Joseph Sloce
Saint Paul,VA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience, excelling in team leadership and project management. Proven expertise in oilfield safety protocols and heavy equipment operation, fostering a productive work environment while achieving project goals. Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills enhance team performance and operational efficiency. I will give and be the best at safely completing any and every job opportunity thrown my way. I’m very reliable and show up on time honestly usually 15-30 minutes earlier every shift. I take my job title and duties very seriously giving each and every task at hand my full attention while also not allowing off the clock issues to interfere. I enjoy working in new environments with experienced mentors allowing employees opportunities to learn new career skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Rig Hand
Gasco Drilling
08.2025 - Current
- Lead floor hand for every day job task.
- Maintenance and operate Air Compressors.
- Dozer and Truck Operator during Rig move days.
- Being the Drillers right hand man, making his job as easy and efficient as possible.
General Foreman
MBI
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Overseen multiple Land clearing projects starting with right of ways for Electric Company’s to solar farms and Gas pipe lines. Managing multiple crews per project making sure job task were getting completed safely and productively on time.
- Trained and mentored crew members on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing diverse teams to achieve common goals while fostering a positive work environment.
Crew Foreman
MBI
09.2018 - 03.2023
- Managed a crew of 6 or more employees daily working along side of them helping and guiding them on every job the correct way to do each and every job position starting from the new guy up to the crew leaders title and what the expectations were while also completing the daily production required.
- Settling crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful outcomes instead of poor decisions costing job discipline or termination.
- Helped build team working skills and leadership.
Derrickhand
Highlands Drilling
06.2013 - 08.2018
- Operated drilling equipment to ensure efficient and safe drilling operations.
- Worked up top in the derrick standing back drill steal and drill collars to and from the board.
- Operated, maintenances and kept all soap tanks, Air Compressors and mud pumps up and running to be able to safely drill productivity.
- I also operated the rig when needed while the driller was away.
- I was required to keep the guys under me busy being productive and staying ready being one step ahead for the next job task coming our way.
Education
High School Diploma -
Castlewood High School
Castlewood, VA06.2013
Skills
Drill string assembly
Oilfield safety protocols
Lockout and tagout procedures
Power tool proficiency
Heavy equipment operation
Hand tool expertise
Fall protection training
Torque wrench operation
Forklift operation
Personal protective equipment use
Equipment moving
Safety
OSHA regulations
Drilling
Climbing skills
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Safety meetings
Effective communication
Decision-making
Heavy lifting
Relationship building
Tools and mechanical equipment
Team building
Safety protocols
Drilling operations
Time management abilities
Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Rig Hand
Gasco Drilling
08.2025 - Current
General Foreman
MBI
03.2023 - 05.2025
Crew Foreman
MBI
09.2018 - 03.2023
Derrickhand
Highlands Drilling
06.2013 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Castlewood High School