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William Wallace

Minden,LA

Summary

Hardworking Derrickhand with 10 years of success in high-stakes settings. Knowledgeable with good and skilled equipment operations and relevant regulations. Conscientious and respectful with dedication to supporting new employees in learning processes and procedures. Alert Driller with a dedication to safety and emergency protocols and a distinguished understanding of employee supervision. Successful in preventive maintenance and inventory control. Adept at cutting drilling costs without sacrificing quality or safety. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Derrickhand

Cactus Drilling Co
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in well control procedures during emergencies.
  • Collaborated with drillers to ensure smooth workflow during shifts.
  • Controlled mud pumps, maintaining optimal circulation rates.
  • Detected mechanical issues early to prevent operational delays.
  • Coordinated loading/unloading materials for transport to/from rigsites.
  • Utilized hand signals to communicate with crane operators effectively.
  • Examined and adjusted protective guards, loose bolts and specified safety devices.
  • Served on crew that maintained service rigs and performed day-to-day operation.
  • Operated derrick equipment to position drilling tools and pipes.
  • Updated logs with accurate records of drilling progress.
  • Supervised employee productivity and overall drilling procedures.
  • Adhered to safety regulations and company policies consistently.
  • .Performed daily housekeeping duties around derrick area.
  • Positioned slips, elevators, tongs, and clamps as needed.
  • Mastered complete derrick design, managed derrick operation and read and tracked console readings.
  • Mixed mud, water and chemicals to attain required viscosity and pumped mud into bore hole.
  • Inspected derricks for flaws and cleaned and oiled derricks to maintain proper drilling operation.
  • Monitored drilling fluid properties and adjusted accordingly.

Derrickhand

noram driiling
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 05.2023
  • Assisted in well control procedures during emergencies.
  • Collaborated with drillers to ensure smooth workflow during shifts.
  • Controlled mud pumps, maintaining optimal circulation rates.
  • Detected mechanical issues early to prevent operational delays.
  • Coordinated loading/unloading materials for transport to/from rigsites.
  • Trained new crew members on derrick operation procedures.
  • Served on crew that maintained service rigs and performed day-to-day operation.
  • Operated derrick equipment to position drilling tools and pipes.
  • Updated logs with accurate records of drilling progress.

Torque & Test Operator

Yellow Jacket
Victoria, TX
01.2014 - 12.2017

rig up & test BOP for drilling rigs.

Rig up frac stacks and flow back iron for frac.

  • Assisted with the development of new test procedures for products under evaluation.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all relevant safety regulations.
  • Performed visual and mechanical inspections of components to ensure they met quality standards.
  • Modified existing test programs based on customer requirements or changing industry standards.
  • Troubleshot problems with test systems and identified solutions as needed.

Education

GED -

Minden High School
Minden, LA
05-2012

Skills

  • Safety Regulations
  • First Aid Training
  • Tubing elevator operation
  • Rig operation
  • Mud module operations
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Viscosity analysis
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Mud pumps
  • Forklift Operations
  • Self Motivation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Operational Reporting
  • Professionalism
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Effective Communication
  • Safety trained
  • Organizational Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Equipment Repair
  • Reliability
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Decision-Making
  • Pump operation
  • Excellent Communication
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Multitasking
  • Mechanical recoveries
  • Task Prioritization
  • Team building
  • Backhoe Operation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Goal Setting
  • Pipe installation

Timeline

Derrickhand

Cactus Drilling Co
06.2023 - Current

Derrickhand

noram driiling
01.2018 - 05.2023

Torque & Test Operator

Yellow Jacket
01.2014 - 12.2017

GED -

Minden High School
William Wallace