Dillon Cripps
Royse City,TX
Summary
Seasoned small business owner with several years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals.
- I have experience in the HVAC field for 30 years.
- I have experience in the Drilling Industry for over 6 years and as a 3rd party vendor for over 8 years.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Damascus Air LLC
Royse City, TX
04.2020 - Current
- Sales and service of commercial/residential air condition installation and repair.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff (7-10 employees).
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
Roustabout
Pacific Drilling
Houston, TX
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during drilling operations.
- Participated in training sessions related to safe working practices at rig sites.
- Operated and maintained oilfield equipment such as pumps, valves, swivels and tongs.
- Performed maintenance and repairs of cranes including tower cranes, crawler cranes, and mobile hydraulic cranes.
- Planned lift operations by determining crane capacity, load weight, rigging techniques, and other factors.
- Adhered to OSHA regulations pertaining to crane operations while on the job site.
- Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
Electrician Trainee
Pacific Drilling
Houston, TX
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and ammeters.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
Commercial Service Technician
Johnson Controls International
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Data Centers.
- Critical facilities.
- Service on DX and chill water systems.
- Organization of periodic maintenance on large critical facilities.
Commercial Service Technician
Brandt Companies
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Data Centers.
- Critical Facilities.
- Service on DX and chill water systems.
- Organization of periodic maintenance on large critical facilities.
Commercial Service Technician
Ingersoll Rand - Trane
01.2016 - 03.2017
Service Technician
DFW Mechanical
07.2015 - 01.2016
Roustabout/Crane Crew Member
Seadrill Americas, Inc.
08.2013 - 04.2015
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during drilling operations.
- Participated in training sessions related to safe working practices at rig sites.
- Operated and maintained oilfield equipment such as pumps, valves, swivels and tongs.
- Performed maintenance and repairs of cranes including tower cranes, crawler cranes, and mobile hydraulic cranes.
- Planned lift operations by determining crane capacity, load weight, rigging techniques, and other factors.
- Adhered to OSHA regulations pertaining to crane operations while on the job site.
- Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
Roughneck
Seadrill Americas, Inc.
08.2013 - 04.2015
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during drilling operations.
- Participated in training sessions related to safe working practices at rig sites.
- Operated and maintained oilfield equipment such as pumps, valves, swivels and tongs.
- Assisted on drill floor for tripping, rigging and casing.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding tasks assigned and completed throughout shift hours.
MotorMan/Mechanical Trainee
Seadrill Americas, Inc.
08.2013 - 04.2015
- Training during personal hours to be prepared for future promotion.
- Completed all required testing in order to qualify for promotion.
President/Operations Manager
Crystal Aire, Inc.
01.2006 - 04.2015
- Received HVAC Contractors License (Jan 2006).
- Established Crystal Aire.
- Oversaw field operations and troubleshooting.
- Received vendorship with Nabors Drilling to perform necessary repairs and maintain HVAC equipment needed for proper operation of Rig Equipment - Including VFD House, Dog House, Rig Manager's House, Bunkhouses.
Floorhand
Nabors Drilling
01.2011 - 03.2012
- Tripped pipe, made connections and kept safe work environment while participating as a team leader.
- Helped MotorMan troubleshoot.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment on the rig.
- Completed safety paperwork and procedures for each job task provided.
MotorMan
Nabors Drilling
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Led and oversaw maintenance.
- Kept machinery running at top performance.
- Helped lead floor activities.
- Instilled teamwork and safe policies.
Floorhand
Nabors Drilling
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Tripped pipe, made connections, and kept a safe work environment while participating as a team member.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment.
- Completed safety paperwork and procedures.
- Helped MotorMan troubleshoot.
- Learned new positions and job tasks.
Education
Apprenticeship Division
Plumbers And Pipefitters L.U. #146
Fort Worth, TX01-2000
Apprenticeship Division
Plumbing And Pipefitters L.U. #142
San Antonio, TX01-1997
Degree in ACRS
Lincoln Technical Institute
Grand Prairie, TX01-1995
Skills
- CFC/EPA Universal Certification
- HVAC Contractor License
- Smith System Traffic Safety
- Trane Series R Screw Compressor Chillers Air and Water Cooled
- Bryant Heating and Cooling Healthy Air Specialist
- iQ Drive certified
- Trane ComfortLink II AC/HP Technical
Yearly Education
- Yearly 8-hour courses in various HVAC Industry related fields in order to maintain current contractors license.
Certificate/Training Summary
- QMed/TRAINRL-384
- Safe Gulf/Safe Land USA IADC rig pass
- License to go offshore -GoM BP
- Well Control - IADC. Full/Drilling Workover completion
- BP confined space - BP safety training
- SMS Confined space - Entrant Attendant and Competent Person Rescue with hands on training
- Fast Rescue Boat TXEESTI-193
- TWIC
- Marine - Combined Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting. Coast Guard approved.
- Fall Protection
- CPR and First Aid
- Forklift and Man Lift
- Smith System Traffic Safety
- Top Drive Training - Hydraulic training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner
Damascus Air LLC
04.2020 - Current
Roustabout
Pacific Drilling
05.2019 - 04.2020
Electrician Trainee
Pacific Drilling
05.2019 - 04.2020
Commercial Service Technician
Johnson Controls International
05.2018 - 05.2019
Commercial Service Technician
Brandt Companies
03.2017 - 05.2018
Commercial Service Technician
Ingersoll Rand - Trane
01.2016 - 03.2017
Service Technician
DFW Mechanical
07.2015 - 01.2016
Roustabout/Crane Crew Member
Seadrill Americas, Inc.
08.2013 - 04.2015
Roughneck
Seadrill Americas, Inc.
08.2013 - 04.2015
MotorMan/Mechanical Trainee
Seadrill Americas, Inc.
08.2013 - 04.2015
Floorhand
Nabors Drilling
01.2011 - 03.2012
President/Operations Manager
Crystal Aire, Inc.
01.2006 - 04.2015
MotorMan
Nabors Drilling
01.2006 - 01.2007
Floorhand
Nabors Drilling
01.2006 - 01.2007
Apprenticeship Division
Plumbers And Pipefitters L.U. #146
Apprenticeship Division
Plumbing And Pipefitters L.U. #142
Degree in ACRS
Lincoln Technical Institute
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