Joe Dale Graham
Marlow,OK
Summary
Driven Derrickhand with proven expertise in rig operation and preventive maintenance, honed at Cactus Drilling. Excelled in enhancing team efficiency and safety through effective communication and risk assessment capabilities. Demonstrated ability to improve operational outcomes by mastering drilling equipment and techniques, contributing to successful project completions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Derrickhand
Cactus Drilling
02.2014 - Current
- 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.
- Performed preventive maintenance and basic repairs on workover rigs by checking fluids, hydraulic and transmission levels.
- Maintained proper fluid levels in the mud pits, ensuring smooth operation throughout the drilling process.
- Improved communication between floorhands and drillers by acting as a reliable liaison during critical operations.
- Supported overall rig operations through monitoring pressure parameters, alerting drillers to potential concerns or hazards.
- Used harnesses and platform climbing devices to position and align Type and Type elements.
- Assisted in training new crew members, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.
- Maintained and monitored mud pits and mud pumps during operations to detect unexplained pit level increases and decreases.
- Lubricated components to minimize downtime and risk of wear, tear and breakage.
- Kept drilling fluid within parameters for viscosity and weight.
Floorhand, Derrickhand
Shebester Bechtel
08.2011 - 02.2014
- Aided in pipe handling tasks, such as lifting, moving, and connecting pipes during tripping operations .
- Carried out general manual labor activities to aid site productivity.
- Assisted in rig-up and rig-down procedures, ensuring timely project completion.
- Showcased strong physical stamina throughout long shifts while remaining alert and focused on completing assigned tasks efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lindsay High School
Lindsay, OKSkills
- Fall Protection Awareness
- Risk Assessment Capabilities
- Hand Signal Communication
- Rig operation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Forklift Operations
- First Aid Training
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Preventive Maintenance
- Rig operation expertise
- Pipe handling proficiency
- Drilling Equipment Knowledge
- Mud pumps
- Safety trained
- Well control techniques
- Equipment Repair
- Pipe installation
- Slips and tongs usage
Certification
Well control school
Timeline
Derrickhand
Cactus Drilling
02.2014 - Current
Floorhand, Derrickhand
Shebester Bechtel
08.2011 - 02.2014
High School Diploma -
Lindsay High School
Well control school
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