Rowdy McCormick
Fruitvale
Summary
Knowledgeable Rig Manager bringing significant experience on rigs. Expert in maintaining rig safety and overseeing team operations. Keeps drilling efficient and fully compliant with company standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Rig Manager
Latshaw Drilling
Tulsa
03.2018 - 06.2025
- Supervised rig operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated daily tasks among crew members for efficient workflow.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules to prevent operational downtime.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Conducted regular safety meetings to promote awareness and best practices.
- Oversaw inventory management of drilling supplies and materials.
- Maintained records of maintenance activities on the rig, including repairs, inspections.
- Developed operational plans for upcoming projects, including budgets and timelines.
- Resolved any conflicts between crew members or between crew members and management.
- Prepared reports summarizing daily activities on the rig for senior management review.
- Enforced company policy related to safety protocols while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Inspected and maintained equipment and associated parts to prevent advanced safety or performance issues.
- Ensured all personnel were properly trained in safety procedures and equipment use.
- Investigated incidents involving personnel or equipment failure on the rig while identifying corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Conducted performance reviews of crew members in order to identify areas needing improvement or additional training needs.
Driller
Bison Drilling
Odessa
05.2012 - 02.2018
- Operated drilling equipment to ensure efficient extraction processes.
- Monitored drilling parameters to maintain safety and operational standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on drilling machinery to prevent breakdowns.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize drilling techniques and workflows.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and equipment operation procedures.
- Documented daily operations and reported findings to supervisory personnel.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times during the drilling process.
- Performed routine maintenance on all drilling equipment.
- Kept detailed records of all drill activities including depths reached, pressures encountered.
- Assisted with moving rigs from one location to another for different jobs.
- Managed rig move and drilling operations.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues onsite in order to minimize downtime between jobs.
- Monitored drill bit performance and adjusted accordingly for optimal results.
- Supervised a team of workers who assisted with various aspects of the drilling process.
Education
Grand Saline High School
Grand Saline, TXSkills
- Rig operations
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- First aid, CPR and AED
- Forklift
- Man lift
Timeline
Rig Manager
Latshaw Drilling
03.2018 - 06.2025
Driller
Bison Drilling
05.2012 - 02.2018
Grand Saline High School