HARLEY ARLEDGE
Palestine
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Watch pit mix chemicals and mud
Independence Contract Drilling
04.2025 - Current
Diesel mechanic
Great American Timber Co.
05.2024 - Current
- Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Worked on logging trucks and equipment
- Ran all heavy equipment on the job site as well.
Diesel Mechanic
Double B Construction
01.2020 - 05.2024
- Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters. Ya
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Worked on logging trucks and equipment
- Ran all heavy equipment on the job site as well.
Driller/Derrickhand
Savanna Drilling
04.2019 - 02.2020
- While working derricks duties included: assisting the driller, making connections, tripping pipe, cleaning the rig, mixing chemicals, watching mud pits, conditioning mud.
- While in the driller position duties included: monitored well conditions and drilling parameters, operated and monitored the essential systems of the drilling rig including: the hoisting, well control, and mud and power systems, supervised the rig crew ensuring they work safely and efficiently, and delegated tasks to Derrickhand, Motorhand, and Floorhands based on drilling activities.
Derrick Hand
Patterson UTI Drilling Co LLC
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Assisted the driller, made connections, tripped pipe, cleaned the rig, mixed chemicals, watched mud pits, and conditioned mud.
Floorhand
Nomac Drilling
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Cleaned and maintained the rig, tripped pipe with tongs, and assisted with anything else as needed
Millwright
West Fraser Lumber Mill
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Led troubleshooting initiatives, reducing machinery failures through systematic analysis.
- Developed and documented maintenance procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
Millwright
Hunt Forrest Products
05.2013 - 09.2015
- Installed and maintained machinery, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and implemented effective solutions for repairs.
- Collaborated with teams to streamline workflows and improve maintenance schedules.
- Trained junior millwrights on safety protocols and equipment operation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Georgetown High School
Georgetown05-2013
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Equipment installation
- Fabrication
- Hydraulic systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Pump maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Parts installation
- Bearing installation
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment Repair
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Welding expertise
- Repair work
- Equipment assembly
- Power tools operation
- Mechanical tools
- Equipment inspection
- Torque specifications
- Lubrication procedures
- Precision alignment
- Machinery assembly
- Fusing and cutting
- Electrical controls
- Parts repair
- Machine repair
- Hand tools proficiency
- Teamwork
- Team building
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Watch pit mix chemicals and mud
Independence Contract Drilling
04.2025 - Current
Diesel mechanic
Great American Timber Co.
05.2024 - Current
Diesel Mechanic
Double B Construction
01.2020 - 05.2024
Driller/Derrickhand
Savanna Drilling
04.2019 - 02.2020
Derrick Hand
Patterson UTI Drilling Co LLC
07.2017 - 03.2019
Floorhand
Nomac Drilling
12.2016 - 07.2017
Millwright
West Fraser Lumber Mill
09.2015 - 12.2016
Millwright
Hunt Forrest Products
05.2013 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Georgetown High School