitor gauges on drilling screens for pressures, torques, flow, volumes, and gases
- Determine potential equipment malfunctions do to changes in trends on drilling screens.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Provided expertise to support day drilling operations.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
- Managed 6-person crew of rig team members involved in carrying out daily rig operations and special projects.
Derrickman
Ensign United States Drilling
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Used iron roughnecks, tongs and slips to properly handle and connect sections of drill pipe.
- Routine checks on 3-1600 HP 7500psi positive displacement pumps and perform any repairs from pistons, valves and seats.
- Ensure all valve alignment on 10k gate valves and piping during different stages of drilling sections.
- Used hydraulic clamps to tighten and loosen sections of piping.
- Performed regular and preventive maintenance on 4 mud tanks, 12 centrifugal pumps and motors
- Maintained and monitored mud pits and mud pumps during operations to detect unexplained pit level increases and decreases.
- Verified and recorded drilling fluid properties at regular intervals to report deviations.
- Inspected rigging equipment and reported or repaired problems.
- Checked and monitored fuel levels.
- Read psi gauges to adjust pumping procedures, paying close attention to pressure, density and concentration levels.
- Lubricated components to minimize downtime and risk of wear, tear and breakage.
- Assisted with derrick assembly and disassembly.
Motorman
Ensign United States Drilling
01.2013 - 01.2015
- In charge of maintenance on rig engines (CAT 3512) and generators.
- Routine checks in VFD house & SCR for ground faults or electrical malfunctions.
- Adhered to company standards and manufacturer guidelines for each repair.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate damage or worn parts.
- Recorded repairs required, parts used and labor time.
- Created standard operating procedures to guide tool maintenance and repair activities.
- Devised and executed preventive maintenance plans to boost functionality of tools and equipment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Forklift driver for loading and unloading tubulars & rig equipment
Floorhand, Work Rig
Ensign United States Drilling
05.2011 - 01.2013
- Maintained clean, organized, hazard-free work areas for optimized site safety.
- Carried out general manual labor activities to aid site productivity.
- Executed daily operations quickly and accurately, achieving productivity targets.
- Prepared drilling sites with correct equipment and materials for productive operations.
- Performed minor repairs on drilling equipment and tools to limit operational disruptions.
- Verified job safety analysis (JSA) and correctness of obtained permits prior to starting new jobs.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX12.2010
High School Diploma -
Pearland High School
Pearland, TX05.2008
Skills
- Rigging and Setting
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Safety
- Reading Comprehension
- Operational Efficiency
- Procedural Discipline
- Hand and Power Tools
- Mobile Cranes
- Quality Checks
- Forklift , Manlift Certified
- Repair Coordination
- Lockout and Tagout
Timeline
Rig Manager
Ensign Drilling
01.2021 - 10.2023
Driller
Ensign United States Drilling
01.2018 - 01.2021
Derrickman
Ensign United States Drilling
01.2015 - 01.2018
Motorman
Ensign United States Drilling
01.2013 - 01.2015
Floorhand, Work Rig
Ensign United States Drilling
05.2011 - 01.2013
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Alvin Community College
High School Diploma -
Pearland High School