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Michael Snyder

Eufaula,OK

Summary

Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 15 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Drilling Superintendent

Patterson-UTI
02.2013 - 02.2024

Apply technical, managerial, and leadership skills to direct work crews to complete tasks safely and without incidents, partnering with the operator to accomplish these goals. Ensure labor efficiency and safety by performing daily maintenance to the rig. Pre-plan future jobs, including IE nipple up and rig moves. Plan,monitor,and manage daily expenses. Coordinate and resolve employee-related issues with HR. Manage and control budgets and cost efficiency. Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents. Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies. Conducted thorough risk assessments before each project, mitigating potential hazards in the drilling process. Evaluated new technologies for potential adoption in future drilling operations, staying current with industry advancements. Managed drilling team members, promoting a collaborative work environment for increased productivity. Analyzed post-drilling data reports to identify areas of improvement for future operations increasing overall efficiency.

Operations Manager

Patterson-UTI
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
  • Experienced with Omron/ Amphion Current Power Drilling Systems
  • Was Directly over 36 Drilling Rigs in Permian Basin. CVX, Devon, Mewbourne Oil

Rig Manager

Patterson-UTI
01.2010 - 04.2011
  • Conducted regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate mitigation strategies in rig operations.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Anticipated, troubleshot and resolved operational and equipment issues to minimize rig downtime.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Improved overall crew efficiency by providing ongoing training sessions tailored to individual skill sets.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Coordinated with clients and stakeholders to ensure clear communication, aligning expectations, and maintaining strong working relationships.

Education

GED -

Clark County Adult Education
Las Vegas, NV

Drilling Operations, Supervisor Surface - Well Control

IADC Well Sharp
OKC, OK
09.2023

Skills

  • Rig Equipment Knowledge
  • Business Management
  • Risk Management
  • Worker Supervision
  • Customer Relations
  • Safety oversight
  • Employee Training
  • Production Optimization
  • Job Planning
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Decision-Making
  • Drilling optimization techniques

Timeline

Operations Manager

Patterson-UTI
12.2021 - 08.2022

Drilling Superintendent

Patterson-UTI
02.2013 - 02.2024

Rig Manager

Patterson-UTI
01.2010 - 04.2011

GED -

Clark County Adult Education

Drilling Operations, Supervisor Surface - Well Control

IADC Well Sharp
Michael Snyder