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Ricardo Alvarez

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Results-driven Rig Manager with Lasso Drilling, adept at incident assessment and compliance management. Successfully led emergency preparedness drills, enhancing team readiness. Demonstrated effective client relationship management while ensuring equipment maintenance and safety protocols. Bilingual in English and Spanish, I excel in problem-solving and guiding teams to exceed operational expectations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rig Manager

Lasso Drilling
Midland, TX
07.2022 - Current
  • Investigated incidents involving personnel or equipment failure on the rig while identifying corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Worked with operators utilizing under-balanced drilling programs until told otherwise, as per well control issues.
  • Assessed rig operations regularly to identify compliance or performance issues.
  • Organized drills simulating emergency situations such as fires or blowouts in order to prepare personnel for real-life events.
  • Coordinated with clients to ensure their expectations were met or exceeded.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment and associated parts to prevent advanced safety or performance issues.
  • Enforced company policy related to safety protocols while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Driller

Lasso Drilling
Midland, TX
03.2019 - 07.2022
  • Maintained records of well depths, diameters, and geologic formations encountered during drilling operations.
  • Operated and maintained drill rigs and performed repairs and service on drilling equipment.
  • Kept accurate records of daily production rates and other pertinent information related to jobsites.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed at each job site.
  • Received instructions from supervisors regarding assigned tasks.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Promoted high operator satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Derrickhand

Big Dog Drilling
Midland, TX
01.2015 - 07.2022
  • Conducted daily maintenance and repair of derrick components, including winches, hoists, chains, and ropes.
  • Maintained clean worksite, equipment and tools to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Assisted in the installation and removal of blowout preventers at well sites.
  • Tested mud pumps for proper functioning prior to drilling operations.
  • Mixed mud, water and chemicals to attain required viscosity and pumped mud into bore hole.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Inspected fall arrest systems, harnesses, derricks and hoisting components for safety.

Floorhand

Big Dog Drilling
Midland, TX
05.2010 - 01.2015
  • Participated in rig mobilization and demobilization processes, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
  • Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting and repairing minor mechanical problems on the rig.
  • Assisted skilled production workers by cleaning supplies, holding tools and storing equipment.
  • Cleaned and organized work areas and maintained tools and equipment.
  • Operated tongs to make up or break out drill pipe connections.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Basics

North West Vista
San Antonio, TX

Skills

  • Incident Assessment
  • Drilling Operations Management
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Compliance Management
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Effective Team Guidance
  • Independently Motivated
  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Execute Job Responsibilities

Certification

  • Smith Mason & Co well control certified
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • H2s Clear certified
  • Fit tested
  • IADC Rig Pass
  • Confined space certified
  • Forklift/Manlift operator certified

References

  • Alex Reyna (Sales Rep @ Premium Oilfield Products) 432-631-4802
  • Gabriel Mendoza ( Company man @ Kinder Morgan) 970-380-3168

Timeline

Rig Manager

Lasso Drilling
07.2022 - Current

Driller

Lasso Drilling
03.2019 - 07.2022

Derrickhand

Big Dog Drilling
01.2015 - 07.2022

Floorhand

Big Dog Drilling
05.2010 - 01.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Basics

North West Vista

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