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Hector Hewlin

Rocky Harbour,NL

Summary

Detail-oriented Driller with in-depth understanding of safety protocols and team supervision. 45 Years of commitment to understanding all facets of drill operations, worker efficiency, equipment operation and preventive maintenance.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Driller

Petro/Cabo Drilling
01.1988 - Current
  • Adhere to corporate and job site safety procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
  • Prepare timely and accurate logs and field reports to help management make accurate decisions about ongoing operations.
  • Oversee crew of team members carrying out drilling, rig moving and day-to-day operations.
  • Train co-workers on drill work procedures and safety.
  • Monitor drilling operations and machines.
  • Ability to maintain morale and safety awareness while working long shifts in various weather conditions.
  • Drilled for international nickel in Greenland, 1994 and 2013.
  • Assisted in rig relocation via helicopter.
  • Operated B-15, B-20, A5, Longyear 44, Duralite 800 and Discovery 1 hydrostatic drills.

Driller

Westcore Drilling
05.2006 - 08.2019
  • Operated CAT D4, D6, D6, D8 High Track to assist in maintenance of drill sites.
  • Mobilized and demobilized drill rigs.
  • Assisted in road building and site preparation.
  • Coordinated logistics; set up and operation of drills.
  • Drilled casings to bedrock and core holes to depth.
  • Maintained mechanical and hydraulic aspects of the drill.
  • Secured core samples and delivered to Geologist.
  • Orchestrated tooling changeovers, setups and repairs to minimize downtime and improve productivity.

Roughneck/Driller

Midwest/Major Drilling
08.1979 - 02.2006
  • Started as a roughneck (1979-1981)
  • Operated CAT D4, D6, D6, D8 High Track’s to assist in clearing sites for drill rigs.
  • Operated 440 and 640 skidders to assist in rig relocation.
  • Operated a Bobcat to create ice roads for rig relocation.
  • When operational, worked with Boyles rigs, 75, 56, 35a.
  • Drilled deep overburden.
  • Drilled in various hole sizes, up to 1600 meters in permafrost.
  • Assisted in building sand beds for offshore oil rigs.
  • Operated and maintained drill rigs and performed repairs and service on drilling equipment.
  • Monitored drilling operations, checked gauges, listened to equipment to assess drilling conditions and adjusted drilling or altered equipment.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Long Range Academy
Cow Head, NL

Skills

  • Equipment Operation & Gauge Monitoring
  • Safety Control & PPE Use
  • Maintenance Assessment
  • Working Collaboratively
  • Work Ethic
  • Problem Resolution
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Training & Development
  • Clean Drivers Abstract
  • Crew Leadership

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Driller

Westcore Drilling
05.2006 - 08.2019

Driller

Petro/Cabo Drilling
01.1988 - Current

Roughneck/Driller

Midwest/Major Drilling
08.1979 - 02.2006

High School Diploma -

Long Range Academy

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