R. Chris Northern
Oxford, Mississippi 38655
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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position of employment with a company that provides the
opportunity to further my experience as a rig worker.
To provide that company with an honest, loyal, dependable, self-starter with a quality work ethic.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
• Verifiable completion of the Appalachian Basin Oil and Gas Floorhand Training
Program.
• Verifiable work experience in residential, commercial and industrial construction.
• Fundamental understanding of the following:
o rig safety
o basic tools and equipment
o proper tool use and training
o terms and concepts applicable to the rig
o sandblasting, painting, and lift operating
o equipment (heavy and small) operating experience
o well versed in proper procedures given to me to ensure the completion
of job assignments
• Follows instructions without failure
WORK EXPERIENCE:
November 2007 - Present
Self-Employed Sub Contractor
Columbus, Mississippi
December 2002 – December 2007
Leadman (commercial construction)
Fogerty Bros. Painting
Oxford, Mississippi
January 1995 – August 2002
General Laborer (commercial construction)
Heckathorn Construction Company
Fayetteville, Arkansas
EDUCATION:
Forrest City High School
Forrest City, Arkansas
Graduate Class of 1992
University of Mississippi
Oxford, Mississippi
1992 - 1994
REFERENCES:
Donnie Howell (oil and gas instructor/former driller) 304-***-****
Edward Bufkin
Ben Fogerty (Contractor) 662-***-****
Paul Signa (Business Owner) 270-***-****
Andy Douglas (Business Owner) 662-***-****
SPECIAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• International Association of Drilling Contractors Rig Pass Certification
• Adult CPR and First Aid with AED
• HSE Orientation
• OSHA 10 Construction Outreach DOL card
• Transportation Workers Identification Card
• Speaks and understands basic job related Spanish
CREATIVE INTERESTS:
Running, Working Out, Backpacking, Mountain Biking
Traveling, Cooking, Music, and Sports