Ryan Guidry
Crowley
Summary
Highly experienced directional drilling professional with over 20 years of oil and gas drilling experience, including more than a decade in directional and rotary steerable operations. Proven expertise in executing complex well trajectories, optimizing BHA performance, reducing non-productive time, and maintaining strict safety and collision-avoidance standards in high-activity drilling environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Directional Driller
High Performance
02.2023 - Current
- Lead on-site directional drilling operations, supervising drillers, engineers, and MWD personnel to accurately execute planned well trajectories.
- Execute precise wellbore projections to predetermined targets, ensuring optimal placement and minimal tortuosity.
- Advise operators on BHA selection, motor configurations, RSS usage, and drilling parameters to maximize performance and minimize risk.
- Perform well clearance calculations using gamma and non-gamma surveys to maintain collision avoidance standards.
- Analyze BHA performance and vibration data to reduce tool failures and non-productive time.
- Maintain strict compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
- Extensive experience drilling in the Delaware Basin for Oxy using conventional and rotary steerable assemblies.
Directional Driller
Phoenix Technologies
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Directed horizontal, S-curve, and multilateral wells in high-activity drilling environments.
- Supervised drilling crews and MWD teams to ensure accurate toolface control and trajectory execution.
- Optimized drilling performance through analysis of downhole data, torque and drag trends, and directional tendencies.
- Recommended and adjusted BHA designs based on formation response and drilling conditions.
- Conducted well clearance calculations and vibration analysis to support safe and efficient well placement.
Directional Driller
Baker Hughes (GE)
11.2011 - 11.2021
- Delivered directional drilling services for extended-reach horizontals and complex S-curve wells.
- Supervised field crews and coordinated with engineering teams to execute well plans accurately.
- Provided technical expertise on BHA design, motor selection, and directional tendencies to improve drilling efficiency.
- Analyzed surveys, vibration data, and downhole performance metrics to mitigate drilling hazards.
- Performed detailed collision-avoidance calculations in compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships through consistent performance and communication.
Driller
Trinidad Drilling
05.2010 - 08.2011
- Supervised rig crews and third-party personnel to ensure safe and efficient drilling operations.
- Operated rig floor equipment while maintaining well control and responding to downhole conditions.
- Managed drilling fluid properties, including mixing ratios and circulation rates.
- Enforced health, safety, and hazard control procedures.
- Maintained accurate drilling and operational records.
Derrick Hand
Nabors Drilling
09.2006 - 03.2010
- Assisted the Driller in daily drilling operations and rig performance oversight.
- Guided drill pipe and tubing during tripping and drilling operations.
- Maintained circulation systems and monitored drilling fluid properties.
- Trained and mentored floor hands on safe rig practices.
Floor Hand
Rowan Drilling
05.2003 - 05.2006
- Supported drilling operations by operating rig floor equipment and handling tubulars.
- Assembled and disassembled drill pipe and casing using hand tools and power tongs.
- Performed maintenance on pumps, valves, motors, and BOP components.
- Assisted with rig-up/rig-down operations and maintained safety compliance.
Education
GED -
General Eduation Development
Pineville, LA01-2000
Skills
- Adaptability to changing conditions
- Decision-making under pressure
- Extended reach drilling
- Client relations
- Team leadership and coordination
- Job site supervision
- Horizontal drilling
Certification
- Advanced Directional Drilling Academy — 2019
- Baker Hughes Directional Drilling Academy — 2011
- Well Control Certification — 2006
- Wild Well Control Certification — 2006
- Safety Training — 2006–2010
Timeline
Directional Driller
High Performance
02.2023 - Current
Directional Driller
Phoenix Technologies
12.2021 - 02.2023
Directional Driller
Baker Hughes (GE)
11.2011 - 11.2021
Driller
Trinidad Drilling
05.2010 - 08.2011
Derrick Hand
Nabors Drilling
09.2006 - 03.2010
Floor Hand
Rowan Drilling
05.2003 - 05.2006
GED -
General Eduation Development