Robert Warwick
Onoway,AB
Summary
Drilling professional with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in land rigs across Western Canada and internationally. Committed to promoting safety and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations. Demonstrates strong organizational, problem-solving, and supervisory skills, with a proven ability to train and guide staff effectively. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Oracle systems, with a quick adaptability to new concepts and techniques.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Field Operator
Spruce Boring & Contracting
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Operate and maintain drilling equipment such as pumps, derricks, and drilling machinery according to established procedures.
- Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance of equipment to ensure operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Participate in drilling activities, including setting up and dismantling rigs, and monitoring drilling progress.
- Adhere to safety protocols and procedures to mitigate risks and prevent accidents, resulting in zero lost-time incidents during tenure.
- Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions and operational issues in a timely manner.
- Manage inventory of supplies and equipment to support uninterrupted drilling operations.
- Maintain accurate records of daily activities, equipment usage, and safety inspections.
- Operate excavator for bore support as needed, maintain all fluids, operational functions and safety functions as required
Sr. Rig Manager
Kuwait Drilling Company - Kuwait
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Led all aspects of drilling operations on several Kuwait oil rigs, ensuring adherence to safety regulations, operational protocols, and environmental standards.
- Directed a team of rig personnel, including drillers, engineers, technicians, and support staff, to achieve production targets and project objectives.
- Implemented strategic plans to optimize drilling processes, reduce downtime, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance programs to minimize breakdowns and maximize uptime, coordinating with maintenance teams and vendors as necessary.
- Assist driller and operate top drive and rig controls on Cyber based rig.
- Experience with high pressure/high temperature gas wells.
- Experience with HPHT oilwells.
- 3k, 5k, 10, and 15k BOP Class III, IV, and V BOP configuration.
- Ability to effectively control abnormal pressures with low fracture gradients.
- Conducted regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations to maintain a safe working environment and prevent accidents.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, controlling costs, and optimizing resource allocation.
- Fostered a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement among rig personnel through training, coaching, and performance feedback.
Driller, Derrick Hand
Precision Drilling – Alberta
Alberta
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Maintain mud pumps and associated mixing equipment.
- Experience with both oil based and water-based mud types.
- Operate controls on 1500 hp Amphion drilling rig.
- Ensure well plan is being implemented accordingly.
- Rig up and operate solids control equipment.
- Follow operational guidelines and adhere to company safety policy.
- SAGD experience- Foster creek, Meg Jackfish Heavy oil projects.
Sr Rig Manager
Parker Drilling - Alberta
Alberta
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Manage rig crew.
- Ensure preventative maintenance schedule is performed on equipment.
- Experience with high pressure/ high temperature gas wells.
- Maintain well control equipment and implement well control procedures.
- Assist driller and operate top drive and rig controls on Cyber based rig.
- Rig up well testing equipment.
- Experience in HPHT exploration gas wells.
- Ensure safety program is properly implemented.
- Working knowledge of 10k Class IV BOP configuration.
- Ability to effectively control abnormal pressures with low fracture gradients.
- MPD experience with 9000 psi BHP.
- Completions and abandonment.
Night Tool Pusher
Nabors Industries – Saudi Arabia
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Follow operational guidelines and adhere to company safety policy.
- Ensure well plan is being implemented accordingly.
- Experience in HPHT exploration oil and gas wells.
- Assist rig manager in mobilization and demobilization of rigs.
- Working knowledge of 10k and 15k Class IV and V BOP configuration.
- MPD experience with 9000 psi BHP.
- Completions experience.
Rig Manager
Trinidad Drilling - Alberta
Alberta
09.2008 - 08.2015
- Rig building, planning and procurement, maintenance and repair.
- Experience with conventional and directional rig and drilling equipment.
- Commission rigs in KSA to client specifications.
- Operate top drive and rig controls.
- Drill extended reach HZ oil wells to operator specifications.
- Experience drilling Spirit River, Notikewin, and Duvernay wells 2800m TVD/ 5000m. MD. Heavy oil well experience drilling BlueSky, Viking, and Clearwater wells 600-800m TVD/ 1800- 2200m MD.
- Multi-leg and monobore drilling experience.
- Experience with both water based and oil-based mud systems.
- Working knowledge of 3k and 5k Class III and IV BOP configuration.
Education
High School Diploma -
Norquest College
Edmonton, AB04-2001
Skills
- Drilling operations
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Oil and gas operations
- Team leadership
Certification
- Second line well control supervisor.
- H2S.
- Confined space entry.
- First Aid
- Fall protection.
- WHMIS.
- ABSA Special oilwell boiler certification.
- CSO.
- Well Control.
- Global Ground Disturbance Level II.
References
Excellent References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Field Operator
Spruce Boring & Contracting
01.2024 - 03.2025
Sr. Rig Manager
Kuwait Drilling Company - Kuwait
11.2022 - 12.2023
Driller, Derrick Hand
Precision Drilling – Alberta
07.2021 - 10.2022
Sr Rig Manager
Parker Drilling - Alberta
11.2018 - 08.2019
Night Tool Pusher
Nabors Industries – Saudi Arabia
05.2017 - 09.2018
Rig Manager
Trinidad Drilling - Alberta
09.2008 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Norquest College
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