Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Mig and stick welding certification
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Kristopher Zissa II

Corpus Christi,TX

Summary

Dynamic Mud Engineer with a proven track record at DynaChem, enhancing client relationships through effective communication and tailored mud solutions. Skilled in laboratory analysis and team leadership, I worked with innovative recycling techniques that reduced operational costs while ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing drilling performance. Committed to continuous improvement and efficiency. Experienced with drilling fluid systems and field operations. Utilizes advanced techniques to optimize drilling performance and ensure safety. Knowledge of fluid management and problem-solving under challenging conditions.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Mud Engineer

DDF
04.2025 - 08.2025
  • Strengthened relationships with clients through clear communication of results achieved using customized mud solutions tailored for their projects'' needs.
  • Implemented innovative techniques for recycling used drilling fluids to reduce environmental impact while cutting operational costs significantly.
  • Improved drilling fluid performance by closely monitoring mud properties and making necessary adjustments.
  • Prevented formation damage by designing specialized mud systems tailored to specific downhole environments.
  • Collaborated with company men to ensure effective communication and decision-making during drilling operations.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by accurately documenting daily mud reports, chemical usage, and waste disposal records.
  • Reduced drilling time for projects by efficiently maintaining mud systems and optimizing drilling parameters.
  • Troubleshot downhole issues such as lost circulation or stuck pipe, providing solutions to minimize downtime.

Field Operator

DynaChem
06.2020 - 04.2025
  • Manage chemical inventory, keep track of usages and order when needed.
  • Monitor chemical usages and determine delivery times 24hr in advance at a minimum.
  • Utilize excel for inventory and cost tracking/organization.
  • Relay chemical costs to the well site supervisor.
  • Stay up to date with safety classes and standards for multiple different operators.
  • Work a minimum of 12hrs a day.
  • Transfer chemical with a portable transfer pump.
  • Small motor maintenance.
  • Work with PVC, build flow lines/manifolds.

Education

No Degree - Welding

Blinn College
Brenham, TX
10.2019

High School Diploma -

Brenham
Brenham, TX
06.2018

Skills

  • Laboratory analysis proficiency
  • Team leadership
  • Good communication
  • Continuous learning attitude
  • Actively plan ahead
  • Thorough
  • Determined
  • Paperwork organization
  • Constantly analyze for possible areas of improvement
  • Efficient

Timeline

Mud Engineer

DDF
04.2025 - 08.2025

Field Operator

DynaChem
06.2020 - 04.2025

No Degree - Welding

Blinn College

High School Diploma -

Brenham

Mig and stick welding certification

I took a welding class in highschool and got certified for mig and stick welding.

Kristopher Zissa II