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George Isakson

New Town,ND

Summary

Accomplished Drilling Superintendent and Rig Manager at Helmerich & Payne Drilling, adept in team leadership, safety program compliance, and equipment maintenance. Excelled in enhancing operational efficiency and safety, achieving project completion ahead of deadlines. Proven track record in fostering teamwork, reducing risks, and driving continuous improvement.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Rig Manager

Helmerich & Payne Drilling
06.2001 - Current
  • Planned preventive maintenance and replaced supplies to operate and maintain rig equipment.
  • Addressed and resolved team members and customer concerns and disputes to build cohesive workgroup.
  • Anticipated, troubleshot and resolved operational and equipment issues to minimize rig downtime.
  • Initiated and fostered productive partnerships.
  • Led and promoted safety in personnel performance with goal of working incident-free.
  • Supervised, directed and trained drilling rig crew to comply with safety and operational procedures.
  • Inspected and maintained rig and equipment to strive for continual improvement and meet production criteria.
  • Managed rig operations, production, maintenance and costs to meet business objectives.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.

Drilling Superintendent

Helmerich & Payne Drilling
10.2010 - 05.2024
  • Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
  • Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with Operators
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
  • Assisted in recruiting and hiring new Employees
  • Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks to all employees
  • actively participated in Standard and Guideline/ JSA committee
  • Actively participated in creating Stack/re-comission standards
  • Actively participated in creating an Actively Care mentality at the rigs

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Technology And Business Management

Wyoming Technical Institute
Laramie, WY
03-1993

Skills

  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Work planning and scheduling
  • Safety program compliance
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Professionalism
  • Budget Management
  • Crew Supervision
  • Task Delegation
  • Safety Protocols
  • Risk Assessment
  • Equipment Maintenance

Timeline

Drilling Superintendent

Helmerich & Payne Drilling
10.2010 - 05.2024

Rig Manager

Helmerich & Payne Drilling
06.2001 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Technology And Business Management

Wyoming Technical Institute
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