Michael John Matte
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Professional Summary:
Resourceful and focused Rig Electrician with thorough knowledge of energy facility electrical systems and equipment. Flexible scheduling availability to include weekends and emergencies. Adept at functioning well independently or as part of a team.
Core Qualifications:
•Excellent expertise in SCR Drives
•Strong familiarity with AC Variable Frequency Drives
•Thorough familiarity with local electrical standards and codes
•Superior ability to maintain good, professional relationships with other crew members
•Outstanding written and oral communication skills
•Solid basic computer skill, with experience in PLC, Top Drive Controls
Work Experience:
Aviation Electrician, United States Navy
US Government 1999-2004 (Honorable Discharge)
• reading electrical system diagrams;
• maintaining aircraft compass systems;
• performing electrical troubleshooting operations;
• using a variety of electrical measuring equipment;
• performing micro-mini module repair; maintaining automatic flight control systems;
• maintaining inertial navigation systems;
testing, installing and maintaining a wide range of aircraft instruments and electrical equipment including generators, motors and lighting systems;
Rig Watch Technician, Floorhand also within the company
Nabors Drilling 2005-2008
• Responsible for the complete installation of RIGWATCH real-time data acquisition systems on drilling rigs.
• Responsible for the installation and aiming of Hughes™ Satellite systems and VOIP services.
• Responsible for performing surveys of drilling rigs to determine the required hardware configurations.
• Responsible for wiring and testing systems prior to installation.
• Responsible for Testing and troubleshooting data acquisition hardware and software after installation.
• Responsible for providing 24 hour on-call technical support of field installations.
• Responsible for customer relations and field sales of Canrig products and services.
• Responsible for inventory control of field equipment
Derricks, Motors, Floorhand
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Drilling 2008-2009
Maintained drilling operations day to day.
Foorhand (work over rig)
Key energy 2009-2010
Maintained drilling operations day to day
Casing Hand, Shop Hand (fixed, maintained casing tools)
Rocky Mountain Casing Crew 2009-2010
safety meeting to start the day, unload tools to rig floor, dope the casing threads run the power tongs and elevators, pull hydraulic units to the floor, get the pipe tally and decide where the centralizers will go.
Maintained casing tools within shop
Technician/Electrician
Hawaii Energy (Egauge) 2010-2012
Installed maintained all Egauge equipment
Tested all equipment prior to install
Lead electrician
Rig Electrician
Saxon Drilling 2012-2015
•Maintained and repaired drilling rig electrical systems.
•Diagnosed and performed troubleshooting on various rig circuitry systems.
•Performed miscellaneous rig maintenance requests as requested by supervisor.
•Adhered to all company safety rules and regulations