John Thomas
Natchez
Summary
Overview of Qualifications Self-motivated professional with 15 years of experience in Drilling Operations. Expert at all aspects of ensuring operations safety and security of personnel. Effective in supervising and training employees to ensure high productivity and development. Proficient in equipment preventive maintenance and repairs. Versatile and proactive problem solver with excellent interpersonal skills. Highly adaptable to ever changing circumstances within a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Driller
ADES Drilling
Saudi Arabia
01.2022 - Current
- Safely and efficiently perform all duties assigned by the Rig Manager during drilling, work over and completion operations
- Ensure all operations are proceeding in a safe manner, and responsible for correcting or notifying responsible person of any unsafe acts and/or conditions which exist
- Attend and participate in pre-tour, post tour, special operations and weekly safety meetings
- Control actual drilling operations, depending on formations encountered, drilling efficiency, and problems encountered
- Make trips as necessary to change bits, tools, and drill string length
- Report to Rig Manager any unusual occurrences encountered such as rate of penetration, mud weight, loss of circulation or other changes in hole condition
- Conduct regular shut-in drills with all members of the drill crew
- Be able to recognize pressure problems with the hole
- Know how to line up choke manifold and stand pipe
- Recognize kicks, shut the well in and circulate out
- Responsible for slipping and cutting drill line
- String up and string down the block
- Assist service personnel and coordinate drill crew during operations
- Assist with other rig operations as directed by the Rig Manager
- Maintain a continuous log on the well’s history, which includes all equipment used in the well, number of drill pipe joints, special tools used, problems encountered, drilling rate and downtime
- Maintain all paperwork required by Noble as well as government and operator requirements
- Direct and supervise the drill crew depending on the operations being carried out
- Continuous training and development of subordinate personnel through on-the-job training or other training as deemed necessary by Noble
- Responsible for the drill crew working in a safe manner and with proper safety equipment
- Encourages appropriate professional development and training opportunities for employees
- Carry out the Noble Leadership Model by Developing Yourself, Leading Your Team, Driving the Business, and Delivering Results.
Jack-Up Driller
Noble Drilling Services Inc.- Cyber
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Safely and efficiently perform all duties assigned by the Rig Manager during drilling, work over and completion operations
- Ensure all operations are proceeding in a safe manner, and responsible for correcting or notifying responsible person of any unsafe acts and/or conditions which exist
- Attend and participate in pre-tour, post tour, special operations and weekly safety meetings
- Control actual drilling operations, depending on formations encountered, drilling efficiency, and problems encountered
- Make trips as necessary to change bits, tools, and drill string length
- Report to Rig Manager any unusual occurrences encountered such as rate of penetration, mud weight, loss of circulation or other changes in hole condition
- Conduct regular shut-in drills with all members of the drill crew
- Be able to recognize pressure problems with the hole
- Know how to line up choke manifold and stand pipe
- Recognize kicks, shut the well in and circulate out
- Responsible for slipping and cutting drill line
- String up and string down the block
- Assist service personnel and coordinate drill crew during operations
- Assist with other rig operations as directed by the Rig Manager
- Maintain a continuous log on the well’s history, which includes all equipment used in the well, number of drill pipe joints, special tools used, problems encountered, drilling rate and downtime
- Maintain all paperwork required by Noble as well as government and operator requirements
- Direct and supervise the drill crew depending on the operations being carried out
- Continuous training and development of subordinate personnel through on-the-job training or other training as deemed necessary by Noble
- Responsible for the drill crew working in a safe manner and with proper safety equipment
- Encourages appropriate professional development and training opportunities for employees
- Carry out the Noble Leadership Model by Developing Yourself, Leading Your Team, Driving the Business, and Delivering Results.
Driller
Noble Drilling Services Inc, Coventional Jack-Up
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Safely and efficiently perform all duties assigned by the Rig Manager during drilling, work over and completion operations
- Ensure all operations are proceeding in a safe manner, and responsible for correcting or notifying responsible person of any unsafe acts and/or conditions which exist
- Attend and participate in pre-tour, post tour, special operations and weekly safety meetings
- Control actual drilling operations, depending on formations encountered, drilling efficiency, and problems encountered
- Make trips as necessary to change bits, tools, and drill string length
- Report to Rig Manager any unusual occurrences encountered such as rate of penetration, mud weight, loss of circulation or other changes in hole condition
- Conduct regular shut-in drills with all members of the drill crew
- Be able to recognize pressure problems with the hole
- Know how to line up choke manifold and stand pipe
- Recognize kicks, shut the well in and circulate out
- Responsible for slipping and cutting drill line
- String up and string down the block
- Assist service personnel and coordinate drill crew during operations
- Assist with other rig operations as directed by the Rig Manager
- Maintain a continuous log on the well’s history, which includes all equipment used in the well, number of drill pipe joints, special tools used, problems encountered, drilling rate and downtime
- Maintain all paperwork required by Noble as well as government and operator requirements
- Direct and supervise the drill crew depending on the operations being carried out
- Continuous training and development of subordinate personnel through on-the-job training or other training as deemed necessary by Noble
- Responsible for the drill crew working in a safe manner and with proper safety equipment
- Encourages appropriate professional development and training opportunities for employees
- Carry out the Noble Leadership Model by Developing Yourself, Leading Your Team, Driving the Business, and Delivering Results.
Driller/Assistant Driller/Derrickhand/Floorhand
Hercules Offshore Drilling Company, Coventional Jack
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Ensure the operations in and around the drill floor and BOP comply with all safety requirements
- Provide guidance in ensuring the safety of the drill crew and support personnel on the drill floor
- Coordinate and monitor proper rig up and rig down operations
- Provide preventative maintenance and repair of the equipment used in the drilling operations
- Oversee the drilling operations to ensure the established plans are followed
- Coordinate the services and facilitate communication between personnel
- Supervise and train the assistant driller, derrickhand, floorhand, and other employees
- Provide commissioning support for the meter skids and numerous Gas Chromatographs.
Correctional Officer
Louisiana State Penitentiary
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Provided security to ensure maximum security of inmates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Natchez High School
01.2000
Skills
- MS Office Suite
- Flexibility
- Analytical Thinking
- Planning and Scheduling
- Multi-Tasking
- Organizational Leadership
- Prioritizing
- Data Analysis
Training and Certification
- - Able Seaman
- - TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
- - Supervisor Well Control
- - Supervisor Level for Drilling
- - Workover with Stack Qualification of Surface
- - WHY Analysis
- - Marine Survival Helicopter Underwater Egress Training
- - Marine Survival Proficiency in Survival Craft
- - Designated Competent Person- Confined Space
- - Floorman Well Control Training
- - 8 Hour Hazwoper Operations
- - Confined Space And Rescue Training
- - Personal Survival Techniques
- - Personal Safety And Social Responsibilities
- - Advance Fire Fighting with Fire Team Leader
- - First Aid And CPR
- - Waste Management Best Practices
- - International Safety Management Code Awareness Training
- - Hand and Body Injury Prevention Awareness Training
- - SEMS Awareness Training
- -Stability and Balance Control
References
REFERENCES
Jessie Hibley
Noble Drilling- Assistant Rig Manager
Available 9am- 5pm Mon. - Fri.
601-674-0677
jessiecory@gmail.com
Charles Grant
Noble Drilling- Assistant Rig Manager
Available 8am -5pm Mon. – Fri.
337-396-7560
Todd Hall
Noble Drilling- OIM
Available 8am -5pm Mon. – Fri.
251-282-7811
Matt Smith
Noble Drilling- OIM
Available 8am- 5pm Mon.- Fri.
504-418-1277
Timeline
Driller
ADES Drilling
01.2022 - Current
Jack-Up Driller
Noble Drilling Services Inc.- Cyber
01.2018 - 12.2021
Driller
Noble Drilling Services Inc, Coventional Jack-Up
01.2014 - 01.2018
Driller/Assistant Driller/Derrickhand/Floorhand
Hercules Offshore Drilling Company, Coventional Jack
01.2006 - 01.2014
Correctional Officer
Louisiana State Penitentiary
01.2002 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Natchez High School