Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Justin Russell

Mineola,Texas

Summary

Knowledgeable Rig Manager bringing significant experience on rigs. Expert in maintaining rig safety and overseeing team operations. Keeps drilling efficient and fully compliant with company standards. Experienced and proactive professional offering many years of progressive warehouse settings serving industry needs. Talented in overseeing cost control, loss prevention, and labor management initiatives to streamline and enhance operations. Decisive planner with good communication and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Rig Manager

Ensign Energy
Houston, Texas
06.2009 - 11.2024
  • Ensured all personnel were properly trained in safety procedures and equipment use.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Managed daily operations of the drilling rig, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
  • Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
  • Coordinated with clients to ensure their expectations were met or exceeded.
  • Performed regular inspections of the rig to identify potential issues before they become problems.
  • Organized drills simulating emergency situations such as fires or blowouts in order to prepare personnel for real-life events.
  • Assessed rig operations regularly to identify compliance or performance issues.
  • Resolved issues between personnel involving clear impacts on successful rig activities.
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
  • Managed personnel and activities to set up rigs for efficient, safe operations.
  • Oversaw inventory management processes to ensure adequate levels of supplies were maintained at all times.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Maintained records of maintenance activities on the rig, including repairs, inspections.
  • Supervised a team of up to 20 workers, providing guidance and instruction when needed.
  • Investigated incidents involving personnel or equipment failure on the rig while identifying corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Enforced company policy related to safety protocols while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Performance Team

Ensign Energy
Houston, Texas
02.2022 - 07.2023
  • Participated in code reviews with developers in order to assess the impact of changes on overall performance.
  • Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
  • Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
  • Maintained a database of key metrics related to system performance including uptime, throughput, latency.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as IT or Operations to troubleshoot any issues impacting system performance.
  • Monitored service levels across multiple platforms and identified areas for improvement.
  • Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
  • Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
  • Created reports that tracked the performance of various systems and processes.
  • Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
  • Proposed solutions for optimizing system utilization by leveraging existing resources efficiently.
  • Implemented new technologies, tools, and methods to optimize system performance.
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
  • Provided technical guidance and support to teams when needed.
  • Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.

Assistant Driller

Scandrill
Tyler, Texas
06.2003 - 06.2009
  • I worked my way up from the floors to assistant driller in the six years I was employed at Scandrill.

  • Participated in daily toolbox meetings to discuss safety protocols and any potential hazards associated with upcoming tasks.
  • Ensured that all required materials were available prior to commencement of job duties each day.
  • Monitored well conditions during drilling operations, making adjustments to ensure optimal performance of the drill bit.
  • Managed rig move and drilling operations.
  • Performed pre-job equipment inspections and ensured all safety requirements were met before mobilizing to the drilling site.
  • Operated and maintained drill rigs and performed repairs and service on drilling equipment.
  • Supervised and documented drilling operations.
  • Communicated effectively with crew members regarding progress of drilling activities and relayed information back to supervisor as needed.
  • Supervised employee productivity and overall drilling procedures.
  • Provided assistance in running casing strings into wells according to established operating parameters.
  • Documented drilling, maintained records and submitted status and result reports.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues onsite with support from Driller and Toolpusher when necessary.

Education

High School Diploma -

Alba Golden ISD
Alba, TX
04-2000

Skills

  • Hazard identification and mitigation
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Communication and coordination
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Onshore operations experience
  • Safety and compliance oversight
  • Crew supervision
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Performance monitoring and evaluation
  • Well control expertise
  • Drilling operations management
  • Decision making and problem solving
  • Rig equipment maintenance
  • Time management and scheduling
  • Production oversight
  • HSE leadership
  • Computer and software literacy
  • Personnel training
  • Inventory and supply chain management
  • Emergency response planning
  • Safety management
  • Team leadership
  • Oilfield production equipment
  • Multicultural team integration
  • Electrical systems
  • Drilling plan compliance
  • Quality assurance and control

Timeline

Performance Team

Ensign Energy
02.2022 - 07.2023

Rig Manager

Ensign Energy
06.2009 - 11.2024

Assistant Driller

Scandrill
06.2003 - 06.2009

High School Diploma -

Alba Golden ISD

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Justin Russell