Chris Ryan

Acted as crew leader and main equipment operator, ensured safe and efficient well servicing. Operated the hoisting and blowout prevention (BOP) equipment, directed the crew during operations, and maintained strict safety compliance. Operated the rig's draw-works, service rig controls, and hydraulic systems.

Driller / Derrickhand / Rough Neck - Apex Well Service - Grande Prairie, AB

(2023-07 - 2025-12)

• Acted as crew leader and main equipment operator, ensured safe and efficient well servicing.
• Operated the hoisting and blowout prevention (BOP) equipment, directed the crew during operations, and maintained strict safety compliance.
• Operated the rig's draw-works, service rig controls, and hydraulic systems.
• Took charge of safety meetings, conducted emergency drills, and ensured the crew used proper PPE.

Derrickhand / Floorhand - Grimes Well Service - Fort St. John, BC

(2020-05 - 2023-06)

• Acted as the intermediate crew leader, responsible for operating the "monkey board" (25m up) to guide pipe, tubing, or rods during tripping operations.
• Managed mud/fluid systems, mix chemicals, performed maintenance on pumps and equipment, and assisted with rig-up/rig-down.
• Conducted preventive maintenance on pumps, motors and transmissions.

Combo Vac-Hydro Vac Driver / Operator - Clean Harbours - Fort McMurray, AB

(2018-12 - 2019-10)

• Performed high-pressure washing, vacuum excavation, and fluid transfer.
• Managed vacuum systems for hazardous/nonhazardous liquids, conducted site hazard assessments, maintained equipment and completed daily logs and safety paperwork.

Rig Manager - Sabre Well Service - Grande Prairie, AB

(2011-09 - 2018-12)

• Senior on-site supervisor responsible for all aspects of well-serving operations, ensured safety, efficiency, and crew leadership.
• Ensured regulatory compliance, directed rig-in/rig-out, maintained equipment, managed client relations, and completed daily production reporting.
• Trained crew members, resolved work problems, and managed personnel matters, including scheduling.
• Acted as the company contact for oil company representatives on site and completed daily paperwork regarding costs and productions.

Equipment Operator / Lease and Road Construction - Essential Well Service - Grande Prairie, AB

(2010-12 - 2011-09)

• Operated dozers, excavators, and graders, performed pre-shift equipment inspections, adhered to safety protocols, and ensured precise efficient dirt work.
• Performed routine maintenance checks, including checked oils, fluids, and grease points, and conducted pre/post-operational inspections.

Driller / Derrickhand - Concord Well Service - Grande Prairie, AB

(2007-12 - 2010-11)

• Acted as crew leader and main equipment operator, ensured safe and efficient well servicing.
• Operated the hoisting and blowout prevention (BOP) equipment, directed the crew during operations, and maintained strict safety compliance.
• Operated the rig's draw-works, service rig controls, and hydraulic systems.
• Took charge of safety meetings, conducted emergency drills, and ensured the crew used proper PPE.

Supervisor / Airplane Refueller - Shell Canada Fuel Aviation - Yellowknife, NT

(2002-04 - 2006-09)

• Responsible for the safe and efficient receipt, storage quality control, and distribution of aviation fuels (Jet-A1, Avgas) at an airport facility.
• Ensured a continuous, uncontaminated fuel supply to aircraft fueling trucks or hydrant systems while adhered to strict regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.
• Kept accurate logs of inventory levels, quality control tests, receipts, and shipments.
• Ensured compliance with federal airport regulations, including spill response, used personal protective equipment, and participated in safety meetings.
• Identified and fixed equipment malfunctions or reporting them immediately.

Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program - Heavy Equipment Operation - Central Training Academy (2002-10 - 2002-10)

High School Graduate - St. Michael's High School (1996-06 - 1996-06) Grand Falls-Windsor, NL