Operator Safety

GARY WICKERSHAM

307-***-**** adimk5@r.postjobfree.com Rock Springs, WY 82902

Results-driven and highly experienced professional with strong strategic, business and operational acumen who demonstrates excellent leadership and a successful track record of delivering results. Keen ability to provide innovative solutions, consistently exceeding levels of expectation, combining cost containment with quality improvement.

Drilling Operations

Workover Operations

Team Leadership

Planning and Scheduling

Quality Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Detail-Oriented

Critical Thinking

Process Redesign

VALUE DRIVERS

Proven record of effective short and long-range tactical planning and improving operational processes to realize optimal profitability.

Superior ability to motivate personnel and enhance overall efficiency and performance, achieving positive results.

Proactive and flexible team player with natural ability to engage interpersonal and collaborative communication skills, solving complex issues and realizing company goals.

Safety conscience, ensuring practices and policies implemented and enforced, resulting in zero injuries and zero accidents during tenures.

Accomplished multi-tasker, utilizing premier organizational skills with the capacity to manage numerous crews simultaneously in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Contractor, Rock Springs, WY July 2020 - Present

Broadcast Tower Maintenance

Utilizing acquired experience and skills to provide quality cellular, radio and FAA radar broadcast tower maintenance and painting services.

Employ sound safety practices, ensuring zero defects in climbing apparatus by performing thorough pre-climb inspections, painting and maintenance equipment in optimal working order, and workspaces clear of electrical hazards.

Prepared to expand professional knowledge, attending Rescue Climber and MSHA Certification training during pandemic.

Jonah Energy, Rock Springs, WY March 2017 – March 2020

Completions Consultant (COVID19 layoff)

Facilitated effective supervision of 3-5 crews simultaneously, ensuring timely and safe well-head installation, well logging, plug and perforating, well testing, snubbing and workover operations, achieving zero injuries and accidents.

Effective leader and mentor, capable of hiring, training and building a strong, high-performing team.

Highly skilled in oil production planning, process re-engineering, operational scheduling and quality management, conforming to API standards.

Orchestrated day-to-day field operations of roustabout crews, slick-line operations and swabbing operations.

Applied strict tubing and frac chemical inventory maintenance.

Supervised intricate water transfer infrastructure, assuring proper pumping operations to frac locations and pumping flowback water to frac locations or disposal facilities as appropriate.

Coordinated majority of logistical planning, establishing locations for frac, coil and well testing operations.

Scheduled completion operations through close collaboration with department leads.

Planned sim-ops work in cooperation with drilling consultants and superintendents.

Maintained open communications with engineering team, confirming adherence to well-work procedures.

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Key Energy, Rock Springs, WY February 2014 – March 2017

Tool Pusher/ Rig Operator

Responsible for daily comprehensive rig inspections as the Rig Operator, running and maintaining the workover rig.

Assured safety of crew members, rigging up and down the workover rig, realizing a zero incident and zero accident safety record.

Accountable for appropriate equipping of the rig for all well operations being performed as the Tool Pusher.

Sought areas in need of improvement, proactive in effective and timely solutions.

Upheld company standards through consistent monitorization of team member activities and focused training, ensuring optimal efficiency for the customer.

Maintained close contact with site supervisor, supporting logistical needs for third party contractors.

Established a positive environment for crew members, resulting in favorable attitudes and proactive safety initiatives.

Cannon Oil and Gas, Rock Springs, WY July 2009 – February 2014

Tool Pusher

Developed and maintained strong focus on safety culture, achieving a zero recordable and zero LTA safety record.

Maximized efficiency by maintaining a consistent watchful eye on rig crew performance.

Supported company representatives with logistics and timing for third party contractors.

Dedicated to maintaining positive customer relations.

Thorough inspection of all rig equipment on a consistent basis, ensured will control and proper housekeeping of the equipment and location.

Ensured appropriate equipment on location in a timely manner for efficient rig crew operations.

Actively engaged in diverse complex well intervention, disposal and injection projects, including CO2 injection wells, demonstrating effective written and communication skills with management and customers.

CERTIFICATIONS

First Aid • CPR • IADC Well Control • OSHA 10 • Rescue Climber

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Drilling, Completion and Workover Operations Wireline Operations Coil Tubing

Well Testing Well Intervention Snubbing Loader Operator Computer Skills

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