Kevin Hurley
Puryear,TN
Summary
Proven Assistant Driller from Russell's Well Drilling, adept in well control management and fostering team leadership. Achieved significant downtime reduction and enhanced safety protocols through innovative maintenance strategies and rigorous training. Skilled in drilling parameter optimization and promoting a continuous improvement mindset, ensuring operational excellence and safety compliance in high-pressure environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Driller
Russell's Well Drilling
12.2023 - Current
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Improved safety on the rig by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
- Trained and supervised all site personnel.
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Collaborated with geologists to analyze core samples, ensuring accurate interpretation of geological data for successful well planning.
- Mentored junior drillers, enhancing team skills and knowledge through hands-on training sessions and practical demonstrations.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives for drilling processes, identifying areas for enhancement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Coordinated and managed all rig moving operations
- Monitored, executed, and documented drilling operations on conventional jack-up rigs and cyber-rigs
- Constructed drilling pads, planned rig moves and conducted project audits.
- Kept close eye on gauge readouts and listened to machinery to assess current conditions and adjust settings.
Driller
Rowe Drilling
12.2020 - 12.2023
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Improved safety on the rig by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
- Trained and supervised all site personnel.
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Collaborated with geologists to analyze core samples, ensuring accurate interpretation of geological data for successful well planning.
- Mentored junior drillers, enhancing team skills and knowledge through hands-on training sessions and practical demonstrations.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives for drilling processes, identifying areas for enhancement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Coordinated and managed all rig moving operations
- Monitored, executed, and documented drilling operations on conventional jack-up rigs and cyber-rigs
- Constructed drilling pads, planned rig moves and conducted project audits.
- Kept close eye on gauge readouts and listened to machinery to assess current conditions and adjust settings.
Education
Welding - Welding
Ship Yard
Panama City, FLGED -
Wakulla Adult Education
Crawfordville, FL01.2009
Skills
- Drill string assembly
- Well control management
- Team leadership
- Drilling parameter optimization
- Tripping operations
- Drilling fluids management
- Bit selection and optimization
- Physical stamina and strength
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Formation evaluation
- Drill pipe handling
Timeline
Assistant Driller
Russell's Well Drilling
12.2023 - Current
Driller
Rowe Drilling
12.2020 - 12.2023
Welding - Welding
Ship Yard
GED -
Wakulla Adult Education
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