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Overview
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Mekel Billingsley

Bay Springs,MS

Summary

Oilfield and pipeline professional with extensive experience in pipeline construction and infrastructure inspection. Proven ability to manage extended shifts in remote locations while ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols. Expertise in rig-up and rig-down operations, with a strong aptitude for handling equipment in high-pressure environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Technician/ Inspector

EXO - Ensuring Structural Integrity
10.2024 - Current

Performed structural inspections on oil and gas infrastructure to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Identified defects, damage, and safety risks impacting operational integrity.

Assisted with load monitoring and testing procedures to verify equipment integrity and support timely repairs.

Performed work in remote field locations under harsh environmental conditions.

Adhered to strict oilfield safety procedures and inspection protocols.

Facilitated field teams with equipment handling and support in demanding conditions to enhance operational readiness.

Roustabout

Carnal Barge Company
12.2022 - 10.2025

Assisted drilling crews with daily rig operations and maintenance tasks.

Loaded and unloaded pipe equipment and supplies at drilling sites.

Maintained cleanliness of oilfield leases, tanks, and well sites.

Operated hand tools to perform repairs and installations effectively.

Aided in moving and setting up drilling rigs and production equipment.

Adhered to company safety policies and contributed to daily safety meetings.

Pipeline Construction Laborer

Trident Industrial
03.2022 - 09.2024

Supported construction and maintenance of oil, natural gas, water, and sewage pipelines.

Assisted rig-up and rig-down operations for pipeline construction crews.

Executed trenching, backfilling, grading, and job site preparation, ensuring site readiness for pipeline installation.

Facilitated pipe laying, alignment, and securing of pipeline sections, contributing to timely project completion.

Operated jackhammers, compactors, and mechanical hand tools to enhance productivity.

Sustained productivity levels during long shifts and adverse weather, supporting crew efficiency and project deadlines.

Adhered to strict JSA safety procedures and oilfield operational standards.

Skills

Oil and gas operations

Hydraulic fracturing support

Pressure pumping assistance

Rig-up and rig-down operations

Pipeline construction support

Pipe alignment and installation

Structural and pipeline inspection

Trenching and backfilling

Heavy lifting

Safety compliance and JSA

Remote job site operations

Extreme weather operations

Mechanical and industrial tools

Certification

• H2S Awareness Certification
• PEC / Safeland Orientation
• OSHA 10 – General Industry
• Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)
• First Aid / CPR

Work Environment and Availability

Comfortable working 12–16 hour shifts

• Experienced with rotational oilfield schedules

• Capable of continuous heavy lifting and manual labor

• Reliable in remote oilfield job sites

• Available for nationwide travel and relocation

Timeline

Field Technician/ Inspector

EXO - Ensuring Structural Integrity
10.2024 - Current

Roustabout

Carnal Barge Company
12.2022 - 10.2025

Pipeline Construction Laborer

Trident Industrial
03.2022 - 09.2024
Mekel Billingsley