Jerry J. Hunter
Moselle,MS
Summary
Demonstrates a robust track record in managing drilling operations with a focus on safety and efficiency. Achievements include significant incident reduction and successful implementation of safety measures across diverse teams. Proven ability to lead pre-job meetings and collaborate with stakeholders to maintain high safety standards and operational excellence.
Overview
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Certification
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Liaison man
Shahig Company
01.2022 - Current
- Sr. Supervisor of Aramco Drilling/Work-over Operations: Led safety operations team to ensure compliance with protocols.
- Managed rig operations ensuring adherence to Aramco safety policies and procedures.
- Stopped unsafe practices and reported near misses in real time.
- Led critical; pre-job meetings with all involved personnel.
- Ensure Company’s HSE and Q/A policies and standards are implemented on the rig site.
- Planned and implemented safety preventive measures to mitigate risks at the worksite.
- Apply and advise the correct application of the new and updated safety standards and regulations.
- Coordinated teams of 85 to 145 members to improve safety practices and operational productivity.
Liaison man
Shahig - Company; SRACO
12.2014 - 12.2021
- Led completion of gas wells with a focus on safety and timeliness.
- Guided contractors to ensure safe operations and well-being of employees.
- Supervise Aramco drilling operations in a safe efficient manner.
- Oversaw operations in Saudi Arabia
- Promoted community awareness and environmental safety to prevent hazardous substance incidents.
Tool Pusher on Drill Ship
Petro-Saudi
02.2012 - 11.2014
- Supervised operations ensuring adherence to operator well program.
- Led meetings, training, and compliance initiatives for safety leadership.
- Coordinated operations aligning with clients' program and procedures.
- Worked in Caracas, Venezuela
Tool Pusher (Nabors- Saudi Arabia / Iraq)
Nabors International
Houston, USA
07.2010 - 02.2012
- Rigged up and supervised drilling operations according to company program, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Assisted rig manager and supervised night operations in Iraq to ensure adherence to safety and operational standards.
- Trained nationals on safety policies and procedures, enhancing compliance with company specifications.
- Managed operations from Houston, TX.
Tool Pusher on Independent Leg Jack-up Pride Montana
Pride International
Houston, USA
03.2009 - 07.2010
- Supervised drill crew executing client well plan, drilling horizontal and directional wells in Saudi Arabia.
- Inspected platform to ensure well security before skidding drilling package out.
- Executed well-head operations in alignment with client requirements.
- Assisted OIM in safe job planning and meetings.
- Houston, TX
Driller, Night Pusher, Senior Pusher
Pride International
Cuidad Del Carmen, Mexico
08.2002 - 03.2009
- Collaborated with client drill crew to streamline operations and achieve production targets.
- Oversaw safe operations during night shifts, ensuring well control practices mitigated risks.
- Ensured integrity of multi-million dollar oil field equipment to prevent downtime.
- Monitored adherence to safety protocols in collaboration with clients.
- Maintained effective communication with rig superintendents for operational alignment.
- Trained employees on-site to enhance safety compliance and boost production output.
- Facilitated on-site training for personnel on company policies and procedures.
Driller on Jack up
Pride International
04.1997 - 08.2002
- Oversaw rigging operations and third-party activities to ensure safety during directional and horizontal well drilling.
- Operated drilling equipment to extract oil and gas resources efficiently.
- Conducted routine maintenance on drilling machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to assess site conditions and plan drilling operations.
Floorman, Derricks, Jack up & Semi-submersible
Noble Drilling
01.1995 - 04.1997
- Assisted driller on jack-up and semi-submersible Paul-Wolfe to ensure safe and productive well operations.
- Executed job plan to maintain drilling fluid properties, supporting optimal drilling performance.
- Performed maintenance and inspections on derrick and crown to uphold operational safety standards.
Roustabout, Roughneck, Derricks
Chiles Alexander Corp
09.1987 - 02.1992
- Executed driller's orders as a floor man to ensure safe, productive well operations.
- Supported drilling team with well control observation and pit monitoring tasks.
- Followed the job plan of maintaining the drilling fluids properties as per the specifications of the company representative and the mud engineers.
- Made sure the derrick and crown kept proper maintenance and inspection.
- Operated jack ups to offload boats and supported crane operator in rig and equipment maintenance.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - electronic technology
Wilkinson County High School
Woodville, MSSkills
- Well Control
- Drilling
- Completion
- Work Over
- Directional Drilling
- Horizontal Drilling
- Under-balanced Drilling
- Under Balanced Drilling (UBD)
- Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD)
- Oil Based Mud (OBM)
- Synthetic Based Mud (SBM)
- Water Based Mud (WBM)
- Offshore
- Onshore
- Exploration
- Sidetracking
Education
Wilkinson County High School, 3, electronic technology, some Spanish
Certificates And Training
- Offshore Installation Manager Location/Underway/Bottom Bearing, Martin International, Inc, 04/13, 04/18
- IADC WELLSHARP ( Supervisor), WSC- Laurel. MS, 01/22, 01/24
- Stability / Ballast Control, Martin International, Inc., 02/03
- H2S / SCBA Awareness, (SAS) Al-khobar Training Services, 05/22, 05/24
- Current PASSPORT, United States, 01/21, 01/32
- U.S.C.G. Merchants Mariner Document, Martin International, Inc., 04/13
- Stuck. Pipe Prevention, WCS-Well Control School, 10/09
- Able Seaman, Martin International, Inc., 04/13
Phone
Cell, +1 601-310-4007
Skills And Experience
Over 30 years of worldwide Drilling, Completion & Work Over experience, Onshore & Offshore / Domestic and International background, Exploration, directional, horizontal and under-balanced drilling experience, Oil Based Mud (OBM), Synthetic Based Mud (SBM), Water Based Mud (WBM), Under Balanced Drilling (UBD) and Nitrogen Drilling operations, Completed several different individual training classes oriented toward drilling and safe operations, Offshore rig experience on Semi Submersible; Jack-ups; and Drill-Ship, Well Control: Well Control Certification Drilling-Work over / Completion for Supervisors, Computer Experience: Microsoft Word & Excel, Louisiana, Texas, Mexico, Venezuela, Trinidad, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Performed under balanced drilling in Mexico for Pemex exploration, De-completed, sidetracked, drilled and completed directional wells in Saudi Arabia for Saudi Aramco, Assisted with shipyard projects on upgrading rig and equipment to meet ABS requirements, Drilled directional, horizontal, and vertical wells for client's specifications, Promoted through a series of increasingly responsible positions
Personal Information
Citizenship: US Citizen
Certification
- IADC WELLSHARP Drilling/Work-Over/Completions (Jan-2026 Exp-2028)
Timeline
Liaison man
Shahig Company
01.2022 - Current
Liaison man
Shahig - Company; SRACO
12.2014 - 12.2021
Tool Pusher on Drill Ship
Petro-Saudi
02.2012 - 11.2014
Tool Pusher (Nabors- Saudi Arabia / Iraq)
Nabors International
07.2010 - 02.2012
Tool Pusher on Independent Leg Jack-up Pride Montana
Pride International
03.2009 - 07.2010
Driller, Night Pusher, Senior Pusher
Pride International
08.2002 - 03.2009
Driller on Jack up
Pride International
04.1997 - 08.2002
Floorman, Derricks, Jack up & Semi-submersible
Noble Drilling
01.1995 - 04.1997
Roustabout, Roughneck, Derricks
Chiles Alexander Corp
09.1987 - 02.1992
Some College (No Degree) - electronic technology
Wilkinson County High School