Brandon Grace
Narangba,Qld
Summary
Confident and motivated professional committed to integrity and loyalty, fostering satisfaction in both personal and professional realms. Proven ability to communicate effectively, honed through diverse experiences that enhance collaboration and community engagement. Extensive expertise in wellhead maintenance, repair, and installation, complemented by a solid understanding of pressure control and safety protocols. Reliable team player dedicated to ensuring operational efficiency through meticulous execution of tasks and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wellhead Service Technician
Vault Pressure Control
Chinchilla, QLD
12.2025 - Current
- 2 weeks on 2 weeks off DIDO
- Achieved successful installation of wellhead sections, including 18-5/8", 13-3/8", 9-5/8", and 4-1/2" through effective rig assistance. Delivered well integrity solutions on live gas wells with actuated valves and chokes, ensuring operational safety. Enhanced wellhead performance by servicing Christmas trees and conducting thorough integrity checks. Executed frack tree installations, contributing to improved well productivity. Operated RB2 and HRB2 lubricators on live wells to facilitate hanger and TWC installations.
Well Head Technician
Vault Pressure Control
PNG
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Fly in fly out roster four weeks on four weeks off, in PNG.
- Assisted with rig operations for installation of wellhead sections including 18-5/8”, 13-3/8”, 9-5/8”, and 4-1/2”. Supported field teams in conducting well integrity jobs on live gas wells with actuated valves and chokes. Performed maintenance on Christmas trees and conducted integrity checks on wellheads.
Well Head Technician
Cactus Wellhead
Moomba, QLD
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Fly in fly out roster two weeks on two weeks off.
- Assisted with rig operations for A, B, and C sections. Supported installation of 10k to 15k frac trees. Conducted pressure testing of casing on live wells at 15,000 psi. Rebuilt valves and prepared pre-spud assemblies when not in the field. Collaborated on making pre-spuds ready for running tools and conducted testing.
Well Services Operator
Schlumberger
Moomba, QLD
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Fly in fly out roster of three weeks on three weeks off.
- Managed bulk plant operations for cement blending, demonstrating autonomy after initial training. Coordinated maintenance and preparation of trucks and pumps for job readiness. Supported supervisor by efficiently delivering cement during pumping activities.
Utility
OMEGA Security
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Fly in fly out roster of two weeks on and one week off.
- Oversaw safety protocols for personnel at Moomba gas and oil fields, enhancing site security and emergency response effectiveness. Coordinated emergency communications, efficiently gathering information to direct appropriate services during critical incidents. Maintained comprehensive daily logs and conducted regular patrols, utilizing a digital monitoring radio to ensure safety across a 500 km radius. Administered security clearances for aircraft, ensuring compliance with landing regulations.
- Assisted in various tasks across Moomba gas and oil fields. Supported operations in stores, housekeeping, and kitchen. Loaded and unloaded planes at the airport. Operated forklifts for material handling. Provided transportation for workers by driving the bus. Communicated effectively with team members to ensure smooth operations.
Point 2 Point
Armagaurd group
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Achieved timely cash transit operations at airport through effective management of logistics. Streamlined bulk coin handling processes for clients, enhancing operational efficiency and meeting all deadlines.
Utility Operator
ESS - WA, Wheatstone
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Fly in fly out roster of four weeks on and one week off.
- Achieved efficient cargo load management for the Wheatstone project through effective organization and code logging. Enhanced operational safety by skillfully operating electric pallet jacks and monitoring traffic during forklift and Manitou operations.
Utility Worker
ESS - Gladstone, Curtis Island
07.2014 - 02.2016
- Fly in fly out roster of four weeks on and one week off.
- Assisted in hands-on and collaborative tasks as a utility worker on Curtis Island. Developed communication skills while managing currency exchanges in the food service area. Followed safety procedures to maintain personal and patron safety. Managed delivery and collection of personal luggage in the camp ‘lock box,’ enhancing time management skills in a demanding environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clontarf Beach State High School
Clontarf, QLD12-2013
Skills
- Pressure testing
- Heavy equipment operation
- Piping systems
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Field service
- Hydraulic systems
- Assembly procedures
- Valve assembly
- Wellhead installation
- Maintenance and repair skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Hand and power tool use
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- CPR/ advanced first aid certificate
- QCE (Queensland certificate of education)
- Confined spaces & confined space rescue
- Breathing apparatus trained
- Gas testing monitoring trained.
- Multi combination licence open
- Forklift licence
- EWP 11m and over
- Working at heights
- License to perform dogging.
- Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes)
- Currently doing a cert 3 in project management & Team effectiveness
- Wellsite Permit to Work
- Inspect and clean machinery, tools and equipment to preserve biosecurity
Timeline
Wellhead Service Technician
Vault Pressure Control
12.2025 - Current
Well Head Technician
Vault Pressure Control
05.2023 - 12.2024
Well Head Technician
Cactus Wellhead
08.2021 - 05.2023
Well Services Operator
Schlumberger
12.2020 - 07.2021
Utility
OMEGA Security
04.2019 - 12.2020
Point 2 Point
Armagaurd group
08.2017 - 11.2018
Utility Operator
ESS - WA, Wheatstone
02.2016 - 07.2016
Utility Worker
ESS - Gladstone, Curtis Island
07.2014 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Clontarf Beach State High School