Joey Montano
Barstow ,CA
Summary
Dynamic Lead Driller with extensive experience at No Employer, recognized for optimizing drilling efficiency and enhancing safety standards. Proven expertise in drilling fluids management and team supervision, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Achieved zero lost-time incidents through proactive safety measures and effective communication, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Driller
No Employer
07.2018 - 04.2025
- Sustained tool inventory control by conducting regular audits to track usage patterns and flag discrepancies early on.
- Collaborated with geologists and engineers for optimal well design and accurate geological data interpretation.
- Optimized drilling process by constantly monitoring key performance indicators and adjusting parameters accordingly.
- Reduced environmental impact of drilling operations through responsible waste management practices and resource conservation measures.
- Led drilling projects from planning stage to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Increased drilling efficiency by implementing advanced drilling techniques and equipment.
- Mentored junior drillers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development among team members.
- Enhanced safety standards for the team through regular training sessions and adherence to industry best practices.
- Ensured regulatory compliance throughout all stages of the drilling project, maintaining strong relationships with local authorities and stakeholders.
- Improved communication between departments by implementing standardized reporting procedures for daily progress updates.
- Promoted a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to company safety policies and procedures, resulting in zero lost-time incidents during tenure as Lead Driller.
- Conducted thorough pre-job safety assessments, identifying potential hazards and implementing appropriate preventive measures before commencing work onsite.
- Proactively identified equipment needs and scheduled maintenance well in advance, avoiding last-minute delays and potential downtime.
- Managed drilling equipment maintenance, reducing downtime and promoting operational continuity.
- Oversaw rig-up/rig-down processes, minimizing delays in transitioning between job sites or phases of work.
- Developed comprehensive contingency plans for potential hazards, mitigating risks associated with drilling activities.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Provided expertise to support day drilling operations.
- Trained and supervised all site personnel.
- Constructed drilling pads, planned rig moves and conducted project audits.
- Determined accurate angles and depths before drilling or giving instructions.
- Managed rig sub-contractors to maintain safe and efficient operations of rig equipment.
- Managed project components such as rig operations, providing quotations, equipment management, and HSE compliance.
- Led, coached and directed tool pushers and drillers in daily drilling program operations
Education
Central High School
Barstow, CA06.1995
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Drilling fluids management
- Bit selection and optimization
- Hydraulics management
- Technical report writing
- Formation evaluation
- Drilling expertise
- Drill string design
- Drilling rig operation
- Rig maintenance supervision
- Casing design and running
- Pressure control equipment
- Drilling safety procedures
- Quality assurance and control
- Drill pipe handling
- Safety trained
- Equipment maintenance and operation
- Backhoe operation
- Safety compliance
- Team supervision
- Borehole sampling
- Emergency procedures
- Vehicle maintenance
- Type tool maintenance
- Soil data collection
- Able to lift number lbs
- Drilling oversight
- Drill rig inspection
- Instrumentation monitoring
- Pressure control
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Well installation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Rig operation
- Material handling
- Decision-making
- Inspection skills
- Relationship building
- Safety procedures
- Team coordination
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Machine maintenance
- Site preparation
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Equipment operation
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Goal setting
- Quality control
- Environmental awareness
- Data recording
- Hydraulic systems
- Time management abilities
- Record keeping
- Physical stamina
- Adaptability
- Written communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Professional demeanor
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment assembly
- Technical understanding
- Well control management
- Hole cleaning optimization
- Drilling parameter optimization
Certification
Welder qualification
Process SMAW base 308 filler 308
Thickness qualified .187-.864”
Position 6G diameter 6”
Also process SMAW base API 5L
Filler E6010/E7018
Thickness .187-.864” position 6G diameter 6”
Also adult first aid /cpr/aed by American red cross
Timeline
Lead Driller
No Employer
07.2018 - 04.2025
Central High School
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