Pedro Gonzales
San Juan
Summary
Experienced Oil Field Worker with a background in rig operations, machinery maintenance and safety protocols. Possess strong technical skills, ability to work under pressure and in challenging conditions. Showcased leadership skills by managing teams on site and troubleshooting critical situations efficiently. Prior roles involved maintaining compliance with industry regulations, contributing significantly to safe work environments.
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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oil Field Worker
Helmerich & Payne Inc
Tulsa
04.2023 - 01.2026
- Operated drilling equipment to ensure efficient oil extraction processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to maximize operational reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to follow safety protocols and prevent accidents.
- Monitored site conditions and reported issues to supervisors for timely resolution.
- Assisted in training new workers on equipment operation and safety practices.
- Operated skid-steer loaders, tractors and backhoes to move earth around the rig site or perform other tasks as required by the job.
- Installed, repaired, and maintained pipelines, pumps, valves, separators, storage tanks, and other related equipment.
- Cleaned all tools after completion of a job to maintain a safe work environment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks as needed for job sites or warehouse inventory.
- Inspected oilfield equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Performed preventative maintenance on oilfield machinery to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors about job progress or any necessary changes in plans.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to review hazardous conditions or potential risks associated with work activities.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or fires at drilling sites.
- Set up and took down drilling rig and equipment.
- Unloaded materials, devices and machine parts with hand tools.
Scaffold Builder
BrandSafway
Houston
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Constructed scaffolding structures for various construction projects.
- Installed and assembled scaffold components according to safety standards.
- Inspected materials for quality and compliance before installation.
- Followed all safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards.
- Transported tools, supplies, and materials needed for erecting or dismantling scaffolds using hand trucks or forklifts.
- Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
- Safely constructed hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolding systems.
- Installed guardrails, planks, ladders, and other safety equipment on scaffolds.
- Assisted in the dismantling of scaffold structures after completion of job.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all equipment used in the erection or dismantlement of scaffolds.
- Inspected scaffolding for structural integrity prior to use.
- Repaired damaged parts of existing scaffolds with welding torches or hammers as necessary.
- Replaced faulty components during maintenance checks to ensure safe operation of all systems.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.
- Broke down structures following project completion.
- Cut down boards and plywood panels to meet appropriate size requirements.
- Inspected structures to locate potential weak points or safety hazards.
- Worked with welders to assemble pipe spools and fittings.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
Education
Applied Science
South Texas College
McAllen, TX 08.2021 - 05.2022
Pedro Gonzales
Mercedes, TXSkills
- Equipment operation
- Pipeline maintenance
- Drilling techniques
- Safety compliance
- Machinery repair
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Emergency response
- Project coordination
- Effective communication
- Training and development
- Time management
- Torque and drag analysis
- Heavy machinery operation
- Pressure control systems
- Hazardous materials handling
- Fall protection
- Rigging techniques
- Accident reporting
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Weather conditions adaptation
- Pipe handling
- Pressure control
- Safety meetings
- Safety awareness
- Connection fittings
- Heavy lifting
- Heavy equipment operation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- American Welding Society (AWS) certified
- Sit down forklift operator
- TWIC
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Oil Field Worker
Helmerich & Payne Inc
04.2023 - 01.2026
Scaffold Builder
BrandSafway
06.2022 - 02.2023
Applied Science
South Texas College
08.2021 - 05.2022
Pedro Gonzales