Dustin Willis
Kinder,La
Summary
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
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Foreman
Universal Plant Services
Deer Park, TX
09.2016 - Current
- Provided support for fabrication, installation, testing, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical systems. Get permits walk down loto with operations and keep ahead of crew to keep the job running smoothly.
- Ensured compliance with relevant health and safety regulations while performing maintenance tasks.
- Inspected installations for compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
- Monitored daily operations to ensure that all tasks were completed in a timely manner.
- Trained and guided crew
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
Boilermaker Mechanic
UPS Industrial
Deer Park, TX
09.2016 - Current
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on material using a ruler or scribe.
- Tested equipment for proper operation following repairs or maintenance activities.
- Constructed steel structures according to blueprints provided by engineers.
- Installed insulation on pipes, tanks, and other mechanical systems.
- Cut materials to size with torches and hand tools.
- Cleaned boiler firetubes with wire brushes to remove soot deposits after shutdowns.
- Installed and repaired boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Diagnosed problems with boilers and heat exchangers and various plant equipment using technical manuals and hydotesting.
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Cleaned pressure vessel equipment by using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Mentored apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
- Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
- Analyzed specifications, diagrams and blueprints for each job.
- Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
- Read and understood drawings and used mathematical calculations for accurate results.
Mechanical General Foreman
PBI Internalional
Sulphur, LA
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner by providing guidance or direction when needed.
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of skilled mechanics and other personnel in a large industrial plant.
- Assisted in developing project plans for major overhauls or capital improvements.
- Documented procedures related to operations processes so they could be easily referenced by others.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to discuss progress towards objectives.
- Developed strategies to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Established goals for employees that aligned with overall objectives of the organization.
- Participated in process improvement initiatives designed to increase efficiency or reduce errors.
- Ensured that all work was performed according to established quality standards.
- Developed work schedules to ensure efficient use of resources while meeting customer deadlines.
- Communicated job status and estimated completion times.
- Led shift meetings and briefings at shift turnover to share important information.
Driller
Nabors Drilling USA
Tyler, TX
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Developed strategies for dealing with difficult terrain or weather conditions while operating a drill rig.
- Assisted with moving rigs from one location to another for different jobs.
- Communicated effectively with customers throughout the duration of each job.
- Monitored drill bit performance and adjusted accordingly for optimal results.
- Maintained well control systems to ensure safety while drilling operations are in progress.
- Operated and maintained drilling equipment, such as pumps, compressors, top drives, swivels, tongs and hoists.
- Kept detailed records of all drill activities including depths reached, pressures encountered.
- Supervised a team of workers who assisted with various aspects of the drilling process.
- Worked closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed according to schedule.
- Adhered strictly to company policies pertaining to health and safety regulations.
- Set up rigs for various types of drills including directional, horizontal and vertical wells.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times during the drilling process.
- Supervised all day drilling operations and provided troubleshooting expertise.
- Operated and stabilized machines and drills.
- Inspected equipment for safety and functionality and completed regular maintenance.
- Supervised and documented drilling operations.
- Checked drilling activities for compliance with HSE requirements, work instructions and procedures.
- Supervised rig commissioning and rig drilling operations.
- Counted sections of drill rod to determine depths of boreholes.
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods to add extra rods as hole depths increase.
- Observed pressure gauge and moved throttles and levers to control speed of rotary tables and regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
- Prepared timely and accurate logs and field reports to help management make accurate decisions about ongoing operations.
- Trained crews on drill work procedures and safety.
- Adhered to corporate and job site safety procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
- Managed jobs using database and industrial control software.
- Connected sections of drill pipe using hand tools and powered wrenches and tongs.
Derrickhand
Nabors Drilling USA
Tyler TX, TX
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Inspected derrick structures to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Communicated regularly with other members of the crew regarding progress on tasks related to derrick work.
- Maintained records of all materials used in the construction or repair of a derrick structure.
- Conducted regular visual inspections of structural components such as beams, braces, legs, and trusses.
- Tested mud pumps for proper functioning prior to drilling operations.
- Responded quickly to any changes in conditions that could affect safety onsite.
- Assisted in the installation and removal of blowout preventers at well sites.
- Provided technical advice regarding various aspects of Derrickhand duties when requested by management personnel.
- Loaded and unloaded supplies from trucks to support drilling operations.
- Assisted in rigging operations by attaching cables to lifting devices or hoisting equipment.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly secured during drilling activities.
- Worked closely with supervisors to ensure that all procedures were followed correctly when working with a derrick structure.
- Conducted daily maintenance and repair of derrick components, including winches, hoists, chains, and ropes.
- Assisted with mud house and chemical sack room procedures.
- Maintained clean worksite, equipment and tools to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
- Mixed drilling fluids and handled hazardous chemicals.
- Pulled and laid rods, tubing and casing using forklifts and winches.
- Conducted elevator handling, hardline construction and energy isolation procedures.
- Performed routine repairs and preventive maintenance on rigs and circulation machinery.
- Monitored mud pump manifolds and guided pipes to drill holes.
- Reported incidents and issues to professionals for quick mitigation and efficient resolution.
- Inspected fall arrest systems, harnesses, derricks and hoisting components for safety.
- Mixed mud, water and chemicals to attain required viscosity and pumped mud into bore hole.
- Actuated controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
- Supervised employee productivity and overall drilling procedures.
- Served on crew that maintained service rigs and performed day-to-day operation.
- Listened to operating drills, confirmed normal vibrations and collected material samples from hole to monitor output.
- Documented drilling, maintained records and submitted status and result reports.
- Inspected derricks for flaws and cleaned and oiled derricks to maintain proper drilling operation.
Motorhand
Nabors Drilling USA
Tyler , TX
04.2011 - 07.2014
- Carried out emergency repairs when needed due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Conducted regular tests on electrical systems to ensure they were working properly.
- Calibrated instruments used in the engine room to verify accuracy of readings.
- Checked oil pressure levels in all systems regularly to detect any problems or malfunctions.
- Followed manufacturer's instructions for routine maintenance procedures.
- Participated in drills related to emergency response procedures on drilling rig.
- Inspected safety equipment such as fire extinguishers for compliance with regulations.
- Performed daily inspections of machinery and equipment in the engine room to ensure proper operation.
- Operated winches and other equipment safely during drilling and rigup and rig down operations.
- Monitored fuel consumption levels and adjusted accordingly to maximize efficiency.
- Rigged up, drilled, rigged down, maintained rotary equipment, pulled rotary slips and latched and unlatched elevators on drilling rig.
- Operated and maintained rig and floor level and above motors on drilling rig and inspected, lubricated and maintained rig motors.
- Monitored safety gauges to measure speed, amperage, battery charge, and brake line air pressure.
Floorhand
Nabors Drilling USA
Tyler , TX
01.2010 - 04.2011
- Assisted in the rigging up and down of drilling rigs for oil wells.
- Cleaned mud pits, tanks, separators, degassers and other equipment as needed.
- Performed general housekeeping duties around the rig site including sweeping floors and picking up debris.
- Identified potential hazards, communicated them to supervisors, and took appropriate action to mitigate risks.
- Followed instructions given by driller regarding depth increments when tripping pipe into hole or pulling out of hole.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers to perform maintenance tasks on derricks and related equipment.
- Operated tongs to make-up or break-out drill pipe, casing and tubing.
- Participated in safety meetings and drills, adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
- Obtained proper permits and completed job safety analysis (JSA) prior to beginning each new job.
- Mixed, weighed or measured and monitored shaker and mud tank operations.
- Assisted in the installation of blowout preventers and other well control equipment.
- Participated in rig mobilization and demobilization processes, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
- Maintained consistent record of safe performance with zero incidents.
Owner Operator Truck Driver
Cecil Lachney Trucking
Kinder, LA
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Maintained a log book of working hours, distance travelled, fuel consumption, and any problems encountered during the trip.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations including hours of service, weight limits, hazardous material handling requirements and driver qualifications.
- Communicated with customers regarding delivery times and location details.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and performed preventative maintenance.
- Managed records related to vehicle maintenance, inspections, repairs, registration and insurance coverage.
- Operated commercial truck to transport goods and materials over long distances.
- Followed all applicable rules, laws and regulations governing the safe operation of a large vehicle.
- Performed basic troubleshooting on mechanical components when necessary.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kinder High School
Kinder, LA05-2000
Some College (No Degree) - HVAC Installation And Repair
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LADrilling surface and drilling with stack
Well Control School
Houston, TXSkills
- Temperature Control
- Process Control
- Chemical Handling
- Hazardous Materials
- Safety Procedures
- Water purification systems
- Inventory Recordkeeping
- Valve rebuilding
- Equipment Inspection
- Parts Replacement
- System monitoring
- Safety-oriented
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Efficiency Improvement
- Safety Inspections
- Production Monitoring
- Solving problems
- Forklift Operation
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Technical knowledge
- Tank levels knowledge
- Safety Protocols
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Quality Assurance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Report Writing
- Lockout and tagout procedures
Certification
Class A CDL
Timeline
Mechanical General Foreman
PBI Internalional
11.2022 - 11.2023
Mechanical Foreman
Universal Plant Services
09.2016 - Current
Boilermaker Mechanic
UPS Industrial
09.2016 - Current
Driller
Nabors Drilling USA
07.2014 - 09.2016
Derrickhand
Nabors Drilling USA
05.2012 - 07.2014
Motorhand
Nabors Drilling USA
04.2011 - 07.2014
Floorhand
Nabors Drilling USA
01.2010 - 04.2011
Owner Operator Truck Driver
Cecil Lachney Trucking
01.2002 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Kinder High School
Some College (No Degree) - HVAC Installation And Repair
Sowela Technical Community College
Drilling surface and drilling with stack
Well Control School