DUANE L. LANGSTON
LANGSTON CONSULTING, INC.
Bakersfield, CA 93314
661-***-**** (cellular)
********************@*****.***
Objective
Obtain employment in the Oil and Gas Industry
Summary of qualifications:
Drill Site Manager, Directional Drilling Supervisor SR,
Tool Pusher, and Driller.
Drill Site Manager
Primary Skills
A drilling professional with 34 years of experience in the oil and gas industry
Locations:
US-Russia-South America-West Africa
SPECIALIST SKILLS
Strategic thinker and forward planner
Good technical problem-solver
Effective communicator up, down, and across the organization
Talented at motivating people of different abilities, cultures, and backgrounds
First class at organizing and executing remote operations
Proficient at working within financial controls and consistently finishing wells under AFE
Experienced in safety and operations and provide training in both
Breadth of oilfield experience and technical knowledge
Excel in training others in all areas, especially HSE, policy and procedures
Very proficient in MS Excel and have written many spreadsheets for drilling, well control and completions
Proficient at using and coaching a continuous improvement program-(Plan-Do-Measure-Learn) in all daily activities on site
CAREER BACKGROUND
A drilling professional with 34 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, in the regions of North America and various other work settings
Experience in planning and managing well operations on land rigs (normal and high pressure), planning and managing exploration wells, development wells, re-drills, high angle, and horizontal wells. 10 years experience as the Directional Drilling Supervisor Senior with Baker Hughes Inteq.
Worked with Drilling Engineers on best practices and helped with implementation of best practice activities on other rigs in the fleet.
An accomplished trainer who has prepared and presented various non-technical and technical courses.
CAREER MILESTONES
The Directional Drilling Supervisor Senior for Baker Hughes Inteq for 10 years with multiple commendations for excellent performance. Including expertise in anti-collision, high angle and horizontal wells, multi-lateral wells both in the on and off shore settings.
In the last 9 years employed as a Drill Site Manager for Occidental Oil in California. The wells I have had control over, I finished on average 20% under AFE.
CURRENT CERTIFICATES / TRAINING
IADC-API-WCS WellCAP Supervisor level, full course, Surface stack, Drilling, Workover.
Basic CPR & First Aid with AED for adults
CAREER HISTORY
Occidental Oil of California
DRILL SITE MANAGER
October 2006-2015
1.Responsible for drilling operations representing the company and working 24 hours a day. Directing and supervising drilling service contractors. Maintaining communications with Superintendent and regularly reporting operational progress and status. Controlled drilling materials, supplies and service contractors' arrangements.
2.Reviews and check drilling programs. Ensured procurement of services, materials and supplies in accordance with approved operation programs. Provided the drilling service contractors with detailed operational procedures and requirements, at every step of the operation. Ensured that all activities are carried out in accordance with the Company's safety policies and procedures.
3.Prepared and delivered daily drilling operation report via Well-View including various drilling parameters, material supply and consumption, costs, and other associated information.
4.Ensured that Contractor maintained the rig and their equipment at maximum efficiency minimizing down-time and the company's materials and equipment are properly utilized, handled and stored.
5.Worked in accordance with the established plans, policies and professional standards. Plans and programs were discussed with supervisor and completed work is reviewed and approved.
6.Continuously looked for ways to reduce costs and improve performance without compromising Safety.
Baker Hughes Inteq
1996-2006
Directional Drilling Supervisor Senior
1.On site drilling coordinator, proficient in well planning and implementing the directional drilling process. Including multi-lateral, high angle and horizontal wells.
2.Expert level performance in all aspects of Directional Drilling including coordination of tools and personnel.
3.Achieved numerous commendations and certifications in the field of survey management, safety, engineering fundamentals, horizontal technologies and various other related training.
Golden State Drilling – Bakersfield California
1981-1996
1.Driller / Tool Pusher responsible for day to day operations of the drill site
2.Consistently adhered to safety guidelines and policies and procedures of the drilling contractor
3.Training and mentoring of all personnel
4.Advancement to tool pusher, achieved and maintained superior safety and performance records.
Professional References:
Tom Payne CRC - Senior Drilling Engineer 661-***-****
Joe Howard CRC - Drilling Superintendent 661-***-****
Mark Starcher CRC – Senior Drilling Engineer 661-***-****