Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Languages
Timeline

Joseph Lester

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Accomplished Rig Superintendent with a proven track record at Parker Drilling Company International, adept in strategic planning and project management. Excelled in fostering team unity in extreme conditions, enhancing safety, and boosting operational efficiency. Skilled in relationship building and environmental awareness, significantly contributing to project success and operational improvements.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Rig Superintendent

Parker Drilling Company International
2007.09 - 2018.07
  • Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
  • Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
  • Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing projects day to day operations.
  • Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for a safe working environment in multi culture and harsh weather environment of -40 degrees updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
  • Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.

Driller

Keinai Drilling
2006.05 - 2007.02
  • 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
  • Increased overall productivity with efficient crew management and clear communication of drilling objectives.
  • Trained and supervised all site personnel.
  • Monitored drilling operations and machines.
  • Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
  • Facilitated seamless handovers between shifts by maintaining clear documentation and concise shift reports, ensuring smooth continuation of operations without unnecessary delays.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations, adhering to environmental guidelines and reporting requirements throughout all stages of the drilling process.
  • Provided expertise to support day drilling operations.
  • Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
  • Achieved precise drilling targets by utilizing advanced directional drilling methods and monitoring real-time data.
  • Enhanced drilling efficiency by implementing advanced drilling techniques and optimizing equipment usage.

Driller

Nabors Drilling USA
1993.12 - 2006.01

Driller

Veco Drilling
Bakersfield , CA
1987.12 - 1993.09

Tool Specialist

Baker Sand Control
Bakersfield , CA
1980.08 - 1987.01

Running down hole well bore tools for completing oil and gas wells with formation problems. Running liners in same.

Rough Neck

Hilton Drilling Company
Bakersfield , CA
1980.01 - 1980.09
  • Working floors on a drilling rig.
  • Cleaning and painting drilling rig while we are drilling.
  • Help out on what ever needs to be done. Mixing mud with Derrick man to cleaning out Dog House (change room) rig office ect.

Stricture Technician

McDonald Douglas Aircraft
Long Beach , CA
1978.02 - 1980.01

Repair all structural squawks from inspected failures of DC & KC 10 before they pressure test the fuselage.

Education

Various Courses For Oilfield Safety And Well Contr - Well Control Certification Every 2 Years

West Tec, Taft, CA
  • Completed AP course in [Subject]
  • Relevant Coursework: [Subject] & [Subject]
  • Professional Development: [Subject]
  • [Number] GPA

Deploma - General Education

Singapore American High School, Republic Of Singapore
1977

Skills

  • Relationship building and management
  • Project Coordination
  • Project Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Key decision making
  • Strategic Planning
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Training Oversight
  • Labor Relations
  • Leadership Development
  • Cost Estimation
  • Staff Management
  • Staff education and training
  • Organizational effectiveness
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Business Planning
  • Environmental awareness
  • Contractor Management
  • Project estimation and bidding
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Educational leadership
  • Program implementation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Decision-Making
  • Dependable and Hardworking
  • Team Leadership
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Worker Supervision
  • Equipment Operation
  • Employee Training
  • Site Safety
  • Field Inspection
  • Customer Relations
  • Job Planning
  • Safe Operating Procedures
  • Employee Motivation
  • Risk Management
  • Lockout and Tagout
  • Self Control and Integrity
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Preventive Equipment Maintenance
  • Procedure Planning
  • Safety oversight
  • Effective Communication
  • Inventory Management
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Heavy equipment operations
  • Forklift Operation
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Resource Management
  • Business Management
  • Assignment Delegation
  • Site Maintenance
  • Schedule oversight
  • Employee Management
  • Cost Control
  • Work Monitoring
  • Site Inspection
  • Multi-Project Coordination
  • Change order management
  • Site Safety Management
  • Relationship Building

Additional Information

Sr. Rig Manager on The Sunkar 257, worlds largest barge rig in the middle of the Caspian Sea drilled record depth of 6000 meters. Completed testing and moved off berm with no lost time or down time 32 day ahead of scheduled had to wait for ice to melt so we could move.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Kazakh
Limited Working
Russian
Limited Working
Malay
Elementary

Timeline

Rig Superintendent - Parker Drilling Company International
2007.09 - 2018.07
Driller - Keinai Drilling
2006.05 - 2007.02
Driller - Nabors Drilling USA
1993.12 - 2006.01
Driller - Veco Drilling
1987.12 - 1993.09
Tool Specialist - Baker Sand Control
1980.08 - 1987.01
Rough Neck - Hilton Drilling Company
1980.01 - 1980.09
Stricture Technician - McDonald Douglas Aircraft
1978.02 - 1980.01
West Tec - Various Courses For Oilfield Safety And Well Contr, Well Control Certification Every 2 Years
Singapore American High School - Deploma, General Education
Joseph Lester