Sterling Hillin
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WellBenders Directional Services, LLC
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Directional Driller
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Jan 2017 - Present
• Highly proficient operator of directional tools to include mud motors and multiple tool variations of rotary steerable systems • Ensured collision avoidance using wellbore positioning software and trigonometric calculations while drilling between multiple pre-existing wellbores • Executed cased and open-hole whip-stock placement and orientation for effective well bore kick-off and side-tracks. • Experienced with multilateral, extended reach horizontal wellbores up to 20,000 ft. in areas on and offshore with an advanced understanding in downhole dynamic drilling concepts and practices • Applied principles of BHA selection and aspects of Directional Drilling performance to ensure BHA's were assembled as planned and prepared BHA performance reports • Monitored drill-string torque/drag and optimized drilling parameters to maximize drilling rate with oil-based and water-based drilling fluids • Responsible for equipment accountability, operation, and recording costs • Liaise with client representatives on critical assessment of data and well site analysis Show less
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Trajectory Consulting, LLC
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Montgomery, Texas
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Owner/Operator
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Mar 2019 - Present
• Highly proficient operator of directional tools to include mud motors and multiple tool variations of rotary steerable systems • Ensured collision avoidance using wellbore positioning software and trigonometric calculations while drilling between multiple pre-existing wellbores • Executed cased and open-hole whip-stock placement and orientation for effective well bore kick-off and side-tracks. • Experienced with multilateral, extended reach horizontal wellbores up to 20,000 ft. in areas on and offshore with an advanced understanding in downhole dynamic drilling concepts and practices • Applied principles of BHA selection and aspects of Directional Drilling performance to ensure BHA's were assembled as planned and prepared BHA performance reports • Monitored drill-string torque/drag and optimized drilling parameters to maximize drilling rate with oil-based and water-based drilling fluids • Responsible for equipment accountability, operation, and recording costs • Liaise with client representatives on critical assessment of data and well site analysis Show less
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Weatherford
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Ireland
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Directional Driller
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Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
• Highly proficient operator of directional tools to include mud motors and multiple tool variations of rotary steerable systems • Ensured collision avoidance using wellbore positioning software and trigonometric calculations while drilling between multiple pre-existing wellbores • Executed cased and open-hole whip-stock placement and orientation for effective well bore kick-off and side-tracks. • Experienced with multilateral, extended reach horizontal wellbores up to 20,000 ft. in areas on and offshore with an advanced understanding in downhole dynamic drilling concepts and practices • Applied principles of BHA selection and aspects of Directional Drilling performance to ensure BHA's were assembled as planned and prepared BHA performance reports • Monitored drill-string torque/drag and optimized drilling parameters to maximize drilling rate with oil-based and water-based drilling fluids • Responsible for equipment accountability, operation, and recording costs • Liaise with client representatives on critical assessment of data and well site analysis Show less
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Baker Hughes
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Wellsite Coordinator - Well Solutions (Integrated Services)
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Feb 2014 - Nov 2015
The Baker Hughes Well Solutions organization enables maximum potential through alignment of expertise and resources. Providing integrated solutions for all applications and challenges, utilizing best in class technology, comprehensive project management, and subsurface understanding. The team is cross-functional and multidisciplinary, facilitating solutions from exploration through production.• Coordinate and supervise integrated services for project(s) involving multiple product lines across drilling and completions operations• Maintain cost accountability across product lines with regard to client budget and risk analysis• Ability to use specialized skills, knowledge and techniques in problem recognition and solution development across multiple product lines/services within the same project• Single point of contact, in order to liaise with clients to facilitate communication• Generate and maintain positive relationships across all key personnel providing superior client support• Keen ability to identify client needs and match the appropriate tools for the application• Provide thorough technical sales support to Account Management groups to meet goals and identify opportunities to generate revenue • Fluent with negotiating sales terms and conditions, pricing and delivery time frames• Strong ability to identify sales objectives follow strategies to improve short and long-term sales earnings• Proven leader capable of working in a team based environment with excellent communication skills Show less
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Directional Driller IV
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Jan 2010 - Feb 2014
• Highly proficient operator of directional tools to include mud motors and multiple tool variations of rotary steerable systems• Ensured collision avoidance using wellbore positioning software and trigonometric calculations while drilling between multiple pre-existing wellbores• Executed cased and open-hole whip-stock placement and orientation for effective well bore kick-off and side-tracks. • Experienced with multilateral, extended reach horizontal wellbores up to 20,000 ft. in areas on and offshore with an advanced understanding in downhole dynamic drilling concepts and practices• Applied principles of BHA selection and aspects of Directional Drilling performance to ensure BHA's were assembled as planned and prepared BHA performance reports • Monitored drill-string torque/drag and optimized drilling parameters to maximize drilling rate with oil-based and water-based drilling fluids• Responsible for equipment accountability, operation, and recording costs• Liaise with client representatives on critical assessment of data and well site analysis Show less
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Senior MWD/LWD Specialist IV
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Jan 2006 - Jan 2010
• Experienced operator of down-hole logging tools, to include rotary steerable, gamma, resistivity, bulk density, neutron porosity, image logging and drilling optimization tools.• Highly capable of troubleshooting difficult tool issues and implementing quick resolutions• Possess ability to interpret advanced data on wellbore logs and understand effects of formation variations throughout the drilling process• Responsible for supervision and training of crew, tool and software programming, liaison with clients, and maintain all well documentation Show less
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FMC Technologies
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Subsea Tech
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Jul 2005 - Jan 2006
Participated in the assembly and Factory Acceptance Testing of Deepwater Production Valves for global production operator in the Oil & Gas Industry. Participated in the assembly and Factory Acceptance Testing of Deepwater Production Valves for global production operator in the Oil & Gas Industry.
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Field Artillery - Multiple Launch Rocket Systems
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2002 - 2005
• Served as Non-Commissioned Officer of a Multiple Launch Rocket System platoon in support of 1st Infantry Division.• Participated in mobility and deployment of unit in support of both Kosovo Campaign and Operation Iraqi Freedom, while stationed in Germany.• Graduated within the top 10% of Primary Leadership Development Course and placed on the Commandant’s List.• Responsible for accountability and maintenance of heavy military machinery and associated equipment valued at over $1.7 million, while training and developing up to 10 subordinate soldiers at a time. Show less
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Finance
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1998 - 2002
Accounts Receivable/Payable ClerkSupport soldiers by providing benefits solutions to their finances
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Education
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Sam Houston State University
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University of Central Oklahoma
Finance, General