Brandon MacFarlane
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Versatile Field Specialist III - Directional Driller with a proven track record in the oil and gas industry seeking new opportunities
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Specialist III - Directional Driller
Weatherford Drilling Services
Nisku, Alberta
12.2022 - Current
- Interpreting and following well plans by projecting and correcting pathway of Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) and drill string.
- Experience with multiple BHA's; well versed in proper torque specifications and lubricating connection points.
- Completing and providing daily survey and operations reports to client
- Working alongside MWD engineer to interpret tool data and troubleshoot directional issues.
- Training drillers in sliding performance in order to optimize drilling ROP.
Red Seal Driller
Greywolf International/Nabors Drilling/Trinidad Drilling
Various Locations
05.2015 - 10.2022
- Experience erecting, modifying and drilling on a Cyber Chair Slingshot sub AC Triple Rig (Million-pound derrick, 3000 HP Draw works) in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.
- Completion of various complex deep horizontal oil/gas wells in Western Alberta.
- Able to organize and train crews as well as introduce fundamental skills and policies.
Safety/Drilling Consultant
Trinidad Drilling International
Basra, Iraq
03.2013 - 07.2016
- Contracted as a third party asset for Halliburton to assess and oversee existing rig operations to improve employee safety standards and work efficiency.
- Applied theories, models and concepts to set and meet safety standards on rig performance and employee aptitude.
- Training staff to identify safety deficiencies and drafting corrective solutions.
Education
Red Seal Rig Technician -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
IWCF -
Well Control Group
First Aid/CPR (Level C) -
Apex Training Solutions
H2S Alive -
Energy Safety Canada
Skills
- Field operations management
- Interpretation of well plans and blueprints
- Mathematically and technically skilled
- Ability to thrive and adapt in high pressure situations
Timeline
Field Specialist III - Directional Driller
Weatherford Drilling Services
12.2022 - Current
Red Seal Driller
Greywolf International/Nabors Drilling/Trinidad Drilling
05.2015 - 10.2022
Safety/Drilling Consultant
Trinidad Drilling International
03.2013 - 07.2016
Red Seal Rig Technician -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
IWCF -
Well Control Group
First Aid/CPR (Level C) -
Apex Training Solutions
H2S Alive -
Energy Safety Canada
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