Michael Evans
Point Blank,USA
Summary
Field Tech Operator specializing in quality assurance and control of data collection. Strong mechanical skills enhance operational continuity in high-pressure environments. Expertise in horizontal drilling techniques and proficient with SAP ERP, contributing to efficient and reliable field operations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior MWD Supervisor
ProDirectional
Conroe, Texas
12.2024 - Current
- Survey and directional drilling with logging while drilling for oil and gas wells. Operating on location without direct supervision of rigging up equipment and data collection for distribution to customers.
- Operated survey tools on drilling locations; performed QA/QC of data collection to ensure high data quality.
- Operation and calibration checks of survey tools such as magnetic, surveys & logging tools with down hole gamma ray.
- Maintained drilling equipment across various field locations to support ongoing operations.
- Performed routine inspections to maintain equipment functionality and ensure safe operations.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment and systems, supporting reliable operations and minimizing downtime.
- Collaborated with engineers to identify and resolve technical problems, ensuring timely operational continuity.
- Instructed new technicians on operational procedures and safety measures for equipment use.
- Operated multiple computers and programs across different operating systems to facilitate remote operations.
Field Tech Operator (MWD/LWD)
Scientific Drilling International
Houston, TX
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Survey and directional drilling with logging while drilling for oil and gas wells. Operating on location without direct supervision of rigging up equipment and data collection for distribution to customers.
- Operated survey tools on drilling locations; performed QA/QC of data collection to ensure high data quality.
- Operation and calibration checks of survey tools such as magnetic, gyro surveys & geology logging tool with down hole gamma ray, and propagation resistivity.
- Maintained drilling equipment across various field locations to support ongoing operations.
- Performed routine inspections to maintain equipment functionality and ensure safe operations.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment and systems, supporting reliable operations and minimizing downtime.
- Collaborated with engineers to identify and resolve technical problems, ensuring timely operational continuity.
- Instructed new technicians on operational procedures and safety measures for equipment use.
- Operated multiple computers and programs across different operating systems to facilitate remote operations.
Field Technician
Goodman Solutions
Houston, TX
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Field technician contractor for AT&T/Direct TV installation and repair services.
Field Tech Operator (MWD/LWD)
Scientific Drilling International
Houston, TX
07.2007 - 05.2020
- Survey and directional drilling with geology logging while drilling for oil and gas wells. Operating on location without direct supervision of rigging up equipment and data collection for distribution to customers.
- Operating multiple computers and programs across different O.S. along with remote operations.
- Operation of survey tools while on drilling location, QA/QC of data collection to ensure customers has the highest quality of data in real time.
- Operation and calibration checks of survey tools such as magnetic, gyro surveys & geology logging tool with down hole annular pressure, gamma ray, and propagation resistivity.
Aircraft Crew Chief
United States Army
Colorado Springs, CO
08.1998 - 06.2006
- While serving in Germany: Worked as the battalion welder, diesel tank mechanic and recovery operations of track and wheeled vehicles, Supervised maintenance team on military support vehicles, responsible for inventorying, ordering, distributing of parts, and operated heavy equipment-tanks, forklifts, and wreckers.
- Participated in roving patrols during peacekeeping missions to Kosovo, maintained 31 helicopters while deployed in Iraq From 2001- 2002, provided security for supply transportation operations over hundreds of miles of desert, participated in five downed aircraft recoveries and help coordinate vehicle transportation from Western Iraq through Kuwait to Fort Carson.
- During second deployment to Iraq selected to join a very select maintenance group from a pool of 40 other mechanics their we only 4 selected. Maintained a fleet of 57 AH64 Apache longbow helicopters along with other aircraft, participated in two downed aircraft recoveries From 2004-2006.
Education
Aviation - General Rotary aircraft maintenance
Ft.Eustis / US Army
Newport News, VA06-2001
Skills
- Electrical installation and hardware setup
- Computer systems installation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Mechanical expertise
- Quality assurance
- Horizontal drilling techniques
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- SAP ERP knowledge
- Field capabilities
- XML proficiency
- Computer networking skills
- Military experience
Willing To Relocate
- Huntsville, TX
- Livingston, TX
- Conroe, TX
Military Service
Army, Specialist E-4, 08/98, 06/06, While deployment to Germany: Worked as the battalion welder, diesel tank mechanic and recovery operations of track and wheeled vehicles., Supervised maintenance on important military vehicles, responsible for inventorying, ordering, distributing of parts, and operated heavy equipment-tanks, forklifts, and wrecker., Participated in roving patrols during peacekeeping missions to Kosovo, maintained 31 helicopters while deployed in Iraq from 2001-2002., Provided security for supply transportation operations over hundreds of miles of desert, participated in five downed aircraft recoveries and helped coordinate vehicle transportation from Western Iraq through Kuwait to Fort Carson., During second deployment to Iraq selected to join a very select maintenance group from a pool of 40 other mechanics; only 4 were selected., Maintained a fleet of 57 AH64 Apache longbow helicopters along with other aircraft, participated in two downed aircraft recoveries from 2004-2006.
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Senior MWD Supervisor
ProDirectional
12.2024 - Current
Field Tech Operator (MWD/LWD)
Scientific Drilling International
01.2021 - 12.2024
Field Technician
Goodman Solutions
10.2020 - 01.2021
Field Tech Operator (MWD/LWD)
Scientific Drilling International
07.2007 - 05.2020
Aircraft Crew Chief
United States Army
08.1998 - 06.2006
Aviation - General Rotary aircraft maintenance
Ft.Eustis / US Army