John Naughton
Kenai,AK
Summary
Dynamic and skilled professional with extensive experience across diverse industries, adept at managing risks and ensuring safety in high-risk environments. Proven expertise in repairing and operating a wide array of equipment under various climates and conditions, demonstrating intelligence and dedication. Thrives in challenging situations, willingly traveling to remote or less desirable locations to tackle tasks often avoided by others. Known for a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt quickly to new challenges, consistently delivering exceptional results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Slickline Assistant
Pollard Wireline
07.2025 - Current
- Rigged up/rigged down slickline units, lubricators, grease head, flow-T, and BOPs; verified pressure-control integrity with required function/pressure tests.
- Assembled, measured, and redressed toolstrings (rope socket, stems/weights, jars, pulling/running tools, gauge cutters) to program/tally; maintained depth accuracy within tight tolerances.
- Supported interventions including plug setting/pulling, sleeve shifting, sand bailing, drifting, fishing, and memory-gauge deployments.
- Conducted JSAs/toolbox talks; followed PTW and HSE policies (H₂S awareness, dropped-object prevention, LOTO); contributed to zero-incident performance.
- Coordinated with rig and wellsite teams to align procedures, mitigate hazards, and keep operations on schedule.
- Adapted to 24/7 callouts and remote/extreme environments; safely lifted heavy loads and worked at heights.
Rig Tenders Mechanic
Hilcorp Alaska LLC
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Repair and maintain a variety of equipment such as cranes, loaders, forklifts, rescue boats, and light vehicles
- Support onshore and offshore workover rigs
- Managed and maintained Hilcorp's Cook Inlet light vehicle fleet
- Fostered a safety-first mindset by strictly adhering to established protocols during all maintenance and repair activities, contributing to an accident-free work environment.
- Performed comprehensive overhauls on major components such as engines, transmissions, gearboxes, and hydraulic systems for improved longevity.
Fabrication Roustabout
Oilfield Services Company
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Ensured timely completion of projects by efficiently organizing tools and equipment for easy accessibility.
- Assisted welders in achieving precise results by setting up jigs, fixtures, and clamps as required.
- Gained hands-on experience with various welding techniques through close observation and guidance from experienced welders
- Performed routine maintenance on welding equipment to prolong its lifespan and reduce costly repairs later on.
- Supported welders in completing complex assemblies by accurately reading blueprints and specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Rolling Stock Mechanic
Silver Bay Seafoods LLC
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance on passenger vehicles as well as heavy equipment such as semi tractors, telehandlers, and forklifts.
- Worked with fleet department to troubleshoot and repair boat issues.
- Fabricated parts utilizing a drill press, lathe, and welder.
- 12 hour shift/ 7 days per week for the duration of the season.
Light Vehicle Technician
ASC Amentum
08.2023 - 01.2024
- LVT 1 @ McMurdo Station VMF, Ross Island
Heavy Duty Bush Mechanic
E&E Foods
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintain rolling stock fleet for fish processing plant on a beach in the Alaskan Wilderness
- 2.5 & 5 ton 6x6 flatbed and semi military trucks, forklifts, tele-handlers, cranes, ATVs, and light duty passenger vehicles
- Managed rolling stock shop for "Big Creek" auxiliary plant
- Performed repairs in the field alongside hazards such as crossing flowing tidal rivers, arctic tundra, bears, foxes, eagles
- 12+hr shifts 7 days per week for the length of the season
Geophysical Data Processor
Quantec Geoscience
01.2023 - 05.2023
- QC and analyze Geophysical data collected by field crews.
- Select, deploy, monitor, and service remote geophysical station
- Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctioning field equipment
- Pack and deploy data processing field office
- Travel and live remotely at various client sites.
- Work in conjunction with Project managers and alongside Field Managers to prepare data and report to clients and VP of R&D.
Geophysical Field Technician
Quantec Geoscience
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Deploy to client specified grid for geophysical investigation
- Deploy field instruments on grid via various methods; helicopter, skiff boat, 4x4 pickup, UTV, ATV, SKI-DOO, hiking by foot
- Recover field instruments and collect data for Processors
- Report to Field Manager
Driveline Mechanic
TruckPro
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Build and repair customer drivelines
- Axle/differential service and rebuilds
Operator Assistant Trainee
Halliburton Energy Services
05.2022 - 07.2022
- slickline
- e-line
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Coachella Valley Off Road Assistance
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided Off-Road Assistance to the local desert community
Automotive Technician
JRN Industries
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Custom high-performance vehicle builds, Off-road racing build kits, Autocross build kits, Drift Build kits
Light Vehicle Technician
ASC PAE
08.2019 - 09.2019
- LVT1 @ McMurdo Station, Antarctica
Mobile Mechanic
Sterling Automotive
04.2014 - 08.2019
- Schedule appointments, Diagnose vehicles, Acquire parts, Repair vehicles, Invoice customers
Pool Specialist
Jpools
04.2013 - 07.2015
- Clean and service pools, new pool construction, existing pool remodels
Education
Automotive Service Technology
Santa Barbara City College
HiSET - undefined
Rinaldi Adult Center
Skills
- Automotive expertise
- Oilfield operations
- Metal fabrication
- Technical software skills
- Cold Weather Compatibility
- Building expertise
- Wilderness survival skills
- Mechanical diagnostics and repair
- Electrical diagnostics and repair
- Independent problem solver
- Meticulous project review
- Safe driving practices
Certification
- OSHA 10
- NSTC + H2s
- DOT Med Card
- CDL A
- Rescue Diver
- Sit Down Forklift
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Slickline Assistant
Pollard Wireline
07.2025 - Current
Rig Tenders Mechanic
Hilcorp Alaska LLC
01.2025 - 06.2025
Fabrication Roustabout
Oilfield Services Company
09.2024 - 12.2024
Rolling Stock Mechanic
Silver Bay Seafoods LLC
06.2024 - 08.2024
Light Vehicle Technician
ASC Amentum
08.2023 - 01.2024
Heavy Duty Bush Mechanic
E&E Foods
05.2023 - 08.2023
Geophysical Data Processor
Quantec Geoscience
01.2023 - 05.2023
Geophysical Field Technician
Quantec Geoscience
08.2022 - 01.2023
Driveline Mechanic
TruckPro
07.2022 - 08.2022
Operator Assistant Trainee
Halliburton Energy Services
05.2022 - 07.2022
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Coachella Valley Off Road Assistance
02.2022 - 05.2022
Automotive Technician
JRN Industries
10.2019 - 09.2021
Light Vehicle Technician
ASC PAE
08.2019 - 09.2019
Mobile Mechanic
Sterling Automotive
04.2014 - 08.2019
Pool Specialist
Jpools
04.2013 - 07.2015
HiSET - undefined
Rinaldi Adult Center
Automotive Service Technology
Santa Barbara City College
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