Billy Curtis has over 20 years of experience in directional drilling and rig operations. He has extensive experience as a directional driller drilling horizontal wells in shale formations across Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado. He is proficient in operating drilling rigs from 750HP to 2000HP and has experience as a rig manager supervising rig operations and crew. Currently seeking a consultant or directional drilling position where he can apply his management, safety, and operational experience.
Professional Summary
Talented Sr. Directional Driller with an extensive background in Drilling, specializing in project coordination and execution of well plans for customer. I am results-driven with impressive analytical and technical support abilities. I am competent and proficient with over ten years professional experience as a Directional Driller with a strong ability to mentor and lead others.
Skills
Critical Thinking -Complex Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
Operation Monitoring & Control
Active Listening & Comprehension
Management of Personnel & Resources
Dependability
Judgment and Decision Making Leadership
Cooperation
High Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Professional Summary
Talented Sr. Directional Driller with an extensive background in Drilling, specializing in project coordination and execution of well plans for customer. I am results-driven with impressive analytical and technical support abilities. I am competent and proficient with over ten years professional experience as a Directional Driller with a strong ability to mentor and lead others.
Skills
Critical Thinking -Complex Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
Operation Monitoring & Control
Active Listening & Comprehension
Management of Personnel & Resources
Dependability
Judgment and Decision Making Leadership
Cooperation
High Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
I have worked 30 years in the drilling industry, I started my career in the North Sea as a drilling roustabout and worked my way up to the position of main driller, I spent 10 years working in the North Sea and a further 20 years working overseas in Africa, China, Brazil, Australia, U.S.A and Norway on 6th generation Cyber base semi submersibles and drill ships. Also, I have worked on NOV and AKER hydraulic hoisting systems, (RAM RIGS) and have a good knowledge of conventional semi submersibles, jack ups, platforms, and land rigs, working with operating systems such as MH-Wirth/AKER & NOV cyber base drilling equipment. I have strong teamworking skills and the ability to cooperate with others and the ability to work under pressure with Initiative and drive.
I have worked 30 years in the drilling industry, I started my career in the North Sea as a drilling roustabout and worked my way up to the position of main driller, I spent 10 years working in the North Sea and a further 20 years working overseas in Africa, China, Brazil, Australia, U.S.A and Norway on 6th generation Cyber base semi submersibles and drill ships. Also, I have worked on NOV and AKER hydraulic hoisting systems, (RAM RIGS) and have a good knowledge of conventional semi submersibles, jack ups, platforms, and land rigs, working with operating systems such as MH-Wirth/AKER & NOV cyber base drilling equipment. I have strong teamworking skills and the ability to cooperate with others and the ability to work under pressure with Initiative and drive.
1. Billy W Curtis
53 Parsonage Loop Many, LA 71449
318-586-7090 979-450-1859
billycurtis12@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Consultant, Directional Driller
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TRANSFER FACILITY OPERATOR
Responsibilities included; insuring pressure control during tight-line process, insuring valves are aligned
properly, that all equipment functioned correctly and corresponding with the proper people to insure
fluid transfer was done within safe parameters.
DIRECTIONAL DRILLER
Extensive experience in all well conditions during drilling and completion operations. Well experienced
with water base and oil base drilling fluids as well as completion fluids. Experienced in underbalanced
and balance drilling with use of rotating heads in the Haynesville Shale, Austin Chalk, and Bossier Sands,
Eagle Ford shale, Wolf-camp Shale and Spray-berry Sands. Areas ranging from North Louisiana, South
Louisiana, East Texas, South Texas, Central Texas, West Texas and the western slope of the Rocky
Mountains in Rifle, Colorado. Drilled Horizontal wells under pressure.
RIG MANAGER/TOOLPUSHER
Operate and manage 750 HP to 2000 HP conventional and flex drilling rigs with top drives. Responsible
for all maintenance and operations of drilling rigs. Responsible for the safety and well being of each
crew member. Training of all employees in their job responsibilities and safety. Assist company
representatives in well control situations to ensure well is stable at all times. Fully involved in drilling
operations at all times.
EQUIPMENT OPERATING EXPERIENCE
Mechanical and diesel electric rigs from 750HP to 2000 HP. AC and DC electric top drives. AC
electric/Hydraulic Flex rigs. Varco ST 80 Iron roughneck and PM 3000 automated power CAT walks.
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Capable of communicating and providing information related to ongoing projects in a timely and
proficient manner. Capable of preplanning and planning of projects going on and future projects. Willing
to take control of any situation that may arise with on-going operation in a cost effective and timely
manner.
2. EMPLOYEMENT HISTORY
Nabors Drilling USA - 1998 – 2000 – Off Shore Roustabout
Nabors Drilling USA - 2000- 2011 – Land based Rig Manager, Driller, Assistant Driller, Derrick hand,
Motorman, Floor-hand, Roustabout.
Professional Directional Drilling – 2011-2014 – Directional Driller Haynesville shale - North Louisiana,
Eagle Ford shale - South Texas, West Texas and Western Oklahoma
MS Energy Services – 2014- 2015 - Lead Directional Driller - Permian Basin
FOWLERTON ENERGY - August 2015 to October 2015 – Transfer Facility Operator – Dilley, Texas
TRAINING
Well Control through WCS, IADC, Well-CAP, supervisor level, surface stack Emergency response First
Aide/ CPR H2S Awareness and Safety Training Hazard Communication Blood borne pathogens Fire
Preventions Electrical Safety JSA Training Leadership Training Advanced Safety Auditing (ASA) Advanced
Drillers Training Fall Protection Top Drive Training (Magnolia Tx.)
REFERENCES- Given upon request.