Joseph Proske
Montgomery,TX
Summary
Experienced Manager with over 14 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Gotec Specialist
Patterson UTI/ MS Directional Services
02.2022 - Current
- Provided remote training to field personnel on MWD procedures and theory, reducing pre-run and well final QC errors while improving Gotec-field relations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with field team members.
- Maintained high accuracy in all documentation, ensuring consistency with company guidelines.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or frustrated employees.
- Designed and documented procedures for use by other personnel.
Lead MWD Operator
Wellbenders Directional Services
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Receive, assemble, program, configure and conduct functional tests of NORALIS MWD tools and system.
- Perform MWD troubleshooting using all means necessary to avoid potential operational downtime
- Monitor and conduct well surveys and log data to meet client needs
- Maintain MWD kit box inventory to ensure all necessities are accounted for and operational.
- Established strong working relationships with clients and other service providers, ensuring smooth coordination of joint efforts during projects.
Production Supervisor
Borden Dairy Company
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies.
- Set and enforced servant leadership approach, significantly increasing worker and shift efficiencies.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee and production issues directly and implementing timely solutions for 1 direct report and 20 indirect reports.
- Resolve unnecessary downtime quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets using S.W.O.T. analysis.
MWD Manager
Scout Drilling Technologies
03.2017 - 06.2020
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand
- Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency
- Increased operational efficiency by leading the institution of real-time remote monitoring center for all remote drilling locations
- Led team of 5 direct reports managing over 45 employees
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs
- Coordinated assistance and training for multiple MWD systems including XXT, Keydrill, Evo, X-Bolt, and Tolteq
- Negotiated pricing for purchase of $2 million dollars of new MWD kit builds including new technology saving approximately $300k off of original quote.
- Operating flow loop testing MWD tools with vibration tools and mud motors
MWD Tool Technician/ MWD Coordinator
Premier Directional/ DD Innovations
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Complete repair and maintenence on Benchtree and Short Tolteq pulsers, roll test Benchtree, XXT and Azimuth directional modules maintaining a 1000 + hour MTBF
- Perform incident analysis to ensure a quality and in-depth report on all incidents with findings to include root cause and corrective actions.
- Conform and Manage all aspects of Evolution Tool Carriers, including inspection of API connections and quality control.
- Coordinate all repairs and inspections of dumb iron, and ensure drilling rig demands are met in a timely manner.
- Train and Coordinate field personnel on the operations of the Benchtree surface systems and Digidrill logging system.
MWD Field Operator
Wellbenders Directional Services
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Perform MWD troubleshooting using all means necessary to avoid potential operational downtime
- Receive, assemble, program, configure and conduct functional tests of MWD tools.
- Monitor and conduct well surveys and log data to meet clients needs
Tool Coordinator/ Logistics Manager
The Directional Drilling Company
04.2011 - 10.2014
- Interview, hire staff, and oversee staff training
- Locate vendors of materials, equipment, and supplies and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sale
- Plan, organize, and manage work of subordinate staff to ensure that work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements
- Assisting in the assembly and teardown of mud motors to maintain logistical demands.
- Responsible for ensuring that all rigs are supplied with proper mud motors, MWD, and BHA components to complete the well in a time efficient manner
- Oversee monthly rentals in four districts, reducing rentals by 30%
Education
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Lone Star College System
Montgomery, TX08-2023
Certificate - Management Strategies
BRK Management Strategies
Conroe, Tx02.2020
High School Diploma -
Spring High School
Spring, TX06.2000
Skills
- Managerial finance
- Project manager supervision
- Organized managerial style
- Microsoft Office
- Forecasting and Time Management
- Personnel Scheduling/ Coordinating
- Self Motivated
- Goal Oriented
- Priority Management
- Training and Development
- Multiple MWD System proficient
Timeline
Senior Gotec Specialist
Patterson UTI/ MS Directional Services
02.2022 - Current
Lead MWD Operator
Wellbenders Directional Services
09.2021 - 02.2022
Production Supervisor
Borden Dairy Company
05.2020 - 09.2021
MWD Manager
Scout Drilling Technologies
03.2017 - 06.2020
MWD Tool Technician/ MWD Coordinator
Premier Directional/ DD Innovations
03.2015 - 03.2017
MWD Field Operator
Wellbenders Directional Services
10.2014 - 03.2015
Tool Coordinator/ Logistics Manager
The Directional Drilling Company
04.2011 - 10.2014
Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Lone Star College System
Certificate - Management Strategies
BRK Management Strategies
High School Diploma -
Spring High School
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