Rudy R. Cantu

361-***-****

Texas

adhca3@r.postjobfree.com

OVERVIEW

Highly qualified, innovative, and dedicated professional with 15+ years in the Oil & Gas Industry; fluent in Spanish. Current Well Control Certification, Rig Pass, TWIC, Osha10, Osha 30 and Passport Vertical, Horizontal, Conventional and Unconventional Oil and Gas Well Drilling who is able to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally with solid written and verbal communication skills. Resilient, adaptable to change, and possess strong organizational, leadership, safety, and team-building skills. Able to effectively and efficiently resolve issues. Self-motivated, team player with a proven ability to work well with a diverse group of individuals while consistently completing projects on time and under budget.

CAREER SNAPSHOT

Drilling Consultant, Ally Energy Services to Jagged Peak Energy, Cenergy to Cabot Oil & Gas and Chevron, and Rig Spur to Seneca Resources

Control Room Operator – Refinery/Ammonia Terminal/Tank Farm

Rig Manager, Driller, Derrick Man, Motor Man, Rotary Hand, Roustabout

CERTIFICATIONS

●Well Control IADC Well Sharp

●Course/Drilling Operations, Supervisor, Surface Stack

●RMS (Rig Management Skills Training)

●HPL (High-Performance Leadership)

●STOP (DuPont STOP Training)

●H2s

●Forklift and ManLift Training

●First Aid and CPR

●Rig Pass

●Osha 10/30

●Current Passport

●15+ years in the Oil & Gas Industry

●Fluent in Spanish.

●Current Well Control Certification

●Rig Pass

TWIC

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

●Drilled in a variety of formations including Marcellus Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Haynesville Shale, Lobo, Pinedale Anticline, Paleogene Wasatch, Woodbine, Travis Peak, Queen City, Jackson, Wilcox and Austin Chalk, Permian Basin (Delaware, Midland, and Central Platform) in such locations as Pennsylvania, Gulf Of Mexico, Colorado (Piceance Basin), Wyoming (Jonah Field, Wamsutter and the Pinedale Mesa), Texas (South, Gulf Coast, East, North, and Eagle Ford in the WTX) and Mexico (Reynosa). Experience with the conventional rig, power rig, hydraulic, flex rig (cyber rig with the Omron, Vicis, IDS system), and some experience with boiler systems; top drive experience (Varco TDS-11 and Tesco, CanRig), and CRT Tool.

●Familiar with Well EZ and Well View, Word, Excel

●Passport Vertical, Horizontal, Conventional and Unconventional Oil and Gas Well Drilling

●Noted for attention to safety, high productivity, and cost-effective operations, applying a lead-by-example approach to achieve the most positive results.

●Never an accident reported under my watch.

EXPERIENCE

Coastal Drilling Company, Gulf Coast, South Texas-Driller

2019 – Present

●Manage drilling operations in order to maximize return on exploration expenditure.

●Manage the recruitment and performance of all drilling and associated personnel. Schedule and coordinate all resources.

●Participate and recommend the selection of contractors and service companies.

●Implement safety and environmental policies.

●Encourage continuous improvement.

●Ensure all documentation for drilling approval is prepared and submitted and that drilling approval is obtained.

●Manage daily activities of drilling operations in accordance with company management systems and local legislations.

●Monitor drilling & support drilling operation.

●Direct drilling operation problem-solving.

●Review and approve operational procedures and programs.

●Manage cost control within limits of authority.

●Provide clear stewardship reporting on an as-required and exceptions basis to the Company and Operations Manager.

●Ensure HSE Emergency Response Systems is developed, documented, tested with simulation exercises and the Drilling Team is capable of responding to HSE emergencies.

●Observe all company health, safety, and environmental instructions, act in a safe manner, and avoid unnecessary risks to themselves and others.

●Immediately report any unsafe conditions or activities, dangerous occurrences, or injuries in the workplace.

●Not interfere with, remove, displace, or make ineffective any safeguard, safety device, equipment, or appliance provided for health, safety, and environmental purposes.

●Assist new employees in the use of relevant work procedures and practices in order to ensure their safety and the safety of all employees

Orion Drilling, WTX Onshore - Rig Manager

2018-2019

●Filing and computer work (MD TOTCO, PASON, ORACLE)

●Billing and payroll

●Daily operations and safety for rig and employees, Data input into databases

●Customer/Operation satisfaction and performance

●Oversee the daily operations of a land-based Drilling Rig & its Personal

●As a Rig Manager, all reporting was with the Drilling Superintendent on rig operations, cost, inventory, and upholding the safety culture of the men and rig site.

Pioneer Energy Services, WTX Texas - Roughneck/FloorHand

2018

●Achieved milestones without any lost time injuries.

●Maintained a clean drilling rig and workspace.

●Changed pistons, oil, and swabs in mud pumps.

●Maintained accurate viscosity readings.

●Tripped pipe in and out of earth formation.

●Practiced procedures to ensure the safety of the crew.

Ally Energy Services to Jagged Peak Energy, Colorado, Permian Basin & Wolf Camp - Drilling Consultant

2018

●Achieved milestones without any lost time injuries.

●Drilled directional wells in the Permian Basin targeting Wolf Camp utilizing companywide standard practices and optimizing the use of drilling choke, as well as K&M drilling practices.

●Weekly Meetings with staff.

Lemme Corporation/BAS (Terminal/Refinery), Texas - Control Room Operator

2016 – 2018

●Receive, Store, and Transfer Ammonia

●General Maintenance of the facility

●Daily responsibilities included – Monitoring Pressure, Flow, and Temps, as well as monitoring the equipment as well as the pipeline maintenance following BASF’s Safety guidelines and regulations. Trained in Hazwoper, Hazmat and pipeline maintenance,

Cenergy to Chevron Corp. MidCon TX, and Cabot Oil & Gas, Pennsylvania & Marcellus Shale, Delaware Basin, and Permian Basin-Drilling Consultant

2011-2016

●Worked in Marcellus Shale on multiple well pads, successfully leading the team to drill a number of directional wells on single pads without incident.

●Applied field knowledge and collaborated with very experienced drilling engineers, as well as field superintendents, to complete wells on schedule and under AFE.

●Kept daily cost under AFE consistently

●Worked in temperatures below zero, challenging but proved a contribution to field knowledge; much emphasis on protection to the environment under the close watch of local and state agencies.

●Applied Good Drilling Practices and developed great relationships with state and local entities, great communication with the Cabot team for a positive and productive experience.

●At Chevron Mabee Field (Delaware Basin) and Permian Basin, contributed to daily operations by adhering to well plan and utilizing good field knowledge for mitigating on-site decisions necessary for optimal drilling performance, as well as maintaining a safe and professional work environment.

●Successfully worked with engineering, field superintendents, and all other team members involved throughout the process to finish wells targeting Sprayberry Trend on schedule and under AFE.

Rigspur to Seneca Resources, Pennsylvania & Marcellus Shale- Drilling Consultant

2011 - 2012

●Monitored drilling operations, vertical and lateral wells, in Marcellus Shale, overseeing casing programs, air, and mud directional sections, safety, and compliance to Seneca Corp. guidelines.

●Provided direction and motivation to meet the highest safety standards, quality performance, and cost-efficiency, maximizing production to meet annual goals.

●Represented Seneca (and Rigspur) with integrity and professionalism, hiring the best talent and maintaining optimal communications with 3rd -party contractors.

●Noted for fair and equitable contractor management, resulting in high morale.

●Achieved excellent safety record: no lost-time accidents.

Helmerich & Payne Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma, Florida, Colorado, Wyoming, and Mexico Rig Manager/Driller

1997 - 2011

●Promoted during my tenure

●Managed drilling operations, from beginning to end, including the safety of crew and maintenance of equipment while planning for upcoming rig moves.

●Applied knowledge and experience with closed-loop systems, rig skidding, stuck pipe, lost circulation, depleted zones, high pressure, low-pressure high volume, lateral wells, directional wells, shallow and deep wells, and diverter systems, as well as oil-based, water-based, and invert fluids.

●Participated in several new project start-ups in Florida, Colorado, Wyoming, and Mexico, using the latest and the best technology in the industry, including multi-lateral directional wells, efficiently completing projects on time with no injuries.

● Supervised drilling operations in Mexico under harsh and dangerous conditions; worked with crews of Mexican nationals, adjusting to a different culture and work ethic.

●Recognized for reducing drilling time 73% through decisive leadership and motivation.

●While drilling a well in Florida, drilled into a cavern (Boulder Zone) which caused the rig to sink more than 4 feet; detected loss of circulation quickly, shutting down pumps to avoid greater damage which saved the rig.

● A 35-year oilfield veteran said it was the worst situation he’d ever seen, offering praise for the quick action and appropriate measures are taken.

Marine Drilling (now Kerr-McGee), Kingsville, Texas Floorman/Roustabout

1995- 1997

●Operation of tongs, slips, and spinner hawk to connect and disconnect drill pipe, tubular and drilling bits or tools as well as performing all maintenance of the equipment. It further includes nipple up and down and care of the B.O.P. system, the monitoring and operation of the shakers, and when called up to do so, to assist the Derrickhand within the mud pit, mud pump, and chemical mixing.

●Responsible for the housekeeping activities on the drill floor including washing, chipping, and painting.

●Provide relief for the Derrickhand.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

●Texas A & I University, Kingsville, Texas – Liberal Arts

●HighSchool Diploma

CORE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

●Ability to align with the strategic direction of the company

●Mentoring

●Time management skills

●Accustomed to Adverse Weather Conditions

●Strong organizational skills

●Excellent work ethic

●Risk Assessment & Management

●Ability to travel extensively

●Policy & Regulatory Compliance

●Safety Compliance Management

●Team Building & Leadership

●Regulatory Compliance

●Goal-Oriented

●Takes Direction Well

●Vendor Management

●Cost estimates

●Diversity Inclusion

●Team Leader & Player

●Ability to work autonomously and in team environments

●Analytical, Strategic, and forward-thinking.

●Documentation & Reporting

●Adhering and Enforcing all Osha Regulations

●Microsoft Office Suite/Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook

●Management & Supervision Exemplary

●Promoting a positive safety culture

Excellent oral and written communication skills

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