Drill Site Manager / Drilling Engineer

Career Profile

Seasoned Engineering Management Professional, spanning 13 years of solid experience in overseeing directional drilling operations while ensuring compliance with all the drilling standards and regulations. Exhibit proficiency in the inspection, measurement, and documentation of all directional-related equipment and records including dimensional data and conditions. Bring to the table skills set of highly transferrable experience in managing multi-million-dollar assets

(equipment and facilities) for various Electrical Engineering Services gained from the United States Air Force. Demonstrate effective management capabilities in streamlining processes by providing exceptional competencies in:

Directional Drilling Operations Well Planning & Supervision Health & Safety Compliance

Asset Management Equipment Maintenance Contractor Management

Emergency Response Technical Diagnostics Process Improvement

Quality Control & Assurance Risk Mitigation Strategic Problem Solving

Team Leadership People Management Training & Coaching Professional Experience

LEAD DIRECTIONAL DRILLER 2018 to Present

Schlumberger, Midland TX, Carlsbad NM

Conventional Drill well with conventional mud motors, S Holes, curves and horizontals.

Use the Rotary Steerable System and conventional to drill different stages of the well.

Ensuring all anti-collision, correct placement of landings, making up tool strings, ordering, and inspecting.

Responsible for daily run reports, starting and ending well.

Longest RSS In Delaware Basin 25800 MD. Longest Conventional in Delaware Basin 26150 MD. CONTRACT DIRECTIONAL DRILLER 2017 to 2018

Schlumberger, Midland TX, Carlsbad NM

Drilled well with conventional mud motors, S Holes, curves, and horizontals.

Used the Rotary Steerable System and conventional to drill different stages of the well.

Ensured all anti-collision, correct placement of landings, making up tool strings, ordering, and inspecting.

Held responsible for daily run reports, starting and ending well. OPERATOR 2017 to 2017

Legend Energy Services

Hauled equipment to location set up iron, pump, and coil unit.

Set-up blow out preventers and connect to well.

Operated pump while milling plugs, cleaning out the well.

Trained less experienced hands, ensuring safety.

Operated on wells in WY, CO, UT, and ND.

OPERATOR 2016 to 2017

Patriot Well Solutions

Held responsible for operating the trucks hauling oversize loads from the yard to well sites.

Ensured all equipment was properly checked and secured.

Placed vehicles and rig up the iron and pumps at the job site.

Operated equipment to ensure the completion of the job safely and in a timely manner.

Operated on wells in UT, CO, WY, ND.

JAMES ROBERTS

109099 Hwy 89 PO Box 5076

Etna, WY 83118

307-***-****

adilmx@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-roberts-905811b0 Oil and Gas

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Professional Experience continued

DIRECTIONAL DRILLER / DRILLER 2006 to 2016

ENSIGN US DRILLING

Held responsible for facilitating seamless delivery of business operations from drilling wells to managing on-site resources, providing effective supervision of well operations. Began as floor hand and worked way up to driller, and then to directional driller.

Managed all aspects of successful drilling operations, reviewing well plans to ensure accurate target locations, identifying and resolving issues with drilling, design, pre-completion, and completion design.

Ordered and maintained serviceable inventory of all required equipment on hand for job completion. Sent back when in need of repair and updated inventory sheets to track shipped items.

Maintained safety and security standards, implementing best practice HSE to mitigate risks in compliance with state laws and corporate policy standards and guidelines. Contributed actively to stop card program.

Prepared written procedures for rig operations and reports in line with operational requirements.

Trained, coached, and mentored less experienced directional drillers/drillers, enhancing and managing performance and output from the team.

Liaised with the client, acting as subject matter expert, reviewing contracts, target dates, and delivery schedules. Prepared and updated reports ordering tools and necessary equipment.

Kept accurate and concise records for well, slides, surveys, pump rates, and anti-collision issues in wellbore. Reconciled wells and finalized end-of-well reports.

Operated rig and managed hands in the most safe and efficient manner for completion of assigned tasks.

Drilled 4 Yrs. Jonah Field, By Pinedale WY, 1 Yr. Vernal, UT, 1 yr. Platteville, CO, short stints ND, PA. ELECTRICAL POWER PRODUCTION CRAFTSMAN 1996 to 2004 United States Air Force, US, S. Korea, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, & UK

Managed multimillion-dollar assets (equipment and facilities) for US Air Force electrical engineering services.

Installed, operated, and modified mobile diesel-driven electrical power production plants.

Conducted faultfinding, diagnosis, and repair of equipment using schematics, technical manuals, and support services. Troubleshot installation, customer, and repair issues.

Facilitated logistics, identifying equipment requirements, procuring equipment, and managing control of fixed assets valued at $16M.

Served as human resources lead, training, and planning work for a team of 150. Maintained personnel records, disciplinary records, and allocation of assets. Accounting and supply operations NCO.

Operated heavy equipment to build power plants, mobile generator placement pads and runways.

Interpreted data related to electrical power generating systems to prevent potential systems failures.

Maintained and repaired electrical power generating equipment and automatic transfer panels. Key Areas of Expertise

DIRECTIONAL DRILLING

Accurately apply calculations using drilling surveys and Geologist feedback to land curve and drill lateral sections per customer expectations.

Utilize directional drilling computer software to provide survey calculations and well path projections to the client.

Prepare directional drilling reports, BHA performance reports, anti-collision reports, service tickets, and relevant paperwork.

Perform diagnostic tests, determine downhole issues, and eliminate variables arriving at the best solution.

Drill horizontal wells and built curves, landing in pre-determined target zone using both hand calculations and software to double check results and ensure well path is safely separated from other wells.

Document technical data and events ensuring the precision of the final report including an accurate account of the actions performed.

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Key Areas of Expertise continued

PROJECT MANAGEMENT / OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT / WELLSITE MANAGEMENT

Responsible for the planning and safe execution of multiple multilateral and directional drilling operations.

Manage all wellbore path, perform survey to compute, monitor all rate of penetration, and maintain an efficient list of all directional tools.

Manage the proper use and maintenance of equipment.

Plan and develop revisions or enhancements to solve and troubleshoot drilling problems.

Provide input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.

Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.

Assume initial control of any emergency onsite and follow the procedures outlined in the Emergency Response Plan.

Witness and document all the required safety drills, testing, and in-house inspections of equipment and ensure conformance to the required standard of performance and frequency. GAS AND OIL GENERAL KNOWLEDGEBASE (ONSHORE / ENGINEERING, WELL OPTIMIZATION, AND REMEDIATION)

Areas Worked: Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, North Dakota, New Mexico, Texas, Pennsylvania (This are all oilfield), South Korea, England, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia (All Military).

Products Worked: Directional with mud motors, Rotary steerable, Drilling rigs, and Coil tubing.

Depths Worked: 26150 Ft.

Rig Types Supervised: Single, Double, Triple, and Top Drive.

Environments worked: H2s, High-Pressure, UBD – Underbalanced, and Minimal disturbance.

Hole Conditions Worked: Vertical, Directional, Horizontal - Open hole, Horizontal - Multi laterals, and Sidetracks.

Muds Worked: Gel Chem and Invert.

Remote Experience: Camps, Ice roads, and 24-hr Operations.

Horizontal Technologies Worked: Rotary steerable and Mud Motors. QA/QC MANAGEMENT

Regularly track and report on oilfield service company performance to identify areas for improvement.

Perform physical inventory of wireline logging tools and ensure tools are updated in the database.

Supervise audits and review findings with vendors.

Ensure that all quality requirements are met without impacting efficiency or production.

Prepare and accomplish all required governmental documentation.

Audit daily crew performance and key safety deliverables. INSPECTION / REGULATORY / COMPLIANCE

Participate in 3rd party drilling rig inspections prior to commencing drilling operations to ensure rig follows all regulations.

Work closely with the AER during compliance-related incidents (rig site accidents, spills, well control, stuck tools in well with radioactive sources, cementing requirements, abandonment requirements).

Properly document and examine drilling plans prior to execution.

Observe Regulatory and Compliance requirements at various assigned locations.

Conduct regular site tours and report all integrity concerns to the head office for speedy close out. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT / COST CONTROL / ESTIMATIONS / TRACKING & REPORTING

Ensure that reports are prepared and submitted in accordance with the reporting procedures.

Lead cost review teams and implement findings and recommendations to reduce costs.

Capacity to properly manage, allocate, control, and report project / operation budgets.

Continuously look for ways to reduce costs and improve performance without compromising safety. 4

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Key Areas of Expertise continued

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT / TRAINING / SUPERVISION / MENTORSHIP

Conduct sessions to discuss failures in order to avoid recurrence.

Train individuals at all levels including but not limited to equipment operation and maintenance, formation treatment and job execution, leadership and supervisory conduct.

Coach people to maintain the highest level of expertise and performance.

Ability to motivate crews and develop rapport with diverse individuals at all levels.

Ensure all crew members are capable of performing their respective duties within the parameters of the company policies.

Define clear roles, responsibilities, and deliverable requirements in terms of work scope and schedule to team members.

Improve and maintain a dynamic workforce capable of supplying complex deliverables to a wide range of projects. ENVIRONMENTAL / SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT (OH&S)

Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations and requirements.

Develop, prepare, and coordinate Emergency Response Plans and Root Cause Analysis.

Implement and monitor the strict adherence of all personnel to the Company Safety Management System including compliance with legislation, company policies, standards, and procedures.

Promote and maintain a safe environment for all personnel.

Implement environmental controls and promote environmental awareness to project personnel. TECHNOLOGICAL COMPETENCY / PROGRAMS

Software Worked: Dox and MS office.

Prepare and maintain accurate documentation such as meeting reports, alert confirmations, and memo confirmations, as well as any other items as required by the company.

Willingness to continue training to expand technical knowledge and experience in the industry. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE / MANAGEMENT

Ensure that all personnel properly use and care for their personal protective equipment and verify that such equipment is in serviceable condition.

Ensure that scheduled maintenance, inspection, and monitoring activities are completed in a timely manner.

Inspect and confirm that the drill site is equipped with all necessary tools, equipment, and supplies related to the drilling operations.

Track and record equipment utilization, availability, and integrity of all operation.

Supervise and record maintenance, repair, or replacement tasks in accordance with the company's planned preventative maintenance system.

SCOPE OF INFLUENCE / CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Communicate with various vendors that provide equipment/services (wellsite construction, drill bits, drilling fluids, fluid hauling, rental equipment, directional services, camp structures, etc.).

Work with the Geology team to ensure the well is on the correct path and if any changes need to be made.

Collaborate with local Engineering staff for the forensic analysis of drilled wells and apply learnings to new wells.

Ensure: all crew members are capable of performing their respective duties within the parameters of the company policies.

Maintain communication with the operations team, regularly reporting operational progress and status.

Gain the confidence and trust of the crew members by learning their capabilities and limitations.

Establish positive relations between staff and implement effective performance management initiatives. 5

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Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY 2016 Grantham University, Lenexa, KS

Coursework: Principals of Business Management, Project Management, Engineering Ethics, Managerial Accounting, Principals of Finance, Algebra, Calculus I, Physics II, Strategies for Decision Making BS 499 MIG & ARC WELDING

Peterborough Regional College

Professional Development

Wild Well Control Supervisors H2S Training IADC Rig Pass

Master Driller OSHA 10 Course Heart Saver First Aid

Electronics: Civil Engineering Management Course Schlumberger advanced dd2

Safety Training: Troubleshooting of Power Generators

USAF Training: Civil Engineer Advanced Supervisor Management Training

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