

31 Years experience in the operation of heavy equipment and various truck/trailer combinations and 9 Years in field supervision and management. I have hauled fluid and have extensive experience on winch trucks, bed trucks and wheeler combinations. Owner/operator of 8 axle truck/trailer for 3 Years. Exceptionally high safety standards, including safe driving award from PSAC (Petroleum Services Association of Canada, a major governing body for the Western Canadian Oil patch), formerly trained as safety course instructor, experienced in policy and procedure building, accident investigation, experience in field supervision and coordination of fluid and equipment movement from location to location. 2 Years experience in dispatching and management of trucks and personnel for drilling rig moves, service rig moves, tester packages and fluid movement. I was also heavily involved in the design and implementation of central dispatch operations for a four branch company located in Alberta. 3 Years experience as branch manager for rental equipment and fluid logistic company.
*Camp contract
Operator Skid steer, loader, excavator and CATS as required on pipeline site
Matting crew access and camp decking, crane deck prep, road building.
Loaded haul trucks with loader and excavator, yard work with forks and rehab and clean up, yard maintenance and clean up during shutdown. (Seasonal layoff)
Organized frac hauls of acid and water
Supervised the pumping of fluids to frac companies involved in well fracs
organize and do logistics for swamp matting
Operated loader and excavator for installation and removal of swamp matting
Supervisor of traffic control team while onsite for matting sites
Writing policies and procedures, updating JSAs, building a program for driver evaluations etc.
Field safety on rig moves with a heavy focus on safety awareness and mentoring drivers and swampers in an effort to cut down on injuries and equipment damages
New hire orientations
Took over Personnel Manager as part of my duties, looking after hiring / terminations
Administrative duties include Workers Compensation cases, collecting and posting hazard ID forms, inspections of work place
Look after the safety committee and conduct meetings and follow up of recommendations
Operated tri drive winch tractor specializing in over-size loads including oil tanks and compressor buildings on specialized trailers and wheeler combinations up to 92 wheels
For 12 years I was employed with DC Energy Services, starting as an experienced driver and progressing through to Branch Manager, then moving on to Sales, where I was laid off during this recent downturn. DC Energy Services gave me an opportunity to participate in many projects over the years helping me develop multiple new skills. They were an excellent company to work for and an invaluable component of my oilfield career path.
Operated many different types of truck & trailer combinations including winch tractors, bed trucks, larger bed trucks to support drilling rig equipment and multiple wheel combinations for heavy loads.
Supervised drivers, assistant operators & service personnel during location to location moves of rental equipment and fluid. This included chairing safety meetings and enforcement of all safety policies.
Was instrumental in designing central dispatch system within the company for all of Alberta. Participated in the functioning system as dispatcher which included customer relations, job planning and execution.
Contributed to safety program by building policies and procedures, becoming Driver Instructor and teaching General Oilfield Improvement (GODI), Heavy Oilfield Hauling, Swamper Safety Course and Defensive Driving of Light Duty oil patch vehicles.
Played a major role in upper management of company as branch manager. Duties included the day to day direction of all branch employees, liaison between branch and head office. Implementation of new procedures and policies as directed by upper management. Ensured efficient operation of dispatch and job execution of all employees. Conducted regular employee performance evaluations.
Represented DC as field sales representative, utilizing my multiple contacts to increase client list. Extensive networking to increase contacts and lead generation. Ensured customer satisfaction on all jobs and was responsible for resolving all customer concerns.
Operated log truck and loader, ensuring excellent communication with other employees to adhere to all safety policies.
Supervised field crew ensuring safety policies enforced and productivity maintained.
Sought out and negotiated the purchase of private wood for sale to BC.
Responsible for hiring, evaluations and terminations as required for all field crew.
Hauled various fluids to locations as requested ensuring timely delivery and accurate ticketing.
Transported miscellaneous rig equipment from location to location.
Worked in the rebuild shop assisting mechanics and developing mechanical skills.