Jonathan Salinas
Falfurrias
Summary
Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and safety, my tenure at Ensign United States Drilling showcases a proven track record in reducing downtime and supervising critical drilling operations. Skilled in hydraulic systems operation and fostering team collaboration, I've significantly contributed to the success rate of completed wells through meticulous risk assessment and equipment maintenance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Derrickhand
Ensign Well Services
06.2023 - 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.
- 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.
- Maintained and monitored mud pits and mud pumps during operations to detect unexplained pit level increases and decreases.
- Assisted in training new crew members, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.
- Maximized drilling efficiency with thorough maintenance of top drive systems and associated equipment.
- Used harnesses and platform climbing devices to position and align Type and Type elements.
- Performed housekeeping on rig floor by cleaning equipment and removing debris from rig stairs.
- Completed common repairs and adjustments to maintain performance.
Driller
Ensign United States Drilling
08.2011 - 06.2023
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Improved safety on the rig by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Completed comprehensive reports detailing daily progress updates, issues encountered during operations, and future recommendations to improve operation effectiveness.
- Actively participated in pre-drill meetings, contributing valuable insights based on past experience to optimize well design parameters.
- Monitored, executed, and documented drilling operations on conventional jack-up rigs and cyber-rigs
- Increased success rate of completed wells by carefully analyzing mud systems to determine optimal fluid properties for specific formations.
- Kept close eye on gauge readouts and listened to machinery to assess current conditions and adjust settings.
- Maintained machinery, tools and vehicles in good working order to prevent unnecessary operational delays.
Education
H.M King
Kingsville, TX05.2005
Skills
- Fall Protection Awareness
- Wire Rope Inspection
- Firefighting Equipment Use
- Risk Assessment Capabilities
- Hand Signal Communication
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Torque Wrench Operation
- Forklift Operations
- First Aid Training
- Confined Space Entry
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Regulations
- Well control techniques
- Pressure Control Systems
- Iron Roughneck Operation
- Hydraulic Jacks
- Hydraulic systems operation
- Slips and tongs usage
- Drilling Equipment Knowledge
- Mud pumps
- Oilfield terminology understanding
- Safety trained
- Backhoe Operation
- Equipment Repair
- Derrick maintenance
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Derrickhand
Ensign Well Services
06.2023 - Current
Driller
Ensign United States Drilling
08.2011 - 06.2023
H.M King
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