Experienced oil and gas professional with strong background in drilling operations, rig management, and equipment maintenance. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic field conditions, consistently ensuring safety and efficiency. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and optimizing drilling processes, with solid commitment to achieving operational targets. Reliable and resourceful, able to guide teams to meet challenging goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Laborer
RWD Concrete
01.2021 - Current
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Concrete Finisher
Pour-it Construction, LLC.
01.2017 - 01.2020
Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
Wore correct clothing and protective equipment for jobs.
Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality, and code standards.
Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.
Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to 100 pounds.
Enhanced project completion rates by efficiently smoothing and finishing surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures.
Customized textures and finishes to meet client specifications, contributing to high customer satisfaction.
Improved structural integrity with application of hardening and sealing compounds to cure surfaces.
Contributed to aesthetic quality of projects by creating decorative textures in concrete surfaces.
Reduced project downtime by maintaining and cleaning tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for each task.
Tool Pusher
Browning Drilling
01.2008 - 01.2010
Organized regular team-building activities among crew members, fostering camaraderie and promoting collaboration within the workplace.
Managed rig inventory effectively, ensuring all necessary equipment was available for use when needed.
Collaborated with engineers on well design plans, offering valuable input based on practical experience in the field.
Implemented cost-saving measures, reducing waste and streamlining supply chain processes to minimize expenses.
Driller
Ross Drilling
01.2005 - 01.2008
Determined accurate angles and depths before drilling or giving instructions.
Created plans for oil and gas field drilling and product recovery and treatment.
Monitored drilling operations and machines.
Constructed drilling pads, planned rig moves and conducted project audits.
Coordinated and managed all rig moving operations
Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
Led, coached and directed tool pushers and drillers in daily drilling program operations
Achieved precise drilling targets by utilizing advanced directional drilling methods and monitoring real-time data.
Increased overall productivity with efficient crew management and clear communication of drilling objectives.
Facilitated seamless handovers between shifts by maintaining clear documentation and concise shift reports, ensuring smooth continuation of operations without unnecessary delays.
Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increased.
Lead Manager
The Industrial Company, TIC
01.1990 - 01.1996
Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering constructive feedback and creating tailored development plans for continuous improvement.
Boosted team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies.
Mentored junior employees, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted personal growth and skill development.
Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that addressed complex business challenges.
Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of each without compromising quality.
Delegated high volumes of work to empower team, build trust, and assist with professional development.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Education
GED -
Stigler High School
Stigler, OK
Skills
Small business operations
Customer relations
Form setting
Concrete finishing
Drilling operations
Timeline
Owner/Laborer
RWD Concrete
01.2021 - Current
Concrete Finisher
Pour-it Construction, LLC.
01.2017 - 01.2020
Tool Pusher
Browning Drilling
01.2008 - 01.2010
Driller
Ross Drilling
01.2005 - 01.2008
Lead Manager
The Industrial Company, TIC
01.1990 - 01.1996
GED -
Stigler High School
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