Kevin Castillo
Forest,MS
Summary
Skilled in performing routine physical labor and maintenance, with experience in operating a variety of machinery and equipment used in the extraction and preparation of products. Known for strong teamwork abilities, effective communication skills, and capacity to follow safety protocols diligently. Contributed to enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards through proactive maintenance and immediate response to repair needs.
Dependable professional with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Floorhand
H&P Drilling
Senecaville, Ohio
07.2024 - Current
- Provided training for new employees on how to operate various pieces of drilling machinery safely and efficiently.
- Maintained records of all activities performed on the drill floor including but not limited to repairs, tests, inspections.
- Inspected tools and equipment prior to use in order to identify any potential hazards or defects.
- Participated in safety meetings and drills, adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
- Organized daily work schedules for floorhands and ensured that tasks were completed within specified time frames.
- Recorded drilling activity and equipment logs accurately and timely.
- Provided technical support to operators in order to ensure proper operation of drilling rigs.
- Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
- Monitored gauges, meters, and other instruments while operating machinery.
- Operated and maintained drilling rig diesel motors, transmissions, pumps, and drilling mud systems.
- Assisted in the supervision of crew members during rig up and rig down operations.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while performing job duties.
- Performed and managed preventative maintenance on all drilling equipment.
- Ensured that all personnel adhered strictly to company policies when working around hazardous materials or dangerous conditions.
- Assisted with managing the inventory of spare parts for rigs and other related equipment.
- Obtained proper permits and completed job safety analysis (JSA) prior to beginning each new job.
- Verified that all necessary supplies were available before beginning a task.
- Conducted visual inspections to identify potential hazards and equipment wear.
- Cleaned and inspected rig and drilling equipment and implemented practices to prevent equipment rust or corrosion.
- Maintained clean and hazard-free work areas to attain operational safety and regulatory compliance.
- Safely operated forklift and aerial lift to move machinery around floor.
- Mixed and tested drilling fluids, chemicals, and grouts.
- Transported materials and pallets between areas.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding job progress and any issues encountered while on the job.
- Inspected equipment before and after use to increase longevity and maximize safety.
- Utilized hand and power tools to assist in drilling operations and equipment maintenance.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and environmental regulations.
- Provided emergency assistance during spills, fires or other accidents.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by taking appropriate action according to established safety guidelines.
- Cleaned and prepared sites for drilling operations and post-operation clean-up.
- Performed regular inspections and maintenance on drilling equipment and tools.
- Conducted regular safety meetings with crew members in order to review safety procedures.
- Managed the repair and maintenance of wellhead equipment such as blowout preventers, valves, and chokes.
- Participated in rig mobilization and demobilization processes, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and repairing minor mechanical problems on the rig.
Oilfield Floorhand
Patterson-UTI
Pecos, Texas
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Guided pipes off racks into drilling rigs using tongs and other hand tools.
- Handled weighing, data recordkeeping and batch tracking.
- Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
- Assisted with setting up and taking down drilling rig and various equipment.
- Identified potential hazards, communicated them to supervisors, and took appropriate action to mitigate risks.
- Worked closely with service companies coming onsite providing support services like cementing jobs, ensuring their job was done properly without incident.
- Maintained clean and hazard-free work areas to attain operational safety and regulatory compliance.
- Performed regular inspections and maintenance on drilling equipment and tools.
- Participated in safety meetings and drills, adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
- Installed safety lines between the rig floor and derrickman while running drill pipe, casing, tubing into the hole during tripping operations.
- Repaired minor mechanical issues that arose on various pieces of equipment used around the oilfield such as valves, pumps.
- Utilized hand and power tools to assist in drilling operations and equipment maintenance.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and environmental regulations.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and repairing minor mechanical problems on the rig.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers to perform maintenance tasks on derricks and related equipment.
- Performed general housekeeping duties around the rig site including sweeping floors and picking up debris.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Concrete Laborer
Simmons Erosion Control
Lake, Mississippi
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
- Planned work based on verbal instructions, blueprints, and written specifications.
- Directed casting of concrete and supervised laborers using shovels or special tools to spread.
- Set up and reinforced forms to accurately pour concrete for walkways and other structures.
- Set concrete forms to desired pitch and depth and aligned.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using appropriate lifting techniques.
- Prepared concrete by hand mixing sand and cement.
- Perform minor maintenance tasks on equipment used during construction process.
- Set forms for pouring concrete according to blueprints or instructions from supervisor.
- Monitored wind, heat or cold throughout curing process.
- Repaired unsafe curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and roadways.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
- Maintain equipment used during construction process in good working condition.
- Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
- Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Ensure that safety protocols are followed at all times while on the job site.
- Signaled truck driver to pour concrete and move chute, directing concrete on forms.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Sales Associate
AutoZone
Forest, Mississippi
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Assisted in visual merchandising, creating appealing displays that capture customer interest.
Education
High School Diploma -
Forest High School
Forest, MS05-2022
High School Diploma -
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSSkills
- Bilingual
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Emergency response
- Time management
- Basic computer literacy
- Hazard identification talent
- Hydraulic systems experience
- Environmental compliance awareness
- Physical stamina and strength
- Equipment inspection
- Quality control assurance
- Technical report writing
- Preventive Maintenance
- Training and mentoring
- Hazardous materials
- Housekeeping duties
- Safety equipment use
- Interpersonal communication
- Repairs and maintenance
- Teamwork and flexibility
- Team contribution
- Basic mechanical skills
- Safety protocol adherence
- Regulation compliance
- Tool usage
- Safety management
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Self motivation
- Visual inspection
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Lead Floorhand
H&P Drilling
07.2024 - Current
Oilfield Floorhand
Patterson-UTI
12.2023 - 07.2024
Concrete Laborer
Simmons Erosion Control
05.2021 - 12.2023
Sales Associate
AutoZone
05.2020 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Forest High School
High School Diploma -
Mississippi State University