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Rodney Bolen

Keithville

Summary

Electrical technician with extensive experience in equipment installation and diagnostics. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with rig managers to ensure seamless operations and compliance with safety standards. Consistently delivers timely resolutions to electrical challenges, enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Technician

Oilfield Technical Services
Oklahoma City
11.2017 - Current

Troubleshot and repaired electrical systems on drilling rigs to ensure operational reliability.

Conducted electrical safety inspections and performed repairs to maintain compliance and safety standards.

Collaborated with rig managers and company representatives to minimize downtime.

Executed construction and installation of additional equipment on rigs to enhance operational capacity.

Chief Electrician

Nabors Drilling
Saudi Arabia
02.2013 - 09.2017
  • Troubleshot and repaired electrical systems on location to maintain operational integrity.
  • Conducted scheduled equipment maintenance to ensure reliable performance and minimize downtime.
  • Supervised and mentored junior electricians and helpers to enhance skill development.
  • Collaborated with mechanics to facilitate seamless drilling operations and enhance project efficiency.

Rig Electrician

H&P Drilling
03.2009 - 10.2012
  • Installed and maintained electrical systems on drilling rigs, improving operational reliability.
  • Troubleshot electrical issues, ensuring uninterrupted operations and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with crew to uphold safety standards across all activities.
  • Replaced faulty components, significantly reducing downtime during critical operations.
  • Documented maintenance activities for regulatory compliance and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
  • Operated diagnostic tools to effectively identify and resolve electrical malfunctions.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting across power distribution panels and switchgear, facilitating swift resolutions.

Electrician

Ardent Services LLC
Lafayette
11.2007 - 02.2009
  • Installed and tested generators and gas coolers to ensure reliability at Chesapeake Energy locations.
  • Constructed and installed electrical panels for automated systems to enhance operational efficiency.

Locomotive Electrician

Kansas City Southern Railroad
Shreveport
06.2001 - 08.2007
  • Repaired and maintained locomotive control systems using specialized tools and equipment.
  • Installed new electrical systems in locomotives according to industry standards.
  • Diagnosed electrical issues on locomotives to enhance operational reliability.
  • Conducted routine inspections of electrical components for safety and performance compliance.
  • Read schematics and applied troubleshooting techniques to identify electrical problems.
  • Repaired or replaced defective parts including motors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, and fuses.
  • Documented maintenance activities and repairs to comply with regulatory requirements.
  • Mentored junior electricians on safety practices and technical procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Huntington High School
Shreveport, LA
05-2000

Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Technology

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA

Skills

  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Wiring diagram analysis
  • Equipment installation
  • Diagnostic tool operation
  • Power management
  • Safety inspections

Timeline

Electrical Technician

Oilfield Technical Services
11.2017 - Current

Chief Electrician

Nabors Drilling
02.2013 - 09.2017

Rig Electrician

H&P Drilling
03.2009 - 10.2012

Electrician

Ardent Services LLC
11.2007 - 02.2009

Locomotive Electrician

Kansas City Southern Railroad
06.2001 - 08.2007

High School Diploma -

Huntington High School

Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Technology

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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