Byron THompson
Greeley
Summary
Skilled heavy equipment operator proficient in operating backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, off-road trucks and skip loaders. Dependable and hardworking team leader and collaborator with several years of construction industry experience. Works safely while supporting teams to meet deadlines. Qualified professional with clean record and dedication to teamwork. Experienced with range of powered equipment and various types of construction projects. Expertise includes regular upkeep and preventive maintenance. Hardworking professional known for observing all safety protocols and procedures during shift. Committed to daily inspections of equipment and vehicles. Meets and exceeds productivity standards and quickly adapts to changes in work environment. Effective professional with experience inspecting, repairing and operating construction equipment to meet job-site demand. Team-oriented and reliable with patient and hardworking nature focused on completing work accurately every time. Good supply management skills and spatial awareness.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator/ Rig Manager
Ensign Drilling
Lasalle
01.2003 - 03.2025
- Operated moving equipment to transport materials and parts to excavation sites.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks as needed for job sites or warehouse inventory.
- Troubleshot malfunctioning components using schematics and diagrams.
- Maintained accurate records of supplies used during jobs for billing purposes.
- Set up and took down drilling rig and equipment.
- Adjusted equipment to prepare for excavating and boring geological materials.
- Transported equipment from one job site to another.
- Trained under supervisors to learn correct, safe, and speedy extraction processes.
- Manipulated sections of pipe and drill during drilling.
- Identified potential problems through visual inspections and testing of equipment.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Dismantled equipment to and cleaned or performed regular maintenance.
- Assisted in the installation of new wells including casing and tubing operations.
- Assisted extraction craft workers with operating earth drillers and derrick operators.
- Conducted routine tests on samples of produced fluids at various stages of production process.
- Repaired electrical wiring issues associated with power distribution systems in oilfields.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations when working on rigs located offshore or near environmentally sensitive areas.
- Operated skid-steer loaders, tractors and backhoes to move earth around the rig site or perform other tasks as required by the job.
- Monitored fluid levels in tanks and adjusted accordingly based on customer needs.
- Removed debris after extraction activities to clean work area.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors about job progress or any necessary changes in plans.
- Cleaned all tools after completion of a job to maintain a safe work environment.
- Coordinated with other personnel to ensure that all safety procedures were followed during drilling operations.
- Installed, repaired, and maintained pipelines, pumps, valves, separators, storage tanks, and other related equipment.
- Performed preventative maintenance on oilfield machinery to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
- Unloaded materials, devices and machine parts with hand tools.
- Calibrated instruments used in measuring flow rates of crude oil or natural gas products.
- Maintained records of daily production data for each well site.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to review hazardous conditions or potential risks associated with work activities.
- Inspected oilfield equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or fires at drilling sites.
- Moved drill tools, pipe, cement and other materials.
- Maintained consistent record of safe performance with zero incidents.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
Goodland Community College
Goodland, KSSkills
- Equipment operation
- Preventative maintenance
- Safety protocols
- Troubleshooting mechanics
- Fluid level monitoring
- Record keeping
- Team collaboration
- Pipe installation
- Regulatory compliance
- Training personnel
- Emergency response
- Visual inspections
- Material handling
- Equipment transport
- Land clearing
- Heavy equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Grading experience
- Backhoe operation
- Materials transportation
- Bulldozer operation
- Equipment testing
- Site preparation
- Site bulldozing
- Worksite safety
- Hazardous materials
- Skid steer operation
- Crane operation
- Environmental compliance
- Equipment inspections
- Equipment operations
- Load securement
- Loader operation
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
Certificate of completion, Well Cap Program from Wild Well Control
Timeline
Equipment Operator/ Rig Manager
Ensign Drilling
01.2003 - 03.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
Goodland Community College
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