Ryan Heidekruger
Summary
Detail-oriented floor hand with six years of experience in rig operations and equipment maintenance. Skilled in problem-solving and effective communication, contributing to enhanced safety protocols and operational efficiency on drilling sites.floor hand
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
floor hand
cyclone drilling
Gillette
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Assisted in rig operations and equipment maintenance on drilling sites.
- Operated tongs to make up or break out drill pipe connections.
- Assisted with rigging up and down operations on the drill floor.
- Documented daily activities and equipment usage to support operational reporting.
- Performed maintenance and repair of drilling equipment, including pumps, valves, motors, and other components.
- Obtained proper permits and completed job safety analysis (JSA) prior to beginning each new job.
- Maintained cleanliness of rig deck area, contributing to a safe working environment.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues encountered during job duties.
- Operated manual and automated tongs to connect and disconnect drilling pipes and drill bits.
- Managed handling, sorting, and stacking of drilling pipes and drill strings to streamline operations.
- Utilized hand and power tools to assist in drilling operations and equipment maintenance.
- Operated and maintained drilling rig diesel motors, transmissions, pumps, and drilling mud systems.
Apprentice Plumber
davinson mechanical
Casper
07.2016 - 08.2019
- Installed plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Assisted senior plumbers with repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Operated equipment and remained focused on safety at all times.
- Maintained records of all repair jobs completed including information about parts used.
- Read blueprints and drawings to determine exact installation specifications.
- Completed walk-throughs of completed systems to verify code adherence.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Welded piping using specialized techniques and computer-assisted fabrication.
- Established sequence of installations around obstructions.
- Assisted journeyman plumbers in performing repairs and maintenance on pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment.
floor hand
xtreme coil drilling
Mills
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Assisted in rig operations and equipment maintenance on drilling sites.
- Obtained proper permits and completed job safety analysis (JSA) prior to beginning each new job.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues encountered during job duties.
- Managed inventory of tools and supplies used on the rig site.
- Assisted with rigging up and down operations on the drill floor.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment for proper functioning.
- Provided support to crew members during rig moves and set-ups.
- Documented daily activities and equipment usage for reporting purposes.
- Operated drilling equipment under supervision to support daily tasks.
- Operated tongs to make up or break out drill pipe connections.
- Performed maintenance and repair of drilling equipment, including pumps, valves, motors, and other components.
- Participated in training sessions related to safety procedures and general oilfield operations.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while performing tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington High
Chicago, IL03-2000
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Rigging operations
- Safety analysis
- Pump operation
- Drilling techniques
- Inventory management
- job safety analysis
- H2S safety management
- safety inspections
- Blueprint reading
- PPE compliance
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Operational planning
- Dependable and responsible
- Calm under pressure
- Planning
- Team collaboration
Timeline
floor hand
cyclone drilling
03.2021 - 03.2024
Apprentice Plumber
davinson mechanical
07.2016 - 08.2019
floor hand
xtreme coil drilling
07.2014 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Washington High