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.
