1. Jerry Wilhite
209 N. Main, Cibolo, Texas 78108
Cell: 210-410-9912
D.O.B. 8-11-1955
Studebaker806@gmail.com
Summary
Construction Manager experienced in managing a variety of worldwide construction teams and projects.
Main industry worked in is the oil and gas fields, both on shore and offshore in operations, Upgrades and
Repairs and Maintenance. Working in adverse conditions in different parts of the world with people from
differing countries, languages, religions and cultures. Focused on safety, quality, integrity and budgets.
Highlights
Project planning Job site Safety Supervision
Personnel management Equipment Operator
On site Supervision AWS Certified Welding Inspector
Experience
Noble drilling August 2011 to Present
Construction Manager
Brazil and Singapore
At present, contracted to Noble Drilling as a Construction Manager for the upgrades to
their ultra-deep drilling units.
Responsible for the supervision of local and expatriate workers. Responsible for, job planning, material
coordination, Quality Control, management of the Supervisors, scheduling the works progression and
insuring the final data for the project is documented and supplied to the client.
Transocean December 2006 to July 2011
Project Specialist
Houston, Texas
Contracted as a Project Specialist. Planning and supervising subcontractors in the process of
upgrading and repairing offshore drilling rigs, such as Jack up's and drill ships, in international locations.
Replacing old structural steel and piping with new. Installing water makers, oily water separators,
hydraulic units, living quarters and upgraded drilling equipment.
Peak Oil Field Services September 1998 to December 2006
Gas Field Maintenance Supervisor
Nikiski, Alaska
Started as a "Rig Welder", assigned to an offshore oil field production platform in the Cook Inlet of
Southern Alaska. After 2 years promoted to Project Supervisor. Supervising the installation of gas turbine
generators, submersible pumps, structural repairs and upgrades during “turn arounds” and during
production operations.

2. In 2002 moved to Maintenance Supervisor of a 16 well gas field in Beluga, Alaska. Responsible for
maintaining the water extracting equipment used to separate water from the gas, produced
at each well site. Maintaining a reciprocal compressor, used to ship the gas to production locations.
Plan and executing the annual overhaul of 4 well sites. Also responsible for the maintenance of the road
systems and a FAA air strip.
Nuiqsut Construction March 1997 to September 1998
Maintenance Welder and light diesel mechanic
Nuiqsut, Alaska
We were responsible for building ice roads, gravel roads, air strips and drilling pads on the
North Slope of Alaska.
As a maintenance welder and mechanic, we were responsible for maintaining the equipment used to build
and maintain the roads, strips and pads. There were excavators, B46 dirt haulers, E10 dozers, water
trucks, light plants, fuel trucks, pickups and oilers.
Nabors Alaska Drilling July 1994 to January 1997
Rig Welder
Anchorage, Alaska
As a rig welder on land rigs on the North Slope of Alaska, I was responsible for maintaining all
structural and piping systems on the rigs. Always repairing old or damaged equipment or installing new
systems or structures, during drilling operations. My responsibility was to help insure the rig was never
shut down due to piping systems or equipment failures.
Global Marine Drilling December 1980 to March 1994
Rig Welder
Houston, Texas
I worked in the Gulf of Mexico on jack up and drill ship, offshore drilling rigs. My job was to maintain
the piping and structural integrity of the rigs I was assigned to. I repaired piping in the low and high
pressure systems.
US Navy May 1975 to July 1979
Hull Maintenance Tech.
Norfolk, Virginia
In the Navy, I was trained in 2 fields. One was as ship fitter/welder and the other as
Damage Control Specialist.
I spent the majority of my time as a fitter/welder. I worked in the pipe fabrication shops and metal
fabrication shops on the USS Austin and the USS Nimitz. I was also assigned to the damage control
department where we were responsible during General Alarm situations requiring fire fighters, first
responder 1st aid givers and emergency ship repairs.
Training and experience included welding, braising, oxy/act torch use, fiber glass repair, sheet metal lay out
and fabrication, 1st aid and firefighting. I also learned that I could do more than I ever thought physically or
mentally
possible.

3. Education
American Welding Society 1996
CWI : Welding Inspector certification
Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Level 1 CWI certification
Amarillo Collage 1980
ABS certified welder: Certified Welder
Amarillo , Texas, USA
Certified in low and high pressure carbon steel piping and structural plate welding.
Caprock High School 1974
High School Diploma: Basics
Amarillo, Texas, USA
Certificates:
40hr confined space training.
40hr basic safety training
Helicopter survival training
TWIX card