Joe Rayos
MIDLAND,TEXAS
Summary
Proven drilling and operations expert with 15+ years of experience in rig construction, fleet management, and field operations. Skilled in cost optimization, safety compliance, and advanced rig systems (Pason, MWD, Well View). Known for leading teams and delivering efficient, high-quality results in demanding environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tool Technician
Innovex Down Hole Tools
03.2017 - Current
- Operated DV Tools, Inflatable Packers, Toe Sleeves, Flotation Subs, Latch Collars, and Cement Displacement Plugs for drilling rigs.
- Calculated hydrostatic and differential pressures, as well as displacements, to ensure precise and efficient cementing operations.
- Ensured accurate tool performance and reliability to support successful well completions.
Open Hole Wireline
Halliburton
06.2015 - 02.2017
- Assembled and disassembled Downhole tools and Shotgun Systems with precision, ensuring operational readiness.
- Specialized in setting tools for Frac Plugs, optimizing performance and supporting efficient completion operations.
Drilling Superintendent
Lariat Services
10.2009 - 04.2015
- Directed operations for a fleet of 12 drilling rigs, managing drilling activities, maintenance, equipment upgrades, and cost optimization.
- Conducted advanced safety and well-control training at rig sites, ensuring regulatory compliance and team excellence.
- Led vendor negotiations, contract assignments, and cost estimation for rig completions to maximize efficiency and profitability.
- Supervised rig mobilizations, site clean-up, and acted as the primary liaison with operations management and regulatory agencies.
Rig Manager
Lariat Services
03.2008 - 10.2009
- Managed the building of 5 rigs in the yard location consisting of all rig construction, maintenance, repair, updates and tubular
- Coordinated and assigned all crews hands for rig site operations
- Providing cost estimates to operations for completion of rigs
- In charge of contract vendor relations for rig locations
- Supervised rig moves to new drilling sites, location clean-up, liaison between operations manager, company man and regulatory agencies
Rig Manager
Lariat Services
02.2004 - 03.2008
- Managed vertical and horizontal drilling operations up to 13,500 feet, utilizing both open-pit and closed-loop systems.
- Supervised all rig site operations, including maintenance, repairs, equipment upgrades, and tubular management.
- Conducted comprehensive safety meetings, rig training, and implemented well control procedures to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
Driller
Lariat Services
10.2001 - 02.2004
- Drilled vertical and horizontal wells south of Fort Stockton up to 13,500ft
- Drilled with mud, air, oil based mud, Tri-cone bits, PDC bits and Air Hammers
Skills
- Pason
- Totco
- MWD
- Tela-drift
- Single Shot
- Gyro
- Well View
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- IADC Well Sharp Well Control School
- H2S Certified
- CPR
- First Aid
Timeline
Tool Technician
Innovex Down Hole Tools
03.2017 - Current
Open Hole Wireline
Halliburton
06.2015 - 02.2017
Drilling Superintendent
Lariat Services
10.2009 - 04.2015
Rig Manager
Lariat Services
03.2008 - 10.2009
Rig Manager
Lariat Services
02.2004 - 03.2008
Driller
Lariat Services
10.2001 - 02.2004
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