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Nate Curley

Cortez,CO

Summary

  • Dedicated quality-driven professional with 10 years of progressive supervisory experience in the oil and gas industry specializing in vertical, directional “S” curve wells, Air drilling with parasite air under balanced directional & horizontal wells. 16 years in management. Willing to travel and relocate as necessary. Results-oriented with proven record of accomplishments and consistent contributions that increase efficiency and control costs through expertise in:
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Quality Control Management
  • On site Drilling Operations
  • Project Management
  • Preventative Management
  • Safety & Regulation Compliance
  • Maintain Equipment & Lease
  • Centrifugal pump Repair & Maintenance
  • Production Planning & Scheduling
  • Resource Allocation & Administration
  • Process Redesign & Re engineering
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Construction background Residential
  • Light Electrical Maintenance
  • Welding and Fabricating
  • Mechanically Inclined
  • Equipment operation
  • Construction background

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Pump Truck Operator

Concrete Pumping Specialties
Cortez, Colorado
03.2020 - 12.2023

Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while operating the concrete pump.

  • Responded to emergency situations with calm, professionalism and skill to address and resolve issues and return pump function to ideal levels.
  • Set up hoses, pipes and clamps at job sites according to specifications.
  • Controlled boom and pump equipment to distribute concrete efficiently.
  • Monitored equipment and adjusted controls to start and operate pumps, efficiently meeting schedule demands.
  • Communicated effectively with customers regarding orders placed and potential delays in service.
  • Orchestrated processing to mover material, utilizing capacities of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps and tankage.
  • Provided assistance to co-workers during difficult operations or when extra help was needed.
  • Calculated amounts of materials required for jobs based on customer specifications.
  • Connected pump hoses and pipelines to transfer material.
  • Collaborated with supervisors or other personnel to discuss operational issues or problems encountered during operations.
  • Checked machinery parts for wear and tear prior to use each day.
  • Identified any areas where additional training was needed for operators in order to maintain safe working conditions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Inspected and maintained concrete pump equipment to ensure proper functioning.

Well Site Supervisor - Drilling

Crestone Peak Resources
DJ Basin, USA
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Demonstrated over a decade of leadership expertise in supervising diverse drilling operations within the oil and gas sector.
  • 12 years in management.
  • Willing to travel and relocate as necessary
  • Results-oriented with proven record of accomplishments and consistent contributions that increase efficiency and control costs through expertise in:
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Quality Control Management
  • On site Drilling Operations
  • Project Management
  • Preventative Management
  • Safety & Regulation Compliance
  • Maintain Equipment & Lease
  • Repair & Maintenance of Facility and Equipment
  • Production Planning & Scheduling
  • Resource Allocation & Administration
  • Process Redesign & Re engineering
  • Client Relationship Management.
  • Construction background Residential
  • Light Electrical Maintenance
  • Welding and Fabricating
  • Mechanically Inclined
  • Equipment operation
  • Construction background
  • Completed and distributed accurate and informative progress reports and project records to management.
  • Coordinated material deliveries from suppliers according to project needs.
  • Prioritized and assigned tasks to successfully direct workforce in constantly changing environment.
  • Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
  • Organized daily workflow for the team, ensuring tasks were completed on time and within budget.
  • Maintained accurate records such as daily reports, timesheets and other related documentation as required by management.
  • Communicated daily progress and incident reports to clients and corporate offices.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms.
  • Controlled access at the site during working hours; monitored visitors' movements while they were on the premises.
  • Scheduled and coordinated resources for all maintenance activities in order to meet project deadlines.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Remodeling Contractor

Self Employed Web
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Performed construction and remodeling tasks, including concrete, welding, and fabricating.
  • Residential Construction background
  • Commercial construction background
  • Light Electrical Maintenance
  • Welding and Fabricating
  • Mechanically Inclined
  • Equipment operation

Well Site Supervisor - Drilling

Encana Oil and Gas
North Piceance, USA
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Dedicated quality-driven professional with 5 years of progressive supervisory experience in the oil and gas industry specializing in vertical, directional “S” curve wells, Air drilling with parasite air under balanced directional & horizontal wells
  • 10 years in management
  • Willing to travel and relocate as necessary
  • Results-oriented with proven record of accomplishments and consistent contributions that increase efficiency and control costs through expertise in:
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Quality Control Management
  • On site Drilling Operations
  • Project Management
  • Preventative Management
  • Safety & Regulation Compliance
  • Maintain Equipment & Lease
  • Centrifugal pump Repair & Maintenance
  • Production Planning & Scheduling
  • Resource Allocation & Administration
  • Process Redesign & Re engineering
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Construction background Residential
  • Light Electrical Maintenance
  • Welding and Fabricating
  • Mechanically Inclined
  • Equipment operation
  • Construction background

Rig Manager

SST Energy Corp.
Casper, USA
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • Manage all facets of drilling rigs throughout the Rocky Mountain Regions: CO, UT, WY, and MT for major oil and gas exploration companies
  • Perform routine maintenance and major/minor repairs to Drilling Rig to minimize downtime
  • Provide training to 24 on-site employees and ensure safe, productive work to optimize production
  • Supervise all rig activity on triple conventional brake handle SCR and AC automated joystick type rigs with knowledge of 250-ton, 300-ton, 500-ton Varco and Can Rig Top Drives, performing vertical, directional, under balanced and horizontal drilling
  • Knowledge of under balanced drilling in the North Piceance and North Parachute field using air/parasite line and air package, specialty cement jobs
  • Key Achievements
  • Administered Company, government OSHA, and State guidelines and regulations
  • Promoted Teamwork within Encana North Parachute Drilling team to optimize Productivity and reduce cost
  • Reduced lost time accidents by implementing job and safety training that facilitated team’s ability to effectively identify, isolate, and eliminate work hazards
  • Ensure integrity of multi-million-dollar oilfield equipment to avert downtime, and Maintained visual aspects of oilfield site to promote cleanliness and enhance safety Of crew’s
  • Continually Increased production by more than 15%, eliciting positive feedback from oil Companies
  • Established & nurtured customer base by understanding customer satisfaction & when Necessary “put out fires” immediately to rebuild client’s confidence and loyalty
  • Developed extensive list of industry contacts, maintained an excellent reputation through Exceptional interpersonal skills, hard work, and word of mouth
  • Promoted through a series of increasingly responsible positions
  • Maintained on-going communication with engineer regarding concerns, observations

Driller

SST Energy Corp.
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Operated drilling rig, ensuring maximum security and safety of crew and lease at all times
  • Organized crew to make certain that they remained focused and on-task
  • Oversaw rig moves, positions, and set-ups of the rig at desired locations; dismantled rig at the end of each job, maintained pressure and torque gauges of the bit
  • Kept up to date on drilling depth
  • Operated pumps and other equipment
  • Held safety meetings and safety drills
  • Served as onsite drilling specialist: collaborated with subcontractors throughout successful completion of projects
  • Key Achievements
  • Earned several Safety awards, spanning all years as a driller
  • Consistently recognized for outstanding performance: Frequently put in additional time And effort to safely deliver projects on time
  • Completed extensive training regarding safety standards and well control: successfully Maintained a zero-incident record
  • Utilized innovative problem-solving skills to resolve mechanical and personnel issues
  • Maintained collaborative relationships with customers, which facilitated ongoing business

Education

High School Diploma -

Montezuma Cortez High School
Cortez, CO
05-1991

Skills

  • Maintenance and repair
  • Inventory procurement
  • Personnel oversight
  • Site coordination
  • Project oversight
  • Operations management
  • Subcontractor management
  • Site safety
  • Scheduling expertise
  • Facility inspection
  • Project management
  • Safety Protocol Development
  • Security awareness

Training And Credentials

  • Wild well control-Rig Manager-Safety Certifications
  • First Aid/CPR
  • OSHA 10
  • Fall Protection
  • Spill Responder
  • Loader Operation
  • Excavation
  • Lock Out Tag Out
  • Hot Work Permit
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Job Safety Analysis

Philosophy

Safety is not just a priority. It is more important than that. Safety is a Core business value, it is part of my culture, and is built into every job. As a partner into success, I take safety as seriously by ensuring work is performed as safely as possible. The philosophy is, Safety of people, environment and the equipment. I also believe that each of us is responsible for our own safety and that of our co-workers so we can all go home to our families at the end of the day.

Timeline

Pump Truck Operator

Concrete Pumping Specialties
03.2020 - 12.2023

Well Site Supervisor - Drilling

Crestone Peak Resources
01.2017 - 03.2020

Remodeling Contractor

Self Employed Web
01.2015 - 12.2016

Well Site Supervisor - Drilling

Encana Oil and Gas
01.2011 - 01.2015

Rig Manager

SST Energy Corp.
01.2005 - 01.2011

Driller

SST Energy Corp.
01.2002 - 01.2005

High School Diploma -

Montezuma Cortez High School
Nate Curley