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Overview
Work History
Education
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Training
Certification
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Gerald VanWulfen

Gaylord,MI

Summary

Knowledgeable Rig Manager bringing significant experience on numerous rigs. Expert in maintaining rig safety and overseeing team operations. Keeps drilling efficient and fully compliant with company standards. Management experience with willingness to take on added responsibility to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic and advanced complex problem solving skills to bring professional and positive results to the organization.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Jr Rig Manager

Parker Wellbore
, AK
06.2022 - 02.2024
  • Rigs 147 , 169
  • Supervised and coordinated activities of personnel on the night rig crew.
  • Monitored and maintained safety standards to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting operational issues related to the night rigs.
  • Provided training to new personnel on proper use of equipment, tools, and materials used in night rig operations.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily operations at the night rigs including production figures, maintenance logs.
  • Prepared reports regarding daily operations at the night rigs for management review.
  • Ensured that all personnel working at a night rig site had appropriate safety gear and followed safety protocols.
  • Evaluated job performance of personnel working at a night rig site and provided feedback as needed.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Driller

Patterson-UTI
, OK
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Supervised and documented drilling operations.
  • Managed rig move and drilling operations.
  • Supervised all day drilling operations and provided troubleshooting expertise.
  • Inspected equipment for safety and functionality and completed regular maintenance.
  • Checked drilling activities for compliance with HSE requirements, work instructions and procedures.

Rig Manager/Night Manager

Saxon / Schlumberger Land Rigs
, Texas, Pennsylvania, & Alaska
08.2012 - 08.2020
  • Rigs 146, 169, 171, 172, 301, 601
  • Ensure that all rig personnel are trained and the rig is equipped to provide the customer with a safe and efficient means of accomplishing their drilling program.
  • Monitor rig operations to ensure safety requirements are met and rig is in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Provided technical support during drilling operations as required.
  • Maintained records of maintenance activities on the rig, including repairs, inspections.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment and associated parts to prevent advanced safety or performance issues.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained all team members on prevention measures, effectively reducing injuries.
  • Manage the rig build of rig 301 & ROF 601
  • Worked with Omron & Camron XCOM operating systems
  • Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
  • Work with the rig automation team on Drill Ops & Drill Pilot while it was being implemented on ROF 601.

Driller / Derrickhand

Saxon Drilling
, Pennsylvania
04.2010 - 07.2012

Managing numerous crew members, while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment under the direction of Saxon.

  • Checked drilling activities for compliance with all HSE requirements, work instructions and procedures.
  • Supervised employee productivity and overall drilling procedures.
  • Assessed and inspected drilling equipment to keep properly maintained and in service.
  • Provided quotations, managed equipment and supervised all project components.
  • Supervised all day drilling operations and provided troubleshooting expertise.

Derrickhand

Helmerich & Payne Drilling
, Colorado & Pennsylvania
07.2008 - 03.2010

Working as a Derrickhand, managing the mud tanks/pumps & working the board on H&P Rig290. The type of rig was a Flex 4S+ Triple Siber Chair rig. Working in Rifle, Colorado and Montrose, Pennsylvania.

  • Inspected fall arrest systems, harnesses, derricks and hoisting components for safety.
  • Maintained clean worksite, equipment and tools to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Perform routine drilling operations.
  • Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.

Floor Hand, Motor Hand, Derrickhand

GreyWolf Drilling
, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado
07.2006 - 05.2008

Maintaining a safe and efficient work area, maintaining fluid system as well as fluid circulation equipment , assisting with personnel management under the direction of the Rig Manager and Driller.

  • Perform routine drilling and tripping operations.
  • Condition and treat mud properties under the direction of the Mud Engineer or the operator.
  • Monitor pit volumes and drilling fluid properties.
  • Assisted with pipe tallying, rigging up and pipe handling processes.
  • Checked drilling activities for compliance with all HSE requirements, work instructions and procedures.
  • Specified and supervised well-modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gaylord High School
Gaylord, MI
06.2006

Skills

  • Project Planning & Development
  • Organized
  • Unsurpassed work ethic
  • Dependable
  • Natural Leader
  • Risk Management
  • Good communication skills
  • Project management skills
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Forklift operation
  • Team leader
  • Strong mechanical skills
  • Drilling

Training

  • Assistant Driller Module
  • BOP Module
  • Roustabout Module
  • Floorhand Module
  • Derrickhand Module
  • Driller Module
  • Rig Manager Module
  • IT Security
  • Well Control, Industry
  • Accountability
  • Confined Space
  • Drive SMARRT 1
  • Dropped Object Prevention
  • Electrical Safety
  • Environmental 1 & 2
  • Fatigue Management 1 & 2
  • Fire Safety 1 & 2
  • First Aid
  • H2S
  • Hazardoud Materials
  • HSE 2 - HSE for Supervisors
  • Mechanical Lifting
  • Permit to Work / LOTO 1 & 2
  • QUEST 1 & 2
  • Safety Leadership
  • Substance Abuse
  • Working at Heights

Certification

Drilling Well Control Accreditation

Surface BOP Stack

Level 4, Supervisor

IADC Wellsharp

Effective March 2022-March 2024

Timeline

Jr Rig Manager

Parker Wellbore
06.2022 - 02.2024

Driller

Patterson-UTI
11.2021 - 06.2022

Rig Manager/Night Manager

Saxon / Schlumberger Land Rigs
08.2012 - 08.2020

Driller / Derrickhand

Saxon Drilling
04.2010 - 07.2012

Derrickhand

Helmerich & Payne Drilling
07.2008 - 03.2010

Floor Hand, Motor Hand, Derrickhand

GreyWolf Drilling
07.2006 - 05.2008

High School Diploma -

Gaylord High School

Drilling Well Control Accreditation

Surface BOP Stack

Level 4, Supervisor

IADC Wellsharp

Effective March 2022-March 2024

Gerald VanWulfen