• Supervised drilling operations of wells up to 24,000’ measured depth (MD) in the Utica and Marcellus basins.• Implemented operator safety and environmental programs for simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) on locations with producing wells.• Scheduled movement and delivery of supplies, equipment, and personnel for maximum operational efficiency.• Coordinated pad-to-pad rig moves to decrease mobility time from 7 days, to 4 days or less from release to spud.

• Worked my way through all positions including Motorhand, Derrickhand, Assistant Driller, and Driller to become a Rig Manager.• Managed four drill crews of six employees each in safe and efficient drilling operations on multiple land rigs leading to 2- and 3-year + incident free operations.• Trained new and existing employees in respectful workplace operations, safe workplace practices, equipment maintenance, emergency response, and environmental protection.• Developed and implemented performance-based metrics for drill crews in safety, maintenance, and drilling operations.• Created manuals for new and existing Motorhands for maintenance and repair of equipment that was distributed company wide.

• Worked as a Floorhand and Motorhand to promote to Derrickhand.• Communicated with mud engineers to ensure that drilling fluid properties were being maintained to operator specifications.• Performed all maintenance and repairs on mud pumps, centrifugal pumps, shakers, and pit system equipment to ensure drilling operations ran uninterrupted.• Assisted in training and supervision of new and existing crew members.