Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Kody Tipton

Williston,ND

Summary

I currently have over 8 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, seeking full-time, long-term employment with a safety-oriented company. Committed to continuous learning and development across various parts of the oil field to enhance skills and contribute effectively to team success. Proven ability to prioritize safety while maintaining operational efficiency, ensuring a secure work environment for all. I have a strong work ethic and will always show up when called.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Well Head Technician

Cactus Well Head
03.2025 - 07.2025
  • Led maintenance and repair operations for wellhead equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
  • Analyzed technical issues, diagnosing problems effectively to minimize service interruptions and improve response times.
  • Conducted regular inspections of wellhead systems, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and best practices.
  • Managed inventory of tools and replacement parts
  • Consistently met deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively

Floor Hand 2

Key Energy
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Operated and maintained drilling equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
  • Assisted in rig-up and rig-down processes, contributing to efficient operations and reduced downtime.
  • Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational readiness.
  • Trained new floorhands on safety protocols and operational procedures, enhancing team competency and awareness.

Casing Hand

Noble Casing
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Safely drive work vehicle and get crew to and from location
  • Working on the floor and operated tongs (open faced and pipe riders)
  • Operate skate and roll pipe tally when needed
  • Drive loader to pick up rack drill string
  • Actively participate in all safety meetings, BOP Drills and JSA meetings
  • Rig up and rig down successfully
  • Move rig into position
  • Run mud pump
  • Operate Tongs (Torque Turn)
  • Pull slips and latch elevators properly
  • Install, test, maintain, and repair wellhead and frac stack equipment at oil and gas wells to ensure safe and efficient operations
  • Perform pressure testing

Education

High School Diploma -

Post Falls High School
05-2008

Skills

  • Safely drive work vehicle and get crew to and from location
  • Supervised work crew
  • Working on the floor and operated tongs (open faced and pipe riders)
  • Operate skate and roll pipe tally when needed
  • Drive loader to pick up rack drill string
  • Actively participate in all safety meetings, BOP Drills and JSA meetings
  • Rig up and rig down successfully
  • Move rig into position
  • Run mud pump
  • Operate Tongs (Torque Turn)
  • Pull slips and latch elevators properly
  • Install, test, maintain, and repair wellhead and frac stack equipment at oil and gas wells to ensure safe and efficient operations
  • Perform pressure testing

Certification


  • Federal OSHA Rigging person awareness
  • Federal OSHA Signal person awareness
  • OSHA 29 Flammable Combustibles fire prevention
  • Fire Extinguisher hands on practical inspection
  • Fall protection awareness calculation/fall inspection
  • Ariel Work Platform Theoretical safety
  • Blood Born Pathogens HEP ABC
  • Hydrogen sulfide ANSI/ASSE new standard
  • Confined Space classroom awareness all levels
  • First AID/AED/CPR hands on practical adult
  • Confined space supervisor level
  • Safety Talk Refresher
  • Fork Lift Certified

Timeline

Well Head Technician

Cactus Well Head
03.2025 - 07.2025

Floor Hand 2

Key Energy
01.2022 - 01.2025

Casing Hand

Noble Casing
01.2018 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Post Falls High School