Joshua Leffel
Eufaula,OK
Summary
I have been with Cactus Drilling 17 years 11 months. Drilled in Oklahoma in the Scoop/Stack drilling horizontal wells 5,000'-10,000' laterals. Worked in Louisiana and and east Texas drilling 5,000-10,000' laterals in the Haynesville/Bossier shell. Drilling with mpd rotating heads under-balanced for the last 6 years.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Rig Manager
Cactus Drilling Co
03.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Managed rig personnel, fostering teamwork and enhancing communication among diverse crews.
- Implemented training programs for new hires, improving onboarding efficiency and knowledge retention.
- Developed maintenance schedules, reducing equipment downtime and optimizing performance efficiency.
- Increased safety performance by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
- Managed rig operations, production, maintenance
- Anticipated, troubleshot and resolved operational and equipment issues to minimize rig downtime.
- Planned preventive maintenance and replaced supplies to operate and maintain rig equipment.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Driller
Cactus Drilling Co
07.2014 - 03.2022
- Operated drilling rigs, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Monitored drilling operations, identifying issues and implementing corrective measures promptly.
- Trained junior drillers on equipment operation and safety procedures to enhance team performance.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize drilling techniques and improve efficiency.
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
- Increased overall productivity with efficient crew management and clear communication of drilling objectives.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
Derrickhand
Cactus Drilling Co
07.2011 - 07.2014
- Operated drilling equipment and maintained safety protocols during daily operations.
- Assisted in rigging up and down, ensuring efficient drilling processes.
- Monitored well conditions and reported discrepancies to senior crew members.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize drilling performance and reduce downtime.
- Trained new derrickhands on equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on machinery to ensure optimal functionality.
- Maintained proper fluid levels in the mud pits, ensuring smooth operation throughout the drilling process.
- Verified and recorded drilling fluid properties at regular intervals to report deviations.
- Maintained and monitored mud pits and mud pumps during operations to detect unexplained pit level increases and decreases.
Floorhand
Cactus Drilling Co
07.2008 - 07.2011
- Operated drilling equipment and tools to support efficient drilling operations.
- Assisted in rig maintenance to ensure safety compliance and operational readiness.
- Provided support during well site preparations, contributing to overall workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with crew members to execute daily tasks and maintain safety protocols.
- Participated in safety drills and training sessions to uphold workplace safety standards.
- Assisted in rig-up and rig-down procedures, ensuring timely project completion.
- Carried out general manual labor activities to aid site productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Van Buren County High School
Keosauqua, IA05.2004
Skills
- Computer and software literacy
- Communication and coordination
- Decision making and problem solving
- Team leadership
- Safety management
- Crew supervision
- Time management and scheduling
- Well control
Timeline
Rig Manager
Cactus Drilling Co
03.2022 - Current
Driller
Cactus Drilling Co
07.2014 - 03.2022
Derrickhand
Cactus Drilling Co
07.2011 - 07.2014
Floorhand
Cactus Drilling Co
07.2008 - 07.2011
High School Diploma -
Van Buren County High School
Training
-Well Control Certified
-H2s Training
-First aid Certified
References
-Jeremy Aldridge Admas consultant
cell 936-828-1540
-Jessie Ainsworth Comstock Directional Driller
cell 318-758-3838
-Jamie Burkham Comstock consultant
cell 903-539-3495
-Justin Hollis Expand Energy Consultant
cell 318-355-0857