Troy Turner
RIG MANAGER | WELL SERVICING | OIL & GAS
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About
Experienced Rig Manager and Driller with 20+ years of progressive oil and gas field experience, advancing through roles including Roughneck, Derrickhand, Driller, and Rig Manager. Extensive experience supervising well servicing operations throughout Alberta and Northern British Columbia, with a strong background in production, completions, abandonments, fishing, milling, drilling, cleanouts, and snubbing operations. Proven ability to lead crews, coordinate contractors, maintain equipment integrity, maximize operational productivity, and ensure strict compliance with company policies, government regulations, OHS, WCB, and applicable industry standards.
Recognized for strong troubleshooting and maintenance skills, effective communication, safety leadership, and the ability to perform successfully in demanding, fast-paced, zero-error environments.
Experience
Rig Manager and Driller - Triumph Well Servicing, Brandette Well Servicing, Rezone Well Servicing - Alberta and Northern British Columbia
(2005)
Progressive career spanning more than 20 years in oil and gas well servicing, with increasing responsibility from entry-level field operations through Rig Manager.
- Oversee and direct well servicing activities for oil and gas companies throughout Alberta and Northern British Columbia.
- Manage daily operations, personnel, equipment, and worksite activities to maintain safe, efficient, and productive operations.
- Supervise crews of up to four onsite employees while ensuring personnel are properly trained, equipped, and aligned with operational requirements.
- Direct operations on both double and single service rigs.
- Coordinate and supervise a broad range of well servicing activities, including:
- Well abandonments
- Production work
- Completion work
- Fishing operations
- Milling and drilling operations
- Well cleanouts
- Snubbing operations
- Administer and strictly adhere to company policies, government requirements, OHS, WCB, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
- Conduct daily onsite supervision and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with job codes, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Implemented extensive job and safety training programs that improved employee productivity and strengthened the crew’s ability to identify, isolate, and eliminate workplace hazards.
- Fostered a strong safety culture and positive team environment while maintaining high operational standards in demanding field conditions.
- Played a key role in maintaining the integrity and reliability of multi-million-dollar oilfield equipment, helping prevent unnecessary downtime and supporting continuous operations.
- Maintained clean, organized, and professional worksites to improve safety, efficiency, and overall crew performance.
- Consistently supported increased production and operational efficiency, resulting in positive feedback from oil company clients.
- Built and maintained strong professional relationships with oil companies, contractors, management, and field personnel.
- Developed an extensive network of industry contacts and established a strong professional reputation through reliability, communication, hard work, and consistent operational performance.
- Troubleshoot equipment and operational issues effectively to minimize delays and maintain production.
Education
High School Diploma - Cole Harbour District High School (2005)