ARTHUR G. CORDOVA

Midland, TX *****

432-***-**** acql59@r.postjobfree.com

Directional Driller

Providing expertise for oil and gas industry in drilling environments As a Directional Driller working for Baker Hughes I lead various job scenario’s, including open hole sidetracks, kicking off bridge plugs, and whip stocks. Experience drilling multi-well pads, and using tools from 9 1/2’’ to 4 ’’ conventional, and rotary steerable from vertical to KOP finish curve and drill out lateral. Depth ranges from 100’ to 18500’. Maintained day to day operations, database, reports, surveys, and projections. Recognized for effective communication with company representatives, coordinators, well planners, and geologist, a “safety first” mentality, punctuality, and reliability.

Areas Drilled: Southeastern NM, Western Permian Basin, South Texas Formations Drilled: Dewey, Rustler, Salado, Tansill, Yates, 7 Rivers, Queen, Grayberg, San Andres, Glorieta, Paddock, Blineberry, Tubb, L.Clearfork, Abo, Wolfcamp, Cisco, Canyon, Strawn, Atoka, Morrow, Dean, Avalon Shale 1,2,3, Bone Springs Sand, Bell Canyon, Cherry Canyon, Brushy Canyon, Wolfberry, Delaware Basin, Sprayberry Upper and Lower.

EXPERIENCE

Baker Hughes, Midland, TX 2010-2015

Directional Driller IV 2011-2015

Under minimal supervision, provide direct instruction on day to day well site work and activities. Provide advice and direction to external customer and third-party. Ensure objectives have been met and relate with rig site personnel at all levels. And also have the ability to work in challenging directional drilling environments. Pickup and Makeup proper BHA to be used for the job at hand. Scribe to agreed upon settings.

Applied knowledge of most current techniques making it possible to successfully drill several vertical, curve, and lateral sections of wells in single run.

Used engineering techniques to improve oil and gas production providing right BHA design for well placement resulting in up to 95% of wells in zone.

Provide technical assistance that reduced failure rates; saving client time and rig costs per well and lowering maintenance cost for company.

Developed and implemented drilling procedures that reduced BHAs in use

Maintained record of zero recordable incidents throughout tenure in position by implementing effective health, safety, and environmental practices. Big Dog Drilling, Midland, TX 2009-2010

Driller

Run daily operations in a safe and effective manner, Trip in and out of hole, make connections. Maintain overall maintenance of rig and safety of hands as well as my own. Hold daily tour meetings before job to commence. Review and complete tour books and mud reports. Assign daily tasks to hands to get things done around rig.

Held zero recordable accidents for that rig

Cut trip times and maintenance cost considerably

Received certificate of acknowledgement from company for outstanding leadership. Bowden Construction, Midland, TX 2008-2009

Welder Helper

Roll out all tools to be used at the beginning of the job, assist welder in buffing, grinding, and cleaning of all welds. Use torch and beveling machine to cut materials and other things that needed cutting. Gather materials and welding rods needed for the job. Roll up all tools that were used at the beginning of the day.

Maintained a zero recordable accidents throughout the tenure of employment.

Nominated to hold safety meetings by job foreman and superintendent.

Passed a 6G Bell Hole and Branch welding test within 2 months of hire. Lariat Drilling, Midland, TX 2006-2008

Driller

Run daily operations in a safe and effective manner, Trip in and out of hole, make connections. Maintain overall maintenance of rig and safety of hands as well as my own. Hold daily tour meetings before job to commence. Review and complete tour books and mud reports. Assign daily tasks to hands to get things done around rig.

Numerous awards and bonuses for job excellence in completion of wells and time management.

Zero recordable accidents throughout the tenure of employment. Patterson Drilling UTI, Midland, TX 2002-2006

Driller 2003-2006

Run daily operations in a safe and effective manner, Trip in and out of hole, make connections. Maintain overall maintenance of rig and safety of hands as well as my own. Hold daily tour meetings before job to commence. Review and complete tour books and mud reports. Assign daily tasks to hands to get things done around rig.

Awarded employee of the year three years in a row

Entire rig was accident free throughout tenure of employment. Derrick Hand 2002-2003

Maintained constant checks on mud properties in pits, both going in and coming out of hole. Mixed chemicals accordingly to mud engineers orders. Kept a constant ear and eye on mud pumps to make sure everything was going smooth. Would go up to the board and pull back pipe and trip back in hole.

Moved up very quickly because of positive attitude and work output.

Promoted to motors within two weeks of employment

Promoted to derrick hand within three months of hire.

Received numerous acknowledgements for outstanding workmanship and attitude. EDUCATION

Midland College, Midland, TX 2000-2001

Studied in general studies with 33 hours of college credits. Maintained a 3.2 GPA Average.

Played basketball for the athletic department on a basketball scholarship.

Was active in the community in various organizations such as; Boys and Girls club, Big Brother Big Sister, Christmas in April, and Habitat for Humanity. CERTIFICATIONS

Directional Drilling Academy I

Directional Drilling Academy II

Hydraulics, Torque and Drag Stimulation Training

Team Lead program

Rotary steerable (AutoTrak) Curve Training

LANGUAGES

Speak and Write in both English and Spanish.

REFRENCES

Tyson Roll, Directional Drilling Coordinator, 432-***-****

Michael Hallford, Directional Drilling Coordinator, 254-***-****

Trent Driver, General Directional Driller, 432-***-****

David Davila, General Directional Driller, 432-***-****

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