1. Gerardo Ortega Jr.
2143 Broadway
Grand Junction, CO 81507
970-985-9722
gortegajr@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Looking to further my career in the oil and gas industry with an established and reputable company that
offers competitive salary and benefits with the potential for long term career advancement
opportunities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/ QUALIFICATIONS
Ÿ Hands on manger that recognizes the significance of safety being the number one goal in
today’s industry and the importance of maintaining outstanding professional work
relationships.
Ÿ Have been chosen by Superintendents and rig managers for new builds and start ups due to
my exceptional leadership, organizational, communication, and problem solving skills as
well as my ability to manage and direct the commission of the rig ensuring successful start-
ups.
Ÿ Drilling experience in DJ Basin, Jonah, Bakken, Western Slope, Utah, Montana, and NM
Ÿ Experienced in under balanced drilling, oil and water based mud, air drilling, and drilling
with no returns
Ÿ Knowledge and use of Pason, MDTOTCO, specialty tools: several types of MWD’s, sling
shot, multi-shot, SCR, VFD and Joy stick rigs, Omron, Woodward, and Peco operating
systems, de-watering systems, fishing equipment, power swivels, and top drives
Ÿ No loss time or recordable injuries as a supervisor
EXPERIENCE
8/2014 – PRESENT SST ENERGY CASPER, WY
RIG MANAGER (307) 235-3529
• Ensure safety goals throughout operations by leading, training, and focusing that safety is
priority number one by conducting pre tour safety meetings, use of JSA, pre job planning,
and completing all required safety paperwork, following all company, and client safety
expectations.
• Provide and influence a positive attitude work environment while instilling a degree of
professionalism and pride by properly training drillers and rig crews, to create leaders and
problem solvers.
• Monitor and report progress of drilling rig operations. Assist Superintendent to ensure
accomplishment of planned objective with regards to safety, revenue, expenses, daily
budget, equipment maintenance, and rig/crew performance generating a superior degree of
company and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and refine safer, more efficient and more cost-effective solutions. Preplan and
coordinate with Superintendent, company representative and 3rd party rig movers to ensure
a safe, organized, efficient rig move operation.
• Responsible for overall maintenance and upkeep of the rig. Complete all regulatory
maintenance and inspections of rig, BOP and safety equipment and tools. Complete all
necessary documentation of inspections and maintenance. Order necessary parts, equipment
and tools while staying under daily budget.
• Maintain and fulfill field office duties in a professional, respectable and organized manner at
all times. Believer that the rigs effectiveness starts in the managers’ office

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4/2012 – 5/2014 Nomac Drilling/Chesapeake Energy Oklahoma City, OK
Senior Rig Manager (307) 215-4228
• Perform all duties listed with SST
6/2010 – 3/2012 HELMERICH & PAYNE GRAND JUNCTION, CO
Driller (970) 263-0872
Ÿ Perform all duties of driller
Ÿ BOP and Well Control schools at supervisory level
Ÿ Leadership and management schools
Ÿ Training assistant/relief drillers
Ÿ Joystick rig TESCO top drive
4/2007 - 6/2010 Ensign U.S. Drilling Denver, CO
Driller (866) 866-8739
Ÿ Perform all duties of driller
Ÿ 6 Active Mentoring class/ Management School
Ÿ BOP and Well Control schools
Ÿ 6 Master Driller classes
Ÿ 1 Directional Drilling class
Ÿ Training of relief drillers
Ÿ Joystick rig TESCO top drive
4/2004 - 4/2007 Caza Drilling/Ensign USD Denver, CO
Derricks/Motors/Floors (866) 866-8739
Ÿ Perform all duties on drilling rig
Ÿ Mud systems and pumps
REFERENCES
Buck Davis Total Energy Service (909) 762-1580
Consultant
Quentin Johnson Anadarko Oil & Gas (435) 790-4057
Consultant
Matt Slagle Nomac (307) 921-1730
Rig Superintendent
James Nak Scientific Drilling (435) 790-0726
Directional Driller
John Shriner Ensign U.S. Drilling (307) 262-5814
Rig Manager (307) 262-3537
Dave Terrill SST (405) 301-5096
Operation Manager