Gregg Fore Email & Phone Number

Odessa/Midland, Texas Area

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

Working as a craftsman in the Industrial Construction Trade, with experience in pipefitting, ironwork and rigging.• Review blueprints to determine locations and dimensions of equipment to be installed.• Assemble and install steel fabrications ranging from plates to tubers.• Prepare cargo and attach rigging to prepare loads for lifting and moving. • Give or relay hand signals to crane operators in hoisting and moving loads, to ensure safety of workers and materials… Show more Working as a craftsman in the Industrial Construction Trade, with experience in pipefitting, ironwork and rigging.• Review blueprints to determine locations and dimensions of equipment to be installed.• Assemble and install steel fabrications ranging from plates to tubers.• Prepare cargo and attach rigging to prepare loads for lifting and moving. • Give or relay hand signals to crane operators in hoisting and moving loads, to ensure safety of workers and materials. Show less

Gulf Of Mexico, Brazil, Brunei

Operated drilling equipment as instructed in the well program on a 6th generation Amphion Cyber Based Semi-Submersible DP-2 (Ensco 8506), DP-2+ (Ensco 8504), and DPS-2 Semi-Submersible (Ensco 7500).• Supervised, motivated, mentored, and trained drill crew of 8 during daily operations.• Promoted teamwork by encouraging an open dialog of communication, being respectful of crewmembers, and understanding their individual value to the company.• Ensured efficient conduct… Show more Operated drilling equipment as instructed in the well program on a 6th generation Amphion Cyber Based Semi-Submersible DP-2 (Ensco 8506), DP-2+ (Ensco 8504), and DPS-2 Semi-Submersible (Ensco 7500).• Supervised, motivated, mentored, and trained drill crew of 8 during daily operations.• Promoted teamwork by encouraging an open dialog of communication, being respectful of crewmembers, and understanding their individual value to the company.• Ensured efficient conduct, safety, and compliance with company and client procedures.• Operated the drilling control system via cyber chair that interfaced with the deepwater drilling equipment, as well as implemented technical calculations for safe and efficient drilling operations.• Utilized RIMDrill database system to generate IADC daily drilling reports.• Gained extensive experience drilling high angle and horizontal wells (HAHZ) to a maximum depth of 35,000 feet for the client, Anadarko.• Gained experience working with sub-surface wellheads, including mud line suspension systems and sub-surface BOP systems in water up to 6,000 feet.• Performed and participated in P&A procedures in the Gulf of Mexico’s deepwater environments. • Supervised the Ensco 8506 D-Crew, as well as directly participated in the removal and replacement of the damaged NOV-1000A Top Drive system, as well as the removal and replacement of the drag chains on a PR-45-90HS Catwalk machine to reduce down time during regular rig operations. • Rebuilt the low and high clutch on a National 1625-UBDE Drawworks, on the Ensco 7500. Removed and disassembled the Varco RST 605 Rotary Table and replaced the bearings and seals. After a hoist cable broke, completely disassembled and laid down the Varco PRS-3i pipe-racker, then repaired and reassembled in order to help minimized down time. • As a member of the Commission Team on the 8504, participated in the testing and commissioning of all equipment on the rig prior to leaving shipyard. Show less

Gulf Of Mexico

Operated drilling equipment as instructed in the well program and the daily Standing Instructions to Drill (SID) on an Aker H-3 Semi-Submersible (Frontier Driller).• Supervised a drill crew of 6, as well as maintained a safe and efficient working environment.• Held pre-tour meetings with the drill crew to review daily drilling operations.• Utilized MD Totco’s integrated system RigSense to generate IADC daily drilling reports.• Supervised, as well as directly… Show more Operated drilling equipment as instructed in the well program and the daily Standing Instructions to Drill (SID) on an Aker H-3 Semi-Submersible (Frontier Driller).• Supervised a drill crew of 6, as well as maintained a safe and efficient working environment.• Held pre-tour meetings with the drill crew to review daily drilling operations.• Utilized MD Totco’s integrated system RigSense to generate IADC daily drilling reports.• Supervised, as well as directly participated in the removal and replacement of the Elmagco Electric Brake to help minimize down time. Assisted in rebuilding the low clutch on a National Oilwell 1825-E, while working in the shipyard. Show less

Africa, Qatar

Supervised drilling operations and operated drilling equipment on a LeTourneau Class 116C Jackup (Adriatic VI) and on a Mitsui Modec 300C Jackup (Key Hawaii).• Supervised drilling operations ensuring they were in accordance with the well program, managed preventative maintenance, repair, and installation of all drilling equipment, and provided leadership and motivation to 12 diverse employees from varying nations.• Administered Standing Instructions to Drill (SID) to the… Show more Supervised drilling operations and operated drilling equipment on a LeTourneau Class 116C Jackup (Adriatic VI) and on a Mitsui Modec 300C Jackup (Key Hawaii).• Supervised drilling operations ensuring they were in accordance with the well program, managed preventative maintenance, repair, and installation of all drilling equipment, and provided leadership and motivation to 12 diverse employees from varying nations.• Administered Standing Instructions to Drill (SID) to the Driller and provided guidance in making well-site decisions based on downhole conditions.• Collaborated with the OIM and other rig supervisors during daily meetings to problem solve issues within each department in order to maintain a safe and efficient workplace.• Supervised and directly participated in cold stack preparations for the Adriatic VI, laid down the Varco TDS-4S, traveling block and crown block, as well as stripped BOPs and mud pumps. • Performed plugging and abandonment procedures in shallow offshore environments for various companies on the West Coast of Africa. • Gained extensive drilling experience on the Adriatic VI in Africa working with abnormal formation pressure and lost circulation. • Utilized Global Management System (GMS), Global Reporting System (GRS) and Operation Management System (OMS) to generate the IADC daily drilling reports following each tour.• Disassembled, rebuilt, and reassembled the Varco TDS-4 gearbox to help minimize down time on the Key Hawaii.• Removed the Continental Emsco Rotary Table to install a new Hydril diverter system on the Adriatic VI. Removed and installed new BOP Accumulator Unit to help minimize down time. Gained experience working with surface BOP systems, mud systems and surface wellheads. Show less

Mexico, South Africa

Performed mechanical maintenance and repairs on a Bethlehem JU-45 MS Cantilever Jackup (Pride Utah) and the (Pride South Seas). Supervised and assisted with drilling operations on an Aker H3 Semi-Submersible (Pride South Seas).• While working on the Pride Utah, maintained and repaired mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, rebuilt and upgraded Gardner Denver PZ-10 triplex mud pumps, rebuilt and reassembled fluid ends, replaced all lines and control valves on a Marine 280H… Show more Performed mechanical maintenance and repairs on a Bethlehem JU-45 MS Cantilever Jackup (Pride Utah) and the (Pride South Seas). Supervised and assisted with drilling operations on an Aker H3 Semi-Submersible (Pride South Seas).• While working on the Pride Utah, maintained and repaired mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, rebuilt and upgraded Gardner Denver PZ-10 triplex mud pumps, rebuilt and reassembled fluid ends, replaced all lines and control valves on a Marine 280H hydraulic crane, rebuilt air compressors and removed and replaced all potable water, black water, and seawater lines. • While working on the Pride South Seas, maintained and repaired mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, replaced emergency generators, rebuilt Bergen KGVB-12 diesel engines, and rebuilt the low and high clutch on a National 1320 UE Drawworks. Installed a new sea recovery water maker and replaced waste management system. During a 56 day tow, assisted in upgrading drillers house, removing Varco TDS-3H and block, and removed crown section replacing the worn bearings and sheaves.• Supervised and trained a drill crew of 6.• Gained experience safely operating drilling equipment, monitoring well conditions, and working with lost circulation and H2S gas. Show less

Gulf Of Mexico

Assisted the Driller in operating drilling equipment on an EVA-4000 DP Semi-Submersible (Noble Max Smith).• Relieved the Driller operating a Varco TDS4 and Varco PRS4 racking system, maintained all pipe records, supervised 5 crewmembers, and organized all drilling equipment and tools.• Mixed chemicals and mud products used in drilling operations, repaired mud and water pumps, maintained mud pits and Emsco FB 1600 mud pumps, and supervised the Shakerhand. • Assisted… Show more Assisted the Driller in operating drilling equipment on an EVA-4000 DP Semi-Submersible (Noble Max Smith).• Relieved the Driller operating a Varco TDS4 and Varco PRS4 racking system, maintained all pipe records, supervised 5 crewmembers, and organized all drilling equipment and tools.• Mixed chemicals and mud products used in drilling operations, repaired mud and water pumps, maintained mud pits and Emsco FB 1600 mud pumps, and supervised the Shakerhand. • Assisted with the replacement of the Elmagco brake and disassembled the Varco TDS-4S to undergo yearly NDT inspection. Show less

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Technical Degree, Welding