Leonard Ray Ratliff
Plain Dealing
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Safety-oriented, with 10 years of experience in the oilfield. Successful at closely monitoring and inspecting equipment. Adept at detail-oriented work and staying efficient for long hours in any weather condition.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driller
Big E Drilling
Bellaire, TX
12.2024 - Current
- Operated drilling rigs, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on drilling equipment, minimizing downtime and optimizing performance.
- Collaborated with team members to execute drilling plans effectively, enhancing overall project efficiency.
- Supervised crew activities, providing guidance and training to ensure high performance and safety compliance.
Derrickhand
Basin Drilling
Tyler, TX
02.2022 - 11.2024
- Operated and maintained drilling equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Assisted in rig-up and rig-down processes, adhering to strict safety protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored drilling parameters, providing real-time data to optimize operations and reduce downtime.
- Collaborated with crew members to troubleshoot equipment issues, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Driller
Energy Drilling Co
Natchez, MS
12.2021 - Current
- Operated and maintained drilling equipment, such as pumps, compressors, top drives, swivels, tongs and hoists.
- Maintained well control systems to ensure safety while drilling operations are in progress.
- Assisted with moving rigs from one location to another for different jobs.
- Kept detailed records of all drill activities including depths reached, pressures encountered.
- Developed strategies for dealing with difficult terrain or weather conditions while operating a drill rig.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues onsite in order to minimize downtime between jobs.
Derrickhand
Production Services Inc
Magnolia, AR
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Inspected derrick structures to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted daily maintenance and repair of derrick components, including winches, hoists, chains, and ropes.
- Assisted in the installation and removal of blowout preventers at well sites.
- Tested mud pumps for proper functioning prior to drilling operations.
- Conducted regular visual inspections of structural components such as beams, braces, legs, and trusses.
Core Bin Utility
Weyerhaeuser
Shreveport, LA
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Ensured all orders were loaded correctly, on time, and in accordance with customer specifications.
- Developed procedures for efficient loading and unloading of merchandise from trailers and containers.
Supervisor/Operator
Centerline Construction Services
Cypress, TX
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided direction to laborers and subcontractors as needed to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy prior to sign off from customer.
- Assisted in the setup of job sites by laying out stakes, flags. per project specifications.
Derrickhand
Energy Drilling Co
Natchez, MS
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Inspected derrick structures to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted daily maintenance and repair of derrick components, including winches, hoists, chains, and ropes.
- Tested mud pumps for proper functioning prior to drilling operations.
- Maintained records of all materials used in the construction or repair of a derrick structure.
- Inspected fall arrest systems, harnesses, derricks and hoisting components for safety.
- Monitored mud pump manifolds and guided pipes to drill holes.
- Pulled and laid rods, tubing and casing using forklifts and winches.
- Mixed drilling fluids and handled hazardous chemicals.
- Mixed mud, water and chemicals to attain required viscosity and pumped mud into bore hole.
Supervisor/Salesman
Diamond T Services
Fort Stockton, TX
03.2016 - 09.2017
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of work processes and communication.
- Provided training and guidance to team members on operational procedures and best practices.
- Went to oilfied locations and tried to bid on work as well as rent/sale equipment to drilling rigs.
Floorhand/Motorman
Energy Drilling Co
Natchez, MS
12.2010 - 03.2016
- Performed maintenance and repair of drilling equipment, including pumps, valves, motors, and other components.
- Assisted with rigging up and down operations on the drill floor.
- Operated tongs to make up or break out drill pipe connections.
- Cleaned and maintained the rig deck area to ensure a safe working environment.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while performing tasks.
- Maintained clean and hazard-free work areas to attain operational safety and regulatory compliance.
- Operated machinery and equipment to complete production processes.
Education
GED -
Vo-tech
Minden, LA08-2009
Skills
- Safety Trained
- Equipment Maintenance and Repair
- Safety Compliance
- Field Reporting
- Equipment Monitoring
- Gauge Monitoring
- Project Management
Accomplishments
- Received recognition for no injuries on drilling rig within a year
Certification
- Well Control Certified
- Fit Test Certified
- H2S Training
- Forklift Certified
- Manlift Certified
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Driller
Big E Drilling
12.2024 - Current
Derrickhand
Basin Drilling
02.2022 - 11.2024
Driller
Energy Drilling Co
12.2021 - Current
Derrickhand
Production Services Inc
08.2021 - 11.2021
Core Bin Utility
Weyerhaeuser
08.2020 - 05.2021
Supervisor/Operator
Centerline Construction Services
07.2019 - 03.2020
Derrickhand
Energy Drilling Co
09.2017 - 07.2019
Supervisor/Salesman
Diamond T Services
03.2016 - 09.2017
Floorhand/Motorman
Energy Drilling Co
12.2010 - 03.2016
GED -
Vo-tech