Bob Klarer is a Canadian professional with over 35 years of experience in heavy truck operation, supervision, and planning for rig moves in the oil and gas industry internationally. He has specialized experience moving rigs in locations like Sudan, Angola, New Guinea, and North America. Some of his past roles include operations manager, transportation supervisor, and branch manager where he planned and coordinated rig moves while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. He is proficient in rig move coordination, HSE management, and off-road equipment operation.

1. Robert (Bob) Klarer
Canadian Mobile: 1 306 812 9158 Land Line: 1 306 812 7378 Email: bobklarer@hotmail.com
Robert (Bob) Klarer- CV
Canadian (Valid Passport)
DOB-January 16, 1961
Canada (Nipawin, Saskatchewan)
Profile
Highly accomplished, versatile professional offering over 35 years of heavy truck operation, supervision and planning with a
specialization in Land based Rig moves within the Oil & Gas industry internationally. Experience in some of the most extreme
working environments globally (Canada, Africa and the Middle East, New Guinea etc.) with specializations in Land based Rig
moves, including any type of rig up and tear out equipment Commander, track machine, 8x8 floater, big bed, winch tractor.
Well versed with the latest trends, techniques, equipment, and technology with a comprehensive range of skills in operational
efficiency, problem solving and analysis. Fully conversant with internationally adopted safety norms, systems, procedures,
practices related to regulatory and industry best practices. Effective leader, communicator, planner, and decision maker with
exceptional capabilities in managing multiple concurrently running tasks. Culturally astute, with a proven success in cultivating a
strong HSE Culture amongst colleagues and employees in diverseenvironments at all levels.
Summary of SelectedSkills/Knowledge (KeyAchievements)
 Qualitativeand quantitativeRisk Assessment and Safety Audits
 Experienced with moving bigger rigs (70-130 loads) in Sudan,Angola,New Guinea & North America.
 Moved rigto Angola that was a 2000 HP diesel electric from Dubai.
 Moved rigs in Sudan that were 2000 HP diesel electric rigs and also 1500 HP rigs.
 Moved big rigs in Wyomingand Colorado for Shell, BP and EnCana. These were Nabors, Patterson and H&P rigs.
 Moved rigs for Ensign DrillingCanada as I was themanager for their truckingcompany (Artisan Trucking).
 Planned rigmoves and coordinated the hiringof contractors,cranes and pilotcars.
Core Competencies
Rig Move Coordinator Oilfield construction HSE Management Off-Road Equipment operation
Prof. excellence in planning Operations Management Accident Investigation Truckpush
Organization Turn-around Change Management Concept Development Safety Management Quality
Control & Assurance People Management Accident Investigation Budget Management
Operational Excellence Team Player Strong observation skills Evaluate safety measures
Experience
10/2011 – Present B & M KLARER CONSULTING AND SERVICES
Transportation Supervisor/Safety/Operations Management
 Planningof rigmoves & safety on contracts for various oil and gas companies
 Collaboratewith oil companies and municipalities in theplanningand execution of rigmoves
 Hire contractor & equipment for rigmoves
 Workingclosely with local authorities for permits and various supportservices includingpower lines, bridgestructures,
weight on local roads,school bus routes etc
 Responsiblefor planning& coordinatingthe loading,moving& unloadingof trucks and equipment and managing the
crew of drivers and riggers alongwith pilotvehicles
 Overseeing the safety parameters of the rigmoves and closely monitoringthe movement of trucks, personnel and
equipment
 Thoroughly inspectingvehicle,load and equipment for safeand timely delivery
 Ensure all duties areperformed in accordancewith Environmental Health and Sa fety guidelines
08/2009 – 08/2011 HAMPTON OILFIELD SERVICES, EDMONTON ALBERTA
Operations/Truck Push/Sales
 Responsiblefor the movement of rigs and oilfield equipmentwith 100%complianceto safety standards
 Planned and supervised the tear out, moving and rigup of drillingrigs& camps and hired equipment and outside
contractors when needed
 Ensured all duties areperformed in accordancewith Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines
 Worked with local authorities when necessary and arranged all required permits

2. Robert (Bob) Klarer
Canadian Mobile: 1 306 812 9158 Land Line: 1 306 812 7378 Email: bobklarer@hotmail.com
 Constantly monitored day-to-day operations atmicro level, maintained daily checklists and executed all tasks assigned
in accordancewith organizational standards
 Organized several trainingsessionsfor the team to enhance their performance
05/2007 – 06/2009 ARTISAN TRUCKING/ENSIGN DRILLING PARTNERSHIP, NISKU, ALBERTA
Station Manager/Sales/Truck Push
 Oversawdaily operations of Nisku and Brooks divisionsalongwith managing43 truck fleet and 86 trailers
 Planned and coordinated rigmoves with consultants & tool pushes, scrutinized the permit process for 3 provinces,
managed licensingissues,registration of equipment and their maintenance
 Ensured all employees arein compliancewith all regulatory laws, guides,directives and corporatepolicies
 Maintained high servicestandards & practices,exercised quality control and ensured strictadherence to Health &
Safety norms
08/2005 – 03/2007 SIMMONS DRILLING INTERNATIONAL, ANGOLA, AFRICA
Logistics/Truck Push/ Driver/Construction
 Plan and coordinaterigoff load from ship atPointe Noire(Congo) to Cabinda,Angola
 Coordinatethe movement of drillingrig,servicerig,construction equipmentand any other consumables required on
the project with local authorities
 Maintained good workingrelationship with oil company and security personnel
 Planned,organized & manage rigmovement to ensure maximum productivity and utilization
05/2005 – 07/2005 SPEEDY OILFIELD HAULING, WAMSUTTER, WYOMING
Operations Manager/Sales/Truckpush
 Collaborated with industry professionals,employed strongcustomer serviceskillswhileestablishingstrongclientbase
in Wyoming and Utah
 Planned and supervised the movement of rigs in Wyoming, Utah and Colorado
 Set up accounts with various vendors
 Set up shop in Wamsutter, Wyoming
06/2004 – 05/2005 RENIGADE TRUCKING, BONNEYVILLE, ALBERTA
Branch Manager/Truck Push/Sales/Dispatch
 Planned and coordinated rigmoves with consultants and tool pushes
 Transported various rigsand equipment safely and successfully throughoutAlberta, Saskatchewan and British
Columbia
 Operate bed truck and winch tractor and truck-push when required
 Supervised office staff,shop personnel,drivers and truck pushers as well as maintained a positiverapportwi th clients
 Expanded company receivables from 235,000 to 1 million in 10 months through strong work ethic and customer
satisfaction
Education and Professional Training
 Secondary Goose Lake High School 1977
 Trainings: First Aid, CPR, H2S, WHMIS, TDG, Hoisting & Rigging, PSTS, CSTS, Load Securement, Leadership &
Communication and Wheel Loader Training
Past Employment/ Experience -2004 & Previous
04/2003 – 06/2004 Key Energy services,Cairo,Egypt Truck Push / Logistics / Driver trainer/Operations
12/2001 – 04/2003 HTC Yemen, Sudan, Africa Superintendent / Construction / Driver Trainer
04/1996–03/1999 ROLL'N International,Sudan,Africa Truck supervisor / Driver trainer
References Available On Request