Mason Fichtner
Wasilla,USA
Summary
My ultimate goal is seeking a career utilizing my mechanical and organizational skills with growth and learning opportunity's while having a healthy work/life balance and financial stability
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Driller
Discovery Drilling
02.2021 - Current
- Operated drilling rigs and equipment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on drilling machinery, enhancing reliability and performance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize drilling techniques and improve efficiency in operations.
- Monitored drilling progress, adjusting parameters as needed to maintain optimal productivity levels. Operaterate light and heavy duty trucks and rigs on and off road Operaterate light duty cranes on boom trucks and nodwells Operaterate off road equipment such as 4 wheelers side by sides and snowmachines and purpose built trucks Safelyfely utilize helicopter sling loads communicating with pilot via radio or hand signals Completelete drill logs/records Utilizelize heavy equipment as needed such as skidsteers/telehandler/loaders/forklifts Builduild drill pads/access trails utilizing chainsaws
- Trained junior drillers on equipment operation and safety procedures, fostering a culture of safety awareness.
Shop Foreman
Discovery Drilling
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Mentored junior staff in drilling techniques and best practices, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations, resulting in improved productivity across the team. Keepkeep shop and yard organized Helphelp load and unload jobs cleaning and replacing tooling in proper place Run>run tooling and materials to job as needed Implementment new equipment and vehicle inspections prior to job to insure safe use and keep operations on schedule
Tire and Lube Technician
Wasilla Lube Express
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Performed routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles.
- Quality inspection, Lube service, tire service.
- Customer service.
Park Attendant/ Park Maintence
State Of Alaska DNR
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Janitorial for all of Hatchers Pass latrines.
- Maintenance around park grounds,lawn mowing,weed whacking.
- Talking to park patrons and giving them relevant information about park.
Lube Tech-Mechanical Tech In Training
Larry H Miller Jeep
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Performed quality inspections of vehicles , lube services,tire service
- Training at dealership under mechanic.
- Completed MOPAR training .
Yard Tender
BRAND Energy Services-North Slope
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Keep scaffolding in yard organized and clean, training to drive equipment ,load and deliver supplies to job sites, remove equipment and scaffold and deliver back to yard.
Lot attendant
Home Depot
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Customer service,pulled stock with forklift,loaded vehicles for customers,stocked shelves,inventoryed stock.
Education
High School Diploma - Heavy Duty Diesel and Hydraulics
Universal Technical Institute
Avondale, AZ04.2018
Aviation ground School
Mat-Su Career and Tech High
High School Diploma - undefined
Wasilla High School
05.2017
Welding Student
Huston High
01.2017
Skills
- NSTC
- Stick, MIG, and TIG welding
- Licensed Class D and DOT driver
- Training in hydraulic systems
- Electrical systems education
- Repair and maintenance of mechanical systems
- Forklift safety and handling expertise
- CPR and first aid training
- Completion of Hazwoper certification program
- Heavy equipment operation
Timeline
Shop Foreman
Discovery Drilling
01.2025 - 12.2025
Driller
Discovery Drilling
02.2021 - Current
Tire and Lube Technician
Wasilla Lube Express
09.2018 - 01.2021
Park Attendant/ Park Maintence
State Of Alaska DNR
06.2018 - 10.2018
Lube Tech-Mechanical Tech In Training
Larry H Miller Jeep
10.2017 - 03.2018
Yard Tender
BRAND Energy Services-North Slope
05.2017 - 08.2017
Lot attendant
Home Depot
09.2016 - 05.2017
Aviation ground School
Mat-Su Career and Tech High
High School Diploma - undefined
Wasilla High School
Welding Student
Huston High
High School Diploma - Heavy Duty Diesel and Hydraulics
Universal Technical Institute
Past Employment And Accomplishments
- St.Theresa’s Catholic Camp
- Lifeguard at St.Theresa’s Catholic Camp for two years.
- Wrestling And Refereeing
- Wrestling with Arctic Warriors Wresling Club for 14 years.
- AKUSA wrestling referee for 9 years