Drilling Supervisor with 25+ Years' Experience
STEVE TROTTER
Managing High-Performance Teams to Drive Record Oil Output
Vici, OK 73859
581 -XXX-1268
sdtrotte rXX @gma il.com
www .linke din.com/XXXXXXXXX
D RILLING C ONSULTANT /S UPERVISOR | F IELD S ALES R EPRESENTATIVE
Seasoned, multi-faceted, take-charge oil rig professional with over 25 years’ experience in sales, consultancy and
equipment servicing – including a strong background of successfully enhancing safety, quality control, and
preventive maintenance measures for drilling operations. Consistently leverages strong leadership, management and
cost containment strategies to streamline drilling operations, hold teams accountable, and meet & exceed all business
objectives. Comprehensive & up-to-date knowledge of all regulations, standards, guidelines and maintenance
schedules for downhole drilling equipment. Long & established track record of successful performance in all aspects
of onshore oil drilling – including a deep knowledge and understanding of various mud systems (water-based, oilbased & air drilling).
CORE COMPETENCIES
WELL PRODUCTION & EFFICIENCY OPTIMIZATION
MANAGING, MENTORING & MOTIVATING CREW
TASK PRIORITIZATION & TIME MANAGEMENT
DRILLING EQUIPMENT PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
TOP-TIER SAFETY, COMPLIANCE & QUALITY CONTROL
FIRST-RATE WRITTEN/VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
LEVERAGING LEADERSHIP INTO STRONG TEAM OUTPUT
TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNICAL DRILLING PROBLEMS
COST CONTAINMENT & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
WELL CONTROL/BLOWOUT PREVENTION CERTIFIED
WORK HISTORY
FIELD SALES REPRESENTATIVE
DRILLING TOOLS INTERNATIONAL – TEXAS PANHANDLE & OKLAHOMA
01-2016 TO 06-2020
Worked closely with current customers to understand their business needs and recommend continuous
improvement & innovation plans that will maintain and grow sales. Provided technical support to customers;
including identifying/resolving customer complaints, and providing timely solutions to technical problems.
Performed highly rewarding systems analyses; interpreting data and providing unique recommendations to ensure
that wells are producing at peak efficiency.
Leveraged exceptional customer service, account management and seamless client relationship building to
facilitate millions of dollars in added revenue.
Sold & supported downhole drilling tools, innovations and technology to select clients, developing long-term,
profitable business relationships and single-handedly growing annual revenues from $420k to $5.4 million.
Cultivated reliable relationships with key industry players & stakeholders, translating into enhanced sales
using proven selling, upselling and cross-selling techniques – growing monthly sales volume by up to
1400%.
Develop detailed reports and analyses to facilitate decision making and provide the foundations for
consistent & sustained improvements in well performance.
Played a central role in key stages of drilling operations – including pre-spud planning and implementation
of tool placement protocols – to optimize production levels and maximize well lifespan.
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Vici, OK 73859
581 -XXX-1268
sdtrotte rXX @gma il.com
www .linke din.com/XXXXXXXXX
DRILLING CONSULTANT
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY – TEXAS PANHANDLE & OKLAHOMA
10-2014 TO 12-2015
Responsible for supervising, maintaining, testing and streamlining drilling operations to a high standard.
Conducted all daily operations for drilling rig, providing on-site supervision & training for crew workers and rig
activities. Ensured that crew members consistently followed safety protocols.
Saved up to $250k/well by eliminating 6 days from a 28-day well completion cycle; an improvement of 21%.
Provided technical, operational & practical expertise for directional/horizontal wells up to depths of 13,300 ft.
Facilitated record well profitability and output by providing proven cost containment, equipment
maintenance, staff training and operational safety expertise.
Improved efficiency by identifying and capitalizing on new optimization opportunities.
FIELD SALES REPRESENTATIVE
SMITH BITS – WESTERN OKLAHOMA & TEXAS PANHANDLE
03-2003 TO 10-2014
Provided sales and service support – including tool placement and drilling instructions – for onshore
drilling rigs. Developed detailed well evaluation reports to identify & capitalize on areas of improvement.
Performed detailed needs analyses to recommend tailored solutions & grow monthly sales volume by 1200%
(from $50k to $600k).
Provided exceptional customer service, account management and key client relationship building to set the
foundations for exceptional long-term sales growth.
DRILLER/DERRICKHAND
SERVICE/UNIT DRILLING – WESTERN OKLAHOMA
2001 TO 2003
Mixed water-based and oil-based chemicals to mud engineer’s specifications, drilling to depths of up to
16,000 ft.
Troubleshot and repaired drilling equipment.
Enforced Health & Safety protocols including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Checked equipment and drilling fluids on a regular basis – maintaining peak levels and performance.
TOOLPUSHER
ABERCROMBIE DRILLING – OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE
1998 TO 2001
Ensured the rig had all necessary tools, equipment and supplies for efficient, streamlined operations.
Supervised all daily on-site drilling and well intervention activities – including the health & safety of personnel.
Acting well site supervisor during turnkey operations.
Extensive experience with water-based mud and air drilling.
Supervised drilling, well intervention and maintenance activities – including the management of support
personnel – to ensure that operations met & exceeded performance standards.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SECONDARY)
OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE STATE UNIVERSITY – GOODWELL, OK & TULSA UNIVERSITY – TULSA, OK
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CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
BOP CERTIFIED: BLOW-OUT PREVENTION & WELL CONTROL (GLOBAL WELL CONTROL – 2016)
SAFELAND CERTIFIED: E&P INDUSTRY SAFETY CERTIFICATION (SAFELAND USA)
H2S CERTIFIED: HYDROGEN SULFIDE SAFETY CERTIFICATION (H2S AWARENESS – 2020)
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Vici, OK 73859
581 -XXX-1268
sdtrotte rXX@gma il.com
www .linke din.com/XXXXXXXXX