Arnold Saenz is an experienced rig manager with over 32 years of experience in the oilfield industry. He is seeking a position where he can utilize his leadership, analytical, and safety skills. His experience includes roles as a rig manager, driller, and derrickman with companies such as Independence Contract Drilling and Nabors Drilling. He has extensive training and experience operating various rig types including land and offshore rigs.

1. 2503 Jackson Keller 621
San Antonio,Tx 78230
(210)854-1138
[Website]
arnold.saenz@yahoo.com
ARNOLD SAENZ
OBJECTIVE To provide my knowledge, experience and leadership. Build good
productive teams and have safe, efficient and productive operations.
SKILLS & ABILITIES Ambitious with more than 32 years of drilling experience in oilfield
industry. Apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills to solve
complex operational problems. Extremely safety oriented. Outstanding
work ethic and strong leadership qualities.
EXPERIENCE INDEPENDNCE CONTRACT DRILLING
September 2012 to February 2015
Rig Manager;
Manage all aspects of rig moves. Practices of all company polices. Coordination with rig
crews, rig movers and operators. Conduct pre-move plans. Oversee all Dailey drilling
operations. Handle all personnel and rig equipment issues. Preparations of rig reports,
operations, maintenance. Working close with operator on all operations. Managing of rig
crews and rig performance to accomplish safe, efficient and productive operations.
Coordinate with all third parties working on rig. Train drillers and crew members.
Rig;750 1500 hp ,HH 1600 hp mud pump, Omron AC ,Fast moving rig
NABORS DRILLING
April 1993 to September 2012
Rig Manager;
Manage all aspects of rig moves. Practices of all company polices.
Coordination with rig crews, rig movers and operators. Conduct pre-move
plans. Oversee all Dailey drilling operations. Handle all personnel and rig
equipment issues. Preparations of rig reports, operations, maintenance.
In contact with operator on all operations. Managing of rig crews and rig
performance to accomplish safe, efficient and productive operations.
Coordinate with all third parties working on rig. Train drillers and crew
members.
Driller;
In charge of crews responsibilities and train. In charge of rig operations
and monitor well while drilling, tripping, running casing, cementing,
nippling up, and moving rig. Ensure Dailey reports and servicing of all rig
equipment.

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Derrickman;
Responsible for drilling mud, working board, mud pumps and mud pits.
Assisting driller and crew as needed.
Rigs; Kelly Power rigs, Kelly SCR rigs, Top drive SCR rigs, Top Drive Fast
moving Pace AC rigs
GRACE DRILLING - 1991-1993 DERRICKMAN
TRANSAMERICAN -1989-1991 DERRICKMAN
GREYWOLF- 1987-1989 DERRICKMAN
ENSCO - 1985-1987 MOTORMAN TO DERRICKMAN
RELIANT DRILLING – 1984-1985 FLOORMAN-MOTORMAN
HARKINS & COMPANY – 1983-1984 FLOORMAN
TRAINING Well Control for Supervisor Level, First Aid/CPR, H2s, Permit to Work, Dropped Objects,
Fall Prevention, Driver Safety, Advance Safety Audit, Harassment Prevention for
Supervisors, Forklift, Manlift, Riggers Training, Top Drive, Omron, Pace AC VFD’s
COMMUNICATION Fluent in English and Spanish ,Web Mail, Word, Excel, Outlook and various
industry reporting programs
LEADERSHIP Randy Smith Leadership Training. Nabors Leadership, ExxonMobil
Leadership Training.
REFERENCES RICKY TOLBERT
CONCHO OIL AND GAS
432-210-4881
JOHN SHRUM
W AND T OFFSHORE
Jshrum79360@yahoo.com
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