Oscar V Salazar
Hebbronville
Summary
Results-driven Derrickman with extensive experience at Standard Well Services, skilled in rig operation and safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance drilling efficiency through effective teamwork and proactive maintenance. Adept in pipe handling and communication, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety protocols in high-pressure environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Derrickman Workover Rigs
Standard Well Services
Alice, TX
03.2026 - Current
- Operated and maintained drilling equipment to ensure efficient well operations.
- Assisted in rigging up and down, ensuring safety protocols are followed.
- Monitored drilling parameters to identify potential issues during operations.
- Collaborated with crew members to perform routine maintenance on equipment.
- Conducted inspections of equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Performed preventive maintenance and basic repairs on workover rigs by checking fluids, hydraulic and transmission levels.
- Verified and recorded drilling fluid properties at regular intervals to report deviations.
- Used harnesses and platform climbing devices to position and align Type and Type elements.
- Maintained and monitored mud pits and mud pumps during operations to detect unexplained pit level increases and decreases.
- Performed housekeeping on rig floor by cleaning equipment and removing debris from rig stairs.
- Completed various rigging tasks, such as lifting pipe sections or handling drill string components, for smooth operation flow.
Derrickman Workover and P/A Rigs
Newman Operating Co
Freer, TX
08.2021 - 03.2025
- Operated drilling equipment to ensure safe and efficient well operations.
- Monitored drilling parameters to maintain optimal performance and safety standards.
- Assisted in rig maintenance, ensuring equipment reliability and compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with crew members to execute daily drilling plans effectively.
- Conducted regular inspections of tools and machinery to identify maintenance needs promptly.
Construction Lease Crew
Pegasus Construction Llc
Freer, TX
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted in daily construction tasks, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Operated tools and equipment safely to support various construction projects efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain productivity and meet project deadlines consistently.
- Learned construction techniques and materials handling to enhance skill set and job performance.
- Followed instructions from supervisors to execute tasks accurately while minimizing errors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hebbronville Highschool
Hebbronville, TX05.2019
Skills
- Safety trained
- Power tool operation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Fall protection training
- Hazardous materials handling
- Pipe handling proficiency
- Type tool use
- Elevated work safety
- Mud tank maintenance
- Rod basket safety
- Able to lift number lbs
- Hand tool usage
- Weather condition tolerance
- Rig operation
- Power tools
- Forklift operations
- Tubing elevator operation
- Pipe manipulation
- Derrick inspections
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Pipe installation
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Backhoe operation
- Physical fitness
- Repair skills
Timeline
Derrickman Workover Rigs
Standard Well Services
03.2026 - Current
Derrickman Workover and P/A Rigs
Newman Operating Co
08.2021 - 03.2025
Construction Lease Crew
Pegasus Construction Llc
02.2020 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Hebbronville Highschool