Rodney Vaught
Granite,USA
Summary
Nearly 30 years of experience in the Snubbing and Well Control service line, with a proven track record across a wide range of projects, from straightforward tasks to complex challenges. Involvement in pioneering cryogenic freezing processes for ice plug testing highlights a commitment to innovation and safety. Extensive experience with high-pressure gas wells in Oklahoma and participation in the largest well blowout in Taiwan demonstrate adaptability and expertise in high-stakes environments. A strong focus on problem-solving ensures safety remains the top priority for all personnel.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Snubbing Division Manager
KLX Energy Services
07.2020 - Current
- Provide technical support during operations of Snubbing jobs well as Special Services jobs ie: Hot Taps, Valve Drilling, Cryogenic and Conventional Dry Ice freeze jobs.
- Performed Freeze Job using cryogenic methods.
- Review and write operational procedures.
- Performed Hot Taps.
- Supervise 95k and Mini rig assist snubbing unit.
- First Responder in Well Control Call Out.
- Assist HSE department in the training of the district employees
- Assist in working on well fires.
- Communicate with customers while setting up their upcoming projects
- Meet with Customers to set up jobs well as sell QES Services
- (Originally Great White Pressure Control)
Snubbing Division Manager
QES Pressure Control
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Provide technical support during operations of Snubbing jobs well as Special Services jobs ie: Hot Taps, Valve Drilling, Cryogenic and Conventional Dry Ice freeze jobs.
- Performed Freeze Job using cryogenic methods.
- Review and write operational procedures.
- Performed Hot Taps.
- Supervise GWPC/ QES 95k and Mini rig assist snubbing unit.
- First Responder in Well Control Call Out.
- Assist HSE department in the training of the district employees
- Assist in working on well fires.
- Communicate with customers while setting up their upcoming projects
- Meet with Customers to set up jobs well as sell QES Services
- (Originally Great White Pressure Control)
Regional Manager
QES Pressure Control
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Provide technical support during operations of Snubbing jobs well as Special Services jobs ie: Hot Taps, Valve Drilling, Cryogenic and Conventional Dry Ice freeze jobs.
- Performed Freeze Job using cryogenic methods.
- Review and write operational procedures.
- Performed Hot Taps.
- Supervise GWPC/ QES 95k and Mini rig assist snubbing unit.
- First Responder in Well Control Call Out.
- Assist HSE department in the training of the district employees
- Assist in working on well fires.
- Communicate with customers while setting up their upcoming projects
- (Originally Great White Pressure Control)
District Manager
Great White Pressure Control
03.2010 - 11.2016
- Provide technical support during operations of Snubbing jobs well as Special Services jobs ie: Hot Taps, Valve Drilling, Cryogenic and Conventional Dry Ice freeze jobs.
- Performed Freeze Job using cryogenic methods.
- Review and write operational procedures.
- Performed Hot Taps.
- Supervise GWPC 95k and Mini rig assist snubbing unit.
- First Responder in Well Control Call Out.
- Assist HSE department in the training of the district employees
- Assist in working on well fires.
- Communicate with customers while setting up their upcoming projects.
Snubbing Manager
Cudd Pressure Control Inc.
01.2006 - 03.2010
- Provide technical support during operations of Snubbing jobs well as Special Services jobs ie: Hot Taps, Valve Drilling, Cryogenic and Conventional Dry Ice freeze jobs.
- Performed Freeze Job using conventional dry ice methods and cryogenic methods.
- Review and write operational procedures.
- Supervised Hot Taps.
- Supervised Gate valve drilling operations.
- Supervise GWPC 95k and 50k rig assist snubbing unit.
- First Responder in Well Control Call Out.
- Assist HSE department in the training of the district employees.
- Assist in working on well fire's and underground blowouts (Sour and Sweet gas).
- Assist in working on surface blowouts. (Sour and Sweet gas)
- Communicate with customers while setting up their upcoming projects.
Operations Coordinator
Cudd Pressure Control Inc.
03.2000 - 01.2006
- Assist the District Manager with the day to day operations of the district
- Communicate with customers while setting up their upcoming projects
- Communicate with in the district scheduling equipment and men for project the customer has.
- Supervised Gate valve drilling operations.
- Assist HSE department in the training of the district employees.
- Performed Hot Taps
- Review and write operational procedures
- Assist in working in well fire's and underground blowouts
Self employed
12.1998 - 03.2000
Snubbing Operator
Cudd Pressure Control Inc.
09.1995 - 12.1998
- Responsible for the daily maintenance of the Snubbing equipment.
- Operated Hydraulic snubbing unites:150k, 340k and 600k (Sour and Sweet gas)
- Operated Hydraulic rig assist snubbing unit:170k (Sour and Sweet gas)
- Operated conventional rig assist snubbing unit: 300k and 450k
- Operated Snubbing units on wells with high contestation of H2S
- Responsible for snubbing into wells with up to 12,000 wphsi
- Responsible for stripping pipe in/out of well bore ram to ram on both hydraulic and conventional snubbing units.
- Assist in working in well fire's and underground blowouts. (Sour and Sweet gas)
- Pressures on Standalone Snubbing Unit
- 0 - 12,000 WHPSI
- Sour and Sweet gas
- Pressures on 170k Rig Assist Snubbing Unit
- 0 - 7,200 WHPSI
- Sour and Sweet gas
Education
High School Diploma -
Carter High School
Carter, OK01.1994
Skills
- Experience Supervising & Operating of hydraulic rig assist snubbing equipment (170k and 50k)
- Experience Operating of conventional snubbing equipment (300k and 450k)
- Experience Operating of standalone snubbing equipment (150k, 340k and 600k)
- Troubleshooting hydraulic problems on Snubbing equipment
- Extensive background in aspects of Snubbing and Hydraulic Work Over (HWO) operations
- Hot TappingSupervise and Implementation
- Valve DrillingSupervise and Implementation
- Experience using Well Control Fire Fighting package ie: Pumps, Piping, Athey Wagon, Monitor Sheds, and Single Abrasive Jet Cutter
- Experience trouble Shooting and Resolving problem jobs
LANGUAGES
English
Timeline
Snubbing Division Manager
KLX Energy Services
07.2020 - Current
Snubbing Division Manager
QES Pressure Control
08.2018 - 01.2020
Regional Manager
QES Pressure Control
11.2016 - 01.2018
District Manager
Great White Pressure Control
03.2010 - 11.2016
Snubbing Manager
Cudd Pressure Control Inc.
01.2006 - 03.2010
Operations Coordinator
Cudd Pressure Control Inc.
03.2000 - 01.2006
Self employed
12.1998 - 03.2000
Snubbing Operator
Cudd Pressure Control Inc.
09.1995 - 12.1998
High School Diploma -
Carter High School
TRAINING
- Fire Prevention, Blood Borne pathogens, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Stairway and Ladder Safety, Back Injury Protection, Hearing Conservation, Fall Protection, Walking and Working Surfaces, DOT Drug Awareness, Lock Out/Tag Out, Respirators, Electrical Safety, Smith Defensive Driving System, Hazmat, Right to Know, Rig Pass
- Blood Borne Pathogens, H2S, Crane operating, Rigging, Forklift Safety, Smith Defensive Driving System, Fall Protection Walking and Working Surfaces, DOT Drug Awareness, Lock Out/Tag Out, Respirators, Electrical Safety, Right to Know, PPE, P.E.C. Orientation, Accident Investigation Rig Pass
Area, Worked In
- States worked in 1995-Current
- Oklahoma
- Kansas
- Arkansas
- Louisiana (Land and Inland waters)
- Mississippi
- Texas
- New Mexico
- Michigan
- Pennsylvania
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
- Utah
- North Dakota
- Other Countries 1995-Current
- Taiwan
- Canada