1. Tour pusher & Nov Cyber Driller
NAME Michael Welch phone# 469-203-9998.
Driller001@hotmail.com OR Mikesnaggs@yahoo.com
SKYPE Mikesnaggs@yahoo.com
CITIZENSHIP American
LOCATION 514 mustang trl celina texas 75009
EDUCATION Graduated fromWest Sabine High School, Pineland, Texas (1989)
ADDITIONAL TRAINING IADC – Supervisor Level - Well Control Certificate (valid till Jan 2015),
& QUALIFICATIONS Stuckpipe Prevention Training,
Training on Cyber Chair Systems: Academy Commander ac/Bomco JC70 DB.
/NOV CYBER CHAIR 3,
Worked With EPOCH, Pason, & MD TOTCO Drilling Systems,
Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training,
HUET & EBS,
H2S Confined Space Training,
Rigging
LANGUAGES English
SUMMARY
 American national, with over 24 years’ experience in the oil & gas industry,
 Over 13 years’ experience at Driller level and 3year as tourlpusher on conv rig
and Amphion Jack Up rigs working internationally,
 Excellent technical knowledge supported by training & experience,
 Strong leader with good planning & crew management skills,
 Positive approach to offshore health & safety & safe working operations,
 Valid Well Control & offshore safety/survival certification.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Aug 2014 – Now
JDC, Singapore

2. Cyber Driller on-board Hakuyu-12 (Cyber Jack Up Rig – Surinam .)
Responsibilities:
Over seeing roles in drilling operations such as getting next hole operations ready for next casing .
sections andnext hole section such as BHA and pipe tally. And over site of drilling crewsuch as hole problems
And company man request. On the rig.
Organize & operate all equipment & perform drilling operations at the Driller’s console in a safe manner,
Maintain a clean, tidy and hazard-free condition on the drill floor and associatedarea,
Monitor the well condition at all times & recognise, interpret andrespond to down hole conditions,
Inform Toolpusher,OIM and Client Representative if a deviation from planned operation occurs,
Assist andsupervise Assistant Drillers using cyber base system andwell control equipment,
Perform cut & slipof drill cable and block calibration, Nipple up and down BOP’s and diverter,
Supervise the preventative maintenance program for drilling equipment and accessories on the rig
Make material request for parts and keepgood inventory for spares parts for all drilling equipment’s,
Responsible to work in a safe manner and to respect work procedure, JSA and Work Permits etc.
Rig Equipment included:
June 2013 – Aug 2014
Seadrill International, Saudi Arabia
Cyber Amphion Driller & tourpusher on-board AOD 3 (Cyber Jack Up Rig – Kfels B Class)
 Responsibilities:
 Over seeing drillers roles in drilling operations such as getting next hole operations ready for next casing
sections and next hole section such as BHA and pipe tally. And over site of drilling crew such as hole problems.
 And company man request. On the rig.
 Organize & operate all equipment & performdrilling operations at the Driller’s console in a safe manner,
 Maintain a clean, tidy and hazard-free condition on the drill floor and associated area,
 Monitor the well condition at all times & recognise, interpret and respond to down hole conditions,
 InformToolpusher,OIM and Client Representative if a deviation fromplanned operation occurs,
 Assist and supervise Assistant Drillers using cyber base systemand well control equipment,
 Performcut & slip of drill cable and block calibration, Nipple up and down BOP’s and diverter,
 Supervise the preventative maintenance programfor drilling equipment and accessories on the rig
 Make material request for parts and keep good inventory for spares parts for all drilling equipment’s,
 Responsible to work in a safe manner and to respect work procedure, JSA and Work Permits etc.
 Rig Equipment included:
o Top NOVTDS-8SA, 750 stdrive
o Drawworks NOV ADS-10T 3,000 HPac.
o Driller instrumentation Amphion System
July 2010 – May 2013 Nabors International, Saudi Arabia
Driller& tour pusher on-board Nabors 660 & 656 (Cyber Jack Up Rigs and land div) And 218 convent rig
 Responsibilities:
 Organize & operate all equipment & performdrilling operations at the Driller’s console in a safe manner,
 Maintain a clean, tidy and hazard-free condition on the drill floor and associated area,
 Monitor the well condition at all times & recognise, interpret and respond to down hole conditions,
 InformToolpusher and Client Representative if a deviation fromplanned operation occurs,
 Assist and supervise Assistant Drillers using cyber base systemand well control equipment,
 Supervise the preventative maintenance programfor drilling equipment and accessories on the rig
 Make material request for parts and keep good inventory for spares parts for all drilling equipment’s,
 Responsible to work in a safe manner and to respect work procedure, JSA and Work Permits etc.

3. Sept 2009 – June 2010 Key Energy Services, Louisiana, United States
Derrickman & Assistant Driller level on-board Inland Barge & workover 1000HP/1250HP Rigs
 Responsibilities:
 Working under the direction of the Driller as necessary to support on-going rig operations,
 Making sure that processes are carried out according to safety policies and procedures,
 Performance of general drilling rig operations, maintenance and housekeeping duties,
 Assisting Driller on all aspects of Drilling and Well Control Management,
 Assist and relieve the Driller as required in supervising all work carried out on the drilling unit,
 Ensure all well control equipment is properly aligned and maintained,
 Complied with Work permits System, Stop Cards Systemand Risk Assessment procedures.
Feb 2006 - Aug 2009 Atwood Oceanics, Gulf of Mexico & International Operations
Driller/Assistant Driller on-boardAtwood Eagle, Falcon & Southern Cross (semi-subrigs)
 Responsibilities:
 All duties associated with a Derrickman & Assistant Driller offshore including;
 Ensuring work is carried out following relevant policies and procedures to comply with safety standards,
 Control all operations under supervision ensuring they are performed safely,
 Responsible forensuring the Roughnecks and Derrick man are correctly deployed for on-going operations,
 Ensure all new Roughnecks joining the crew are familiar with the equipment and its safe use in operations,
 Execute instructions fromthe Driller and the Tool pusher.
Jan 2005 – Jan 2006 Diamond Offshore, Lafayette, Gulf of Mexico
Shakerhand / Derrickman on-board Jack Up & Semi-Sub Rigs
 Responsibilities:
 All duties associated with a Shakerhand / Derrickman on a Jack Up rig including;
 Working up the monkey board during drilling operations,
 Performing duties down in the mud pit room pump room,
 Carrying out all orders and tasks assigned fromthe Assistant Driller and Driller,
 Attend Daily shift handovers to pass on any safety issues that may have arisen since the previous shift,
 Inspect and review any risk assessments being issued along with work permits.
June 2001 – Dec 2004 Paterson U.T.I (Land Division), Texas
Driller on 2000HP land rigs
 Responsibilities:
 Organize & operate all equipment & performdrilling operations at the Driller’s console in a safe manner,
 Maintain a clean, tidy and hazard-free condition and associated area,
 Monitor the well condition at all times & recognise, interpret and respond to down hole conditions,
 Ensure equipment on rig floor is used proper by the client crew,
 Make material request for parts and keep good inventory for spares parts for all drilling equipment’s.
March 1999 – May 2001 Grey Wolf Drilling (Land Division), Louisiana
Derrickman & Driller on 12502HP & 2000HP land rigs
 Responsibilities:

4.  Organize & operate all equipment & performdrilling operations at the Driller’s console in a safe manner,
 Maintain a clean, tidy and hazard-free condition and associated area,
 Monitor the well condition at all times & recognise, interpret and respond to down hole conditions,
 Supervise the preventative maintenance programfor drilling equipment and accessories on the rig,
 Make material request for parts and keep good inventory for spares parts for all drilling equipment’s.
Oct 1989 – March 1999 Nabors Drilling, (Land & Offshore Division) Texas, United States
Derrickman /Driller level on 2000HP & 3000HP land rigs
 Responsibilities:
 All duties for Derrickman to Driller level on land rigs,
 Steady promotion fromDerrickman to Driller level over 10 year period.