Steven Couch
Odessa,TX
Summary
Motorman experienced in operating and maintaining drilling equipment with a focus on safety and efficiency. Achieved operational improvements through proactive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of mechanical issues. Committed to delivering high productivity and minimizing downtime in dynamic work environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Motorman
Noram drilling
Odessa, Tx
06.2021 - Current
- Monitored mud pumps, motors, and fluid levels during drilling operations.
- Operated rig engines and mechanical systems on Noram drilling sites.
- Performed routine inspections on rig equipment and power units.
Crane Rigger
Lightning Oil Field Services
Odessa, Texas
02.2018 - 09.2020
- Rigged loads for oilfield crane lifts using slings, shackles, and taglines.
- Inspected rigging gear before lifts to confirm safe service conditions.
- Signaled crane operators during hoisting, landing, and load placement.
Crane Rigger
5j Oilfield Services
Odessa
09.2016 - 07.2020
- Inspected rigging gear before lifts to confirm safe service conditions.
- Rigged loads for oilfield crane lifts using slings, shackles, and taglines.
- Signaled crane operators during hoisting, landing, and load placement.
- Communicated with crews to coordinate safe crane movement and load handling.
- Secured pipe, equipment, and materials for transport across job sites.
- Positioned load paths around rigs, tanks, and field equipment.
Education
Howe High School
Howe, OKSkills
- Rig engine operation
- Mud pump operation
- Mechanical maintenance
- Power unit maintenance
- Equipment assessment
- Troubleshooting
- Operational awareness
- Process optimization
- Safety standards
- Crew coordination
- Detail orientation
- Judgment skills
Timeline
Motorman
Noram drilling
06.2021 - Current
Crane Rigger
Lightning Oil Field Services
02.2018 - 09.2020
Crane Rigger
5j Oilfield Services
09.2016 - 07.2020
Howe High School