Toolpusher competency/compliance assessor
Resume:
Michael Hewitt
***** *** ** ****, ************, Louisiana, USA 70443 **********@*****.***
PROFILE
Commissioning and operations professional with 35+ years of international experience in offshore and onshore drilling. Proven expertise in rig startup and commissioning, crew competency training, well control, and safety compliance. Skilled in both cyber and conventional rig systems, delivering results under strict regulatory standards across multiple global locations.
CORE SKILLS
Offshore & Land Rig Commissioning
Crew Competency & Compliance Training
Safety Standards (IWCF, STCW)
Well Control & BOP Spaceouts
Rig Acceptance Testing & FAT
NOV/Amphion Cyberbase & Aker Systems
Supervision & Mentorship
Multi-rig Experience (Jack-ups, Semi-subs, Drillships)
CERTIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS
OPITO Competency Compliance Assessor/Trainer
TWIC (Exp. May 2030)
PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
Performance/Compliance & Competency Trainer
Salos Senesis Gulf of America, USA — July 2026–Present Assess crew competency and compliance to company and client policies. Conduct observations and hands-on training to boost safety and efficiency. Liaise between vessel captain, rig management, and crew to maintain standards. Trainer/Assessor
Contract was cancelled due to Client/Operator request until further date. HSE OFFICER
Core Resources Houston Texas USA
Observe drill and deck crews are compliant with company and client regulations safety and policies and procedures.
Observe operations are performed safely and that all personnel are competent in the task they are performing.
Assembler/Mechanic level 1
REV-KME-Ferrara. Holden, USA — July 2025 - June 2026 Assemble various styles of diesel engine to be installed into various types of fire fighting equipment.
Install Various assembled engines into fire fighting chassis. Assist in installing cabs onto chassis for various firefighting equipment. Performance/Compliance & Competency Trainer
Stena Drilling Gulf of America, USA — Sep 2024–June 2025 Assess crew competency and compliance to company and client policies. Conduct observations and hands-on training to boost safety and efficiency. Liaise between vessel captain, rig management, and crew to maintain standards. Trainer/Assessor
ADES Drilling Persian Gulf & UAE — Jul 2023–Sep 2024
• Supported Jack-up rigs and land rigs (Hi Long 30) for ENI operations. Conducted skills assessments, mentoring, and safety compliance checks. Developed process improvements to enhance crew performance and safety adherence. Left this position due to unrest in Middle East at the time. Driller
Nabors Drilling Offshore Gulf of Mexico, USA — Mar 2022–Jul 2023 Supervised offshore drilling operations on Holstein Spar. Managed drill crew and ensured accurate BOP space-outs and test string land-outs. Maintained rigorous safety standards and led night-time operations. Left this position due to shut down period.
Frac Sand Hauler
Resource Transport Pennsylvania, USA — Mar 2021–Mar 2022 Delivered frac proppant to well sites under tight schedules. Prioritized safety and DOT compliance on all deliveries. This position closed due to down manning at the time of Covid 19. Equipment Operator (Fracking)
ProFrac & Pump Co. Pennsylvania & Odessa, TX — 2018–2021 Rig up/down and maintenance of hydraulic fracturing equipment. Operated pumps and ensured efficient fracking operations. Left this position at Pump-co due to business closure and left Profrac due to loss of contract. Night Toolpusher & Rig Superintendent
Helix ESG Gulf of Mexico, USA — Dec 2014–Aug 2017 Commissioned new-build Q5000 semi-submersible vessel. Supervised coiled tubing, slick-line, and well intervention. Conducted BOP space-outs, crew competency checks, and safety compliance. Left this position due to down manning of rig.
Night Toolpusher
Seadrill Saudi Arabia (AOD-2 Jack-up) — Nov 2014–Dec 2014 Supervised night drilling operations on jack-up rig. Conducted BOP tests, safety briefings, and crew leadership. Left this position due to family illness.
Driller / Night Toolpusher / Rig Superintendent
Petroserv SA Brazil — Nov 2008–Sep 2014
Commissioned new semi-submersible and drillship in Singapore. Supervised drilling and rig acceptance testing per client specifications. Conducted well control operations and crew training. This position closed due to manning requirements under Brazilian employment level rules and regulations.
Driller
Japan Drilling Tunisia — May 2008–Nov 2008
Assisted commissioning of new-build jack-up rig.
Supervised drill crew and completed rig acceptance tests. This position closed due manning requirements in Tunisia. Driller
Frontier Drilling Malaysia — Mar 2008–May 2008
Brought rig out of stacked mode into operation.
Conducted drill crew training and ensured equipment readiness. This position closed due to client not accepting Safety Case for frilling rig. Driller
Maersk Contractors Singapore — Jun 2007–Mar 2008 Commissioned new-build semi-sub rig DSS-21.
Conducted FAT and acceptance tests, trained drill crew. Left this position due to visa restrictions.
Driller
Transocean Singapore — Jan 2007–Jun 2007
Supervised drill crew and ensured BOP space-outs and well control compliance. Drilling contractor completed contract and had no forth coming contracts. Driller
Hercules Drilling India — Oct 2006–Jan 2007
• Assisted commissioning and rig-up of jack-up rig H31. Supervised drill crew training and ensured safety compliance. Drilling contractor lost contractor due to limits in rig capacity. Driller
Pride International Persian Gulf (Saudi Aramco) — Jul 2004–Oct 2006 Supervised drill crew on jack-up rig.
Conducted BOP tests and well control procedures.
I resigned from this position due contractural issues. Driller
ITM Dubai Persian Gulf (POGDC/Iranian Drilling Company) — Oct 2002–Jul 2004 Supervised drill crew and BOP tests.
Conducted land-out and well control procedures on jack-up rig. Transferred to another rig due to visa issues in Iran. Assistant Driller / Driller
Belford Dolphin (Petrobras Brazil) — Jul 2000–Oct 2002 Operated as Assistant Driller then Driller on ultra-deepwater DP drillship. Supervised crew and performed BOP tests and safety checks. Loss of contract.
Floorman Derrickman Assistant Driller Driller Various Operators North Sea (UK Sector) — May 1989–Jul 2000
• Progressed from Roustabout to Driller across multiple vessels. Developed hands-on expertise in rig operations and safety compliance. Transferred to overseas asset.
EDUCATION
• High School Diplomas - ‘O’ Level Maths, English, Geography, Metalwork/Technical Drawing and Physics.
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