Transitioned back to drilling to advance career and gain expertise in triple rigs.
Motorhand
Capstar Drilling
2024 - 2025
Enhanced equipment performance by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
Reduced downtime with proactive identification of potential issues and timely repair.
Improved overall drilling process through constant collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
Implemented safety measures throughout daily tasks, resulting in an accident-free work environment.
Consistently met deadlines for assigned tasks while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently transitioning between different roles within the team as needed.
Assisted in rigging up and down procedures, facilitating seamless transitions between job sites.
Increased productivity by efficiently coordinating efforts among team members during high-stress situations.
Managed inventory levels of essential tools and equipment, reducing delays due to shortages or malfunctions.
Actively participated in safety meetings and drills to maintain a culture of vigilance across the team.
Contributed to team efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized work area.
Supported company objectives by adhering to environmental policies during all aspects of the drilling process.
Drillers Apprentice
Bee Cave water well drilling
12.2019 - 01.2022
Loaded Water trucks with drill stem, tricone drills, diversion hoses, auxiliary diesel and water
Prepared outriggers of rig to be leveled depending on the demographic
Tripped and drilled drill stem using elevators, carasol, tophead, rod loader, plugs
Once tripped out drill perforated holes for the water level, place plug and burlap after perforations around the casing, fill with gravel and then concrete.
Once completed rig up tie everything down and prepare for the next job
Deckhand
Brown Water Marine
09.2018 - 12.2019
Maintained engine room by performing oil changes, log readings, repairs as directed by port engineer
Boat Maintenance – painting, grinding, greasing
Line handling & building tow (lining up barges)
Communications to Captain regarding vessel operations
Maintained a clean & hazard free deck
Deckhand
Settoon Towing
04.2018 - 06.2018
Line handling
Knotting
Tightened jockeys
Maintained a clean & hazard free deck
Plumber Apprentice
Sydney Cox Plumbing
09.2017 - 11.2017
Installed plumbing equipment and assisted in installing plumbing systems
Measured, cut, thread pipe to required specifications
Assembled and installed valves and fittings
Tested pipe and ensured installations were properly sized, aligned, supported and grade
Laborer
Summit Excavation
06.2014 - 08.2017
Worked when not in school, including summers, some weekends and holidays
Excavated projects to stated specifications
Installed drip systems for residential projects
Read blueprints to determine location of septic tanks and drainpipes
Verified levels of rock, gravel or base using level
Education
Graduate - undefined
Dripping Springs High School
Dripping Springs, TX
06.2015
Skills
Experienced Deckhand
Merchant Mariner #5790000 with STCW Basic Training endorsement