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Justin Lewis

Checotah,OK

Summary

Highly skilled professional with over twenty five years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Goal oriented with proven ability to successfully lead a team. Focused on safety, productivity and efficiency. Strong decision- making, leadership and problem solving skills. Ability to motivate and affectively communicate company goals to employees. Extremely focused on identifying potential problems, minimizing risks, and implementing a plan for improvement.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Driller

RFC Drilling Company
2022.08 - Current

Operate and monitor all drilling systems and equipment, supervise all drill crew work activities and complete appropriate drilling documentation to satisfaction of the contractor. Actively coach and train all personnel. Ensure well programs and schedules are well known to the Drilling crew. Maintain compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety. Support management in all drilling and rig move operations

Rig Manager

Sendero Drilling
2010.02 - 2022.08

Hired as Driller, moved up to Rig Manager within a short amount of time. Responsible for every aspect of the rig operations, including set up, take down and moving, along with the safety of all crew members including 3rd party personnel. Responsible for daily paperwork and other matters of business pertaining to the rig. Also provide daily leadership, guidance and coaching to all personnel, managing their efforts to maximize operational effectiveness and overall performance. Anticipated, troubleshot and resolved operational and equipment issues to minimize rig downtime. Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members. Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Fishing Guide

Self Employed Services
2020.04 - 2022.01

Adapted guiding style to suit varying client abilities, resulting in enjoyable experiences regardless of skill level or prior knowledge. Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.

Rig Manager

Horizontal Well Drillers
2017.04 - 2019.11

Established emergency response plans for critical situations on the rig site, ensuring prompt action in times of crisis. Responsible for every aspect of the rig operations, including set up, take down and moving, along with the safety of all crew members including 3rd party personnel. Responsible for daily paperwork and other matters of business pertaining to the rig. Also provide daily leadership, guidance and coaching to all personnel, managing their efforts to maximize operational effectiveness and overall performance. Anticipated, troubleshot and resolved operational and equipment issues to minimize rig downtime. Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members. Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

MPD/UBD, Air Supervisor, Flowback Operator

Air Drilling Associates
2015.12 - 2017.03

Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs. Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers. Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments. Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols. Drilling Underbalanced & Overbalanced wells, experience in multi hole pads.

Driller

Nomac Drilling
2009.12 - 2015.04

Operate and monitor all drilling systems and equipment, supervise all drill crew work activities and complete appropriate drilling documentation to the satisfaction of the contractor. To actively coach and train all personnel. Ensure well programs and schedules are well known to the Drilling crew. Maintain compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety. Support management in all drilling and rig move operations.

Rig Manager

Nabors Drilling Company
2006.01 - 2009.10

Established emergency response plans for critical situations on the rig site, ensuring prompt action in times of crisis. Responsible for every aspect of the rig operations, including set up, take down and moving, along with the safety of all crew members including 3rd party personnel. Responsible for daily paperwork and other matters of business pertaining to the rig. Also provide daily leadership, guidance and coaching to all personnel, managing their efforts to maximize operational effectiveness and overall performance. Anticipated, troubleshot and resolved operational and equipment issues to minimize rig downtime. Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members. Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Rig Manager

Bronco Drilling Company
2003.01 - 2006.01

Established emergency response plans for critical situations on the rig site, ensuring prompt action in times of crisis. Responsible for every aspect of the rig operations, including set up, take down and moving, along with the safety of all crew members including 3rd party personnel. Responsible for daily paperwork and other matters of business pertaining to the rig. Also provide daily leadership, guidance and coaching to all personnel, managing their efforts to maximize operational effectiveness and overall performance. Anticipated, troubleshot and resolved operational and equipment issues to minimize rig downtime. Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members. Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Driller

Unit Drilling
1999.01 - 2003.01

Operate and monitor all drilling systems and equipment, supervise all drill crew work activities and complete appropriate drilling documentation to the satisfaction of the contractor. To actively coach and train all personnel. Ensure well programs and schedules are well known to the Drilling crew. Maintain compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety. Support management in all drilling and rig move operations.

Derrickhand

Bayard Drilling Co.
1997.01 - 1999.01

Responsible for checking and maintaining the mechanical conditions of the mud system, controlling mud properties and mud volumes, racking and laying down drill pipe and drill collars, maintaining and inspecting safety equipment, providing housekeeping, checking mud properties, and maintaining mud equipment.

Floorhand

Cougar Drilling Co.
1995.05 - 1997.01

Operating tongs, slips, kelly spinners, ST-80, as well as performing all maintenance of equipment. Assisting Derrickhand with mud tanks, mud pumps and chemical mixing. Also responsible for housekeeping activities, safety of myself and safety of those around me.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sayre High School
Sayre, OK
05.1995

Skills

  • Excel in Leadership and Management
  • H2S certified
  • Vertical and Horizontal Drilling experience
  • Experience in drilling with Air, Oil and Water based fluids.
  • Knowledge in loss circulation
  • Crew Supervision
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Safety Compliance
  • Decision Making and Problem Solving
  • Computer and Software Literacy
  • Task Prioritization
  • Adaptability

Accomplishments

    Over twenty five years in the industry without a LTI, setting many drilling and performance records.



Timeline

Driller

RFC Drilling Company
2022.08 - Current

Fishing Guide

Self Employed Services
2020.04 - 2022.01

Rig Manager

Horizontal Well Drillers
2017.04 - 2019.11

MPD/UBD, Air Supervisor, Flowback Operator

Air Drilling Associates
2015.12 - 2017.03

Rig Manager

Sendero Drilling
2010.02 - 2022.08

Driller

Nomac Drilling
2009.12 - 2015.04

Rig Manager

Nabors Drilling Company
2006.01 - 2009.10

Rig Manager

Bronco Drilling Company
2003.01 - 2006.01

Driller

Unit Drilling
1999.01 - 2003.01

Derrickhand

Bayard Drilling Co.
1997.01 - 1999.01

Floorhand

Cougar Drilling Co.
1995.05 - 1997.01

High School Diploma -

Sayre High School
Justin Lewis