Willie Peterson Jr.
Shreveport
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Derrickhand
Dykes well service
Shreveport
03.2018 - 11.2024
- Operated cranes and other heavy machinery when necessary for derrick work.
- Tested mud pumps for proper functioning prior to drilling operations.
- Inspected derricks for flaws and cleaned and oiled derricks to maintain proper drilling operation.
- Inspected fall arrest systems, harnesses, derricks and hoisting components for safety.
- Repaired downhole tools as needed while performing maintenance on a derrick structure.
- Mixed drilling fluids and handled hazardous chemicals.
- Pulled and laid rods, tubing and casing using forklifts and winches.
- Monitored mud pump manifolds and guided pipes to drill holes.
- Mastered complete derrick design, managed derrick operation and read and tracked console readings.
- Communicated regularly with other members of the crew regarding progress on tasks related to derrick work.
- Responded quickly to any changes in conditions that could affect safety onsite.
- Reported incidents and issues to professionals for quick mitigation and efficient resolution.
- Set up scaffolding around the derrick structure for safe access during repairs or modifications.
- Conducted regular visual inspections of structural components such as beams, braces, legs, and trusses.
- Assisted with mud house and chemical sack room procedures.
- Documented drilling, maintained records and submitted status and result reports.
- Provided technical advice regarding various aspects of Derrickhand duties when requested by management personnel.
- Served on crew that maintained service rigs and performed day-to-day operation.
Water Transfer Technician
Terta
Shreveport
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Paid close attention to operations schedules and timelines to achieve targets and maintain optimal productivity levels.
- Coordinated with other technicians when performing complex tasks requiring multiple personnel.
- Lubricated and maintained machines prior to setup, calibration and operation.
- Backwashed filters to remove dirt, grime and buildups.
- Maintained accurate documentation of work performed on computerized systems or paper logs.
- Orchestrated processing to mover material, utilizing capacities of pipelines, valve manifolds, pumps and tankage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Youth Challenge Program
Baton Rouge, LA09-2018
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Mud pump testing
- Derrick maintenance
- Fall protection inspection
- Drilling fluid handling
- Safety compliance
- Scaffolding setup
- Incident reporting
- Record keeping
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Hazardous material handling
- Derrick inspections
- Maintenance scheduling
- Pipe transport coordination
- Communication skills
- Equipment calibration
- Elevated work safety
- Hydraulic jacks
- Pump operation
- Rig operation
- Multitasking capacity
- Derrick cleaning
- Well control techniques
- Pressure control
- tool maintenance
- Torque wrench operation
- Power tools
- Quality control
- Volume measurements
Timeline
Derrickhand
Dykes well service
03.2018 - 11.2024
Water Transfer Technician
Terta
04.2016 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Youth Challenge Program