Wendell Ray Cox has over 35 years of experience in oil field operations including positions as rig manager, toolpusher, driller, assistant driller, derrickhand, motorman, shakerhand, and floorhand. He has managed up to 12 rigs and supervised crews, scheduled operations, conducted safety meetings, and ensured jobs were completed properly. Cox aims to apply his extensive skills, training, and hands-on experience to contribute to the growth of a progressive organization.
Dedicated project and retail facilities manager with over ten years of experience in retail and corporate environments. Extensive knowledge of retail maintenance and construction, including performing and managing maintenance, remodels, rollouts and new store construction projects. Outstanding abilities in troubleshooting, quality assurance, cost savings, productivity, strategic planning and overall equipment readiness. Committed to delivering quality workmanship.
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
1. THE RESUME OF WENDELL RAY COX
444 Pennsylvania Ave Shreveport, Louisiana 71105;
Cell 318-465-0948; Email, wrcox52@gmail.com
Objective
To apply my extensive Professional skills, specialized training,
technical knowledge and years of hands-on experience to contribute to
increased revenues and growth of a progressive organization.
Profile
Responsible hardworking professional with over 35+ years hands-on
experience in the oil field industry; ability to troubleshoot and solve a
variety of problems; excellent interpersonal skills- works well with
people at all levels from crew members to vendors to executives; pays
close attention to detail; insures job is completed properly, works well
under pressure, time constraints, strong organizational skills, basic
computer skills including Excel. ** Excellent at orchestrating rig moves
with safety top priority and in a timely manner.
Professional Experience
Superintendent
-Managed 5-12 rigs on daily basis, troubleshooting any problems that
need to be solved, parts, replacement of employees
Helping rig managers better manage their rigs in all areas, safety,
supplies, cost, downtime, employees, planning of future operations, etc.
Rig Manager / Toolpusher
-Managed daily on-site activities of drilling rig troubleshooting any
problems that needed to be solved
-Supervised four 6 man crews, scheduled crews, trained as necessary
-Submitted daily reports to superintendent
-Performed “future planning” for rig
-Conducted daily safety meetings
2. -Ordered parts & supplies, maintained inventory
Driller
-Managed shift activities of drilling rig
-Supervised crew of 4, maintaining payroll
-Performed upkeep and maintenance on rigs, painting, lubrication etc
Assistant Driller
-Assisted driller with all duties, supervised crew in drillers’ absence
Derrrickhand
-Maintained drilling fluids, worked Monkey board when tripping pipe
Motorman
-Oversaw upkeep and maintenance on engines and motors on rigs
-Maintained all fluid levels, some electrical work
Shakerhand
-Oversaw shakers, checked mud weights, viscosities and tank levels
Floorhand
-Performed housekeeping duties on drilling rig, assisted driller, derrick
hands as needed
Roustabout
-Assisted crane operators with duties on off-shore drilling rig
Work History
3. 2013-2015
EDC Romfor Ltd. ( Over-seas )
Rig Manager
2006-2013
Trinidad drilling
Superintendent/toolpusher/Rig Manager
2005-2006
Lariat services
Toolpusher/Rig Manager
2003-2005
Patterson Oil
Toolpusher/Rig Manager
2001-2003
H & P drilling
Toolpusher
1988-2001
Greywolf drilling company (formerly Murco) Shreveport, La Rig
Manager, Toolpusher, driller, asst driller, motorman, shaker hand, floor
hand
1986-1988
Great southern oil & gas Lafayette, La/Derrickman
1983-1985
4. N & C drilling Bossier city, La/Motorman
1983
Langston drilling Shreveport, La/Derrickman
1980-1982
Guthrie McLaren drilling - Edmonton Alberta Canada
Shreveport, la/Motorman
1979-1980
Booker drilling Lockport, La/Roustabout Floorhand
Education/Training
Natchitoches central high school, graduate
-Hazards of hydrogen sulfide gas and use of safety equipment, oiling
safety Tyler Tx. Current 2012 ON SITE TRAINING
-Basic supervisor training, well control, blow out prevention WCS/WWC
Shreveport, La Current through 2015
-Medic first aid training, blood pathogens Shreveport, La Current 2014
-Hazardous materials, hazardous chemical training Shreveport, La
Current 2014
-Compliance Current 2014
-Fit test Current 2012
All references will be furnished upon request: