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James Transier

Dry Prong,LA

Summary

Self-motivated operator offering 18 years of drilling rig experience including off-shore work. Analytical and determined professional with proven communication and troubleshooting skills. Certified in and have IADC Rigpass, PEC Safety, BasicPlus CPR, AED, First Aid for Adults, Bloodborne Pathogens in the workplace, Fit tested, H2S awareness, forklift operations and well control with thorough knowledge of drilling system applications.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Motorman

Independence Contract Drilling Inc.
Houston, Texas, TX
04.2015 - Current
  • Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge, air pressure, oil pressure and coolant.
  • Amperage that carries loads that keeps the drilling rig running and up. (VFD)
  • Inventory inspection and ordering supplies and equipment
  • Reviewed, analyzed and investigated operational problems, correcting when appropriate and calling to attention of supervisor or manager when necessary.
  • Made decisions on safety and scheduling employees to support operational requirements.
  • Operated lifting attachments to goods and transported load to destination using hoist or forklift or hoisting operators to move loads.
  • Monitored commission hour operations to coordinate with field supervisors for mechanical or infrastructure breakdowns.

Derrickman

Rowan Drilling Company
Houston, TX
02.2005 - 06.2012
  • Used iron roughnecks, tongs and slips to properly handle and connect sections of drill pipe.
  • Verified and recorded drilling fluid properties at regular intervals to report deviations.
  • Maintained and monitored mud pits and mud pumps during operations to detect unexplained pit level increases and decreases.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and basic repairs on workover rigs by checking fluids, hydraulic and transmission levels.
  • Formulated decisions on drilling practices to improve operational efficiency and prevent operational problems.
  • Carried out routine drilling fluid property sampling.
  • Read gauges to monitor density, pressure and weights of loads and machines.
  • Trained rig crew members on drilling operations, equipment maintenance and safe working practices.
  • Managed project components such as rig operations, providing quotations, equipment management and HSE compliance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Grant High School
Dry Prong, LA
05.2002

Skills

  • Basic electrical trouble shooting
  • Well control
  • Forklift operations
  • Hydraulic mechanic
  • Mechanically inclined
  • Cpr certified
  • H2s trained and certified
  • BHA and MWD Tools
  • Computer inclined

References

  • Kenneth Transier (Pioneer Field Superintendent) - (318) 481-3868
  • Herbert Seals (ICD Rig manager) - (713) 205-2575
  • Rudy Acosta (ICD Rig manager) - (364) 366-3368
  • Jim Sell (ICD Rig manager) - (903) 474-0689
  • Allen Welling (ICD Driller) - (479) 206-1601

Timeline

Motorman

Independence Contract Drilling Inc.
04.2015 - Current

Derrickman

Rowan Drilling Company
02.2005 - 06.2012

High School Diploma -

Grant High School