Floor Hand
4 MonthsH & P International Drilling | 04.2026 - Current
- Operated rig equipment to assist in drilling operations and ensure efficient workflows.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to supervisors for timely repairs.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on tools and machinery to uphold safety standards.
- Collaborated with crew members to transport drilling materials and maintain site organization.
Derrickhand
3 MonthsBaywater Drilling | 01.2026 - 04.2026
- Operated and maintained drilling equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Monitored drilling parameters and reported anomalies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted in rigging up and down, ensuring efficient setup and teardown of equipment.
- Collaborated with crew members to maintain a safe work environment during operations.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on tools to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
- Participated in safety meetings, contributing to enhanced awareness of workplace hazards.
- Followed standard operating procedures for handling materials and equipment safely and effectively.
- Contributed to successful well completions by assisting in the assembly and disassembly of drilling tools and equipment.
- Used iron roughnecks, tongs and slips to properly handle and connect sections of drill pipe.
- Improved communication between floorhands and drillers by acting as a reliable liaison during critical operations.
Pipefitter Helper
5 MonthsBaywater Drilling | 08.2025 - 01.2026
- Supported lead pipefitters in measuring, cutting, and fitting pipes accurately.
- Assisted in assembling and installing piping systems under supervision.
- Followed safety protocols while handling tools and equipment on job sites.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to ensure efficiency.
- Learned to operate various tools, including wrenches, cutters, and threading machines.
- Measured, cut, threaded and assembled new pipe to place assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
- Tested piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indications of leaks.
- Mounted brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes in place.
- Facilitated effective communication between team members, contributing to successful project outcomes.