Tige R. Berreth
Glendive,MT
Summary
Dynamic Field Superintendent with True Drilling, skilled in regulatory compliance and crew leadership. Proven track record of implementing process improvements that enhanced efficiency and reduced operational costs. Expertise in drilling rig operations and personnel training, fostering a culture of safety and productivity across multiple projects.
Overview
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Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Superintendent
True Drilling
Casper, WY
09.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations on multiple drilling rigs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Coordinated project schedules and resource allocation to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Mentored rig managers, fostering skill development and promoting adherence to company policies.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency and reduced operational costs across projects.
Rig Manager
CWC Ironhand Drilling
Casper, WY
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Managed rig operations, production, maintenance and costs to meet business objectives.
- Inspected and maintained rig and equipment to strive for continual improvement and meet production criteria.
- Anticipated, troubleshot and resolved operational and equipment issues to minimize rig downtime.
Rig Manager
Patterson-UTI Drilling
Fruita, CO
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Supervised, directed and trained drilling rig crew to comply with safety and operational procedures.
- Addressed and resolved team members and customer concerns and disputes to build cohesive workgroup.
- Anticipated, troubleshot and resolved operational and equipment issues to minimize rig downtime.
Hazmat Driver
Oaks Disposal Trucking
Glendive, MT
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Executed correct processes when delivering chemicals on highways, meeting Department of Transportation standards for every load.
- Performed regular inspections on tanker trucks, identifying issues requiring repair.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
Rig Manager
Patterson UTI Drilling/Nomac Drilling
Fruita, CO
01.2017 - 05.2020
- Manage, train, and oversee 25-member rig crew as first-line supervisor, ensuring health, welfare, and safety of all site personnel.
- Organize and lead safety meetings/sessions with appropriate crews and third parties to discuss related concerns or introduce updates to work assignments.
- Assist on-site supervisor with all drilling operations and commensurate activities, focusing on achieving company established goals.
- Monitor and maintain operating costs to identify opportunities to reduce spending and minimize or alleviate drilling downtime.
Service Advisor
American Ford
Glendive, MT
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Served as first point of contact with customers visiting store to ascertain needs and direct appropriately to team members or service options.
- Communicated with vendors related to back-order product availability, future inventory, and special orders.
- Kept current on product information, sales, and store promotions to effectively address customer inquiries.
- Supported sales, marketing, and administrative teams’ activities, liaising between members to provide updates or assist in any necessary capacity.
Rig Manager/Driller
Nomac Drilling/ Bronco Drilling
El Reno, OK
02.2010 - 07.2015
- Directed operating and maintenance activities of drilling rig to ensure alignment with regulatory safety standards and efficiency; enforced and adhered to company procedures, maintaining orderly work environment.
- Conducted machine parts inspections, verifying conformance with product specifications and to isolate or diagnose issues.
- Coordinated and monitored vendor maintenance for large repairs; approved proposed modifications of drilling rig.
- Established operational objectives and work plans; delegated assignments and provided leadership, guidance, and training to all personnel, optimizing performance and effectiveness of overall efforts.
Derrick Hand
Patterson UTI Drilling
Dickinson, ND
10.2009 - 02.2010
- Partnered with Driller in daily planning and execution of technical functions.
- Trained employees on proper and safe operations of drilling rig as well as through adverse weather conditions; achieved zero lost-time accidents.
- Operated rig in various applications, including running casing, whipstocks, side entries, tripping pipe, jarring, and drilling underbalanced.
Driller
Elenburg Exploration, Inc.
Casper, WY
01.2005 - 10.2009
- Oversaw training and supervision of drilling site and rig personnel and sub-contractors in safe and efficient operations of rig equipment.
- Delegated and monitored tasks for crew members, maintaining accurate record of operation in three-tour IADC paper logbook.
- Employed geolograph and wildcat/satellite auto drilling system to drill well, tracking drill string without electronic drilling recorder.
- Assessed down-hold conditions, well pressures, mud properties, and bit in hole, serving as subject matter expert on site; operated top drive doubles and super single drilling rigs.
Education
United States Army - undefined
Primary Leadership And Development Course
Fort Riley KansasSkills
- Regulatory compliance expertise
- Proficient in advanced drilling fluid applications
- Team training and supervision
- Operational expertise in drilling rigs
- Environmental, Personnel & Operational Safety
- Performance assessment
- Improving operational efficiency
- Crew Leadership
- Well control operations
- Proficient in underbalanced drilling operations
Accomplishments
- Successfully managed multiple rig crews in drilling over one million feet in one year without any lost time incidents, equipment damage or notable down time.
Certification
- Wild Well Control- International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) - Drilling Operations, Supervisor, Surface, 2025
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid, 2024
- Underbalanced Drilling, 2018
- Rig Pass/Safe land, 2017
- High Angle Rescue, 2017
- Class A CDL with Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles/Triples
Timeline
Field Superintendent
True Drilling
09.2024 - Current
Rig Manager
CWC Ironhand Drilling
05.2022 - 09.2024
Rig Manager
Patterson-UTI Drilling
08.2021 - 05.2022
Hazmat Driver
Oaks Disposal Trucking
11.2020 - 07.2021
Rig Manager
Patterson UTI Drilling/Nomac Drilling
01.2017 - 05.2020
Service Advisor
American Ford
10.2015 - 01.2017
Rig Manager/Driller
Nomac Drilling/ Bronco Drilling
02.2010 - 07.2015
Derrick Hand
Patterson UTI Drilling
10.2009 - 02.2010
Driller
Elenburg Exploration, Inc.
01.2005 - 10.2009
United States Army - undefined
Primary Leadership And Development Course
Technical Proficiency
Omron, Amphion, Pason, Totco