Adam Porat
Edmonton
Summary
Oil and gas professional prepared for high standards and demanding results. History of maintaining equipment and ensuring safety measures are met. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Proficient in mechanical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Skilled oilfield professional with strong focus on safety and efficiency. Demonstrates expertise in drilling operations, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting. Highly adaptable team player, known for reliability and effective communication. Committed to achieving operational excellence and meeting production targets.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Derrickhand
Precision Drilling LP
01.2022 - Current
- Was responsible for all pipe count on location
- In charge of maintaining & running pump
- Reported directly to driller to maintain safety & productivity
- Responsible for all elevated work associated with rigging up / down
- Trained junior crew members on equipment handling and safety protocols for improved team competency.
- Implemented best practices for equipment inspections, contributing to reduced downtime and enhanced reliability.
- Used iron roughnecks, tongs and slips to properly handle and connect sections of drill pipe.
- Performed preventive maintenance and basic repairs on workover rigs by checking fluids, hydraulic and transmission levels.
- Operated drilling equipment and ensured optimal performance during drilling operations.
- Assisted in maintenance and repair of drilling tools to maintain operational efficiency.
- Monitored drilling parameters and reported deviations to enhance safety and productivity.
- Collaborated with crew members to execute safe rig-up and rig-down procedures effectively.
Roughneck / Derrickhand
Precision well servicing
Red Deer, AB
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Moved rig to new lease and attached hoses and boiler for new operations
- Participated in operations on drill floor to maintain drill pipe connections and tong usage
- Familiar with drilling stages including tripping in and tripping out
- Maintained lease to ensure cleanliness of rig from debris
- Maintained safety and operation of motors and rig equipment
- Operated drilling equipment to ensure efficient well servicing operations.
- Monitored rig safety protocols, enhancing team compliance and minimizing risks.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Heart Lake Construction
Lac La Biche, AB
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Built and maintained ice roads and pads
- Operated various equipment involved in earthworks including Rock Trucks, Bobcats, Loaders and Buggies/Earth Scrapers
- Performed general maintenance on equipment
- Maintained operation logs for equipment
- Laboured and spotted alongside operators to assist with daily functions
Heavy Equipment Operator
Site Energy
Cold Lake, AB
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Operated various equipment involved in earthworks including Rock Trucks, Bobcats, Loaders and Buggies/Earth Scrapers
- Built and maintained ice roads and pads
- Performed general maintenance on equipment
- Refueled equipment and ensured levels of inventory and supplies
- Maintained operation logs for equipment
- Labored and spotted alongside operators to assist with daily functions
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and backhoes with precision and safety.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
Education
Entrepreneurship Diploma -
Praxis School of Entrepreneurship
Saskatoon, SK01.2017
Ministry of Education
Saskatoon, SK01.2016
Skills
- Over 5 years working with heavy equipment operation
- Motivated and thorough worker with excellent work ethic
- Punctual, reliable and dependable
- Physically fit and capable of manually tasking jobs
- Excellent team player and great communicator
- Positive attitude and can work well under pressure
- Possess all required safety certifications for equipment operation and site safety
- Class 5 Driver’s License and own vehicle
- Fall protection awareness
- Oilfield terminology
- Wire rope inspection
- Firefighting equipment use
- Risk assessment capabilities
- Hand signal communication
- Rig operation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Power tools
- First aid training
- Confined space entry
- Hazardous materials handling
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety regulations
- Well control techniques
- Emergency response readiness
- Pressure control systems
- Mud module operation
- System function verification
- Mud pumps
- Volume measurements
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Confined Space 2024
- Fire Prevention 2025
- Fall Protection 2025
- Introduction to Scaffolding (Does Not Expire)
- H2S Alive 2026
- Fall Rescue for Rig Work (Current)
- Petroleum Safety Training (Current) 2010
- WHMIS (Current)
- CSTS (Current)
- First Aid/CPR and AED Recertification 2025
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods 2022
- CSO training Current
Timeline
Derrickhand
Precision Drilling LP
01.2022 - Current
Roughneck / Derrickhand
Precision well servicing
01.2017 - 01.2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
Heart Lake Construction
01.2013 - 01.2014
Heavy Equipment Operator
Site Energy
01.2010 - 01.2013
Entrepreneurship Diploma -
Praxis School of Entrepreneurship
Ministry of Education