John D Hoffpauir

*** * **** ** *** Concord, OH **763_(337)-ac0g3f@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience

Rowan Drilling New Iberia, LA

Rig Hand, March 2005–May 2006

● Maintain the mud end of the pumps.

● Check and record pit levels during drilling and the connection phase of operations.

● Log hours of operation and the equipment ID number for various types of motors and pumps associated with drilling operations.

● Latch drill pipe etc. when lowered into the wellbore by the driller and rack it back in the fingers.

● Inspect and lubricate the derrick and the crown as directed and report conditions to the shift supervisor.

● Adhere to all Company policies.

The Directional Drilling Company Conroe, TX

Directional Driller, May 2006 – Jun 2008

● Implement all directional drilling plans and procedures according to company plan and oversee all drilling operations of rig site.

● Maintain an efficient list of all directional tools and inspect all equipment.

● Provide assistance when and where needed.

● Retrieve all survey information for due process.

● Administer all directional operations and analyze performance of all drilling procedures.

● Work with various work departments to manage work flows for all rig projects while drilling.

● Discuss rig maintenance strategies.

● Maintain and ensure adequacy of all supplies and equipment for the well site and prepare records for all equipment present on rig. MS Energy Conroe, TX-Directional Driller, Jun 2008 – Mar 2009 Contract work-Directional Driller, Jan 2010 – Mar 2011 Maverick Directional Services Conroe, TX-Directional Driller, Mar 2011 – May 2015

ProFlow LLC Carrollton, OH-Contract Flow-back operator, May 2015 – May 2016

● Record wellhead pressures, fluid rates, gas rates, choke sizes, sand content, pipeline 24 Hr rate, pipeline spot rate, temp, and static pressure hourly. Making adjustments accordingly.

● Prepare reports hourly on excel spreadsheets and convert to pdf etc. for Gulfport consultants.

● Check rates quarterly on a gas calculator to ensure proper readings on Totalflow meters.

● Collect gas samples, check shake out samples on water legs etc.

● Rig up on 6 well pads or less which include plug manifolds, sand separators, choke manifolds, double run line heaters w/T12 bath controllers, HP 3 phase separators, HP scrubbers, LP scrubbers, HP filters, HP flares controlled with Kimray back pressure valves according to pipeline pressure, and frack tanks.

ICON Energy LLC Senecaville, OH- Contract Production Operator, May 2016-Present

● Work safely and efficiently according to Gulport’s SOP while also following safety guidelines.

● Report all incidents to the foreman in a timely manner.

● Fill out pre job JSA’s and discuss them with all personnel involved.

● Fill out BBS/safety cards when needed in order to stay safety conscious.

● Monitor and make necessary adjustments to artificial lifts IE, gas lifts and plunger lifts to optimize performance. Troubleshoot and repair minor issues. Report to foreman and contact a compressor mechanic for major compressor repairs.

● Familiar with SCADA and trending etc.

● Heaters treater’s temps etc. are controlled with a Profire.

● Record pressures and rates daily so that efficient adjustments are made in a timely manner to ensure optimal production.

● Project ahead by calculating BBL per HR and BBL per inch to ensure oil and H2O tanks are swapped or pulled down in time.

● Troubleshoot and remove hydrates or salt in tubing, big joes, etc..

● Make adjustments to pilots, big joes, fluid level controllers, etc. when needed.

● Fill out informative carry over notes nightly including repairs, parts, unloading wells, etc.

● Troubleshoot I&E issues in order to relay proper issues to foreman before contacting a technician.

● Traveling 150-250 miles nightly depending on the distance between pads within the assigned authorized route.

● Proactive via maintenance and repairs in order to minimize downtime on production and/or equipment.

● Acclimated to working in sub-zero temperatures and inclement weather conditions.

Formations

● Eagleford Shale, South and East Texas

● Pepper Shale, Central Texas

● Barnett Shale, Ft Worth Basin

● Fayetteville Shale, Arkoma Basin

● East Texas Salt Basins

● Woodbine

● Eaglebine

● Austin Chalk

● South LA Salt Basins

● Gulf Coast Shelf, GOM Basin

● Utica Shale (Flowback and Production)

● Niobrara Shale (Flowback)

Personal Attributes

● Safety oriented in any and all actions.

● Ability to learn quickly and adapt.

● Determined and versatile.

● Pursue everything with energy and drive.

● Logical thinker that is committed to finding effective solutions.

● Personally committed to continuous improvement.

References available upon request.

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