Ferman Velasco
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Operations professional with track record of maintaining high standards and delivering results in production environments. Proven ability to ensure smooth operations and uphold stringent safety protocols. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability to changing demands, with focus on precision and problem-solving.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
Steel Energy/Black Hawk Energy Services
01.2025 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated crew activities.
- Monitored well conditions, pressures, and equipment performance during operations.
- Followed all safety procedures, including use of PPE and compliance with OSHA and company regulations.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Worked closely with crew members to complete jobs efficiently in various weather conditions.
- Operated workover rig equipment to service, repair, and maintain oil and gas wells.
Driller Operator
Precision Drilling
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Improved safety on the rig by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Mentored junior drillers, enhancing team skills and knowledge through hands-on training sessions and practical demonstrations.
Derrickhand/Relief Operator
Steel Energy/Black Hawk Energy Services
04.2021 - 02.2024
- Contributed to successful well completions by assisting in the assembly and disassembly of drilling tools and equipment.
- Used iron roughnecks, tongs and slips to properly handle and connect sections of drill pipe.
- Performed preventive maintenance and basic repairs on workover rigs by checking fluids, hydraulic and transmission levels.
- Improved communication between floorhands and drillers by acting as a reliable liaison during critical operations.
- Assisting operator/driller as needed.
- Working rod basket properly.
- Working tubing board properly.
Derrickhand/Floorhand, Work Rig
Shebester-Bechtel Inc
11.2016 - 04.2021
- Contributed to successful well completions by assisting in the assembly and disassembly of drilling tools and equipment.
- Used iron roughnecks, tongs and slips to properly handle and connect sections of drill pipe.
- Performed preventive maintenance and basic repairs on workover rigs by checking fluids, hydraulic and transmission levels.
- Maintained proper fluid levels in the mud pits, ensuring smooth operation throughout the drilling process.
- Working power tongs and efficiently working the floor.
- Handling all hand tools.
- Good house keeping assuring safe work environment.
- Properly working rod basket and tubing board.
- Assisting floorhands with coming down from derrick.
- Assisting operator/driller.
Education
GED -
Northwest Classen High School
Oklahoma City, OK05-2012
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Problem-solving
- Emergency procedures
- Equipment maintenance and operation
- Managed pressure drilling
- Hole cleaning optimization
- Underbalanced drilling
- Attention to detail
- Well control
- Team supervision
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operator
Steel Energy/Black Hawk Energy Services
01.2025 - Current
Driller Operator
Precision Drilling
02.2024 - 01.2025
Derrickhand/Relief Operator
Steel Energy/Black Hawk Energy Services
04.2021 - 02.2024
Derrickhand/Floorhand, Work Rig
Shebester-Bechtel Inc
11.2016 - 04.2021
GED -
Northwest Classen High School