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Christopher Gray

311 Main St. Oxbow,SK

Summary

Hardworking derrickhand with several years of success in high-stakes settings. Knowledgeable with and equipment operations and relevant regulations. Conscientious and respectful with dedication to supporting new employees in learning processes and procedures.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Derrickhand

Excel 'Well' Servicing
Oxbow, Saskatchewan
03.2019 - Current
  • Mixed drilling fluids and handled hazardous chemicals.
  • Assisted with pipe tallying, rigging up and pipe handling processes.
  • Mixed mud, water and chemicals to attain required viscosity and pumped mud into bore hole.
  • Actuated controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
  • Conducted daily maintenance and repair of derrick components, including winches, hoists, chains, and ropes.
  • Performed routine inspections of drill pipe before and after use.
  • Ensured that all equipment was properly secured during drilling activities.
  • Operated cranes and other heavy machinery when necessary for derrick work.
  • Monitored gauges on the rig floor to determine pressure levels within the wellbore.
  • Conducted regular visual inspections of structural components such as beams, braces, legs, and trusses.
  • Assisted in rigging operations by attaching cables to lifting devices or hoisting equipment.
  • Communicated regularly with other members of the crew regarding progress on tasks related to derrick work.
  • Operated and maintained drill rigs and performed repairs and service on drilling equipment.
  • Supervised employee productivity and overall drilling procedures.

Assistant Driller

Major Drilling
Oxbow, Saskatchewan
08.2018 - 02.2019
  • Assisted in rig-up operations, including connecting hoses and cables for power supply, water, and other resources.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and procedures regarding safety compliance.
  • Monitored well conditions during drilling operations, making adjustments to ensure optimal performance of the drill bit.
  • Operated hoisting equipment such as winches and cranes to move heavy equipment around the job site.
  • Retrieved samples from underground formations for testing purposes using coring tools or wireline logging techniques.
  • Observed operational data such as weight on bit, revolutions per minute, adjusting accordingly based on instructions from Driller and Toolpusher.
  • Conducted post-job clean up activities including removal of debris from job site area and cleaning and servicing components used during drilling operations.
  • Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods to add extra rods as hole depths increase.
  • Managed rig move and drilling operations.

Derrickhand

Excel 'Well' Servicing
Oxbow, Saskatchewan
10.2012 - 06.2018
  • Inspected derrick structures to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Conducted daily maintenance and repair of derrick components, including winches, hoists, chains, and ropes.
  • Assisted in the installation and removal of blowout preventers at well sites.
  • Ensured that all equipment was properly secured during drilling activities.
  • Operated cranes and other heavy machinery when necessary for derrick work.
  • Monitored gauges on the rig floor to determine pressure levels within the wellbore.
  • Conducted regular visual inspections of structural components such as beams, braces, legs, and trusses.
  • Communicated regularly with other members of the crew regarding progress on tasks related to derrick work.
  • Responded quickly to any changes in conditions that could affect safety onsite.
  • Monitored mud pump manifolds and guided pipes to drill holes.
  • Pulled and laid rods, tubing and casing using forklifts and winches.
  • Mixed drilling fluids and handled hazardous chemicals.
  • Mixed mud, water and chemicals to attain required viscosity and pumped mud into bore hole.
  • Supervised employee productivity and overall drilling procedures.

Education

Aerospace Engineering - Aerospace

Tec Voc High School
Winnipeg
02-2008

High School Diploma -

Warren Collegiate
Warren, Manitoba
06-2007

Skills

  • Confined Space Entry
  • First Aid Training
  • Derrick inspections
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Forklift Operations
  • Tubing elevator operation
  • Pipe manipulation
  • Safety Regulations
  • Mud module operations
  • Mud pumps
  • Rig operation
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Viscosity analysis

Affiliations

  • Hockey
  • Gaming with friends

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Derrickhand

Excel 'Well' Servicing
03.2019 - Current

Assistant Driller

Major Drilling
08.2018 - 02.2019

Derrickhand

Excel 'Well' Servicing
10.2012 - 06.2018

Aerospace Engineering - Aerospace

Tec Voc High School

High School Diploma -

Warren Collegiate

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