Mike Klassen
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Dynamic Derrickhand with extensive experience at Ensign Drilling Limited, skilled in drilling equipment operation and maintenance. Proven ability to enhance safety protocols and workflow efficiency. Proficient in emergency response and first aid, while fostering teamwork and training new crew members to ensure optimal rig performance.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Derrickhand
Ensign Drilling Limited
07.2023 - Current
- Operated and maintained drilling equipment to ensure efficient rig operations.
- Assisted in rigging up and down, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Monitored drilling parameters and communicated issues to the driller promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow processes on site.
- Trained new crew members on operational procedures and safety measures.
- Executed daily maintenance tasks, contributing to overall equipment reliability.
Pipelayer
Globe trenching & Excavating
04.2018 - 06.2021
- Installed various pipe systems according to project specifications and safety regulations.
- Operated heavy machinery for trenching and excavation tasks, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain safe jobsite conditions and practices.
- Conducted inspections of materials and equipment, identifying issues before installation.
Fehr Trenching
Pipelayer
04.2013 - 10.2017
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Derrickhand
Beaver Drilling Ltd
2021 - 2023
- Supported environmental compliance efforts during drilling operations through proper waste management practices.
- Contributed to successful well completions by assisting in the assembly and disassembly of drilling tools and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance and basic repairs on workover rigs by checking fluids, hydraulic and transmission levels.
- Used iron roughnecks, tongs and slips to properly handle and connect sections of drill pipe.
- Verified and recorded drilling fluid properties at regular intervals to report deviations.
Education
High School Diploma - Mathematical Sciences
Mount Royal Collegiate
Saskatoon, SKSkills
- Fall protection awareness
- Firefighting equipment use
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- First aid training
- Emergency response readiness
- Derrick inspections
- Volume measurements
- Mud pumps
- Drilling equipment
- Crane rigging basics
- Pipe manipulation
- Elevated work safety
Timeline
Derrickhand
Ensign Drilling Limited
07.2023 - Current
Pipelayer
Globe trenching & Excavating
04.2018 - 06.2021
Fehr Trenching
Pipelayer
04.2013 - 10.2017
High School Diploma - Mathematical Sciences
Mount Royal Collegiate
Derrickhand
Beaver Drilling Ltd
2021 - 2023
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)