joe darden
Emory,TX
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
HDD Operator
Southern Splicing
Bunkie, LA
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained safety standards with thorough adherence to company policies and procedures during drilling operations.
- Ensured client satisfaction through timely communication of progress updates and prompt resolution of any issues encountered during the project.
- Optimized drilling performance through regular communication with locators and crew members regarding job progress.
- Exhibited strong decision-making skills when faced with unexpected challenges or difficulties during HDD operationsn.
- Supported project success, diligently recording daily logs detailing job progress, equipment use, and materials consumed throughout the operation.
- Contributed to faster project completion by efficiently managing multiple HDD equipment simultaneously during installations.
- Assisted in minimizing property damage risks by carefully following established protocols for crossing roads or other barriers during HDD operations.
- Upheld high-quality standards in drilling operations, adhering to industry regulations and best practices for successful project outcomes.
- Managed Number-person crew of rig team members involved in carrying out daily rig operations and special projects.
HDD Operator
Cyclone Inc
Gary City, TX
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Maintained safety standards with thorough adherence to company policies and procedures during drilling operations.
- Ensured client satisfaction through timely communication of progress updates and prompt resolution of any issues encountered during the project.
- Optimized drilling performance through regular communication with locators and crew members regarding job progress.
- Enhanced project efficiency by skillfully operating HDD equipment for various installation projects.
- Exhibited strong decision-making skills when faced with unexpected challenges or difficulties during HDD operationsn.
- Reduced downtime by consistently performing routine maintenance on HDD machinery.
- Collaborated with team members, ensuring accurate placement of underground utilities for successful installations.
- Supported project success, diligently recording daily logs detailing job progress, equipment use, and materials consumed throughout the operation.
- Contributed to faster project completion by efficiently managing multiple HDD equipment simultaneously during installations.
HDD Operator
D&D
Winnsboro Tx
03.2015 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with team members, ensuring accurate placement of underground utilities for successful installations.
- Optimized drilling performance through regular communication with locators and crew members regarding job progress.
- Aided in cost reduction efforts by carefully monitoring equipment usage and implementing preventative maintenance measures as needed.
- Demonstrated adaptability, quickly adjusting to changing job site conditions while maintaining a focus on quality workmanship.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alba-golden
Alba, TX2017
Skills
- Heavy equipment maintenance
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Pipe handling
- Drilling fluids management
- Hydraulic systems
- Equipment inspection
- Drill rig operation
- Reamer selection
- Underground utility awareness
- Bore path planning
- HDD locating techniques
- Downhole tooling
- Maintenance and repair
- Horizontal directional drilling
- Multitasking Abilities
- Machine operation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Heavy equipment operation
Timeline
HDD Operator
Southern Splicing
04.2023 - Current
HDD Operator
Cyclone Inc
04.2020 - 03.2023
HDD Operator
D&D
03.2015 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Alba-golden