Osvaldo Gomez Jr

Dedicated and safety-focused oilfield professional with 5 years of drilling rig experience and strong knowledge of drilling fluids, downhole operations, and rig-site maintenance. Experienced in supporting drilling crews with mechanical systems, mud properties, and operational data collection. Seeking to advance into a Measurement While Drilling (MWD) position to contribute technical and hands-on field experience to directional drilling operations.

Derrickhand - Helmerich & Payne Drilling - Seguin, TX

(2024-01)

• Monitored and maintained proper drilling fluid properties including mud weight, viscosity, pH, chlorides, and solids control to support safe drilling operations.
• Assisted in circulating and conditioning mud system to ensure efficient hole cleaning and wellbore stability.
• Operated and monitored solids control equipment including shale shakers, desanders, desilters, centrifuges, and mud pumps.
• Performed routine inspections and preventative maintenance on rig equipment, identifying issues before failure or downtime.
• Safely handled, racked, and tripped drill pipe, collars, and tubulars during drilling and tripping operations.
• Worked in the derrick during tripping operations, maintaining pipe organization and ensuring smooth handling procedures.
• Recorded mud checks, tank volumes, pump pressure, and drilling parameters; communicated abnormalities to driller and supervisors.
• Assisted with rig-up / rig-down of drilling equipment and supported logistics for tools and supplies.
• Followed strict HSE / JSA / Lockout-Tagout procedures and maintained compliance with company safety standards.
• Coordinated closely with drillers, mud engineers, directional drillers, and third-party crews to optimize drilling performance.
• Responded to well-control indicators such as gains/losses, abnormal pit volume changes, and pressure fluctuations.

Plant Technician III - Clements Fluids - West Texas Division

(2022-10 - 2023-12)

• Mixed and blended drilling fluids and chemicals to meet specific customer requirements for mud weight, viscosity, and pH.
• Calculated chemical ratios and fluid volumes based on drilling program specifications.
• Loaded and unloaded fluid products for rig delivery, ensuring accuracy and quality control.
• Gained technical understanding of drilling fluid systems and their impact on downhole performance and MWD readings.

Floorhand - Nabors Drilling - Various Locations

(2021-09 - 2022-08)

• Assisted with drilling and tripping operations while maintaining rig equipment and fluid systems.
• Worked closely with the driller and derrickman to maintain proper mud properties and hole stability.
• Performed routine maintenance, inspections, and safety checks on all rig floor equipment.
• Developed strong understanding of rig systems, mud circulation, and downhole tool function.

High School Diploma - Johnny G. Economedes High School