Tarence S. Hicks, Jr.

***** ********* ******, #**** *******, TX 77085

ab3n3r@r.postjobfree.com Direct Line832-***-**** 713-***-**** Alt 832-***-****

PROFILE: A dedicated professional with 5+ years of experience in the oil industry (1.5 yrs International). A team

player, whose core values are a proven asset to any position held. I am seeking placement with an established, stable

and reputable company, where I can be challenged to share and expand my knowledge, creating opportunity for

advancement and enhance company portfolio.

EDUCATION

L.V. Hightower High School, Missouri City, TX - (General Education Diploma, May 2004)

TRAINING

? Shell, CWHUET

? Shell, Shells 12 Life Saving Rules

? OSHA Certified Flagger and Rigger (Real-Time Experience: Removal of cranes headache ball, guard replacement

over load indicator).

? Certified Fork Lift Operator

? Occupational Safety Training, Inc., WSTC (Bloodborne Pathogens, Confined Space Attendant, Respiratory

Protection)

? Delgado Community College (Confined Space Entry, Basic Fire Fighting, Personal Safety and Social

Responsibilities, First Aid & CPR)

? WellCAP IADC, Certificate of Completion

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

? People Skills: Effectively communicates with all people at all levels (articulate, responsive, and flexible). Notably

supportive in team environments and one-on-one structures, requiring little or no supervision.

? Work Product: Proficiently manages polyphasic tasks, highly ethical, demonstrates incisive ability to meet

objectives, and great attendance.

? Problem Solving: Exhibits and exercises prudent judgment, independent decision making and crisis management

abilities.

? Core Values: HIRED - Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Excellence and Dedication.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

? Noble Safety Leadership Certificate Received for implementing one of Shell s Life Saving Rules: As a new

build drillship, the port and starboard lacked necessary horns for 1 yr. To ensure the safety of the crew I took

the initiative to purchase a whistle, to increase awareness and avoid incident (i.e., crew members standing

under a suspended load, in the pathway of swinging load, etc.).

? Designated Critical Lift Flagger Consistently assigned to critical lift projects due to exhibition of superior

ability to incisively flag equipment, materials, etc. into designated area without error, despite environmental

stability (rig rocking, high winds, etc.).

o Example: Life Boat #4 was damaged and repaired. Flagged life boat into a tight space without a

single bump or scratch, while rig was rocking, (approximate cost was $500,000).

o Started on a 24 batch set project in the Gulf of Mexico on March 2012 & by Sept we were on well 13.

I was a part of 13 of those wells (batch sets consisted of running 38 inch casings (4 joints), 32 in

casings (approx 30+ joints, 28 inch casings (30+ joints) and 22 inch casings (30+ joints).

? Removed 3 flights of stairs and walkways outside of living quarters on the Noble Bully 1 Objective: To

clear obstructions for the removal of the thruster #3 Hatch (19 ft x 19 ft) to remove a bad thruster motor

(50,000lbs).

? Operated the SSBOP Crane, Pipe Hold Crane, and Gantry Crane

EXPERIENCE

Frontier/Noble 04/10 to 10/12

Roustabout

? Successfully applied updated training techniques & working knowledge, acquired through real-time experience &

structured classroom theory, for the position of Certified Rigger / Roustabout.

? Promptly and consistently attended weekly safety meetings, implementing any changes with ease and immediacy.

? International Experience: Expressed an astute attitude of adaptability when exposed to culturally diverse or foreign

work environments (assigned to Philippines & China).

? Consistently met and exceeded compliance standards as defined by the organization s protocol & training matrices.

o Trained/Prepared to work in specialized weather elements, (hot or cold), including the harsh environments of

Alaska, rough seas & extreme heats reaching 140F within the mezzanine

o Participated in JSA (Job Safety Analysis).

o Proficient in fire safety protocols

Actual: Expressed adept wisdom, while safely and successfully, assisting other fire team members put out a

transformer related electrical fire in SCR room.

o Exhibited consistent increase in aptitude to accurately respond & relay messages by hand/radio protocol.

o Ensured proper handling, storage, and maintenance of slings, lines, hoses, etc., aptly transporting, lifting and/or

directing movement of materials as needed.

o Awkward Rigging/Unforeseen Challenges: Demonstrated incisive ability to create opportunity for completion of

rigging task, while safely & successfully augmenting standard modalities as needed.

o Implemented a strong safety focus while keeping decks, stairs, and any other areas of the facility (rig) clean &

free of obstructions to prevent hazardous incidents.

o Met and exceeded industry/company compliance agreements when completing standard duties (i.e., cleaning drill

threads, greasing crane gears, scraping and painting rig components).

o Cargo Lift & Transport Preparation: Manifested measurable & impressive aptitude to safely secure or attach

slings through shackles or other devices for final packing, transport or load within lifting/handling specifications,

including clearance of any obstructions & ensuring proper attachments and load balance.

o Properly loaded and unloaded risers, ensuring safe attachment to posts on rig platforms.

Transocean Offshore Drilling Co. 10/07 to 4/09

Utility Hand/Roustabout OJT (Promotable)

? Effectively provided maintenance and sanitation standards of a semisubmersible dynamic positioning offshore

drilling vessel.

? Successfully completed thousands of hours of training for the position of Certified Rigger/Roustabout within

compliance standards of the training matrix.

o Proficiently served fire watch detail for welders

o Participated in JRA (Job Review Assessment) & daily Think Plans for projected targets

o Exhibited strong aptitude to accurately respond & relay messages by hand / radio protocol

o Ensured proper handling, storage, and maintenance of slings, lines, hoses, etc.

o Aptly transported, lifted, and/or directed movement of materials as needed

o Expressed strong safety focus while keeping decks, stairs, and any other areas of the facility (rig) clean and free

of obstructions to prevent hazardous incidents

o Consistently met standard requirements when cleaning drill threads and greasing crane gears

o Scraped and painted rig components per paint standards

o Cargo Lift Preparation: Secured/attached slings through shackles/other devices and protected those loads by

checking for obstructions & ensuring proper attachments and balance

? Completed training to conduct safety briefings, requisition grocery orders and execute inventory procedures under the

direct supervision of Chief Stewart.

? Promptly & consistently attended weekly safety meetings, implementing any changes with ease & immediacy.

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