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Kevin L. Carr Jr.

Columbia,LA

Summary

Highly skilled Derrickhand with background in drilling operations and oil extraction. Possess hands-on experience managing mud systems, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety protocols. Notable strengths include troubleshooting abilities, physical stamina, leadership skills, and mechanical aptitude. Have consistently contributed to efficient operations and safe work environments in previous roles.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Derrickhand

H & P International Drilling
Tulsa, OK
08.2019 - Current
  • Inspected derrick structures to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Conducted daily maintenance and repair of derrick components, including winches, hoists, chains, and ropes.
  • Tested mud pumps for proper functioning prior to drilling operations.
  • Assisted in the installation and removal of blowout preventers at well sites.
  • Ensured that all equipment was properly secured during drilling activities.
  • Loaded and unloaded supplies from trucks to support drilling operations.
  • Operated cranes and other heavy machinery when necessary for derrick work.
  • Maintained records of all materials used in the construction or repair of a derrick structure.
  • Monitored gauges on the rig floor to determine pressure levels within the wellbore.
  • Set up scaffolding around the derrick structure for safe access during repairs or modifications.
  • Checked alignment of drill pipes prior to lowering them into the wellbore.
  • Repaired downhole tools as needed while performing maintenance on a derrick structure.
  • Conducted regular visual inspections of structural components such as beams, braces, legs, and trusses.
  • Assisted in rigging operations by attaching cables to lifting devices or hoisting equipment.
  • Removed debris from around the rig area following completion of a job site activity.
  • Communicated regularly with other members of the crew regarding progress on tasks related to derrick work.
  • Worked closely with supervisors to ensure that all procedures were followed correctly when working with a derrick structure.
  • Responded quickly to any changes in conditions that could affect safety onsite.
  • Provided technical advice regarding various aspects of Derrickhand duties when requested by management personnel.
  • Assisted with pipe tallying, rigging up and pipe handling processes.
  • Maintained clean worksite, equipment and tools to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Inspected fall arrest systems, harnesses, derricks and hoisting components for safety.
  • Performed routine repairs and preventive maintenance on rigs and circulation machinery.
  • Monitored mud pump manifolds and guided pipes to drill holes.
  • Pulled and laid rods, tubing and casing using forklifts and winches.
  • Documented drilling, maintained records and submitted status and result reports.
  • Actuated controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
  • Mastered complete derrick design, managed derrick operation and read and tracked console readings.
  • Listened to operating drills, confirmed normal vibrations and collected material samples from hole to monitor output.
  • Inspected derricks for flaws and cleaned and oiled derricks to maintain proper drilling operation.
  • Operated and maintained drill rigs and performed repairs and service on drilling equipment.
  • Assisted with mud house and chemical sack room procedures.
  • Mixed drilling fluids and handled hazardous chemicals.
  • Conducted elevator handling, hardline construction and energy isolation procedures.
  • Performed routine inspections of drill pipe before and after use.

Welder

BHI Energy
Marshall, TX
09.2020 - 10.2020
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.

Engineer

PECI
Lafayette, Louisiana
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Developed and implemented engineering strategies to improve production efficiency.
  • Tested prototypes using a variety of methods including static analysis, dynamic testing, and finite element analysis.
  • Performed calculations and simulations to analyze performance data.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting issues related to product design or manufacturing processes.
  • Provided support during the installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of equipment.

Derrickhand

Diamond Offshore
Houston, TX
03.2012 - 02.2017
  • Conducted daily maintenance and repair of derrick components, including winches, hoists, chains, and ropes.
  • Inspected derrick structures to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Performed routine inspections of drill pipe before and after use.
  • Tested mud pumps for proper functioning prior to drilling operations.
  • Assisted in the installation and removal of blowout preventers at well sites.

Shaker Hand

Hercules Offshore
Lafayette, Louisiana
04.2010 - 02.2012
  • Mud Weights
  • Screen Maintenance
  • Watch for abnormal cuttings

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding

Delta Votech
Winnsboro, LA
08-2006

High School Diploma -

Caldwell Parish High School
Columbia , LA
05-2005

Skills

  • Tubing elevator operation
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Mud pumps
  • Pipe manipulation
  • First aid training
  • Forklift operations
  • Derrick inspections
  • Mud module operation
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Volume measurements
  • Power tools
  • Viscosity analysis
  • Mud module operations
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Safety regulations
  • Casing pulling
  • Confined space entry

Certification

  • Welding - SMAW, GTAW, GMAW
  • FORKLIFT
  • AWP

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Welder

BHI Energy
09.2020 - 10.2020

Engineer

PECI
04.2020 - 08.2020

Derrickhand

H & P International Drilling
08.2019 - Current

Derrickhand

Diamond Offshore
03.2012 - 02.2017

Shaker Hand

Hercules Offshore
04.2010 - 02.2012

Certificate of Technical Studies - Welding

Delta Votech

High School Diploma -

Caldwell Parish High School

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