Micah Mckinley

Work as a Derrickhand on AC triple drilling rig

Maintained pumps and pits by routinely checking on equipment for repairs and leaks. Operate loader’s forklift and telahandlers. Check weight of drilling fluid and keep driller and rig manager updated on any maintenance that was needed and an inventory of all parts used and needed on location.

• Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
• Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
• Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
• Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.

Worked as a journeyman laborer doing underground utilities for sewage, water, electrical. Operated skid steers, loaders/forklift, telahandlers, backhoes and dredgers. Completed projects efficiently on time and safety was always first. Reported to foreman of completed tasks and ongoing projects. Maintained professionalism within company coworkers and any and all 3rd parties.

• Weighed clay/bar and mixed with water and chemicals to make drilling mud.
• Maintained and monitored mud pits and mud pumps during operations to detect unexplained pit level increases and decreases.
• Used hydraulic clamps to tighten and loosen sections of piping.
• Performed preventative maintenance and basic repairs on Drilling rigs by checking fluids, hydraulic and transmission levels.
• Used iron roughnecks, tongs and slips to properly handle and connect sections of drill pipe.