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Forrest Bump

Longview,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Has repeatedly shown abililty to thrive in a variety of difficult work environments, ranging from the Bering Sea, to well control situations in a snubbing basket, to a fast paced shop evironment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanic

Little Cypress Motor Company
07.2013 - Current
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
  • Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
  • Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
  • Researched parts availability and pricing to stay on par with competitors and offer best services.
  • Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
  • Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
  • Delegated and supervised vehicle bodywork to body team for restoration and remediation.
  • Retained accurate records of purchases, titles and sales.

Snubbing Operator

Axis Energy Services
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Took on a greater level of responsibility in rig-ups and rig-downs
  • Higher levels of expectations in winterizing a snubbing unit
  • Greater attention to detail gained through experience in the basket
  • Became the operator, responsible for more direct communication with snubbing supervisor
  • Gained a level of proficiency with ram-to-ram jobs and higher pressure well bores
  • Snub ins and snub outs
  • Increased levels of communications with the Rig-Operator, company man and Toolhand.
  • Was expected to train assistant operators, and keep them alive.

Assistant Snubbing Operator

Axis Energy Services
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Rigged up, and rigged down in harsh weather conditions and temperatures.
  • Maintained and performed safety inspections on equipment and tools.
  • Used effective verbal communication skills to receive instruction and communicate with fellow hands
  • Operated tongs and fast winches to efficiently trip in and out of wells.
  • Gained an understanding of workover operations, worked for almost 4 months non stop on a variety of washdowns, tube-ups, drillouts and fishing jobs.
  • Showed competency in the basket and on the jack

Deckhand

Promise Fisheries
05.2014 - 09.2021
  • Followed safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents.
  • Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
  • Communicated clearly and concisely with fellow crew members.
  • Inspected and tested safety equipment and emergency response systems.
  • Operated and maintained deck machinery, including winches and cranes.
  • Safely implemented setting of fishing gear, retrieval of said gear and onboarding of commercial catch
  • Sorted, and offloaded large harvests of various species to top-tier processors in the Western Gulf of Alaska
  • Followed protocol, training and instincts to bring a 58 foot vessel through multiple life-threatening weather incidents, including emergency repairs at sea.

Education

Associate of Science - Economics

Kilgore College
Kilgore
06.2013

High School Diploma -

Hallsville High School
Hallsville, TX
06.2011

Skills

Diagnosis and repair of gasoline engines

Diagnosis and repair of light-duty diesel engines

Troubleshooting of hydraulic pumps and systems

Teardown and rebuild of Snubbertech style slip bowls

Ability to communicate and boost morale in less than stellar working environments

Proven experience in grueling work schedules

Knowledge and understanding of Pressure, and the consequences of failing to control it

Timeline

Snubbing Operator

Axis Energy Services
10.2022 - 05.2023

Assistant Snubbing Operator

Axis Energy Services
07.2022 - 10.2022

Deckhand

Promise Fisheries
05.2014 - 09.2021

Mechanic

Little Cypress Motor Company
07.2013 - Current

Associate of Science - Economics

Kilgore College

High School Diploma -

Hallsville High School
Forrest Bump