Michael Throckmorton
Borger,TX
Summary
Dedicated Lead Operator with a strong focus on equipment operation and safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective workflow monitoring and team training.
Overview
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1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Operator
Procoil Tubing
Gardendale, Texas
09.2021 - 08.2026
- Operated equipment to ensure efficient tubing production processes.
- Monitored workflows to maintain safety and quality standards.
- Trained team members on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conducted routine inspections of machinery to prevent downtime.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize disruptions.
- Maintained accurate records of production activities and compliance checks.
- Trained new employees on safe operating procedures and job responsibilities.
- Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors to support rapid issue resolution.
- Performed daily maintenance checks and troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions.
- Performed troubleshooting techniques and testing procedures to keep machines working optimally.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to identify potential problems early on.
- Operated equipment following corporate and manufacturer procedures.
- Practiced safe lockout-tagout procedures to prevent injury to personnel during maintenance procedures.
Commercial Truck Driver
Dee King Trucking
Amarillo, Texas
05.2017 - 09.2021
- Operated commercial trucks for long-haul transportation across various routes.
- Inspected vehicles daily to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours, mileage, and cargo for reporting purposes.
- Communicated with dispatch for route updates and delivery instructions.
- Adhered to traffic laws and company policies during all driving activities.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to identify maintenance needs.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding route changes due to traffic or weather conditions.
- Loaded, balanced, and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations, such as hours of service, weight limits.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
Drill Rig Operator
Integrity services,
Greenwood, Texas
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Operated drilling equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations.
- Maintained equipment and tools to prevent downtime during drilling activities.
- Monitored drilling parameters to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate daily drilling schedules.
- Conducted pre-operation inspections to verify equipment functionality and safety.
- Assisted in training new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Reported any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards promptly to supervisors.
- Adhered to all regulatory guidelines while executing drilling tasks effectively.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any changes or adjustments required throughout the drilling process.
- Assisted in troubleshooting problems related to the drilling process.
- Adhered strictly to safety rules laid out by employers or regulatory bodies.
- Provided guidance to crew members on best practices for operating machinery safely.
- Performed daily maintenance on rigs, including checking fluid levels, lubrication and cleaning.
- Set up drill string components according to specifications outlined in the well plan.
- Ensured that all personnel were aware of safety protocols while working around the drill rig.
- Calibrated equipment used during drilling operations as necessary.
- Recorded data such as penetration rate, bit revolutions, pump pressures and depths drilled into a log book for future reference.
- Assisted in rigging up and down process when moving from one location to another.
- Maintained, operated and repaired drilling rigs.
- Managed rig move and drilling operations.
Commercial Truck Driver
New Horizon Trucking,
Amarillo, Texas
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Operated commercial trucks for long-haul transportation across various routes.
- Inspected vehicles daily to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Maintained accurate logs of hours, mileage, and cargo for reporting purposes.
- Communicated with dispatch for route updates and delivery instructions.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo safely, using proper securing techniques.
- Adhered to traffic laws and company policies during all driving activities.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to identify maintenance needs.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding route changes due to traffic or weather conditions.
- Loaded, balanced, and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations, such as hours of service, weight limits.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of tractor and trailer before each trip.
- Completed logs and reports for every trip detailing fuel delivery times, mileage covered and amount of fuel consumed.
Rig Manager
ProPetro Services
Midland, Texas
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Managed daily drilling operations ensuring safety and compliance standards.
- Supervised rig crew, providing training and support for efficient performance.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and enhance reliability.
- Implemented safety protocols to promote a secure working environment for all personnel.
- Scheduled logistics for materials and supplies to ensure operational readiness on-site.
- Communicated with clients regarding project updates and site conditions effectively.
- Led team meetings to discuss objectives, challenges, and safety measures regularly.
- Prepared reports summarizing daily activities on the rig for senior management review.
- Assessed rig operations regularly to identify compliance or performance issues.
- Ensured all personnel were properly trained in safety procedures and equipment use.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate records related to personnel, materials, supplies and services used on the rig.
- Enforced company policy related to safety protocols while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Performed regular inspections of the rig to identify potential issues before they become problems.
- Coordinated with clients to ensure their expectations were met or exceeded.
- Resolved any conflicts between crew members or between crew members and management.
- Managed daily operations of the drilling rig, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
- Provided technical support during drilling operations as required.
Rig Manager
Academy drilling
Midland, Texas
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Managed daily drilling operations ensuring safety and compliance standards.
- Supervised rig crew, providing training and support for efficient performance.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and enhance reliability.
- Implemented safety protocols to promote a secure working environment for all personnel.
- Scheduled logistics for materials and supplies to ensure operational readiness on-site.
- Communicated with clients regarding project updates and site conditions effectively.
- Led team meetings to discuss objectives, challenges, and safety measures regularly.
- Prepared reports summarizing daily activities on the rig for senior management review.
- Assessed rig operations regularly to identify compliance or performance issues.
- Ensured all personnel were properly trained in safety procedures and equipment use.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate records related to personnel, materials, supplies and services used on the rig.
- 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.
- Performed regular inspections of the rig to identify potential issues before they become problems.
- Coordinated with clients to ensure their expectations were met or exceeded.
- Resolved any conflicts between crew members or between crew members and management.
- Managed daily operations of the drilling rig, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
Driller
Academy drilling,
Midland, Texas
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Operated drill rigs for various geological formations and environments.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections on drilling equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety protocols were followed.
- Monitored drilling progress and adjusted techniques as needed.
- Prepared reports on drilling operations for management review.
- Trained new employees on safe drilling practices and equipment use.
- Managed inventory of drilling supplies and materials effectively.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues during drilling operations.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times during the drilling process.
- Performed routine maintenance on all drilling equipment.
- Kept detailed records of all drill activities including depths reached, pressures encountered.
- Assisted with moving rigs from one location to another for different jobs.
- Managed rig move and drilling operations.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues onsite in order to minimize downtime between jobs.
- Supervised all day drilling operations and provided troubleshooting expertise.
- Supervised a team of workers who assisted with various aspects of the drilling process.
Driller
Big Dog Drilling,
08.2010 - 01.2012
- Operated drill rigs for various geological formations and environments.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections on drilling equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety protocols were followed.
- Monitored drilling progress and adjusted techniques as needed.
- Prepared reports on drilling operations for management review.
- Trained new employees on safe drilling practices and equipment use.
- Managed inventory of drilling supplies and materials effectively.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues during drilling operations.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times during the drilling process.
- Performed routine maintenance on all drilling equipment.
- Kept detailed records of all drill activities including depths reached, pressures encountered.
- Assisted with moving rigs from one location to another for different jobs.
- Managed rig move and drilling operations.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues onsite in order to minimize downtime between jobs.
- Monitored drill bit performance and adjusted accordingly for optimal results.
- Supervised all day drilling operations and provided troubleshooting expertise.
- Supervised a team of workers who assisted with various aspects of the drilling process.
- Observed pressure gauge and moved throttles and levers to control speed of rotary tables and regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
Driller
Patriot Drilling
Hobbs, New Mexico
01.2009 - 08.2010
- Operated drill rigs for various geological formations and environments.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections on drilling equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety protocols were followed.
- Monitored drilling progress and adjusted techniques as needed.
- Prepared reports on drilling operations for management review.
- Trained new employees on safe drilling practices and equipment use.
- Managed inventory of drilling supplies and materials effectively.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues during drilling operations.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times during the drilling process.
- Performed routine maintenance on all drilling equipment.
- Kept detailed records of all drill activities including depths reached, pressures encountered.
- Assisted with moving rigs from one location to another for different jobs.
- Managed rig move and drilling operations.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues onsite in order to minimize downtime between jobs.
- Monitored drill bit performance and adjusted accordingly for optimal results.
- Supervised all day drilling operations and provided troubleshooting expertise.
- Supervised a team of workers who assisted with various aspects of the drilling process.
- Observed pressure gauge and moved throttles and levers to control speed of rotary tables and regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sneads High
Sneads, FL05-1997
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Workflow management
- Team training
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Vehicle inspection
Certification
- H2S certified and also have been to well control school but i'm not currently certified, I'm also a quick learner
Timeline
Lead Operator
Procoil Tubing
09.2021 - 08.2026
Commercial Truck Driver
Dee King Trucking
05.2017 - 09.2021
Drill Rig Operator
Integrity services,
02.2017 - 05.2017
Commercial Truck Driver
New Horizon Trucking,
07.2015 - 02.2017
Rig Manager
ProPetro Services
06.2013 - 07.2015
Rig Manager
Academy drilling
05.2012 - 06.2013
Driller
Academy drilling,
01.2012 - 05.2012
Driller
Big Dog Drilling,
08.2010 - 01.2012
Driller
Patriot Drilling
01.2009 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
Sneads High