Nickolaus Holgate
Azle
Summary
Dynamic CDL-A driver with extensive experience at A-BAR-N TRUCKING, excelling in logistics coordination and cargo handling. Proven track record in ensuring timely project deliveries while maintaining safety standards. Skilled in vehicle operation and emergency response, fostering a culture of efficiency and reliability in high-pressure environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
CDL-A driver
A-BAR-N TRUCKING
TEXAS
07.2025 - Current
- Deliver materials to various job sites, ensuring timely availability for projects.
- Haul rock using 40’ belly dump and dump trailer for construction projects.
- Transport water in tanker unit to support job site operations.
Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, Front Desk Assistant, Custodian
PLANET FITNESS
WYOMING
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Supported clients in achieving mental, physical, and internal health goals through tailored guidance.
- Promoted clean gym etiquette while educating clients on body responses to exercise and nutrition for optimal health and growth.
- Implemented health standards across all operations at Planet Fitness, fostering a culture of wellness.
- Maintained a clean work environment to promote health and hygiene.
DERRICK HAND
IRONHAND DRILLING
ROCKIE MOUNTAINS
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Monitored well conditions for kicks and equipment hazards, contributing to site safety and risk mitigation.
- Coordinated ground activities on rig to uphold safety protocols and facilitate efficient operations.
- Assisted driller in maintaining rig components, ensuring optimal functionality and safety.
DERRICK HAND
AKITA DRILLING
WEST TEXAS
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Managed ground rig activities, enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
- Monitored well conditions and identified potential hazards, contributing to risk mitigation.
- Assisted driller in maintaining rig functions and components, ensuring operational reliability.
Dual Cert Inspector
3B Inspection
South Texas
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed five spread projects in Robstown and Brazoria, Texas for EPIC
- Monitored welding and coating operations for projects on right of way, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Evaluated contractor's setup and completion of meter sites and mainline valves, verifying adherence to project specifications.
- Installed two 12-inch lines and one 10-inch line
- Documented job books and related paperwork, maintaining accurate records for project compliance and reporting.
Lead Inspector
Tulsa Inspection
Carlsbad
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Executed inspections across multiple gathering systems and pad work throughout west Texas and New Mexico.
- Utilized multiple inspection principles during, Hot Taps, clearing of ROW, Grading, Ditching, and Excavation, lowering in, Tie Ends, Backfill, Bending, restoration & many other related tasks.
- Maintained accurate task logs and documentation for specifications across all pipeline operations.
- Recorded information according to specifications for the contractor's work.
Pipeline Inspector
Inspection & Consulting Services Inc.
South Texas
07.2018 - 10.2019
- 600+ mile project. Project section 4 & 5 = 224 miles of dual line 30” & 24” mainline pipe.
- Applied multiple inspection principles throughout ROW clearing, grading, ditching, excavation, lowering in, tie ends, backfill, bending, and restoration tasks to uphold safety and operational integrity.
- Documented contractor work performance according to specifications, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
- Logged daily pipeline operations and maintained detailed documentation to support project accountability and traceability.
Pipeline Inspector
Onshore Quality Control Specialist
Arkansas
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Led the construction of a 114-mile, 24-inch pipeline from Midland, TX, to Colorado City, TX.
- Applied inspection principles during clearing of ROW, grading, ditching, excavation, lowering in, tie ends, backfill, and restoration to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Monitored activities of multiple parties to ensure proper handling of pipe, equipment, and environmental protocols.
- Maintained detailed task log and paperwork for all pipeline operations to support regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
- 500-mile project. Project section 2= 155 miles of 20” mainline pipe.
Foreman
Brazos Rock Pipeline Division
West Texas
03.2015 - 09.2017
- Oversaw operations at water treatment plant and distribution center.
- Conducted daily safety meetings with stakeholders, planning and advising on pipeline installation for specific project sections.
- Coordinated equipment operators for efficient lowering and tie-in operations.
- Managed multiple individuals for backfill, restoration, and cleanup.
- Led team for backfill, restoration, and cleanup activities, ensuring timely project completion.
Maintenance Mechanic
GDS International LLC
Domestically & Internationally
01.2012 - 03.2015
- Developed comprehensive maintenance programs for equipment, covering daily to yearly tasks.
- Performed routine tasks including greasing, oil changes, and annual mag particle weld inspections.
- Conducted Driller Training globally on equipment functionality and maintenance, including topo drives and VFD hoses, ensuring proper usage and care.
- Taught equipment operation and troubleshooting techniques to identify and resolve existing and potential issues.
- Collaborated with multicultural teams, instructing on proper equipment operation and maintenance practices to improve team competency.
- Operated Amphion and Omoron systems, integrating communication technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Supervisor of Operational Equipment
Patterson-UTI
Eighty-Four
10.2009 - 01.2012
- As a supervisor of operational equipment, I worked on keeping up to 17 oil rigs' equipment up and running.
- Completed scheduled maintenance and inspections to enhance equipment reliability and lifespan.
- Implemented asset manager system using RFID chips for all equipment, enabling efficient tracking and management.
- I used technical drawings to help in the troubleshooting of problems & fixing technical issues.
- Managed and organized a shop for disassembly, repair, and reassembly of larger equipment, streamlining workflow and repair processes.
- In doing so it helped to put together a scheduled maintenance program for all equipment, to be completed by anyone of 5 guys that worked under me or to be completed by members of the rig.
- While working on many various top drives from TDS 11s to Tesco Hydraulic units I also worked on other components of an Oil Rig.
- I also worked with a multitude of electronic components, variable frequency drives and motor control centers.
- I also helped manage a safe work environment while out on rig sites completing more complicated problems.
Floor Hand to Driller
SST Energy Corp
Casper
12.1999 - 10.2009
- At SST I worked as a floor hand & worked my way up to derrick hand, Driller.
- Pulled back pipe in the derrick, maintained mud pumps and shakers, assisted driller in managing crew, and ensured proper mud maintenance for wall cake formation and cuttings management.
- As a driller I assisted the rig manager in maintaining all aspects, functions, and working components of the rig.
- Managed crew to ensure safe and efficient rig operations.
- Monitored well conditions and identified signs of kicks or equipment hazards to ensure safe drilling operations.
- Monitored and maintained a safe working environment for over 20 individuals, coordinating scheduling, operations, and maintenance activities.
- Executed various overhead jobs as a derrick hand, ensuring efficient rig operations and safety compliance.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electronics & Coms, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Studies
National Oilwell Varco
Houston, TXSkills
- CDL A with Tanker Endorsement
- Casing truck operation
- Tandem trailer operation
- Hazmat training
- Logistics coordination
- Cargo logistics
- Route planning
- Traffic management
- Cargo handling
- Vehicle operation
- Fleet management
- GPS navigation
- Vehicle tracking
- Fuel efficiency
- Logbook management
- Preventative maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Emergency response
- Front end loader
- Forklift
- Basic road safety
- Safeland
- CPR
References
- Desmend Sage, 682-393-5113, Pipeline Inspector
- Dana Sanders, 970-778-0892, Rig Manager
- Eric Stephens, 936-933-1288, Chief/Superintendent
- Jessica Salazar, 307-448-0787, Owner SST Testing
Timeline
CDL-A driver
A-BAR-N TRUCKING
07.2025 - Current
Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, Front Desk Assistant, Custodian
PLANET FITNESS
03.2024 - 01.2025
DERRICK HAND
IRONHAND DRILLING
09.2021 - 09.2023
DERRICK HAND
AKITA DRILLING
01.2021 - 09.2021
Dual Cert Inspector
3B Inspection
06.2020 - 12.2020
Lead Inspector
Tulsa Inspection
10.2019 - 03.2020
Pipeline Inspector
Inspection & Consulting Services Inc.
07.2018 - 10.2019
Pipeline Inspector
Onshore Quality Control Specialist
01.2017 - 07.2018
Foreman
Brazos Rock Pipeline Division
03.2015 - 09.2017
Maintenance Mechanic
GDS International LLC
01.2012 - 03.2015
Supervisor of Operational Equipment
Patterson-UTI
10.2009 - 01.2012
Floor Hand to Driller
SST Energy Corp
12.1999 - 10.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Electronics & Coms, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Studies
National Oilwell Varco