MICHAEL SCHURTZ
Magnolia,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Derrickhand
Patterson UTI Drilling
01.2018 - 05.2024
- Assist the Driller in drilling operations, managing tubulars in the mast and on racks and managing the mud system and equipment.
- Identify hazards in the workplace and implement sufficient controls to prevent incidents.
- Participate in pre-tour meetings and participate in and/or lead pre-task meetings.
- Work under the direction of the Driller and/or Rig Manager. Work on the monkey board during tripping operations as directed by the Driller.
- Monitor, maintain and report the properties of the drilling fluid.
Monitor and report the drilling fluid additive inventory. Monitor, inspect, maintain, repair and report condition and functionality of the mud pumping, storing, processing and transferring equipment on the drilling location. (Including maintaining inventory of spare parts)
Monitor, inspect, maintain, repair and report condition and functionality of the mast, monkey board and associated equipment. - Assist with routine maintenance on rig equipment as per Company Maintenance System.
- Maintain good housekeeping on the drilling location to include rig components, offices and accommodations.
- Report incidents, equipment failures, system failures and abnormalities as per Company procedures.
- Train and mentor Motormen and Floormen who are interested in a Derrickman position.
Derrickhand
Helmerich & Payne Drilling
09.2014 - 01.2018
- Effectively operating tongs to make and break connections
- Accurately preparing drilling fluid
- Cleaning and maintaining the equipment and drilling rig.
- Aiding the driller in overseeing all of the well servicing rig processes
- Effectively handling rods/tubulars
- Monitoring fluids systems
- Servicing rig engines
- Supervising floor hands and labourers
Derrickhand
Patterson UTI Drilling
01.2005 - 10.2014
- Assisted in training new crew members, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.
- Assisted with derrick assembly and disassembly.
- Improved communication between floorhands and drillers by acting as a reliable liaison during critical operations.
- Used correct harnesses and devices to position and align derrick elements.
- Created drilling mud by mixing clay, water and chemicals.
- Maintained derrick rigging according to established safety standards.
- Supported overall rig operations through monitoring pressure parameters, alerting drillers to potential concerns or hazards.
- Used iron roughnecks, tongs and slips to properly handle and connect sections of drill pipe.
- Maintained and monitored mud pits and mud pumps during operations to detect unexplained pit level increases and decreases.
Education
GED -
Elsik High School
Houston, TX1987
Skills
- Forklift Operator
- Chemical processing skillfulness
- Production procedures
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Extremely quick learner
- Effective Communication
- Manlift Operator
Timeline
Derrickhand
Patterson UTI Drilling
01.2018 - 05.2024
Derrickhand
Helmerich & Payne Drilling
09.2014 - 01.2018
Derrickhand
Patterson UTI Drilling
01.2005 - 10.2014
GED -
Elsik High School