Matthew Eggett
South Ogden,UT
Summary
To assist in working with a career minded company in a safe, and productive manner. To become a team member of a safe and efficient goal oriented company. To apply my skills, knowledge, and training to assist with building a new career path with safety, goals, leadership, and pride in my work ethics.
Safety-focused Driller with 20+ years of leadership experience. Committed to worker efficiency and comprehensive training with knowledge of preventive maintenance and Topdrive - AC/DC Drilling rigs. Adept at meeting long-term goals through day-to-day efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driller/Rig Manager
Precision Drilling
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced drilling efficiency by implementing advanced drilling techniques and optimizing equipment usage.
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Improved safety on the rig and entire location by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
- Increased overall productivity with efficient crew management and clear communication of drilling objectives.
Driller/Rig Manager
CWC Ironhand Drilling
06.2022 - 12.2023
- I was brought in to a drilling position due to my experience and time drilling gas and oil wells.
- I was moved to the rig Manager's position after proving myself, my knowledge and my hard work attitude and drive.
- Increased overall productivity, trip times, on and off bottom times with efficient crew management, clear communication of drilling requirements and expectations as a Driller/Rig Manager.
HSE Advisor
Patterson-UTI Drilling Company LLC
06.2021 - 06.2022
- I was with Patterson-UTI as an HSE Advisor since June of 2021
- I worked hard at my potential career with Patterson-UTI
- Excelling in achieving all my goals I set before myself, I have also trained another advisor in my position and was only been there a short time
- I had made a huge impact in the company even with my short time there
- I am no longer with for this company due to travel requirements to Texas and the lack of pay to compensate for the costs of travel and accommodations with the 22 plus hour drive there, and daily driving for hours upon hours to my 10 different rigs I was assigned to
Driller
Frontier Drilling
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Was brought back to Frontier Drilling as a motor hand for 1 hitch, then moved back up to Driller on the following hitch
- Maintaining safe work environments, watching over a crew of 4+ other hands, while tripping pipe in or out of the well bore, maintaining proper hole conditions and a watchful eye on all equipment and personnel during my 12 hour shift including 3rd party personnel and equipment
- Maintaining current, and accurate up to date reports, inspections and logs
- I no longer work for Frontier, I broke my ankle in December of 2019 and after light duty I was laid off due to lack of work.
Maintenance Engineer
Utah Tear-A-Part
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Safely perform daily tasks, duties, equipment inspections of all pneumatic controlled systems, hydraulic systems, front end loaders, car crushers and car haulers
- Train new loader/crusher operators
- Repair and maintain yard equipment, air compressors, assist in major weld repairs
- Properly maintain company truck and equipment on board
- Design and build any and all projects, wheel stands, A frame hoists etc requested by management
- Optimized spare parts and filter inventories and manage for cost reduction and increased availability for all air compressors, diaphragm pumps, hydraulic systems, fleet and haul vehicles at both yards
Driller
Frontier Drilling
07.2014 - 01.2015
- Safely perform daily tasks and duties
- Monitor well conditions
- Train new hands safely and properly
- Assist Tool Pusher when any issue arrives
- Complete Paperwork and Books correctly, and on time
- Run a smooth and safe operation during drilling operations, tripping operations and during 3rd party operations.
Assistant Driller
Xtreme Coil and Tubing
02.2014 - 07.2014
- Assist driller with daily operations
- Assist hands with daily duties and activities
- Assist Derrick hand with chemicals, pump repairs, and any other tasks needing assistance
- Assist Tool Pusher in training and teaching Drillers with less experience.
Driller
SST Energy Corporation
08.2011 - 02.2014
- Train new hands on safety and daily duties
- Complete daily duties and tasks
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Assist Rig Manager with any issues that may arise
- Maintain and monitor Well conditions
- Daily maintenance on rig, top drive, and all equipment
- Complete books and paperwork in a timely manner
- Assist Rig manager in hiring and training new hands
- Aside from drilling, I have worked Derricks for 8 years prior to drilling and was a relief driller for Caza back in 2003
- 9 months Motors experience, 1 year Floors.
Education
GED -
Davis Sr. High
Kaysville, UT06.1997
Skills
- I have assisted in building 5 multimillion dollar drilling rigs, tasks included plumbing in air systems, water systems, boiler and steam systems, hydraulic systems Assisting welders in fabrication, electrical wiring, painting, troubleshooting numbers, mathematical equations, record and book keeping, running a 5 man crew on multimillion dollar equipment, doing it safely, and efficiently, along with respect and with dedication (23 years)
- Safety orientated
- Landscaping
- Safety trained
- Safety Compliance
- Drill Floor Safety
- Tripping Operations
- Managed Pressure Drilling
- Top Drive Operations
- Well Control
- Self Motivation
- Attention to Detail
- Plumbing
- Rigging (20 years)
- Fast learner (40 years)
- Mechanic (25 years)
- Machine Operator (10 years)
- Leadership Experience (23 years)
- Maintenance (38 years)
- Equipment Repair (35 years)
- Welding (2 years)
- Brake Repair (10 years)
- Construction Management
- Mechanical Knowledge (30 years)
- Construction
- Automotive Repair (25 years)
- Handyman
- Heavy Equipment Operation (10 years)
- Facilities maintenance (10 years)
- Oil & gas (23 years)
- Leadership (25 years)
- Typing
- Outdoor work
- Mechanical knowledge
- Mechanically inclined
- Rotary, Topdrive Experience
- Computer knowledge
- Hard worker
- Goal oriented
- Team player
- Fast thinker, and faster learner
- Hands on type of person
- Pride myself in teaching, and training
- Very level headed and calm in bad situations
Certification
- Wild Well, 10/01/13, 10/01/15
- Fall arrest, and controlled decent, 08/01/12, Present
- Wild Well, 11/01/17, 11/01/19
- First Aid Certification
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Driller/Rig Manager
Precision Drilling
12.2023 - Current
Driller/Rig Manager
CWC Ironhand Drilling
06.2022 - 12.2023
HSE Advisor
Patterson-UTI Drilling Company LLC
06.2021 - 06.2022
Driller
Frontier Drilling
06.2017 - 08.2020
Maintenance Engineer
Utah Tear-A-Part
01.2015 - 06.2017
Driller
Frontier Drilling
07.2014 - 01.2015
Assistant Driller
Xtreme Coil and Tubing
02.2014 - 07.2014
Driller
SST Energy Corporation
08.2011 - 02.2014
GED -
Davis Sr. High
- Wild Well, 10/01/13, 10/01/15
- Fall arrest, and controlled decent, 08/01/12, Present
- Wild Well, 11/01/17, 11/01/19
- First Aid Certification
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