Parker Reed
Wichita Falls,TX
Summary
I am a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Mechanic
Fowler Trucking and Diesel Repair
Iowa Park, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Worked with a team of mechanics to complete projects efficiently within time limits.
- Followed safety guidelines while performing repair work on heavy-duty vehicles.
- Ensured that all tools were properly cleaned after use.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Disassembled defective units to diagnose malfunctions and repair them accordingly.
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
- Assisted in the removal of engines from vehicles in order to replace them with new ones.
- Checked all fluid levels regularly; topped off when necessary.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and lubrication.
- Fabricated custom parts using welding equipment.
- Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters .
- Examined brake systems for proper operation; replaced pads or shoes when needed.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts before reassembly of the unit, engine, vehicle .
- Repaired fuel injection systems, turbochargers, brakes, and exhaust systems.
- Provided technical advice to customers regarding their diesel engine needs.
- Operated specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Removed and disassembled defective diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses, and construction vehicles to complete repairs.
- Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Performed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
- Optimized brake systems by adjusting and replacing components.
Oilfield Laborer
S&M Drilling
Electra, TX
03.2020 - 05.2024
- Trained new employees on proper use of oilfield equipment and tools.
- Performed daily maintenance of oilfield equipment and tools.
- Operated heavy machinery such as bulldozers, cranes, backhoes, and forklifts to move materials around the site.
- Conducted regular inspections of all machinery used onsite to ensure safe operation.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving fires or chemical spills onsite.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies and equipment needed for drilling operations.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to review best practices for working in an oilfield environment.
- Cleaned up hazardous material spills using safety protocols and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate tasks efficiently.
- Ensured that all oilfield regulations were followed while operating machinery or working around hazardous materials.
- Worked with a team to complete tasks in a timely manner while maintaining safety standards.
- Followed strict safety guidelines when handling hazardous materials such as fuel or chemicals.
- Dismantled equipment to and cleaned or performed regular maintenance.
- Transported equipment from one job site to another.
- Followed instructions given by driller regarding depth increments when tripping pipe into hole or pulling out of hole.
- Worked closely with service companies coming onsite providing support services like cementing jobs, ensuring their job was done properly without incident.
- Monitored well control systems during drilling operations for pressure indications or other irregularities that could cause problems with the well bore or production system.
- Assisted in the rigging up and down of drilling rigs for oil wells.
- Transported tools, supplies and materials from one location to another using company vehicles or pickup trucks.
- Identified potential hazards, communicated them to supervisors, and took appropriate action to mitigate risks.
- Used hoists to lift heavy objects onto the rig floor when necessary such as tubulars or pump parts being installed onto pumps and motors .
- Conducted routine inspections of mud pumps and motors for proper operation prior to use.
- Operated power tongs to make-up or break-out drill pipe, casing and tubing.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety rules and regulations.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers to perform maintenance tasks on derricks and related equipment.
- Checked all components of BOP stacks before each connection was made up ensuring they were in proper working order with no visible damage present.
- Inspected blowout preventer systems on a regular basis for wear and tear and reported any issues found to supervisor immediately.
- Cleaned mud pits, tanks, separators, degassers and other equipment as needed.
- Performed general housekeeping duties around the rig site including sweeping floors and picking up debris.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using a forklift or crane.
- Repaired minor mechanical issues that arose on various pieces of equipment used around the oilfield such as valves, pumps.
- Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Assisted in the alignment and positioning of drilling machinery.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and repairing minor mechanical problems on the rig.
- Mixed and tested drilling fluids, chemicals, and grouts.
- Managed the handling, sorting, and stacking of drilling pipes and drill strings.
- Operated and maintained drilling rig diesel motors, transmissions, pumps, and drilling mud systems.
- Operated manual and automated tongs to connect and disconnect drilling pipes and drill bits.
- Recorded drilling activity and equipment logs accurately and timely.
- Obtained proper permits and completed job safety analysis (JSA) prior to beginning each new job.
Construction Worker
P Elkins Welding
Burkburnett, TX
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided assistance to supervisors when needed completing additional duties as assigned.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Installed pre-fabricated metal structures such as stairs, platforms, walls.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions using gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux-cored arc welding processes.
- Fabricated and installed metal components for structural steel, bridges, and buildings.
- Measured work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure proper alignment of components prior to welding.
- Read blueprints, drawings and followed verbal instructions from supervisors, foremen regarding job assignments.
- Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt and hazardous materials safely.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all tools used during construction process ensuring that they were properly functioning at all times.
- Erected steel framework for buildings using welding equipment.
- Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
- Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
- Monitored progress of construction activities making sure deadlines were met.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Assembled structural components, replacing parts to meet regulatory code standards.
- Maintained baseline safety knowledge to improve deficient areas and meet code.
- Addressed and resolved on-site problems to keep teams on-task and avoid development of larger concerns.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
- .Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burkburnett High School
Burkburnett, TX05-2018
Skills
- Performance Improvement
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Engine Rebuilds
- Oil Changes
- Cooling systems
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Safety meetings
- Written and verbal communication
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safety awareness
- Heavy Lifting
- Customer Service
- Work Site Maintenance
- Resource Management
- Budgeting and finance
- Creativity and Innovation
- Crew support
- Production Assistance
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic
Fowler Trucking and Diesel Repair
06.2024 - Current
Oilfield Laborer
S&M Drilling
03.2020 - 05.2024
Construction Worker
P Elkins Welding
11.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Burkburnett High School
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