Matthew Goforth
Union,MS
Summary
14 Years of quality driven industry experience in the oil and gas sector. Committed to ensuring employee and equipment safety. Seeking new learning opportunities to further enhance skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSE Officer
Independence Contract Drilling Inc.
Houston, TX
05.2021 - Current
- Performed routine safety assessments to detect and resolve workplace hazards.
- Developed and implemented health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
- Monitored employee compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
- Provided advice on safe working practices to ensure a safe work environment.
- Investigated accidents or incidents to determine root cause and corrective action plans.
- Conducted risk assessments for all activities involving personnel, equipment or hazardous materials.
- Trained employees on safety protocols including emergency response plans, first aid, fire prevention.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies that promote occupational health and safety standards.
- Reviewed incident reports for accuracy before submitting them for analysis by senior management team members.
- Maintained up-to-date records of HSE training sessions attended by personnel.
- Ensured proper implementation of personal protective equipment requirements at the workplace.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks.
Floorhand
Independence Contract Drilling Inc.
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 05.2024
- Performed maintenance and repair of drilling equipment, including pumps, valves, motors, and other components.
- Assisted with rigging up and down operations on the drill floor.
- Operated tongs to make up or break out drill pipe connections.
- Inspected and maintained blowout preventers, mud tanks, and shale shakers.
- Cleaned and maintained the rig deck area to ensure a safe working environment.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while performing tasks.
- Maintained records of material usage and disposal according to company guidelines.
- Managed inventory of tools and supplies used on the rig site.
Motorman
Independence Contract Drilling Inc.
Houston, TX
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Performed daily inspections of machinery and equipment in the engine room to ensure proper operation.
- Maintained records of maintenance activities, repair work, and operating logs.
- Monitored fuel consumption levels and adjusted accordingly to maximize efficiency.
- Conducted regular tests on electrical systems to ensure they were working properly.
- Inspected safety equipment such as fire extinguishers for compliance with regulations.
- Installed new machinery when necessary for increased performance or efficiency.
Mulcher Operator
Morgan and Jones
Meridian, MS
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Operated mulcher machine to chop and grind vegetation into small pieces for disposal or reuse.
- Assisted in the maintenance of mulching equipment, including regular cleaning and lubrication.
- Monitored the operation of the mulcher to ensure it was functioning properly.
- Ensured that safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Conducted daily inspections of all parts of the mulching equipment before use.
Driller
Ensign Drilling
Houston, TX
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Operated and maintained drilling equipment, such as pumps, compressors, top drives, swivels, tongs and hoists.
- Maintained well control systems to ensure safety while drilling operations are in progress.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times during the drilling process.
- Monitored drill bit performance and adjusted accordingly for optimal results.
- Conducted regular inspections of drill pipe threads and connections to maintain quality standards.
- Assisted with moving rigs from one location to another for different jobs.
- Inspected mud tanks and other components of the rig floor to identify any potential problems or hazards.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas after every job was completed.
- Supervised a team of workers who assisted with various aspects of the drilling process.
Education
OSHA 510 -
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Houston, TX10-2023
High School Diploma -
Neshoba Central High School
Philadelphia, MS05-2004
General Studies
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MSSkills
- Hazard Identification
- Occupational health
- Incident Investigation
- Accident Prevention
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Fall protection
- Safety Training
- Electrical Safety
- Analytical Skills
- Risk Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Root Cause Analysis
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- OSHA 510
- Numerous Industry based training
Affiliations
- Father of two
Accomplishments
- Selected to write the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) update for the company’s quarterly review newsletter, demonstrating trusted expertise in safety practices and effective communication skills.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HSE Officer
Independence Contract Drilling Inc.
05.2021 - Current
Motorman
Independence Contract Drilling Inc.
11.2020 - 03.2021
Mulcher Operator
Morgan and Jones
05.2020 - 11.2020
Floorhand
Independence Contract Drilling Inc.
01.2020 - 05.2024
Driller
Ensign Drilling
08.2017 - 08.2019
- OSHA 510
- Numerous Industry based training
OSHA 510 -
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
High School Diploma -
Neshoba Central High School
General Studies
Meridian Community College
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