TARRANCE TURNER
Rusk,TX
Summary
Results-driven Equipment Operator with extensive experience at Fritcher Construction, skilled in heavy machinery operation and safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance productivity through effective team training and equipment inspections. Recognized for optimizing workflow and maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring project success and operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Sunday Metal Building
Rusk, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery to ensure efficient metal building production.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to maintain safety standards and prevent downtime.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, ensuring timely project execution.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve operational efficiency.
Equipment Operator
Fritcher Construction
Tyler, TX
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Trained new operators on equipment handling and safety protocols, enhancing team performance.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying areas for maintenance and improvement initiatives.
- Implemented best practices for equipment operation, reducing waste and increasing productivity.
- Led safety meetings to promote a culture of safety awareness among crew members.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
- Assisted in training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
Oilfield Floorhand/Motorhand
Helmerich & Payne Inc
Tyler, TX
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Operated drilling equipment and tools to ensure efficient operations on site.
- Assisted in rig maintenance, promoting safety and reliability of equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily drilling tasks effectively.
- Monitored drill performance, identifying areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Trained new floorhands on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Led safety meetings to enhance team awareness and adherence to protocols.
- Assisted in rigging up and rigging down procedures, ensuring a smooth transition between drilling sites.
- Promoted a positive work environment by effectively collaborating with team members and supervisors for smooth operations.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to improve overall rig efficiency and safety performance.
- Enhanced drilling efficiency by maintaining and operating rig equipment in a safe and timely manner.
- Improved operational success with diligent maintenance, inspection, and repair of rig components as needed.
- Ensured accurate wellbore placement with precise handling of drill pipe during tripping operations.
- Assisted in the training of new floorhands, fostering a culture of teamwork, knowledge sharing, and skill development.
Oilfield Floorhand
Latshaw Drilling
Tulsa, OK
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Operated drilling equipment and tools to ensure efficient drilling operations.
- Assisted in rig maintenance and safety inspections to uphold operational standards.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily drilling tasks effectively.
- Monitored fluid levels and pressure, ensuring optimal performance during drilling activities.
- Trained new floorhands on safety protocols and equipment operation procedures.
- Implemented improvements in workflow processes, enhancing overall efficiency on-site.
- Led safety briefings and drills, fostering a culture of safety awareness among crew members.
- Minimized risk during pipe handling operations by following established guidelines for proper lifting techniques, hand signals, and equipment usage.
- Facilitated quick decision-making during high-pressure situations by accurately relaying information between rig personnel on the floor and the driller in the control room.
- Maximized drilling speed by assisting in the efficient assembly and disassembly of drilling equipment.
- Optimized drilling performance through close monitoring of mud properties while mixing chemicals according to specifications.
- Reduced downtime by promptly identifying and addressing mechanical issues with rig components.
- Streamlined well control operations by participating in regular drills, maintaining readiness for potential blowout scenarios.
- Loaded, unloaded and stored supplies and materials in secure, orderly systems.
- Selected appropriate pumps, valves and associated equipment for productive drilling operations.
- Maintained clean, organized, hazard-free work areas for optimized site safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rusk High School
Rusk, TX06-2005
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Worksite safety
- Skid steer operation
- Equipment inspections
- Equipment operations
- Loader operation
- Safety compliance
- General labor
- Following instructions
- Grading expertise
- Bulldozer operation
- Site preparation
- Road construction
- GPS navigation systems
- Grade checking
- Site bulldozing
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Worksite safety and maintenance
- Equipment cleaning
- Team communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Team Training
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Sunday Metal Building
01.2026 - Current
Equipment Operator
Fritcher Construction
08.2023 - 12.2025
Oilfield Floorhand/Motorhand
Helmerich & Payne Inc
02.2021 - 07.2023
Oilfield Floorhand
Latshaw Drilling
01.2020 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Rusk High School