1. WENDLE MCKAIN
54 Manning Street, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, T4R 1N6
403-318-5868 - wendlemckain@hotmail.com
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Qualifications
Obtained 23 diversified years of oilfield experience
Advanced high school diploma with excellence in math and mechanics
Special Oilwell Operator's Certificate (Boiler ticket)
Air Brake Endorsement
Clean Class 5 Driver's License (abstract available upon request)
Current H2S Alive and First Aid/CPR tickets
Awards
Received many safety awards due to my dedication of being a team player
Achieved employee of the month for being most punctual, prepared, and productive
Strengths and Skills
Being a hard-worker contributed to a promotion as an Occupational Performance Coach
Aptitude for being mechanically inclined
Co-operative individual that can be described as competent, thorough, and trustworthy
Construction experience operating heavy equipment
Advanced knowledge of welding, electrical, mechanics, and gas plant construction
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
D.D. Field Professional Engineer, Halliburton, Nisku March 2012-Feb 2015 (3 years)
Accomplishments
Attained Directional Drilling Operations F15 (DV03) Level
Planned and monitored well trajectory according to plan and anti-collision factors
Analyzed and executed best practices and parameters to optimize drilling performance
Calculated steering the well using mathematics, computer software, and experience
Provided quick, confident, and decisive instructions to drillers
Developed and maintained trusting relationships with customer and rig crews
Executed all objectives proposed on every job assigned
Maintained organized records of tool inventory, slide sheets, and basic paperwork
Drilled many different profiles of wells in both SAGD and Foothills drilling operations
Occupational Performance Coach, Engage Management, Houston Sept 2011-March 2012 (6 months)
Accomplishments
Monitored efficiency aspects in all oil and gas drilling operations
Documented areas of required improvement for efficiency purposes
Generated Best Practice manuals promoting safe and successful operations
Supported and guided as many as 3 rigs per day (40 personnel)
Drill Site Supervisor, Weatherford Secure Drilling, Nisku July 2009-Sept 2011 (2.25 years)
Accomplishments
Supervised Encana Natural Gas Recycle & Recovery drilling operations
Consulted and supervised air-hammer drilling operations
Monitored and operated rotating control devices, BOP rams, and valves
Supervised compliance sector of underbalanced and managed pressure drilling regulations
2. Senior Petroleum Technician, Strata Energy Services, Red Deer Jan 2006-June 2009 (3.5 years)
Accomplishments
Supervised crews and procedures related to underbalanced drilling
Operated, supervised, and maintained UBD and Nitrogen Equipment
Coordinated fabrication of complete nitrogen producing packages
Delegated direct lead for company rep and rig manager
Operated rotating control device systems
Designated loader operator
Field Supervisor, Weatherford Underbalanced Drilling, Nisku Jan 1998-Dec 2005 (8 years)
Accomplishments
Specialized in underbalanced and air drilling operations
Supervised, operated, and maintained industrial air compression equipment
Operated centrifuges, tanks, and pump systems for recycling water
Designated loader, forklift, and bobcat operator
Installed and inspected low pressure rotating control devices
Implemented new guidelines and standard operating procedures
Assistant Driller, Precision Drilling, Nisku Jan 1993-Jan 1998 (5 years)
Accomplishments
Started at Floorhand and was promoted through to Assistant Driller
Maintained all types of drilling fluids and pumps with confidence
Lead mentor program for Derrickhand and assistant driller implementation
Succeeded in becoming quite knowledgeable of complete drilling rig systems
REFERENCES
Joe Chamberlain
Field Operator
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
Home 403-845-6203
Dave Robinson
Drilling Foreman
Red Deer, Alberta
Home 403-340-3855
Cell 403-357-4440
Ryan Rosene
Senior Directional Driller
Kelowna, British Columbia
Cell 250-826-3064
Wendle McKain Phone: 403-318-5868