Louis D. Bell

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Ocean Springs, MS 39564

601-***-**** / 601-***-****

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Dedicated professional with 20 years of oilfield experience involving both onshore & offshore drilling willing to travel. Results oriented individual with a proven record of accomplishments and consistent contributions that increase efficiency, safety, and leadership through expertise in: Team Building & Leadership, Preventative Maintenance, Drill Floor Operations Planning & Scheduling, Safety & Compliance, and Training of New Employees. Firm believer and helping reduce lost time accidents and maintaining a great safety record for myself, crew members, the rig itself and a company in whole, while ensuring integrity of costly oilfield equipment to avert downtime and maintain visual aspects of the rig and location to promote cleanliness and enhance safety of the entire crew, establish a mature client base by understanding operators satisfaction to build confidence and loyalty, have been promoted through a series of increasingly responsible positions, developed extensive list of industry contacts; maintained a great reputation through exceptional interpersonal skills, hard work, and word of mouth. Knowledge Land Rigs, Inland Barges, and Jack ups of Friede Goldman, Baker Marine, Le Tourneau and Bethlehem style jack ups. Have worked on Semi Sub DPS ultra-deep-water rigs. I have good, detailed knowledge of training programs, nationalization techniques and requirements and have completed a wide range of safety and equipment related training myself which enables me to offer knowledgeable and highly valuable services to every contract I undertake I have an in-depth knowledge of all systems related to oil and gas production including ballasting, mooring and anchoring systems, jacking equipment and all operations and maintenance requirements. I have a detailed understanding of both the workings and set up of CMMS systems such as SAP and Maximo. I have had personal involvement in the development of a comprehensive CBTA assessment and monitoring program I have extensive experience in overseeing and delivering direction to others, holding senior management operational responsibilities with confidence, monitoring the progress of projects, and striving for continual improvement in every task. Throughout my career I have used my communication skills to foster strong working partnerships with crew members, clients, and contractors to achieve elevated levels of quality, safety and efficiency while maximizing a project’s success. Career experience is as followed below with last position held.

July 2019 – February 2023 Senior Tool Pusher ADES Offshore Saudi Arabia

oManaged all drilling operations including exploration drilling, workover, completions (conventional and smart), de-completions, and flowback.

oSupervised personnel and ensured compliance with all company standards, safety policies/procedures and client requirements.

oEnsured all well control procedures were implemented, understood, and complied with by all pertinent personnel.

oimplemented and managed schedules at the drilling site and monitored activity progress all while ensuring personnel and equipment safety.

oLead all safety meetings ensuring team kept and maintained a safe work environment.

oRelayed information to the wellsite supervisor and continuously kept track of all operations’ progress.

oManaged customer-relations, expectations and needs.

oRecorded and reported 24-hour rig management and operational detailed reports to main offices.

oDocumented and reported daily maintenance and safety records. Ensured all tools and equipment inspections were completed accurately and timely (certified and tested with correct COCs to assure safe working conditions and optimize service-life.)

oResponsible for ensuring all team members-maintained compliance with all required training. When and as needed, volunteered personal time to conduct extra off-duty training to help newer team members to have a better understanding of different operations and situations.

oMentored and coached Drillers on correct report-writing

oRelieved Drillers for lunch and routine breaks.

oAchieved successful DST completion offshore in Saudi Arabia which had never been done along with great coaching and team leadership was able to complete 9 DST operations in the MRJN field offshore successfully without incidents which involved flaring operations. We completed this safely, efficiently, and within required contract time.

Rig Manager May 2017 – July 2019

Patterson-UTI Drilling:

OIM May 2013- April 2017

Nabors Drilling International Nabors Arabia (offshore): Lastly employed as OIM for Nabors Drilling International (Saudi Arabia) assigned to the 656 jack up. Successfully improved the rigs safety performance, beating the company targets and performance over the past 7 years. Dramatically reduced out-of-service time and significantly improved client relations through strong management commitment and implementing major procedural changes, plus maintenance and safety improvements. Managed the administration and execution of the drilling program for the rig and beat performance targets for both budget and daily rig expenditure. Successfully maintained continuous operations for the client (Saudi Aramco) during a major planned upgrade for an important new contract the middle east Arabian Sea.

Oversee the safe and efficient work over scope on the jack up rig 656 vessel. Manage the safe and effective daily operations of rig 656 and its crew members. Budgetary controls, Spares management and rationalize 656 Offtake’s, Marine Vessel logistics, POB Control and Personnel movements. I have been successful with delivering positive change during assignments where initially workforce morale and performance was at an exceptionally low level. This has been achieved through creating an open and honest culture whilst engaging and motivating the workforce towards common goals. I have an exceptional understanding of team dynamics and individual behaviors. This has helped me to gain the trust and respect of both the workforce and Asset Management and subsequently I have met or exceeded expectations regarding health, safety, and environmental performance, whilst delivering the business goals. Working conditions and priorities change frequently to satisfy ever-changing demands; requiring demonstration of significant versatility and a flair for adaptability. In addition to this, a positive response to pressure is essential in a sometimes fast-paced, dynamic, and varied working environment.

DRILLER October 2010 –May 2013

Nomac Drilling North East United States Marcellus Shale: Oversee drill floor operations and supervise drill crew for onshore based company. Provide training to new onsite employees and ensure safe, productive work to optimize production. Supervise drill floor operations, and rig maintenance on triple rigs performing vertical, directional, and horizontal drilling. Aid in proper job planning and prepare for upcoming operations, stress importance of preventive maintenance and being prepared to help minimize and not to inquire down time.

Derrickman-Driller April 2005 – November 2010

Coastal Drilling Co.– New Iberia LA: I held the derrickman position I stayed on top of well control, handling mud processing area during times of circulation measuring mud density and conducting viscosity test on regular basis, reporting to driller, tool pusher, company man, and mud engineer during periods of circulation,, notifying all supervisors at once if any changes occur in pit levels, flow, fluid return changes, and transfer of fluids. Reading gauges to monitor pressure, density, rate, and concentration and adjust pumping procedures as required. Supervise floorhands and laborers, while tripping in or out of the well working the board handling and aligning the top section of the drill string placing in racking fingers and securing all stands off drill pipe, hwdp, and drill collars/monels, also providing routine checks and performing maintenance on mud mixing pumps, mud pumps, and shakers. Later promoted to Driller overseeing drilling operations.

Motorman/Derrickman November 2002 - April 2005

Energy Drilling Co. – Natchez, MS: Responsible for strapping pipe, keeping the drill floor clean and organized, and tripping pipe in or out of the well. Practiced safety for me and everyone around me, doing JSA’S, and attending safety meetings daily. Assisted in setting up and moving rig.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, Tuscaloosa AL

Bachelor Mechanical engineering May of 2022

GPA 3.5

Training Certificates

oSuccessful Rig Management

oStability

oOpito Major Emergency Management Initial Response

oOffshore Installation Manager (OIM) License

oAdvanced Drilling Technology

oFrontline Leadership

oHSE Leadership

oWell Control

IADC Well Sharp Supervisor (surface and Subsea stack)

Under-Balanced Drilling

HPHT

oSupervisor-Level Training for:

Confined Space Entry

Scaffold-Building

H2S

Hazmat

oOPITO BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training)

oAdvanced Offshore Water Survival

oHelicopter Underwater Escape

oCertified Rigger

oAdvanced Firefighting and Fire Team Leader

oFirst Responder – CPR/First Aid

oSafe Gulf

oH2S

oCoxswain

oIADC Rig Pass, Mentor Trainer

oFall Protection

oIADC rig pass

oFully vaccinated.

oFire team leader

oAdvanced fire fighting

oCoxswain

oProficiency in survival craft FRC

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