Nathan Walley
Fairhope
Summary
My career goal is to leverage my work skills and experience gained in my current industrial oil and gas setting to deliver safe and reliable operations bringing value to my company. Experienced with managing drilling operations and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Utilizes leadership skills to guide teams through challenging projects. Knowledge of equipment maintenance and emergency response procedures to ensure smooth and safe operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Toolpusher
Rowan Companies/ Valaris
01.2024 - Current
- Ultra-Deepwater Drillship “DS-18” (NOV Cyberbase) GOM. Multiple MPD projects during Exploration and Development. Current client Chevron (Projects include: Jack St. Malo, Blind Faith, Tahiti, Jack and Ballymore)
Main Driller
Rowan Companies/ Valaris
06.2015 - 01.2024
- Ultra-Deepwater Drillship “DS-18” (NOV Cyberbase).
Auxiliary Driller
Rowan Companies
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Ultra-Deepwater Drillship “Rowan Renaissance” (NOV Cyberbase) Repsol Deepwater Managed Pressure Drilling (West Africa).
Derrickhand to Assistant Driller
Transocean Deepwater Drilling
02.2010 - 06.2013
- Brazil Petrobras (Semi-Sub Rig “Cajun Express”)
Roustabout to Derrickhand
Transocean Deepwater Drilling
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Gulf of Mexico (Semi-Sub Rig “Cajun Express”)
Education
High School Diploma - Petroleum Engineering Technologies Program
Nicholls State University
Thibodoux, LA08.2018
Mathematics
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MSHigh School Graduate - undefined
Greene County High School
Leakesville, MSSkills
- Personnel leadership and Crew supervision
- Drilling operations management
- Hazard identification
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Technical reporting
- Well control expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Time management and Multitasking
- Decision-making
- Safety procedures
- Operational efficiency
- Pressure management
- Heavy machinery
Accomplishments
- Supervised drill crew during the drill and completion of Chevron's Ballymore well projects safely beating time curves by 25%.
- Led a drill crew as Main Driller for 8 years with ZERO LTI.
- Led annual company safety initiatives and participated actively requiring engagement from crews.
Certification
- IADC Well Control Accreditation
Drilling Operations, Supervisor, Surface/Subsea
Drilling Operations, Workover Completions, Supervisor
Completion Date: 2025-06-06
Expiration Date: 2027-06-06
Valaris Limited
Telephone Number: 713-986-4280
Instructor Name: Brandon Brooks
Certificate Number: 00001046
- Enhanced Well Control Deepwater
Completion date: 2024-10-03
Expiration date: 2026-10-03
Timeline
Toolpusher
Rowan Companies/ Valaris
01.2024 - Current
Main Driller
Rowan Companies/ Valaris
06.2015 - 01.2024
Auxiliary Driller
Rowan Companies
07.2013 - 06.2015
Derrickhand to Assistant Driller
Transocean Deepwater Drilling
02.2010 - 06.2013
Roustabout to Derrickhand
Transocean Deepwater Drilling
01.2007 - 01.2010
Mathematics
Jones County Junior College
High School Graduate - undefined
Greene County High School
High School Diploma - Petroleum Engineering Technologies Program
Nicholls State University
Training
- Supervisor Well Control
- Valaris Enhanced Well Control
- Huet Water Survival