Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Jesus Needham

Vail

Summary

With 18 years of extensive experience in core drilling, commencing in 2007, I have meticulously honed a robust skill set that ensures confident, efficient, and above all, safe operations. My career has been consistently defined by a profound commitment to safety and a meticulous attention to detail. I proactively manage work sites to maintain impeccable organization and cleanliness, thereby effectively preventing potential hazards and mitigating unnecessary injuries. I am adept at performing under pressure, consistently delivering results while upholding the highest standards. As a dedicated and highly motivated professional, I am driven to achieve ambitious production goals, always prioritizing safety as the paramount consideration. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Driller 3

Timberline Drilling
02.2024 - Current


• Supervise drill setup, ensuring proper installation, and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.

• Monitored employee, safety, and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent work injuries.

• Developed a strong working relationship through open communication with contractors and service providers to achieve project goals.

• Ensuring accurate interpretation of geological data over successful while planning.

• Improved safety on the rig by enforcing street inherit to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.

Driller

Quartz Lake Mine
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Retrieve core samples at various steps, angles and azimuths for geologist
  • Knowledge of drilling fluids used to keep bits, cool clay zone stabilized, cuttings flushed out to keep holes open, rod torque down by preventing (Booting) off and vibrations.
  • Enhance drilling efficiency by implementing advanced, drilling techniques by optimizing equipment usage.
  • Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance with timely repair of drilling equipment.
  • Ensuring safety on the rig by enforcing strip adherent to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
  • Clear communication, ensuring accurate interpretation of geological data for successful well planning.
  • Constructed drill pads, plan rig moves, and conducted project audits.

Driller

Altar Drilling
06.2023 - 09.2023

• Short-term contract for drilling in Alaska at Valdez Creek mine. (Fairbanks and Wasilla)

• Supervise drill setup, ensuring proper installation, and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.

• Monitored employee, safety, and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent work injuries.

• Developed a strong working relationship through open communication with contractors and service providers to achieve project goals.

• Ensuring accurate interpretation of geological data over successful while planning.

• Improved safety on the rig by enforcing street inherit to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.

Mobile Sales and Service Technician

Bridgestone HosePower
08.2022 - 05.2023

• Hoses made to specifications, proper pressure ratings, and fitting types on site.

• Diagnostics and repair hydraulic systems on many types of equipment.

• Reduce equipment downtime by performing regular maintenance checks to prevent potential problems.

• Collaborated with team members to complete complex insulations, ensuring seamless integration of new systems.

• Enhance client retention through exceptional communication skills and a commitment to addressing concerns promptly.

• Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.

  • Diagnosed and resolved customer issues effectively, enhancing overall satisfaction with services.

Driller 3

Timberline Drilling
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Optimize equipment usage to enhance efficiency implementing advanced drilling techniques.
  • Maintain compliance with industry regulations, adhering to environmental guidelines and reporting requirements throughout all stages of the drilling process.
  • Preventing unnecessary operation delays through routine maintenance on machinery, tools, and company vehicles.
  • Clear, communication, ensuring accurate interpretation geological data for successful well planning.
  • Improved safety on the rig, enforcing strict inherit to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
  • Operated drilling rigs to ensure precise borehole alignment and depth accuracy.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced drilling efficiency and reduced operational costs.

Driller

Titan Drilling
03.2020 - 04.2021
  • Retrieve core samples at various angles, azimuths, depth for geological and geotechnical mining applications.
  • Ensure drilling targets and goals are being met daily.
  • Enhance drilling efficiency by implementing advanced, drilling techniques and optimizing equipment usage.
  • Reduce downtime through proactive maintenance and timely manner repair of equipment.
  • Ensure safety on the rig enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.

Driller 3

Timberline Drilling
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Operated drilling equipment and tools to complete projects efficiently.
  • Monitored drilling parameters to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on drilling machinery to minimize downtime.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize drilling techniques and procedures.
  • Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
  • Facilitated seamless handovers between shifts by maintaining clear documentation and concise shift reports, ensuring smooth continuation of operations without unnecessary delays.

Education

High school diploma - General

Wickenburg High School
Wickenburg, AZ
05.2007

Skills

  • Customer Service Skills
  • English
  • Equipment, maintenance, and repair
  • Paker testing
  • Troubleshooting hydraulic systems
  • Backhoe operation
  • Casing
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Safety trained
  • Piezometers
  • Fishing tools
  • Mechanical knowledge
  • Bilingual (Spanish) Fluent
  • Drilling out twisted off steel
  • Communication skills
  • Motoring (Devico)
  • Survey tooling
  • Hand tools
  • Attention to detail
  • Outdoor work
  • Equipment maintenance and operation
  • Drilling fluids management

Certification

  • MSHA Certification
  • Driver's License

Accomplishments

    Contractor Certified Mine Inspector through

    Wyoming State on May 28, 2015.

Timeline

Driller 3

Timberline Drilling
02.2024 - Current

Driller

Quartz Lake Mine
09.2023 - 01.2024

Driller

Altar Drilling
06.2023 - 09.2023

Mobile Sales and Service Technician

Bridgestone HosePower
08.2022 - 05.2023

Driller 3

Timberline Drilling
05.2021 - 08.2022

Driller

Titan Drilling
03.2020 - 04.2021

Driller 3

Timberline Drilling
06.2018 - 03.2020

High school diploma - General

Wickenburg High School
Jesus Needham