Kevin DeGroot
Lutz,FL
Summary
Results-driven Drilling Supervisor with expertise in team leadership, safety compliance, and drilling optimization. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and mentoring staff for improved performance.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Drilling Supervisor
Arehna Engineering
2024 - 2025
- Supervised drilling operations to ensure adherence to safety protocols and industry standards.
- Coordinated with engineering teams to optimize drilling processes and equipment usage.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on operational best practices and safety measures.
- Evaluated drilling performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement.
Driller Supervisor
Tampa Well Drilling
2021 - 2023
- Operated drilling equipment to ensure effective well installation and maintenance.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and machinery to maintain operational safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize drilling processes and reduce downtime.
- Assisted in the setup and calibration of drilling rigs for various geological conditions.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation and safety protocols, enhancing team efficiency.
- Led project teams in troubleshooting drilling issues, resulting in timely problem resolution and enhanced performance.
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Increased overall productivity with efficient crew management and clear communication of drilling objectives.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations, adhering to environmental guidelines and reporting requirements throughout all stages of the drilling process.
- Collaborated with geologists to analyze core samples, ensuring accurate interpretation of geological data for successful well planning.
- Completed comprehensive reports detailing daily progress updates, issues encountered during operations, and future recommendations to improve operation effectiveness.
- Managed inventory levels at the drill site, coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of essential materials without causing delays in operations or project completion timescales.
Drilling Lead
Test Lab
2020 - 2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tampa Catholic
Tampa, FLSkills
- Team leadership and supervision
- Communication and coordination
- Wellbore stability analysis
- Drilling fluids management
- Drilling optimization strategies
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Heavy equipment operations
- Experienced in all facets of drilling
- Split spoon,shelby tube,rock coring,wirelining,water well,auger,hollwstem wellsType 1,2 and 3 wells,turbine pumps,drawdown tests
Certification
Certified well driller since 1986
OSHA 40 hr haz-waste course with 10 hr refresher.
CDL Class A Tanker hazmat safe driver
Timeline
Drilling Supervisor
Arehna Engineering
2024 - 2025
Driller Supervisor
Tampa Well Drilling
2021 - 2023
Drilling Lead
Test Lab
2020 - 2021
High School Diploma -
Tampa Catholic