Kentrell Smith
Marshall,TX
Summary
Proven leader in the oil and gas sector, adept at enhancing operational efficiency and safety for Petro Mechanical Services.
Experienced roughneck for many years with multiple companies. Expertise in heavy equipment operation and safety awareness .
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Roustabout Pusher / Lead
Petro Mechanical Services
03.2019 - Current
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Boosted morale among crew members by consistently recognizing individual achievements and celebrating team successes together.
- Supported drilling operations by assembling, disassembling, moving, and repairing rig components as needed.
- Improved overall safety on the rig by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and leading safety drills.
- Reduced workplace injuries by proactively addressing potential hazards, conducting regular safety inspections, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Safeguarded environmental compliance by following guidelines during waste disposal procedures and reporting any potential hazards immediately to management personnel.
- Assisted roughnecks with tasks and supplied with equipment.
- Inspected and tested equipment and pipelines for signs of wear and tear or obstruction.
- Supervised and coordinated daily workflows and delegated roustabout tasks.
- Monitored production equipment and pipelines to identify and repair any issues or faults.
- Attended all safety meetings and utilized techniques learned to avoid mishaps on job.
- Assisted with rigging and installation of production equipment, pumps and pipes.
- Connected and disconnected pipes, pumps and other production equipment to support functionality.
Roughneck / Floor Hand
H & P International Drilling
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Contributed to successful drilling operations by assembling and disassembling drilling equipment as needed.
- Assisted in accurate wellbore placement with proper handling of drill string components during tripping operations.
- Supported effective decision-making on site by providing accurate information on drilling progress and conditions to supervisors and management personnel.
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of new roughnecks, helping them quickly acclimate to their roles within the team.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting mechanical issues and performing repairs on the rig floor.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Longview High School
Longview, TX06.2014
Skills
- Rigging Knowledge
- Well Control Procedures
- Power Tool Operation
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Equipment Inspection
- Drilling Rig Experience
- Crane Operation
- Safety meetings
- Safety awareness
Certification
- Respiratory Training
- CPR, AED, and first aid
- H2S safety for oil and gas
- Forklift operator training
- Fall protection for upstream oil and gas operations
- Driver safety
- Aerial Lift Safety
- Job Hazard Analysis
Trainings
- AWP
- Basic F. A
- CMV
- Driver Safety
- DVIR
- Fall Protection
- H2S
- JSA
- LOTO
- Marathon
- Pioneer
- SWA
- Telehandler (SKYTRAK)
Timeline
Roustabout Pusher / Lead
Petro Mechanical Services
03.2019 - Current
Roughneck / Floor Hand
H & P International Drilling
03.2017 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Longview High School
- Respiratory Training
- CPR, AED, and first aid
- H2S safety for oil and gas
- Forklift operator training
- Fall protection for upstream oil and gas operations
- Driver safety
- Aerial Lift Safety
- Job Hazard Analysis
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