THOMAS WALTON
Ovalo,TX
Summary
Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 21 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drill Site Representative/Drilling Consultant
BTA Oil Producers
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Successfully managed crews, emphasizing the importance of safety at all times
- Coordinated logistics for all phases of drilling operations
- Ensured timely and accurate reporting to meet contractual obligations.
- Coordinated team efforts to reduce drilling expenses and boost production by implementing factory modeling techniques, maintaining adherence to company standards and principles
- Promoted inclusion and diversity within teams, enhancing operational efficiency
- Maintained well control barriers throughout each phase of drilling projects
- Maintained daily drilling reports ensuring contractual obligations were met
- Coordinated efforts with cross-functional teams to optimize well positioning
- Executed efficient drilling of extended reach laterals to optimize completion activities
- Oversaw the execution of wireline activities along with logging, cementing, fishing and casing procedures.
- Reduced project costs through efficient resource allocation and budget management.
- Implemented a combination of traditional directional motors and rotary steerable tools to optimize directional capabilities.
- Utilized unconventional drilling methods to reach horizontal formations.
Drill Site Representative/Drilling Consultant
Limerock Resources
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Prioritized safety while cultivating an environment of diversity and inclusion
- Coordinated cross-functional integration to optimize well placement
- Implemented unconventional drilling applications to target strategic pay zones.
- Ensured the smooth progression of operations by actively supervising logistics throughout all drilling stages
- Ensured compliance with contractual obligations by maintaining accurate and up-to-date daily reports for drilling operations.
- Sustained effective well control measures at all times during drilling operations.
- Reduced project costs through efficient resource allocation and budget management.
- Ensured timely project completion by diligently monitoring progress and adjusting schedules as needed.
Drill Site Representative/Drilling Consultant
Chevron Mid-Continent Business Unit
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Efficiently led and supervised crews, emphasizing safety as highest priority
- Coordinated logistics for all phases of drilling operations
- Coordinated team efforts to reduce drilling expenses and boost production by implementing factory modeling techniques, maintaining adherence to company standards and principles
- Promoted inclusion and diversity within teams, enhancing operational efficiency
- Maintained well control barriers throughout each phase of drilling projects
- Achieved best-in-class recognition for performance for execution of slim-hole designs targeting various Permian and Delaware basin formations and utilizing conventional, unconventional and rotary-steerable tools. Performed remote operations directional drilling techniques
- Coordinated efforts with cross-functional teams to optimize well positioning
- Applied unconventional drilling techniques to target strategic horizontal plays.
- Implemented a combination of traditional directional motors and rotary steerable tools to optimize directional capabilities.
- Implemented different mud systems and managed pressure drilling approaches to optimize the stability and integrity of wellbores.
- Managed operations for saltwater disposal projects
- Executed efficient drilling of extended reach laterals to optimize completion activities
- Oversaw the execution of wireline activities along with logging, cementing, fishing and casing procedures.
- Reduced project costs through efficient resource allocation and budget management.
- Ensured timely project completion by diligently monitoring progress and adjusting schedules as needed.
Drill Site Representative/Drilling Consultant
Concho Resources
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Successfully prioritized crew safety while leading and overseeing operations.
- Ensured smooth coordination of logistics throughout drilling operations
- Maintained adherence to company standards and principles while coordinating team efforts to reduce drilling expenses and boost production through the implementation of factory modeling techniques.
- Promoted inclusion and diversity within teams, enhancing operational efficiency
- Maintained well control barriers during all drilling project phases.
- Enhanced efficiency of well positioning through collaboration with diverse teams.
- Utilized innovative unconventional drilling methods for optimal targeting of strategic horizontal plays.
- Utilized diverse mud systems and oversaw managed pressure drilling methods to optimize wellbore stability and integrity.
- Implemented a combination of traditional directional motors and rotary steerable tools to optimize directional capabilities.
- Implemented a combination of traditional directional motors and rotary steerable tools to optimize directional capabilities.
- Utilized unconventional drilling methods to reach horizontal formations.
- Executed efficient drilling of extended reach laterals to optimize completion activities
- Managed and supervised multiple operations related to open hole drilling, such as wireline activities, logging, cementing, fishing, and casing procedures.
- Increased cost-saving measures by optimizing resource allocation and managing project budgets.
- Ensured timely project completion through careful monitoring and schedule adjustments
Drill Site Representative/Drilling Consultant
Apache Corporation
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Emphasized safety while cultivating an inclusive work atmosphere.
- Maintained daily drilling reports and ensured drilling contractor contract obligations were met.
- Managed all aspects of drilling operations logistics and evaluated service bids to minimize operating costs.
- Utilized unconventional drilling methods to target horizontal production formations
- Implemented a combination of traditional directional motors and rotary steerable tools to optimize directional capabilities.
Drill Site Representative/Drilling Consultant
Concho Resources
01.2014 - 05.2018
- Successfully prioritized crew safety while leading and overseeing operations.
- Ensured smooth coordination of logistics throughout drilling operations
- Maintained adherence to company standards and principles while coordinating team efforts to reduce drilling expenses and boost production through the implementation of factory modeling techniques.
- Promoted inclusion and diversity within teams, enhancing operational efficiency
- Maintained well control barriers during all drilling project phases.
- Enhanced efficiency of well positioning through collaboration with diverse teams.
- Utilized innovative unconventional drilling methods for optimal targeting of strategic horizontal plays.
- Utilized diverse mud systems and oversaw managed pressure drilling methods to optimize wellbore stability and integrity.
- Implemented a combination of traditional directional motors and rotary steerable tools to optimize directional capabilities.
- Implemented a combination of traditional directional motors and rotary steerable tools to optimize directional capabilities.
- Utilized unconventional drilling methods to reach horizontal formations.
- Executed efficient drilling of extended reach laterals to optimize completion activities
- Managed and supervised multiple operations related to open hole drilling, such as wireline activities, logging, cementing, fishing, and casing procedures.
- Increased cost-saving measures by optimizing resource allocation and managing project budgets.
- Ensured timely project completion through careful monitoring and schedule adjustments
Rig Manager
Helmerich and Payne, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Managed crew operations with a focus on safety and efficiency, achieving an OSHA incident-free record.
- Established a high-performing environment through diversity and inclusion
- Ensured daily maintenance of drilling reports, meeting contractual obligations to the operator.
- Ensured uninterrupted performance of drilling rig equipment and systems through diligent adherence to daily maintenance schedules.
- Achieved best-in-class wells through effective coordination with drilling operators and strict adherence to project timelines.
- Coordinated logistics for drilling rig supplies, maintenance and repairs
- Maintained the integrity of well bores by consistently monitoring and upholding well control barriers
- Ensured high performance through comprehensive training and mentoring of rig personnel
Driller
Union Drilling, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Applied best drilling practices and procedures outlined by drilling supervisors for optimal drilling performance
- Fostered a secure and safe workplace for my team
- Maintained tourly drilling reports
- Maintained drilling fluid systems and well control barriers
- Merged vertical and directional drilling strategies to ensure precise targeting of desired formations
- Trained and mentored team members for specific job tasks
Derrickhand/Floorhand
Union Drilling Inc.
08.2003 - 01.2006
- Contributed to successful well completions by assisting in the assembly and disassembly of drilling tools and equipment.
- Used iron roughnecks, tongs and slips to properly handle and connect sections of drill pipe.
- Performed preventive maintenance and basic repairs on workover rigs by checking fluids, hydraulic and transmission levels.
- Maintained proper fluid levels in the mud pits, ensuring smooth operation throughout the drilling process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abilene Cooper High School
Abilene, TX05.2003
Skills
- IADC Well Control Certified
- Strong computer skills
- Scheduling Coordination
- Subcontractor Management
- Site coordination
- Safety awareness
- Field Inspection
- Operations Management
- Team Supervision
- Compliance Monitoring
Certification
- WellView
- Brine, water, synthetic, and oil-based mud systems
- H2S, waterflow, and lost circulation mitigation
- Rotary steerable & unconventional directional operations
- Slim-hole design execution, conventional barrier designs, and SWD wells
- Managed pressure, batch, and air drilling
- Multiple casing string designs including liners
- Multistage and off-line cementing
- Flotation collars to float production casing string
Timeline
Drill Site Representative/Drilling Consultant
BTA Oil Producers
08.2021 - 08.2024
Drill Site Representative/Drilling Consultant
Limerock Resources
01.2021 - 08.2021
Drill Site Representative/Drilling Consultant
Chevron Mid-Continent Business Unit
08.2019 - 04.2020
Drill Site Representative/Drilling Consultant
Concho Resources
01.2019 - 05.2019
Drill Site Representative/Drilling Consultant
Apache Corporation
05.2018 - 01.2019
Drill Site Representative/Drilling Consultant
Concho Resources
01.2014 - 05.2018
Rig Manager
Helmerich and Payne, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2014
Driller
Union Drilling, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2008
Derrickhand/Floorhand
Union Drilling Inc.
08.2003 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Abilene Cooper High School
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