Mitchell Jordan

Workforce development instructor and industrial operations professional with more than 20 years of experience across construction, oil and gas drilling, crane operations, rigging, heavy equipment, maintenance, and occupational safety. Develops hands-on instruction, evaluates performance, advises adult learners, and delivers OSHA, NCCER, forklift, BLS, rigging, and construction training. Combines field leadership with classroom expertise to strengthen safety compliance, technical competency, credential attainment, and job readiness.

Construction Workforce Development Instructor & Student Advisor at Louisiana Delta Community College (2024-08 – Present)

• Develop and deliver classroom and hands-on instruction for construction, safety, industrial, and workforce-development programs serving adult learners and employer partners.
• Teach OSHA 10- and 30-hour content, NCCER construction craft and heavy equipment topics, rigging, forklift operations, BLS, and related jobsite safety practices.
• Create lesson plans, presentations, study guides, assessments, practical exercises, and performance evaluations aligned with credentialing requirements.
• Evaluate student progress, document training outcomes, provide constructive feedback, and support credential completion and employment readiness.
• Advise and mentor students regarding attendance, academic progress, professional conduct, career planning, and college resources.
• Coordinate equipment, materials, schedules, and employer/community partnerships while maintaining organized and compliant training environments.

Crane Operator at Ampelmann Operations (2023-04 – 2024-08)

• Operated large cranes and lifting equipment safely and accurately in demanding offshore and industrial conditions.
• Completed pre-use inspections, calculated load configuration and distribution, and maintained compliance with lift plans and work-zone controls.
• Coordinated with riggers and ground personnel using disciplined hand-signal and radio procedures in tight spaces and changing weather.

Driller at Nabors Drilling (2022-01 – 2023-04)

• Directed drilling operations, supervised site personnel, and coordinated rig-move and day-drilling activities.
• Enforced safety and environmental procedures, conducted drills, maintained documentation, and trained crew members.
• Monitored drilling parameters, mud systems, well-control indicators, and equipment condition to protect borehole integrity and operational continuity.
• Reduced downtime through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, contractor coordination, and clear shift handovers.

Derrickhand at Transocean Offshore (2020-01 – 2022-01)

• Managed drilling-fluid systems, monitored mud properties and pit levels, and reported deviations affecting drilling performance.
• Supported pipe handling, drilling-tool assembly, high-pressure circulation, equipment maintenance, and well-completion activities.
• Maintained hazardous-material, spill-containment, safety-audit, and inventory records while mentoring junior crew members.

Derrickhand at Patterson-UTI Drilling (2015-01 – 2020-01)

• Handled and connected drill pipe using iron roughnecks, tongs, slips, hydraulic clamps, harnesses, and alignment devices.
• Maintained top-drive systems, mud pumps, mud pits, hydraulic components, and related drilling equipment.
• Completed preventive maintenance, trained new crew members, and supported pad development and cementing operations.

Motor Hand at Trinidad Drilling (2009-01 – 2015-01)

Performed mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical maintenance; diagnosed worn components; maintained motors, generators, drilling machinery, and tool inventories. Supported drilling operations, rig-up/rig-down activities, preventive-maintenance planning, safety drills, environmental compliance, pad construction, and cementing operations.

Motor Hand at Noble Drilling (2007-01 – 2009-01)

Performed mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical maintenance; diagnosed worn components; maintained motors, generators, drilling machinery, and tool inventories. Supported drilling operations, rig-up/rig-down activities, preventive-maintenance planning, safety drills, environmental compliance, pad construction, and cementing operations.

Motorman at TODCO Drilling (2003-06 – 2007-01)

Performed mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical maintenance; diagnosed worn components; maintained motors, generators, drilling machinery, and tool inventories. Supported drilling operations, rig-up/rig-down activities, preventive-maintenance planning, safety drills, environmental compliance, pad construction, and cementing operations.

Lineman Training – Louisiana Delta Community College (2024-01 – 2024-01)

High School Diploma – Bastrop High School (2002-05)