Dustin Mason
Cypress
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Directional Driller, with over 16 years of experience. I have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Directional Driller
Dustin Mason Consulting, Inc
03.2012 - Current
- Went from Employee from Schlumberger to Contract self employed in 2012
- Contracted for several different companies, worked with several types of software, Winsurv, Hawkeye, DDtoolbox, Drakewell, and Wellseeker.
- Contracted for Weatherford, Archer, Newsco, Cathedral, Premier, Altitude, and Total.
- Implemented all directional drilling plans and procedures according to company plans.
- Prepared records for all directional tools present on rig in coordination with client representatives.
Wellbore Navigation Specialist
Nabors
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Manage Wellbore navigation for BPX wells through Nabors Smartnav System
- Run anti-collision and coordinate with Wellsite Leaders plan of action in real-time.
- Send commands to the rig for sliding purposes to drill according to plan
- First line of defense on anything wellbore related through well plans, Anti-collision, and steering.
- Supported operations by managing professional communications, tracking data and well profiles.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
MWD Field Engineer
Altitude
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Diagnosed with Cancer in 2019, was able to come back and work as an MWD for few months to get my legs back under me and take on Role of Directional Driller again.
- QC Surveys between directional and mwd
- Build and Operate the downhole equipment to take surveys and run Gamma logs as per Operator.
Directional Driller
Schlumberger D & M
04.2010 - 03.2012
- General Directional Drilling duties
- Work with DSM to drill the well according to plan and adjust as per Geologist recommendations.
- Supervise BHA operations
- Design and Make up BHA's
- Manage inventory and Logistics for upcoming sections in the well with tools.
- Implemented all directional drilling plans and procedures according to company plans.
- Prepared records for all directional tools present on rig in coordination with client representatives.
Directional Driller
Weatherford Directional Drilling Services
08.2008 - 03.2010
- Interpreted directional survey information and executed plan forward.
- Projected the well path to pre-determined target coordinates.
- Advised directional operations, good practice and job execution.
- Advised clients' representatives and specialists of drilling requirements and options.
- Maintained wellbore positioning as per plan.
- Supervise Directional Operations
- Design and Make up BHA's
Education
No Degree - Computer Science
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05-2005
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA05-2003
Skills
- Drilling optimization
- Rotary steerable systems
- Formation evaluation
- Steerable motor systems
- Drilling software proficiency
- Expert directional drilling
- Horizontal drilling techniques
- Advanced BHA design
- Wellbore surveying
- Advanced well planning
- Anti-collision analysis
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
Accomplishments
- Horizontal Wells Drilled in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Montana, and North Dakota.
- Worked with Oxy, Cornerstone, WPX, Whiting, Zavanna, CML, Encana, Enervest, Chesapeake, Marathon, Centennial, and Jagged Peak.
- Rotary Steerable Experience with Orbit and D-tech.
- Managed up to 7 rigs/wells at a time remotely making all the directional decisions.
Timeline
Wellbore Navigation Specialist
Nabors
08.2022 - 11.2024
MWD Field Engineer
Altitude
03.2021 - 06.2021
Sr. Directional Driller
Dustin Mason Consulting, Inc
03.2012 - Current
Directional Driller
Schlumberger D & M
04.2010 - 03.2012
Directional Driller
Weatherford Directional Drilling Services
08.2008 - 03.2010
No Degree - Computer Science
Louisiana Tech University
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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