Michael Larsen
Rigby,ID
Summary
Knowledgeable Rig Manager bringing significant experience on Nabors X Rigs. Expert in maintaining rig safety and overseeing team operations. Keeps drilling efficient and fully compliant with company standards. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level Consultant position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Rig Manager
Nabors Drilling Technologies Drilling USA
Clearfield, PA
11.2010 - Current
- Managed daily operations of the drilling rig, ensuring safe and efficient operation
- Monitored progress of work on the rig and ensured adherence to safety regulations and environmental policies
- Ensured all personnel were properly trained in safety procedures and equipment use
- Supervised a team of up to 20 workers, providing guidance and instruction when needed
- Resolved any conflicts between crew members or between crew members and management
- Provided technical support during drilling operations as required
- Maintained records of maintenance activities on the rig, including repairs, inspections
- Performed regular inspections of the rig to identify potential issues before they become problems
- Reviewed data generated from drilling operations to ensure accuracy and quality control standards were met
- Responsible for maintaining accurate records related to personnel, materials, supplies and services used on the rig
- Conducted performance reviews of crew members in order to identify areas needing improvement or additional training needs
- Investigated incidents involving personnel or equipment failure on the rig while identifying corrective actions to prevent future occurrences
- Prepared reports summarizing daily activities on the rig for senior management review
- Assisted in recruiting new employees for positions on the rig as necessary
- Organized drills simulating emergency situations such as fires or blowouts in order to prepare personnel for real-life events
- Oversaw inventory management processes to ensure adequate levels of supplies were maintained at all times
- Enforced company policy related to safety protocols while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Inspected and maintained equipment and associated parts to prevent advanced safety or performance issues
- Managed personnel and activities to set up Nabors X-Rigs rigs for efficient, safe operations
- Maintained rig safety with dedicated monitoring and oversight strategies
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
Package Operator
Lamb Weston
Twin Falls, ID
06.2008 - 11.2010
- Performed daily package inspection to ensure customer satisfaction and quality control.
- Operated pallet jacks, forklifts, dollies and other equipment to move packages within the warehouse or to load trucks for delivery.
- Created labels and applied them accurately on each package before shipment.
- Stacked boxes onto pallets in an organized manner prior to shipping.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques for packaging, equipment operation and inventory management.
- Moved packages using hand tools and automatic and semi-automatic equipment to prepare for shipment.
- Operated and maintained vacuum sealers and pallet jacks.
Motorman
SST Drilling
Casper, WY
05.2006 - 06.2007
- Maintained records of maintenance activities on the rig, including repairs, inspections.
- Performed regular inspections of the rig to identify potential issues before they become problems.
- Kept proper maintenance of rig equipment
- Loaded and unloaded trucks of tubulars, chemicals, and snow removal in winter month
Floorhand
Caza Drilling
Casper, WY
09.2004 - 05.2006
- 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.
- Managed inventory of tools and supplies used on the rig site.
- Participated in training sessions related to safety procedures and general oilfield operations.
- Assisted with setting up and taking down drilling rig and various equipment.
- Mixed, weighed or measured and monitored shaker and mud tank operations.
Casing Cleaner Supervisor
Cesac Specialized Tubular Service
Evanston, WY
08.2003 - 09.2004
- Unloaded casing form trucks
- Removed thread Protectors
- Clean and inspect all threads for any damage
- Drift all casing tubulars
- Tally all joint and create a pipe tally for the Company Rep
Roustabout/Oilfield Pumper
E&J Well Service
Lyman, WY
08.2001 - 08.2003
- Inspected and operated pumps, valves, and pipelines for oil wells.
- Maintained pressure gauges and flow meters to ensure proper operation of equipment.
- Assisted in the repair and maintenance of machinery on well sites.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials from one area to another.
- Set up containment systems around drill sites to protect the environment from contamination.
- Repaired or replaced broken parts on pumps, motors, engines, valves.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was completed accurately according to company standards.
- Conducted routine tests on wells to monitor their performance.
- Performed general maintenance tasks such as painting structures or cleaning tanks.
Education
GED -
Filer High School
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Management
- Production Oversight
- Personnel Training
- Crew Supervision
- Emergency Response
- Decision-Making
- Problem Resolution
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team Leadership
- Good Judgment
- Task Delegation
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Documentation and Reporting
Certification
I currently have a Supervisor Level well control certificate
Timeline
Rig Manager
Nabors Drilling Technologies Drilling USA
11.2010 - Current
Package Operator
Lamb Weston
06.2008 - 11.2010
Motorman
SST Drilling
05.2006 - 06.2007
Floorhand
Caza Drilling
09.2004 - 05.2006
Casing Cleaner Supervisor
Cesac Specialized Tubular Service
08.2003 - 09.2004
Roustabout/Oilfield Pumper
E&J Well Service
08.2001 - 08.2003
GED -
Filer High School
I currently have a Supervisor Level well control certificate
Oilfield experience
- I have been in the oilfield for 17 years
- Started as a roustabout in 2002
- Worked 3 years as a floorhand
- Worked 2 years as a Motorhand
- Worked 4.5 years as a Derrickhand
- Worked 5 years as a Driller
- Worked 1.5 as Rig Manager
Oilfield Experience
I have been in the oilfield for 17 years. Started as a roustabout in 2002. Worked 3 years as a floorhand. Worked 2 years as a Motorhand. Worked 4.5 years as a Derrickhand. Worked 5 years as a Driller. Worked 1.5 as Rig Manager.
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