Kelton Hight
Cotulla,TX
Summary
Skilled Production Worker offering eight years of experience in manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times. Competent with years of extensive qualifications, spanning multiple roles within the oil and gas industry. Strong multitasking abilities to support handling numerous essential processes simultaneously. Skilled at troubleshooting equipment failures or inefficiencies. Highly skilled Control Operator with background in managing complex control systems within diverse industries. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues, maintain operational efficiency and implement safety protocols effectively. Strong understanding of technical specifications and operational procedures. Previous work has led to improved system performance, increased productivity and enhanced safety standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Solids Control Operator
NOV
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Work & stay on site during your 14/7 hitch or longer
- Operate and maintain NOV solids control equipment including Centrifuges, Shakers, Vertical dryer & Pumps on a Rig location
- Operate excavator to load trucks with drilled cuttings
- Documentation of all daily activity at worksite on daily report and assure everyone is informed on rig location as well as support facilities/offices if any work scope changes, HSE concerns, etc
- Travel to and from the rig location including West, Texas, & Colorado when needed
- Understand all NOV and customer HSE requirements and Safe Work practices
- Participate in Safety meetings & NOV Observation Program
Sand Coordinator
Fila-Mar Energy Services, LLC
Dilley, TX
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel- hooks and hoists to transport and load materials
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs
Centrifuge Operator/TRD operator
Republic Services
Cotulla, TX
05.2016 - 09.2022
- The Operator - Heavy Equipment is responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment at a recycling center, landfill or transfer station for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, loading and/or compacting waste or soil in an efficient and safe manner
- Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear view camera are clean
- Safely and efficiently operate equipment that may include: forklift, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader and other equipment using proper safety standards
- Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials
- Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize down time; clean tracks or wheels on equipment, as needed
- Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair
- Complete Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to supervisor, as needed
- Follow all required safety policies and procedures
- Ensure that shop is clean, serviced and stored at the completion of each shift
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
SWD Operator/ Pumper
C&E SALT WATER DISPOSAL
Cotulla, TX
01.2016 - 04.2019
- Conducted daily inspections of surface equipment and pumps to identify and address seal leaks, improper priming and other minor operational inefficiencies
- Safeguarded company assets, immediately reporting security violations to supervisors to prevent or mitigate corporate loss
- Corrected unsafe conditions or practices immediately upon recognition to eliminate workplace accidents
- Cultivated habit of continually assessing outputs resulting from current production methods to identify and implement improvements to productivity
- Surveilled leases on properties within assigned area to verify maximal production of wells and pumping equipment
- Maintained safe and accurate pump levels and closely watched pump gauges
- Adapted daily tasks to match staff skill levels and weather conditions, consistently maintaining safety and efficiency standards
Floor Hand
PRECISION DRILLING INC
Cotulla, TX
02.2014 - 12.2017
- Maintained clean, organized, hazard-free work areas for optimized site safety
- Carried out general manual labor activities to aid site productivity
- Executed daily operations quickly and accurately, achieving productivity targets
- Prepared drilling sites with correct equipment and materials for productive operations
- Performed minor repairs on drilling equipment and tools to limit operational disruptions
- Monitored shaker and mud tank operations
- Provided assistance in assembly and disassembly of drilling rig and equipment
- Loaded, unloaded and stored supplies and materials in secure, orderly systems
- Moved or relocated materials and equipment required for drilling tool assembly to and throughout work site
- Operated down-hole tools safely and responsibly, limiting risk
- Observed drilling progress and reported anomalies for prompt resolution
- Led preventive maintenance activity on drilling rigs and equipment to limit downtime
Education
GED -
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX05.2013
Skills
- SharePoint
- Power tools
- Safety Standards
- Enhancing Operational Efficiency
- Forklift
- Grader operation
- Excavator
- Communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Water truck
- Manufacturing
- Driving
- Plant operator
- Maintenance
- Horizontal drilling
- Workflow Management
- Microsoft Office
- Effective Time Management
- Equipment Repair
- Heavy lifting
- Leadership
- Oil and Gas Operations
- Roller
- Inventory Loading and Unloading
- Computer skills
- Warehouse experience
- Troubleshooting
- Power BI
- Backhoe operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Assembly Instructions
- Mechanical knowledge
- Team Contribution
- Pallet Jack Handling Skills
- Dump truck
- Front Loader Operation
- Pipeline
- ADT haul trucks
- Construction
- Hand tools
- Maintainer
- TWIC Card Holder
Certification
- Driver's License, Currently working on my CDL
- Forklift Certification
- OSHA 30
- CPR Certification
- OSHA 10
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Solids Control Operator
NOV
01.2023 - Current
Sand Coordinator
Fila-Mar Energy Services, LLC
09.2022 - 11.2023
Centrifuge Operator/TRD operator
Republic Services
05.2016 - 09.2022
SWD Operator/ Pumper
C&E SALT WATER DISPOSAL
01.2016 - 04.2019
Floor Hand
PRECISION DRILLING INC
02.2014 - 12.2017
- Driver's License, Currently working on my CDL
- Forklift Certification
- OSHA 30
- CPR Certification
- OSHA 10
GED -
San Antonio College
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