1. ANTHONY A. SMITH
1275 Cutler Trail SE ▪ Brookhaven, Mississippi 39601 ▪ radar1275@gmail.com ▪ (225) 933-8442
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Accomplished, results driven professional with 15+ years experience serving as an Chief Electrician
and Electrician in the oil field drilling industry. Skilled performing maintenance and repairs in
accordance with corporate goals and objectives while adhering to strict safety and environmental
standards. Ability to identify problems and possess vision necessary to implement resolutions to
alleviate downtime. Disciplined and organized with the ability to handle demands of multiple
projects. Adapt quickly to problems and challenging situations.
• Certified Able-Bodied Seaman.
• Service contractor orientation trained, Rig Pass, Passport, TWIC Card and MMC.
• EPA Certified Universal Technician for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Maintenance and
Repair.
• Working knowledge on Programmable Logic Control systems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NABORS ARABIA, Saudi Arabia July 2015 to Present
Chief Electrician
Oversee the operation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment for land drilling rig, install
and maintain drilling rig equipment, and manage the electrical team. Work 35/35 schedule.
• Play vital role in scheduling routine repairs and daily, weekly and monthly electrical
maintenance activities on electrical systems, equipment and components according to
manufacturers’ recommendations and company requirements.
• Deliver expert knowledge to resolve operational problems in order to leverage and optimize
project value and production, ensuring no rig downtime. Electrical equipment includes, but
not limited to, MCC console, wiring new motors, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing K-
box, drill smart, E-brake systems, and electronic cameras, Canrig 1275 hp serial 680 AC Top
Drive, Omron VFD Variable Driver, Canrig automated catwalks, Canrig TM-120 hydraulic
wrench, and other equipment.
• Provide expert knowledge to revoke operational problems in order to meet company
objectives in a safe and timely manner.
• Schedule and fulfill work orders and unplanned work orders for equipment, including
generators, electronic equipment, air conditioning, etc.
• Comply with all OSHA requirements, policies and standards, and adhere to strict safety
measures.
• Accurately maintain and report maintenance hours, planned maintenance system, and failure
reports.
• Ensure uniform stock and quantity control, and that adequate inventory and level of spares is
maintained at all times in area of responsibility.
SPARTAN DRILLING, Slidell, LA February 2010 to June 2015
RMS / Electrician
Maintain electric motor inventory and provide maintenance and repair on electrical equipment for
this land rig.
• Performed routine testing, repairs and maintenance on electrical equipment, including air
conditioning, Pem-Tec gas detection ambient system, traction motor, and SCR maintenance.
• Maintained rig inventory for critical and routine parts, ordered parts, and received/inspected
and updated inventory upon receipt of parts.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)
• Prepared work orders into a maintenance management system for equipment maintenance and
repairs, and parts utilized for efficient repair.
• Ensured all tasks were completed timely and adhered to all safety rules and regulations.
• Worked closely with mechanics complete projects, maintained tote tank and DOT drum for
disposing of used oil rags.
• Conducted all air conditioning repairs, maintained freon records, and update air conditioning
parts inventory.
PRIDE INTERNATIONAL, Houston, TX April 2009 to January 2010
Electrician
Provided electrical support to Pride Semi Submersible Rigs at shipyards and other locations.
• Installed, maintained and provided troubleshooting for rig drilling equipment, including
electrical switches for hydraulic valves, bilge systems, MCC consoles and terminating
generators.
• Implemented processes to repair wiring problems, install wiring for new motors, seal rox
penetrations, and assisting with additional rig issues as needed.
• Utilized the STOP program and electronic version of permit to work system and maintained rig
equipment utilizing MAXIMO system.
PRIDE OFFSHORE, Houston, TX August 2008 to April 2009
Electrician
Provided electrical support to rigs located in Louisiana and Texas.
• Maintained drilling rig equipment, and maintained all equipment on rig, including generator
maintenance, troubleshooting rig equipment, service gas detectors, air conditioning and
refrigeration and repair, gai-tronic page party systems, MCC console, Varco TDS-11SA Top Drive
with Siemens Top Drive Control house.
• Verified PLC communication and provided troubleshooting for input and output modules.
HERCULES (Previously TODCO), Houston, TX February 2004 to August 2008
Electrician
Provided electrical support to rigs located in Louisiana and Texas. Same duties as Pride Offshore
with additional experience on Can Rig Top Drive with Allen Bradley PLC.
PRIDE CENTRAL AMERICA, Houma, LA November 2002 to February 2004
Electrician
Installed and maintained drilling electrical equipment in Mexico.
• Maintained electrical equipment on rigs, including Petron and Bacharach gas detectors, Varco
Top Drive, traction motor maintenance, and air conditioning / refrigeration maintenance and
repair.
PRIDE INTERNATIONAL (Merged with Marine Drilling), Houma, LA January 2002 to November 2002
MARINE DRILLING, Sugar Land, TX March 1999 to January 2002
Electrician
Member of crew drilling record of holes.
TETRA APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES, Houma, LA 1998 to March 1999
Rig Electrician
• Performed maintenance, troubleshooting and repair on electrical equipment, including SCR
operations and generator maintenance.
• Received bulk fuel and fueled crew boats.
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SPECIALIZED TRAINING
• Merchant Mariner Credential - July 2013, Expires July 1, 2018
• Proficiency in Survival Craft and Helicopter Underwater Egress Training - August 2010
• Can Rig Electrical - 2007
• Can Rig Hydraulic - 2007
• Nance Advanced Air Condition and Refrigeration - 2005
• Nance Basic Air Condition and Refrigeration - 2004
• Ross Hill Advanced SCR Maintenance, Houston, TX - September 2003
• Ross Hill Intermediate SCR Maintenance, Houston, TX - April 2003
• Baylor Brake Maintenance and Troubleshooting, Houston, TX - September 2003
• CPR, AED, and First Aid for Adults
• 24 HAXWOPER Technician
• Basic H2S and SCBA Training
• Basic First Aid/CPR Training
• Rig Pass
• Electrical Maintenance Top Drive Training