Michael Frandsen
Rexburg,ID
Summary
Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and drilling safety, my tenure at Martin's Well Service significantly improved project completion rates. Expert in geological knowledge and fostering team collaboration, I excel in optimizing well production and environmental compliance. My skills in heavy machinery operation and welding underpin my ability to exceed employer expectations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Well Driller
Martin's Well Service
08.2018 - 05.2024
- Streamlined work processes by effectively managing personnel, equipment, and resources on job sites.
- Evaluated new technologies in the field of well-drilling for potential adoption into existing processes or services offered by the company.
- Supported environmental protection initiatives through adherence to sustainable drilling practices and proper waste disposal management.
- Ensured timely completion of projects through meticulous scheduling and prioritization of tasks based on client needs and deadlines.
- Increased drilling efficiency by implementing precise drilling techniques and optimizing equipment use.
- Maintained accurate records of drilling activities to ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
- Determined accurate angles and depths before drilling or giving instructions.
- Oversaw drilling process and provided troubleshooting support to resolve arising issues.
- Operated various earth-drilling machinery such as hydraulic and pneumatic drills, rotary drills and jackhammers.
- Managed project components such as rig operations, providing quotations, equipment management, and HSE compliance.
Welder
Intermountain Erectors Inc
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
- Proactively addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions before they escalated into serious problems.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
Well Driller
High Planes Drilling Inc
05.2000 - 08.2014
- Contributed to cost reduction efforts by identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing more efficient techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by maintaining open communication channels throughout the project lifecycle.
- Streamlined work processes by effectively managing personnel, equipment, and resources on job sites.
- Evaluated new technologies in the field of well-drilling for potential adoption into existing processes or services offered by the company.
- Supported environmental protection initiatives through adherence to sustainable drilling practices and proper waste disposal management.
- Ensured timely completion of projects through meticulous scheduling and prioritization of tasks based on client needs and deadlines.
- Increased drilling efficiency by implementing precise drilling techniques and optimizing equipment use.
- Conducted risk assessments prior to drilling activities for proactive hazard identification and prevention measures implementation.
- Facilitated effective communication between team members by fostering a collaborative work environment where ideas, concerns, and questions could be openly shared.
- Provided technical expertise in the selection, operation, and maintenance of well drilling equipment, ensuring optimal performance levels were achieved consistently.
- Reduced project completion time with effective planning, coordination, and execution of well drilling tasks.
- Improved well production rates by conducting thorough geological surveys and selecting optimal drilling locations.
- Conducted post-project reviews to assess overall success factors as well as identify areas requiring improvement for future assignments.
- Maintained accurate records of drilling activities to ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Provided expertise to support day drilling operations.
- Managed project components such as rig operations, providing quotations, equipment management, and HSE compliance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Madison High School
Rexburg, ID05.2000
Skills
- Geological Knowledge
- Pump Installation
- Pipe Handling
- Site preparation
- Directional Drilling
- Well Logging
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Environmental Compliance
- Drilling safety
- Well Maintenance
- Equipment maintenance and operation
- Machine Maintenance
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Stick Welding
- Torch cutting
- Layout and Fitting
- Shaping and cutting
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Pipe welding
- Vertical Welding
- Structural welding
- Steel Fabrication
- Flat Welding
- Plasma Arc Welding
- Cutting techniques
Timeline
Well Driller
Martin's Well Service
08.2018 - 05.2024
Welder
Intermountain Erectors Inc
08.2014 - 08.2018
Well Driller
High Planes Drilling Inc
05.2000 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Madison High School
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