1. ERIK HOWARD
2819 N. FM 51, Weatherford, Texas 76085, 318-294-9196, erokcbr600@gmail.com
Drilling Professional
Specializing in drilling vertical and horizontal oil and natural gas wells/ drilling equipment operation,
maintenance, and repair, fluid treatment, control, and containment/ well control and safety
Goal-Driven, repeat achiever offering over six years of experience in the drilling industry; this includes t wo
years as a Driller and over three years as a derrick hand. This combined with previous customer service
experience and independent training through OSHA, provide a unique approach to safety, employee relations,
as well as company relations with energy representatives. I possess a strong work ethic, extremely honest,
self-motivated, hard working and reliable. I am able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
while continuing to achieve goals. A ble to be proactive and adapt to an incident in a moment’s notice.
Recognized for leadership talents and inspiring team members.
Areas of expertise include:
Customer Service, Quality, Policy and Procedure, Leadership, Training, First Aid, Compliance, Accountability,
Well Control, Loader and AWP Operation
Relevant Professional / Leadership Experience
Nabors Drilling USA- Driller, Derrickhand, Motorhand, Floorhand Dec 2007-Jan 2009
Sept 2009-March 2015
Experienced drilling background in oil/gas industry includes but is not limited to the following:
Insure all OSHA, State and Company policies are being addressed and followed.
Organize and execute safety briefings daily and weekly meetings; maintain the highest quality standard to
avoid time and cost expenditures.
Effective Leader and Communicator: I have coached, trained and provided guidance to employees so they can
deliver beyond expectations.
Companies face many challenges: On several occasions I have used excellent quality customer service skills to
reduce miscommunications between drilling contractors and company representative.
A true leader must lead by example: I have been placed in leadership roles all my adult life and believe that I
have the necessary t ools it takes to be a manager and part of a management team.
Prior experience on drilling rigs makes me valuable in any aspect of the drilling industry including safety,
efficiency, well control, drilling fluids, and down-hole tools such as directional motors/ MWD, whipstocks/mills,
hangers and packers, as well as formation identification, and drilling bits
Well experienced with the operation and maintenance of various types of drilling equipment, including but not
limited to, various drilling topdrives, traction-motor style drawworks, ST-80, Tm-80, remote operated
automated catwalks, VFD houses, SCR houses, and MCC controls

2. CERTIFICATIONS
IADC supervisory levelBlowout Prevention Training through Petroleum Educational Services INC
IADC rig pass land and offshore
CPR, AED, and First Aid for Adults
OSHA Certifications in:
OccupationalSafety and Health Professional
OccupationalSafety and Health Manager
OccupationalSafety and Health Specialist
OccupationalSafety and Health Supervisor
OccupationalSafety and Health Trainer (Train-The-Trainer)
Safety and Health Committee/Team Leader
Safety and Health Committee/Team Member
Introduction to OccupationalSafety and Health
Introduction to Safety Management
Effective SafetyCommittee
Effective Accident Investigation
Introduction to OSH Training
Hazard Analysis and Control
Hazard Communication Program
Conducting a Job Hazard Analysis
Effective SafetyCommittee Meetings
OSHA 300 Recordkeeping
PersonalProtective Equipment
Energy ControlProgram - LOTO
Introduction to Ergonomics
Safety Supervision and Leadership
Confined Space Program
Fall Protection Program
Electrical Safety Basics
Safety Management SystemEvaluation
Emergency Action Plans
Fire Prevention Plans
Fleet Safety Management
Preventing Workplace Violence
Developing OSH Training
Ergonomics Program Management
Conducting OSH Training
Introduction to IndustrialHygiene
Bloodborne Pathogens ProgramManagement
Other on-sight training
Boomlift and AWP operation
Respirator training
SCBA operation
H2S safety training
Leadership and customer service classes
Formal Education
Louisiana Tech University Sept 2002- May 2006
Major - Professional Aviation
Minor- Aviation Management
Airline High School Sept 1999-May2002
National Honors Society
Honor Roll