Trenton Gibson
LUND,NV
Summary
Experienced well driller with strong mechanical aptitude and safety training. Proven skills in equipment maintenance and heavy machinery operation, contributing to efficient well construction and reliable drilling operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Well Driller, Pump Installer, Operator, Technician
David Gibson Contractor LLC
Lund, NV
07.2007 - Current
- Operated drilling rigs and associated equipment to ensure efficient well installation.
- Conducted site assessments to determine optimal drilling locations and techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain safety standards and comply with regulations.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues on drilling equipment, implementing timely repairs to minimize downtime.
- Maintained accurate records of drilling activities to ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Collaborated with engineers to design custom drilling solutions tailored to specific project requirements.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by maintaining open communication channels throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
- Constructed drilling pads, planned rig moves and conducted project audits.
- Currently have 52 well logs on file with NDWR, and one with NDOM for lithium exploration
Farm Hand, Operator
Gibson Farms
Lund, NV
07.2007 - Current
- Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Primarily in charge of irrigation wells and irrigation systems
Motor Man, Derrick Man, Driller
Nomac Drilling
Killdeer, ND
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Completed comprehensive reports detailing daily progress updates, issues encountered during operations, and future recommendations to improve operation effectiveness.
- Conducted routine maintenance on drilling equipment to minimize downtime and enhance reliability.
- Drilled horizontal wells in the Bakken and Three Forks shale formations in the Williston Basin
Top Drive Technician
Ensign United States Drilling
Casper, WY
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Repair and maintennance on top drive drilling systems on 16 rigs across North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming
- Top drive models included, NOV Varco TDS 10's, Tesco EMI, Tesco EXI, Tesco HC 500 Ton, Tesco HS 500 Ton
Commercial Truck Mechanic
Grizzly Maintenance Service
Casper, WY
01.2009 - 06.2009
- Lubrication and maintenance technician on commercial trucks and trailers
- Transmission and clutch repair/swaps
- differential repair/swaps
- brake and wheel end assembly repair
Ranch Hand
Rim Rock Ranch
Casper, WY
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Worked on irrigation systems
- Fed cows through winter months
- worked on farm equipment
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Diesel And Natural Gas Power, Extractive Resources
Casper College
Casper, WY05-2010
Skills
- Pump installation
- Pipe handling
- Site preparation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Heavy machinery operation
- Drilling expertise
- Mechanical aptitude
- Well rehabilitation
- Drilling safety
- Well maintenance
- Pressure control
- Well construction
- Safety trained
- Equipment maintenance and operation
- CDL class A license
- Horizontal directional drilling
- Rig operation
Timeline
Motor Man, Derrick Man, Driller
Nomac Drilling
01.2012 - 12.2014
Top Drive Technician
Ensign United States Drilling
01.2011 - 12.2011
Commercial Truck Mechanic
Grizzly Maintenance Service
01.2009 - 06.2009
Ranch Hand
Rim Rock Ranch
08.2008 - 06.2009
Well Driller, Pump Installer, Operator, Technician
David Gibson Contractor LLC
07.2007 - Current
Farm Hand, Operator
Gibson Farms
07.2007 - Current
Certificate of Technical Studies - Diesel And Natural Gas Power, Extractive Resources
Casper College