Kaleb Turnham
Calumet,United States
Summary
Proven skills in completing well and facility evaluations in line with compliance requirements. Detail-oriented and reliable in assessing safety devices and noting problems. Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic and repair skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lease Operator
Plaster & Wald
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Ensured safety regulations were followed on-site, minimizing accidents and maintaining a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Collaborated with field technicians to maintain equipment and perform routine maintenance, extending the life of assets.
- Conducted thorough inspections of facilities, identifying potential hazards or violations and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance and repairs on wellhead equipment and pumps.
- Reduced downtime by proactively identifying and resolving equipment issues in a timely manner.
- Used correct lockout and tag-out procedures when conducting maintenance on equipment.
Field Service Technician
USA Compression
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Reviewed aspects of job upon completion to alleviate equipment failure and prevent callbacks.
- Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Maintained company field response vehicle stocked with repair and replacement parts valued over $3,500.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests for timely on-call support.
Crane Operator
Saber Roustabout Service
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Increased performance by safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery and equipment.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Used troubleshooting and resolution skills to address crane-related malfunctions while minimizing downtime.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
Wireline Hand
Precision Wireline
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Prepare well for service operation, build perforating guns and setting tools of all sizes.
- Select, load, and unload required tools and corresponding surface instrumentation for the job.
- Inspect, maintain, repair tools, service units, and associated equipment.
- Safely drive and operate any transport vehicle and logging truck in the district.
- Learn proper assembly, disassembly, installation, and maintenance of pressure control equipment.
COVID Layoff
05.2020 - 09.2020
I worked odd/end jobs during this time but was actively seeking full-time employment during this time.
Crane Operator/Roustabout Hand
Saber Roustabout Service
09.2016 - 05.2020
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Used troubleshooting and resolution skills to address crane-related malfunctions while minimizing downtime.
- Performed diverse manual labor tasks, digging trenches and laying pipes with superior physical endurance.
- Connected and disconnected pipes, pumps and other production equipment to support functionality.
Derrick Hand
Unit Drilling
08.2010 - 04.2016
- Maintained and monitored mud pits and mud pumps during operations to detect unexplained pit level increases and decreases.
- Weighed clay and mixed with water and chemicals to make drilling mud.
- Verified and recorded drilling fluid properties at regular intervals to report deviations.
- Read pressure gauges to adjust pumping procedures, paying close attention to pressure, density and concentration levels.
- Checked pumps for excessive vibration by listening to operation and inspecting machinery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Okeene Jr-Sr High School
Okeene, OKSkills
- Safety standards and protocols
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Problem-Solving
- PPE Compliance
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Lease Operator
Plaster & Wald
04.2023 - 07.2024
Field Service Technician
USA Compression
05.2022 - 04.2023
Crane Operator
Saber Roustabout Service
09.2021 - 05.2022
Wireline Hand
Precision Wireline
09.2020 - 09.2021
COVID Layoff
05.2020 - 09.2020
Crane Operator/Roustabout Hand
Saber Roustabout Service
09.2016 - 05.2020
Derrick Hand
Unit Drilling
08.2010 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Okeene Jr-Sr High School
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