WESLEY EVANSHallettsville, Texas 77964

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OIL & GAS DRILLING CONSULTANT

Seasoned, goal-focused oil and gas professional with demonstrated track record of progressive on-site management skills and impeccable safety record. Strong leader with success directing plan-ning, logistics and quality in a team environment. Communicates well with all levels of management, contractors and team members; fosters teamwork and a positive environment for excellent results. Takes initiative to seek learning opportunities as a student of the craft.

Utilizes total quality and safety management principles to operate successfully in a fast-paced, dead-line-oriented, no-error environment. Proven expertise in driving efficiency and productivity and safety in rig construction and operations. In-depth experience in H2S environment, modern rig and down-hole operations.

Expertise

• IADC Well-Cap Certified• H2S Environment• Red Cross First Aid Certified• Red Cross CPR Certified • Modern Rig Operations

• Water-Based and Diesel-Invert OBM Drilling Fluids.

• Regulatory Safety and Compliance• Advanced Bent Motor Directional Drilling• Advanced Rotary Steerable Directional

Drilling

CAREER EXPERIENCE

SWIFT TRANSPORTATION, Phoenix, AZOTR Truck Driver, 11/2015 – PresentHauling various types of freight for customers from coast to coast while maintaining quality customer service and adhering to a specific schedule per trip.Key Contributions:

• Conducting Basic Vehicle Maintenance and Diagnosing Mechanical Problems• Exercising Sound Judgment Regarding Driving Conditions and Maneuvering Vehicle in Tight

Spaces• Working Independently and Maintaining Time and Material Records

CONOCOPHILLIPS, Bartlesville, OKDrilling Consultant, 12/2011 – 9/2015Oversaw and partnered in starting direct oil exploration activities throughout Niobrara formation east of Denver, CO. Key consultant for all level of field startup operations including cost optimization and performance improvement.Key Contributions:

• Championed safety culture while deeply involved in field start up. • Reduced spud-to-rig release by 60%.• Reduced drilling costs by 50%.

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ULTRA PETROLEUM, Englewood, CODrilling Consultant, 8/2008 – 12/2011Managed wide-ranging daily drilling activities and logistics on a domestic land rig in the Pinedale An-ticline Field in Wyoming with specific ownership of Well Control and Wellbore Quality. Learned and applied latest directional drilling strategy and technology. Led the on-site safety program resulting in zero OSHA-recordable injuries. Met all State of Wyoming and the Bureau of Land Management comprehensive regulatory requirements.Key Contributions:

• Fostered team environment which directly reduced rig crew turnover by 25%. • Trained and mentored crew members, which consistently led to crew member promotions.

HELMERICH & PAYNE, IDC, Tulsa, OKDrilling Superintendent, 4/2001 – 8/2008Oversaw and managed the detailed planning and construction of three Flex4M rigs for BP in the San Juan Basin region of Colorado. Built team from scratch to staff rigs. Carried out daily site supervi -sion, ensuring compliance with regulations. Key Contributions:

• Expertly handled customer relations issues to quick resolution.• Skilled at addressing personnel problems to enhance team efficacy and production.

Rig Manager, 4/2003 – 4/2006Managed all Flex3 daily operations for BP rig located in West Texas. Managed and trained all rig crew as onsite representative for the Drilling Contractor. Set clear expectations, ensuring they were met. Served as liaison with BP’s well site leadership to attain the highest standards in creating a safe and effective drilling operation. Fostered team environment, promoting communication among all employees, building pride in the workplace. Driller, 1/2002– 4/2003Operated a Flex3 rig with high attention to safety and efficiency, working for various operators in-cluding ChevronTexaco, BP, and Dominion. Partnered with 5-man crew, consistently meeting per-formance standards and taking initiative to discover and complete unassigned tasks. Optimized bit life through the utilization of sound drilling practices while performing with excellent trip and connec-tion times. Demonstrated strong leadership ability which led to promotion.

VARIOUS DRILLING RIGS, SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES

Roughneck, 1/2000 – 1/2002 and 6/1996 – 8/1998Performed range of positions on several different drilling rigs in varied environments, such as along the Texas Gulf Coast, Rio Grande Valley, Western Oklahoma, Austin Chalk and Northwestern Loui -siana.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Operational Drilling Technology, IADC Well CapMURCHISON DRILLING SCHOOL – Albuquerque, NM

Additional CredentialsHigh Performance Leadership Training, Helmerich & Payne, IDC

Training for Unscheduled Events, BPHazard Analysis and Risk Assessment Training, BP

FAA Certified Private PilotClass AM CDL: HazMat, Tankers and Doubles and Triples Endorsements

Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certified