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John Ramirez

Oxnard,CA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. 17years of Oil Rig experience would undoubtedly be an asset to your organization.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Oil Rig Operator/ Rig Supervisor

Thompco.
Santa Paula, CA
07.2024 - Current
  • Monitored daily performance of team members to ensure compliance with company standards.
  • Performed regular inspections of work areas to identify potential safety hazards.
  • Ensured all equipment was maintained in safe working order by performing regular maintenance checks.
  • Maintained comprehensive records of employee attendance, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions taken.
  • Resolved escalated customer issues in a timely manner while maintaining high satisfaction ratings.
  • Identified training needs among staff members and provided appropriate coaching sessions.
  • Provided guidance on best practices related to customer service processes.
  • Established clear expectations for employees in terms of job duties and responsibilities.
  • Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service.
  • Performed pre-start and post-shutdown inspections on the service rig equipment to ensure safe operation.
  • Operated service rigs, hoists, pumps, valves, lines and related components in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Inspected for safety hazards at job sites prior to beginning operations.
  • Transported tools and other supplies to job sites using company vehicles or trailers.
  • Assisted with rigging up and down of the service rig equipment during operations.
  • Followed all health and safety regulations while working at job sites.
  • Ensured that all personnel were wearing proper personal protective equipment when required.
  • Reported any issues or concerns with equipment or personnel to supervisor immediately.
  • Communicated effectively with coworkers regarding upcoming tasks or changes in schedule.
  • Controlled pressure at wellheads by installing and replacing devices.
  • Removed obstructions by pumping in fluids to remove sand and other materials.

Service Rig Operator

C&J Energy Services
Ventura, CA
04.2022 - 07.2024
  • Performed pre-start and post-shutdown inspections on the service rig equipment to ensure safe operation.
  • Performed maintenance and repair of oilfield well service equipment, including pumps, valves and cylinders.
  • Operated service rigs, hoists, pumps, valves, lines and related components in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Assisted with rigging up and down of the service rig equipment during operations.
  • Ensured that all personnel were wearing proper personal protective equipment when required.
  • Investigated piping details, tool sizes and borehole conditions in operational wells.
  • Operated and maintained downhole tools such as packers, bridge plugs, perforating guns, and other specialized tools.
  • Run Western Fishing tools pipe recovery down hole tools.
  • Connected pump hoses and pipelines to transfer material.

  • Conducted pressure tests on wells to ensure proper functioning of the system.

Relief Operator

Key Energy Services
Bakersfield, CA
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
  • Followed standard operating procedures for efficient operation of equipment.
  • Provided assistance with training new relief operators on proper operation techniques.
  • Assisted in the setup of rig components such as pipes, pumps, valves, swivels, and drawworks.
  • Ensured that all personnel working on the rig were following safety guidelines at all times.
  • Provided support to crew members by providing technical advice when necessary.
  • Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding progress of work being performed on the rig.
  • Managed rig move and drilling operations.
  • Connected sections of drill pipe using hand tools and powered wrenches and tongs.

Rig Supervisor /Service Rig Operator

Ensign Energy
Bakersfield, CA
12.2010 - 02.2022
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols and regulations for staff, equipment and operations.
  • Performed pre-start and post-shutdown inspections on the service rig equipment to ensure safe operation.
  • Assisted with rigging up and down of the service rig equipment during operations.
  • Monitored all activities on the rig floor to ensure safe and efficient rig operations.
  • Conducted daily inspections of the rig site to identify potential risks or hazards.
  • Organized regular maintenance schedules for rigs, tools and other equipment.
  • Coordinated with third-party service providers Halliburton, Weatherford and Baker tools to ensure timely delivery of supplies and services.
  • Provided guidance to crew members regarding best practices when working with hazardous chemicals or materials.
  • Ensured that all personnel were properly trained in emergency response procedures.
  • Assessed rig operations regularly to identify compliance or performance issues.
  • Maintained rig safety with dedicated monitoring and oversight strategies.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Set up and took down service rig and equipment.
  • Operated service rigs, hoists, pumps, valves, lines and related components in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Inspected for safety hazards at job sites prior to beginning operations.
  • Monitored pressure gauges, flow meters, tanks and other instruments throughout the drilling process.
  • Investigated piping details, tool sizes and borehole conditions in operational wells.

Rig Hand /Derrickhand

Excalibur Well Services
Bakersfield, CA
02.2010 - 12.2010
  • Performed maintenance and repairs on the rig floor equipment.
  • Assisted in rigging up and down of tools and equipment.
  • Operated tongs to make-up or break-out joints of pipe during tripping operations.
  • Inspected blowout preventers prior to each operation.
  • Loaded supplies onto the workover rigs from delivery trucks.
  • Inspected derrick structures to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Conducted daily maintenance and repair of derrick components, including winches, hoists, chains, and ropes.
  • Assisted in the installation and removal of blowout preventers at well sites.
  • Ensured that all equipment was properly secured during drilling activities.
  • Assisted in rigging operations by attaching cables to lifting devices or hoisting equipment.
  • Assisted with pipe tallying, rigging up and pipe handling processes.
  • Inspected fall arrest systems, harnesses, derricks and hoisting components for safety.
  • Pulled and laid rods, tubing and casing using forklifts and winches.

Rig Hand /Derrickhand

Thompson oil company (Thompco)
Santa Paula, CA
08.2007 - 02.2010
  • Conducted daily maintenance and repair of derrick components, including winches, hoists, chains, and ropes.
  • Assisted in the installation and removal of blowout preventers at well sites.
  • Monitored gauges on the rig floor to determine pressure levels within the wellbore.
  • Assisted with pipe tallying, rigging up and pipe handling processes.
  • Inspected fall arrest systems, harnesses, derricks and hoisting components for safety.
  • Pulled and laid rods, tubing and casing using forklifts and winches.
  • Conducted elevator handling, hardline construction and energy isolation procedures.
  • Served on crew that maintained service rigs and performed day-to-day operation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Channel Islands High School
Oxnard, CA
06-2001

Skills

  • Commercial Driver / Class A
  • Safety Procedures
  • Communication
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Production and Workover Operations
  • Hazard Identification
  • Decision-Making
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Rig operation
  • Crew Supervision
  • Relationship Building
  • Computer skills
  • Filing and data archiving
  • Data entry’s

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Oil Rig Operator/ Rig Supervisor

Thompco.
07.2024 - Current

Relief Operator

Key Energy Services
02.2024 - 04.2024

Service Rig Operator

C&J Energy Services
04.2022 - 07.2024

Rig Supervisor /Service Rig Operator

Ensign Energy
12.2010 - 02.2022

Rig Hand /Derrickhand

Excalibur Well Services
02.2010 - 12.2010

Rig Hand /Derrickhand

Thompson oil company (Thompco)
08.2007 - 02.2010

High School Diploma -

Channel Islands High School

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