Thomas Smith
Brookhaven,MS
Summary
Adept at supervising field crews carrying out drilling rig operations. Good observational, problem-solving and independent decision-making abilities. Excellent understanding of daily operations, business best practices and maintenance requirements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Driller
Stena Drilling
Houston, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Over see and manage drill crew focusing on safety and efficiency on the rig
- Experienced in CML drilling, and conventional MPD. Recently drilled Shell Oil’s Kaikias well that was previously unable to be drilled without CML.
- Implement Shell drilling programs in compliance with Stena’s Safety Management System.
- Monitor well conditions and maintain well control to ensure operational safety and efficiency.
- Operate and troubleshoot NOV cyber base equipment, and NOVOS, perform maintenance to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Comply with companies safety policies and procedures.
Driller
Transocean
Houston, TX
10.2011 - 07.2023
- Worked with Cyber Base drilling controls including NOV TDX-1250, Hydra Racker, Iron roughnecks, Mud Pump 14-P 220, Pipe Skates, and Riser Skates.
- Observed and controlled drilling parameters and performed accordingly with any changes in drilling parameters.
- Maintained adequate quantities of supplies and spare parts for drilling operations.
- Inspected equipment for safety and functionality and completed regular maintenance.
- Worked with managed pressure drilling on wells where the pore pressure and fracture gradient were too close for conventional drilling.
- Performed open water intervention work (open water workover).
- Oversaw and performed casing and cementing operations. Performed Leak off and formation integrity tests.
- Supervised and documented drilling, completions, and plug and abandon operations.
- Supervised all day drilling operations and provided troubleshooting expertise.
- Managed a 9-man crew, making sure the crew performed within the companies HSE policies and procedures.
- Managed and created pipe tallies for operations.
- Performed all drilling calculations including pressure calculations, volume calculations, and well control calculations.
- Prepared timely and accurate logs and field reports to help management make accurate decisions about ongoing operations.
- Currently have IADC Well Sharp supervisor level well control, and competent on what to do in a well control situation.
Derrickhand
Energy Drilling Co
Natchez, MS
06.2009 - 10.2011
- Maintained clean worksite, equipment and tools to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
- Inspected fall arrest systems, harnesses, derricks and hoisting components for safety.
- Performed routine repairs and preventive maintenance on rigs and circulation machinery.
- Mixed drilling fluids and handled hazardous chemicals.
- Mixed mud, water, base oil, and chemicals to attain the required viscosity and pumped mud down hole.
- Service rig and performed day-to-day operation.
- Tripped in and out of hole with BHA and drill pipe from monkey board.
Floorhand
Ensco
Broussard, LA
03.2007 - 06.2009
- Maintained clean and hazard-free work areas to attain operational safety and regulatory compliance.
- Followed directions from the driller and tool pusher.
- Worked with drilling equipment such as rig tongs and iron roughnecks.
- Assisted derrick hand on the pits and the monkey board.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Brookhaven High School
Brookhaven, MS05.2000
Skills
- Very knowledgeable on trouble shooting drilling tools and equipment
- Capable of any strenuous tasks in the field
- Can perform tasks with Excel and Micro Soft Word
- Excellent with numbers and calculations
- Very good with problem solving and task planning
References
Sutton Bryant
Company: Transocean
Phone: 850-529-6110
Email: nottuslb@bellsouth.net
Johnny Credeur
Company: Shell Oil
Phone: 337-526-7223
Email: johnny.credeur@shell.com
Andrew Leblanc
Company: Transocean
Phone: 337-458-9093
Email: aleblanc_67@yahoo.com
Casey Carrington
Company: Shell Oil
Phone: 318 447-7662
Email: Casey.carrington@shell.com
Timeline
Driller
Stena Drilling
11.2023 - Current
Driller
Transocean
10.2011 - 07.2023
Derrickhand
Energy Drilling Co
06.2009 - 10.2011
Floorhand
Ensco
03.2007 - 06.2009
High School Diploma - undefined
Brookhaven High School