Zachary Harink
Based in Alberta, Canada; globally flexible on next work location
Tel: +1-403-***-**** Email: *******@*******.***
Professional attributes
Versatile, highly experienced professional with transferable skills gained
in the global oil & gas drilling industry. Possessing excellent
interpersonal attributes, performs well in demanding and stressful
situations. Employing sound judgement and a flexible approach, achieves
objectives on time with emphasis on safety. A proactive decision maker who
adopts a methodical approach when developing value added solutions in a
fast paced environment.
core competencies and achievements
. Areas of expertise included overseeing drilling operations, rig moves,
project facilitation, process efficiency, pre-job briefings, toolbox
talks, safety programmes and inspections, policies and practices, and
reporting.
. A hands-on professional who was initially a Derrickhand at Madagascar
Oil, promoted to Driller with a multinational crew, then to Rig Manager
in a very short period by client management, based on performance at a
facility with a team of multinational, multi-disciplinary workers.
. Passionate about different equipment, machinery, tools and vehicle types,
first working on machinery in the agriculture industry. Skill set cover
various types of large drilling rigs, pumps, engines, electrics,
hydraulics, and pneumatics.
. Supervised and ensured safety of drilling crew from management positions
by ensuring that all personnel were trained and familiarized with
contractor, operators and industry safety expectations. Headed safety
meetings and drills, including BOP, man down and rescue.
. Performed a broad range of general maintenance and repairs for Nabors
Drilling in all areas of drilling operations. Continuously ensured
compliance with all safety laws, regulations, and company safety
policies.
. Knowledgeable of vertical, directional, horizontal and under-balanced
drilling, in addition to large land rigs from 1,800 to 7,200 metre
capability. Worked on various types of holes including H2S sour, Gas, and
light to heavy crude. Worked on various walking rigs and familiar with
PLC joysticks, Conventional brake handles, Topdrives up to 500 ton, and
the latest automated drilling equipment and computer automated systems.
. Experienced with PACE (Programmable AC Electric), DC and Diesel Electric
conventional rigs. These included jack-knife triples, tele-doubles, and
super singles, small hydraulic singles, top-drives and walking systems.
Various Well Control equipment and BOP configurations up to 10,000 lbs.
career history
01/2012 - 03/2013 Rig Manager Madagascar
Oil, Madagascar, Africa
Assigned to the Oil & Gas Company's on-shore operational block by agents
Simmons Edeco.
. Successfully ran the rig, liaised on a daily basis with local
representatives and management, and motivated employees.
. Successfully ran and operated all rig support equipment including the
cementing unit, rig move equipment, road equipment, and boom and crane
equipment etc.
. Employed total quality management principles to operate in a highly
stressful, deadline driven 'zero errors' environment.
. Hard-working individual who consistently increased production to elicit
positive feedback and built a network of industry contacts.
. Prioritised and allocated work, providing training that ultimately
enhanced productivity and eliminated hazards.
. Displayed excellent troubleshooting and maintenance skills, managing all
daily oil exploration, drilling, production and completions operations.
. Drove forward optimal, constant production, addressing objectives,
concerns, observations and other issues with site engineer.
. Communicated effectively with all levels of management, contractors and
team members.
. Focused on accomplishing planned objectives with regards to safety,
revenue, expenses, rig and crew performance, and logistics.
. Promoted integrity of oil field equipment, averting downtime, maintaining
visual and safety aspects of oilfield site.
. Provided input to senior management for developing and refining operating
procedures such as safety and budgets.
. Designed, fabricated and ran fishing jobs and tools, and submitted key
reports on time.
2011 - 01/2012 Driller Madagascar Oil,
Africa
. Instilled a pride for safe work procedure by communicating in a concise
manner and leading by example.
. Trained crew in the safe performance of their duties, rig maintenance and
other equipment with housekeeping.
. Responsible for in-depth working knowledge of station during BOP control,
directing all crew in the event of hole issues.
. Submitted tour book, drilling, maintenance and safety meeting reports,
pre-job analysis, and other information.
. Accountable for in-depth working knowledge of all rig equipment and down
hole problems.
2004 - 2011 Assistant Driller/Derrickhand
Nabors Drilling, Nisku, Alaska
. Assisted driller with operating the drilling rig and equipment from
driller's console, crew management, completed calculations and used
diverse computer systems.
. Accomplished at working at heights, helping with monitoring well
condition, hole condition, calculations, performing driller duties, crew
and rig management, and fluid volume and qualities.
. Trained new employees on safely performing duties and supervised rig
crew's daily field assigning daily duties and tasks.
2000 - 2004 Customer service roles
Various
. Performed roles that included sales rep, restaurant and hospitality,
various construction and property renovations, and worked lines in a
meat processing facility.
Up to 2000 Farm Operator Family farming business,
Canada
. Maintained and serviced heavy machinery; worked with hydraulics,
pneumatics and electrics, and repaired or replaced components.
. Operated the computer systems for feed, water, and climate conditions of
the livestock. Monitored and charted livestock conditions, growth, and
well being.
Professional Development
Planned: BOSIET: Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training,
MIST: Minimum Industry Safety Training
07/2012 IWCF - Driller level for land and subsea,
First Aid & CPR Level C - renewed both certificates
Certificates: H2S Alive; Rig Technician Level 3; Confined Space & Entry;
WIMIS TDG;
Fall Rescue for Rig Work; Fall Protection; Safety Supervisor
training;
Man Riding winch operation; Loader Operator safety course;
Sepco-ph4148 aerial platform operator
other details
HR Tasks: Lead and managed teams; monitored performance; trained and
mentored;
Appraisals; disciplinary actions; counselling
Driving: Full vehicle driving licence, experience includes heavy trucks,
aerial boom,
Forklifts, skidsteers, loaders and bulldozers
Personal: Canadian with excellent references
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