Jeffery Reaves
Taft
Summary
Oilfield professional with 30 years of expertise in drilling and workover operations in California. Demonstrated leadership in safety protocols, compliance standards, and team supervision. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and reducing incidents.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Drilling Supervisor
South Valley Pump
Bakersfield
06.2018 - Current
- Supervised drilling operations ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated daily activities of drilling teams and equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections of drilling sites for compliance and safety.
- Managed inventory of drilling supplies and equipment maintenance schedules.
- Implemented best practices for efficient drilling operations and workflow management.
Cement Pump Operator
Halliburton Energy Services
Artesia
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Operated high pressure cement pumping equipment for primary and remedial cement jobs.
- Mixed and pumped cement slurries to exact engineering specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of operations for reporting purposes.
- Adjusted pump settings to maintain desired flow rates and pressures.
Drill Site Manager
E&B Natural Resources
Bakersfield
04.2007 - 05.2016
- Managed drilling, completion, and workover operations across multiple leases.
- Coordinated with engineers to implement drilling plans and schedules.
- Monitored drilling progress and adjusted strategies as needed for optimal performance.
- Reviewed existing plans and provided recommendations on changes needed for increased efficiency or cost savings.
- Conducted audits of the drill site periodically to check for any potential hazards or risks.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations related to environmental protection.
- Retained records of supplies and tools used and tasks performed for each project.
Driller/Tool Pusher
Western Drilling
Taft
04.1997 - 05.2007
- Managed rig move and drilling operations.
- Monitored drill bit performance and adjusted accordingly for optimal results.
- Maintained well control systems to ensure safety while drilling operations are in progress.
- Provided technical advice when needed regarding appropriate tools and techniques used in drilling operations.
- Communicated effectively with customers throughout the duration of each job.
- Supervised drilling operations while ensuring full compliance with safety protocols.
Education
GED -
Temple High School
Temple, TXSkills
- Drilling operations and well construction
- Cementing and pumping
- Well control and blowout prevention
- Rig supervision and leadership
- Horizontal and directional drilling
- Section milling and whipstock side tracking
- Bridge plugs and packers
- Open hole and cased hole fishing
Timeline
Drilling Supervisor
South Valley Pump
06.2018 - Current
Cement Pump Operator
Halliburton Energy Services
07.2016 - 06.2018
Drill Site Manager
E&B Natural Resources
04.2007 - 05.2016
Driller/Tool Pusher
Western Drilling
04.1997 - 05.2007
GED -
Temple High School