Joe Venegas
Odessa,TX
Summary
Hardworking professional with 20+ years of experience in the oilfield industry. Successful at closely monitoring a team of workers and inspection equipment. Skilled in operating and maintaining drilling equipment, with good observational and troubleshooting abilities, and adherence to safety protocols. Highly motivated employee with a strong desire and work ethic, adaptability, and good interpersonal skills to take on a challenging, growth-oriented position.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Driller
Precision Drilling Company
Odessa, Texas
03.2010 - 09.2024
- Operated and maintained drilling equipment, such as pumps, compressors, top drives, swivels, tongs and hoists.
- Observed pressure gauge and moved throttles and levers to control speed of rotary tables and regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
- Oversaw a crew of six team members carrying out drilling, rig moving, and day-to-day operations.
- Maintained well control systems to ensure safety while drilling operations are in progress.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times during the drilling process.
- Monitored drill bit performance and adjusted accordingly for optimal results.
- Performed routine maintenance on all drilling equipment, as well as conducted regular inspections of drill pipe threads and connections to maintain quality standards.
- Kept detailed records of all drill activities including depths reached, pressures encountered.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues onsite in order to minimize downtime between jobs.
Motor Hand
Precision Drilling Company
Odessa, TX
02.2005 - 03.2010
- Completed routine inspections and daily preventive maintenance services.
- Replaced worn-out bearings and other mechanical components as needed.
- Cleaned engine parts using solvents and brushes to remove dirt and debris.
- Checked oil levels in the engines to ensure adequate lubrication of moving parts.
- Installed spark plugs, fuel lines, filters and other electrical components in engines.
- Documented equipment failures and communicated to supervisor.
Pulling Unit Floor Hand
Key Energy Services
Odessa, TX
01.2000 - 02.2005
- Performed maintenance and repair of drilling equipment, including pumps, valves, motors, and other components.
- Assisted with rigging up and down operations on the drill floor.
- Inspected and maintained blowout preventers, mud tanks, and shale shakers.
- Cleaned and maintained the rig deck area to ensure a safe working environment.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while performing tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts or cranes as needed.
- Assisted with setting up auxiliary power sources such as generators or compressors when necessary.
- Tested pressure gauges, valves, flowmeters., to ensure they are functioning properly.
- Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Odessa High School
Odessa, TX05-1995
Skills
- Safety trained:
Well Control Certification
H2S Safety Certification
Forklift/ Manlift Certification
CPR Certified
- Equipment monitoring
- Gauge monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time Management
- Self Motivation/Dependable
- Bilingual Fluent in English and Spanish
Timeline
Driller
Precision Drilling Company
03.2010 - 09.2024
Motor Hand
Precision Drilling Company
02.2005 - 03.2010
Pulling Unit Floor Hand
Key Energy Services
01.2000 - 02.2005
High School Diploma -
Odessa High School
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