Philip MacLeod
Langley,BC
Summary
Seasoned HDD Excavator Operator and Drilling Fluids Specialist with a proven track record at Michels Canada. Expertise in heavy equipment operation and a robust mechanical and electrical knowledge. Excelled in optimizing drilling operations and leading teams, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and problem-solving skills. Achieved significant efficiency improvements in fluid recovery processes.
Seeking a position which will allow me to use my experience in HDD to contribute to the team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
HDD Excavator Operator
Michels Canada
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Operated 20 to 45 ton excavators to set-up HDD drill sites
- Loaded and unloaded trailers with excavator or telehandler in a timely and safe manner
- Dug bore pits and casing runs as per site drawings
- Loaded and unloaded drill pipe on drill rig with calibers and hydraulic pipe handlers
- Operated excavator with hydraulic breakout unit to torque up downhole assemblies
- Maintained excavator, rebuilt high pressure mud pumps, installed starters and alternators and replaced power unit hydraulic pumps
- Changed engine oil, coolants and hydraulic fluids as per maintenance schedule
- Trained tanks hands in the use of fluid recovery systems
Mud Engineer
Michels Canada
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Set-up and operated various fluid recovery, high pressure mud pumps and centrifuge systems
- Performed all required testing with regards to viscosity, weight, fluid loss, sand content and mud rheology
- Managed inventory levels of chemicals, additives, and materials required for drilling operations
- Collaborated with drillers to optimize hole cleaning
- Operated telehandler to load and unload drill pipe and mud products
- Trouble shot and repaired all mechanical and electrical equipment
- Rebuilt high pressure pumps
Labor Straw
Banister Pipelines Constructors
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Managed and trained laborers on Tie-In Crew
- Assisted pipefitters with pipe alignment
- Coordinated boom operators with the movement pipe sections
- Secured pipe sections during welding
- De-watered bell holes
- Responsible for arriving on site with all equipment and consumables to complete the task in remote locations
HDD Roughneck
Michels Canada
05.2013 - 02.2015
- Provided labor required to set-up HDD site
- Assisted operators with proper handling of drill string components during tripping operations
- Assisted Mud Engineers on tanks to gave experience and knowledge
- Performed site clean up and monitored tool van inventories
Education
BBA - Majors in Finance And Human Resource Management
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, NSSkills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Sound Mechanical and Electrical Knowledge
- Extremely knowledgeable with fluid recovery in all types of formations
- Team player Willing to help with any job on site
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
HDD Excavator Operator
Michels Canada
01.2021 - 04.2024
Mud Engineer
Michels Canada
01.2016 - 12.2020
Labor Straw
Banister Pipelines Constructors
05.2015 - 11.2015
HDD Roughneck
Michels Canada
05.2013 - 02.2015
BBA - Majors in Finance And Human Resource Management
Saint Mary's University
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