Hard-working Drill Site Manager with 30 years of experience in oil and gas industry, specializing in Vertical/Directional and Horizontal wells. Extensive experience in all aspects of Air Drilling, Dusting, Misting, Foam, Aerating. Able to effectively communicate and coordinate with Drilling Superintendents and Drilling Engineers on progress, problems and solutions for improvement and MOC's related to the well programs daily drilling operations and procedures. Complete understanding of the 3 Basic Fundamentals for significative returns for any company is Safety, Efficiency and Capability. Proactive leader, expertise in trouble shooting, initiate change for improvement , while maintaining a positive, safe, and productive work environment.
As lead DSM I was responsible for understanding, running / operating procedures and function of tools and equipment prior to running in the wellbore.·
Night Supervisor supervised Romanian Drilling crews and Arab Nationals as per contract. Drilled 6 wells starting with a 40” conductor, drilled with 26” bit to 1,000’ and set surface, then drilled a 17 ½” hole to 6,000’ and set intermediate and a 14 ¾” production hole to 9,200’ and set production casing, oil flowed free at 6,200’ weighted up to hold oil back and td well. Had issues with massive returns while drilling surface only and running of casing on the first well only.
· Identify, recommend, and execute on opportunities for continuous improvement.