Tyler Morocco
Fort Smith,AR
Summary
Achieved significant operational efficiencies and enhanced safety protocols at Citadel Drilling by leveraging expertise in rig operation and preventive maintenance. Excelled in team supervision and safety regulation adherence, contributing to a collaborative and secure working environment. Demonstrated proficiency in hydraulic systems operation and emergency response readiness, ensuring optimal drilling performance and minimal downtime.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Derrickhand
Independence Contract Drilling Inc.
Houston, TX
08.2020 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Improved communication between floorhands and drillers by acting as a reliable liaison during critical operations.
- Maintained proper fluid levels in the mud pits, ensuring smooth operation throughout the drilling process.
- Verified and recorded drilling fluid properties at regular intervals to report deviations.
- Supported overall rig operations through monitoring pressure parameters, alerting drillers to potential concerns or hazards.
- Maximized drilling efficiency with thorough maintenance of top drive systems and associated equipment.
- Assisted in training new crew members, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.
- Maintained and monitored mud pits and mud pumps during operations to detect unexplained pit level increases and decreases.
- Optimized drilling processes through meticulous analysis of mud properties, making necessary adjustments as needed.
- Enhanced drilling operations by efficiently managing mud systems and maintaining equipment.
Driller
Citadel Drilling
Odessa, TX
06.2015 - 06.2020
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Improved safety on the rig by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
- Increased overall productivity with efficient crew management and clear communication of drilling objectives.
- Trained and supervised all site personnel.
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Provided expertise to support day drilling operations.
- Implemented rigorous testing practices to monitor borehole integrity, minimizing the risk of wellbore collapse or failure.
- Managed drilling schedules, maintaining project timelines and effectively allocating resources for optimal results.
- Maintained machinery, tools and vehicles in good working order to prevent unnecessary operational delays.
Driller
HWD Drilling
Purcell, OK
02.2013 - 05.2015
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Improved safety on the rig by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
- Increased overall productivity with efficient crew management and clear communication of drilling objectives.
- Trained and supervised all site personnel.
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Facilitated seamless handovers between shifts by maintaining clear documentation and concise shift reports, ensuring smooth continuation of operations without unnecessary delays.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Mentored junior drillers, enhancing team skills and knowledge through hands-on training sessions and practical demonstrations.
- Completed comprehensive reports detailing daily progress updates, issues encountered during operations, and future recommendations to improve operation effectiveness.
Education
Diploma -
Southside High School, Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith, AR05.2012
Skills
- Safeland
- Safeland H2S
- Safeland H2S Clear
- Respirator fit test
- Industrial safety
- Fall Protection Awareness
- Wire Rope Inspection
- Firefighting Equipment Use
- Risk Assessment Capabilities
- Hand Signal Communication
- Rig operation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Torque Wrench Operation
- Forklift Operations
- First Aid Training
- Confined Space Entry
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Preventive Maintenance
- Rig operation expertise
- Safety Regulations
- Well control techniques
- Emergency response readiness
- Pressure Control Systems
- Iron Roughneck Operation
- Hydraulic Jacks
- Pipe handling proficiency
- Hydraulic systems operation
- Oilfield terminology understanding
- Drawworks experience
- Viscosity analysis
- Slips and tongs usage
- Elevated work safety
- Crane rigging basics
- Mud pumps
- Drilling Equipment Knowledge
- Power tool familiarity
- Safety trained
- Backhoe Operation
- Team Supervision
- Equipment Repair
- Derrick maintenance
Timeline
Derrickhand
Independence Contract Drilling Inc.
08.2020 - 06.2024
Driller
Citadel Drilling
06.2015 - 06.2020
Driller
HWD Drilling
02.2013 - 05.2015
Diploma -
Southside High School, Fort Smith, AR