Nick Schultz

Results-driven oil field professional skilled in optimizing drilling operations and ensuring safety compliance. Collaborated with project teams to align drilling plans and monitor performance metrics, enhancing overall project efficiency. Experienced in operating heavy equipment, including bulldozers, front end loaders, and excavators, in accordance with local 302 operators union standards.

Directional Driller - MasTec Network Solutions - Anchorage, Alaska

(2024-10 - 2026-04)

• Operated directional drilling equipment for underground installation projects.
• Monitored drilling parameters to maintain optimal performance and safety.
• Assisted with the development of plans for wellbore trajectories prior to drilling operations.
• Collaborated with project teams to ensure alignment on drilling plans.
• Conducted routine maintenance on drilling tools and machinery.
• Maintained records on all aspects of drilling operations including depth logs and mud systems.
• Communicated with clients to provide project updates and address concerns.

Oilfield Floorhand - Parker Drilling Company - Anchorage, Alaska

(2022-08 - 2024-10)

• Operated power tongs to make-up or break-out drill pipe, casing and tubing.
• Regularly inspected blowout preventer systems for wear and tear, promptly reporting any issues to supervisor.
• Inspected all BOP stack components before each connection to confirm proper function and safety. Operated BOP stacks before each connection were made up ensuring they were in proper working order with no visible damage present.
• Assisted in the rigging up and down of drilling rigs for oil wells.
• Performed rig maintenance and conducted routine safety compliance inspections to ensure operational readiness.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure effective communication during drilling activities.
• Followed safety protocols and participated in safety drills to minimize workplace hazards.

Facility Operator - M-I SWACO - Alpine Field, USA

(2018-04 - 2021-04)

• Monitor and Mitigate drilling fluid volumes and cuttings generated during drilling operations
• Managed mud rheology and supported facility supervisors in optimizing drilling operations
• Operator of solids control equipment (VBM, E2/E3 Centrifugal pump, Scalping Shakers, Triplex pumps, and Centrifuge)
• Facilitate equipment inspections and troubleshooting with repairs to Grinding mills, Centrifugal/Triplex pumps, Centrifuge, and Hydraulic systems, etc.
• Collaborated with supervisors and contractors to streamline facility maintenance and operations
• Executed inventory counts to maintain accurate stock levels and support operational efficiency
• Actively participate in ConocoPhillips and M-I SWACO - QHSE AK program
• A Schlumberger company

Labor - Houston Contracting - Valdez, USA

(2015-07 - 2017-09)

• Excavated materials on construction site
• Operated heavy equipment (Zoom boom, forklift, Front End Loader, Excavator, Backhoe)
• Construction demolition, Concrete, structures, etc.
• Installed waterworks, locks and dams
• Assumed additional responsibilities and extended hours to ensure timely project completion.
• Safely operated (Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws, Electric Clippers, Sod Cutters and Pruning Saws)
• Monitored inventory levels and reported restock needs to maintain operational efficiency.
• Assisted welders in cutting pipe prepping materials to weld, cleaning of welds, using cutting torch and maintaining equipment.
• Collaborated with ASRC team to execute projects effectively and achieve shared goals.

granite

Currently work For granite in the 302 or operators union.

• Experience in cat 960 m and 980m front end loaders.
• Experience in excavator and case dozer.
• Have experience in 980 and 988 loader. Some excavator and dozer experience.

High School Diploma - Burchell high school (2014-01)