Stephen Gillespie
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403-***-**** Residence
403-***-**** Mobile
Profile
I have a diverse and extensive background of experience in Oil and Gas, including drilling, fishing-tool operation and management, logistics & operations, and project management. I am experienced in the operation of all fishing tools, and drilling/completion methods. I am a skilled fisherman and experienced supervisor. I have excellent communication skills which allow me to manage multi-faceted projects in an efficient and effective manner. I have first-hand experience working on land rigs, swamp barges, offshore platforms, jackup rigs, drill ships and semi submersibles.
Highlights
Expert in all tools including whipstocks, packer milling, and recovery methods
Expert in all phases of fishing operations. Open hole, cased hole, re-entry and workover operations
Experienced with the operation and function of all drilling rigs including land based, swamp, and offshore platforms, jackups, and floating vessels
Able to write procedures and instruct customers
Project Management and logistics expert
Experienced with MS Word, Excel, and MS office
H2S Safety and Awareness
Well Control Supervisor level
First Aid at First Responder Level
H.U.E.T./Offshore Survival
Achievements
Fishing operations have resulted in 100% recovery rate
Created offshore well recovery program, completed on time and within budget
Received safety award for successful management of H2S hazard
Experience
2008-2014
In House Key Account Leader/
Fishing Consultant
RasGas/ExxonMobil - Qatar
Responsible for all fishing operations and fishing tool requirements for a 30 well offshore drilling program
Traveled offshore when required to carry out fishing operations
Represented tool company at daily meetings with RasGas/ExxonMobil
Acted as liaison between various departments to ensure operational standards were met
Ensured all tools were in perfect condition and replaced as necessary
Fishing Tool Supervisor
Weatherford – Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
2006-2008
Determined the need and use of equipment
Advised the customer and provided instruction on proper procedures to perform a fishing operation
Supervised fishing operations on location when required
Kept accurate paperwork of tool inventory/tools run
Available on call 24 hours to respond to customer needs
Fishing Tool Coordinator/Manager
Africa Oilfield Services – Nigeria
1991-2006
Responsible for maintaining tool inventory and ordering new tools as required
Responsible for hiring of all fishing personnel
Acted as liaison between departments, attended all meetings as Fishing head
Key decision maker in all Fishing matters in ongoing operations, including with various clients
Oversaw inspections and Q&A evaluations on tools
Trained new personnel in fishing services
Traveled to rigs as fishing needs required
Recommended tool and recovery solutions
Progressed from coordinator to manager of department
Tool Pusher
Challenger Drilling – Pakistan, Libya, Syria
1988-1991
Ensured the safe, economical and efficient performance of drilling, well completion and work over activities of land wells
Ensured progress/timeline of activities was in line with company requirements
Regular inspection of safety equipment and devices present on rig
Ensured all reporting was up to date and accurate