Matthew Evans
Stonewall
Summary
With a proven track record at Noram Drilling, I have enhanced rig safety and efficiency, notably reducing downtime by implementing proactive maintenance. My expertise in equipment monitoring and strong problem-solving abilities have driven significant productivity improvements. Skilled in both technical and leadership capacities, I excel in high pressure environments, ensuring compliance and advancing operational objectives.
Overview
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Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Solids Control Technician
Lone star environmental solutions
Wills Point
01.2026 - Current
- Operated solids control equipment to manage drilling fluids efficiently.
- Monitored and adjusted separation processes to optimize performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance on solids control systems to ensure reliability.
Derrickhand
Cactus Drilling Co
Oklahoma City
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Operated drilling equipment and rig machinery during drilling operations.
- Assisted driller in maintaining safe work environment and compliance with safety protocols.
- Monitored drilling fluid levels and adjusted pumps for optimal performance.
Driller
Noram Drilling
Odessa
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Improved safety on the rig by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
- Increased overall productivity with efficient crew management and clear communication of drilling objectives.
- Kept close eye on gauge readouts and listened to machinery to assess current conditions and adjust settings.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations, adhering to environmental guidelines and reporting requirements throughout all stages of the drilling process.
- Observed drilling activities to ensure operational efficiency.
- Facilitated seamless handovers between shifts by maintaining clear documentation and concise shift reports, ensuring smooth continuation of operations without unnecessary delays.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Derrickhand
Noram Drilling
Odessa
01.2017 - 03.2022
- Assisted in training new crew members, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.
- Contributed to successful well completions by assisting in the assembly and disassembly of drilling tools and equipment.
- Supported overall rig operations through monitoring pressure parameters, alerting drillers to potential concerns or hazards.
- Used correct harnesses and devices to position and align derrick elements.
- Used iron roughnecks, tongs and slips to properly handle and connect sections of drill pipe.
- Performed preventive maintenance and basic repairs on workover rigs by checking fluids, hydraulic and transmission levels.
- Assisted with derrick assembly and disassembly.
- Improved communication between floorhands and drillers by acting as a reliable liaison during critical operations.
Floorman
Noram Drilling
Odessa
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Manipulated pipes and drill stems to achieve proper placement for optimal extraction.
- Prevented environmental harm by following production protocols and avoiding oil spills and sediment contamination.
- Minimized accidents on-site by actively participating in safety training programs and implementing learned practices daily.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to company policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
- Enhanced drilling efficiency by maintaining and repairing drilling equipment on the rig floor.
- Exercised working knowledge of multitude of potential equipment issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Madison Falls High School
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Strong work ethic
- Flexible and adaptable
- Listening skills
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Records maintenance
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Ability to Multi-task
- Self motivation
- Safety trained
- Emergency procedures
- Equipment maintenance and operation
- Borehole sampling
- Bottom hole assembly design
- Drill rig inspection
- Heavy lifting
Certification
- Wellsharp Well Control
- H2s training
- CPR training
- OSHA 10 training
Timeline
Solids Control Technician
Lone star environmental solutions
01.2026 - Current
Derrickhand
Cactus Drilling Co
06.2025 - 12.2025
Driller
Noram Drilling
03.2022 - 10.2023
Derrickhand
Noram Drilling
01.2017 - 03.2022
Floorman
Noram Drilling
09.2016 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
West Madison Falls High School