Paul Livaken
Ventia
Cairns,QLD
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Experienced with operating and maintaining drilling equipment to ensure effective and safe operations. Utilizes technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues swiftly. Track record of contributing to team efforts and adapting to dynamic work environments.
Work History
Hydro Driller
3 Years- Monitored bore alignment, depth, and ground conditions to maintain drilling accuracy.
- Operated drilling equipment safely, following site procedures and excavation controls.
- Completed daily pre-start inspections on rigs, tools, and ancillary equipment.
- Supported site setup, rig positioning, and drilling preparation activities.
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repair of drilling equipment.
- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
- Trained and supervised all site personnel.
- Actively participated in pre-drill meetings, contributing valuable insights based on past experience to optimize well design parameters.
- Communicated with supervisors and operators to coordinate drilling progress and site priorities.
Hydro Driller
1 Year- Improved safety on the rig by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular safety drills.
- Identified underground hazards and applied isolation requirements before drilling.
- Maintained drill logs, site records, and equipment maintenance reports accurately.
- Assisted crew with casing, tooling changes, and drill string handling.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
Hydro Driller /Trainee /Drillers Offsider
7 Years- Operated drilling rigs safely across remote worksites, maintaining compliance with site procedures and HSEQ requirements.
- Coordinated drill crew activities to keep boreholes advancing efficiently and work areas orderly.
- Performed pre-start inspections and routine maintenance on drilling equipment to reduce breakdowns.
- Monitored drilling conditions and adjusted techniques to maintain sample quality and borehole integrity.
- Guided crew members through drilling tasks, equipment handling, and site expectations.
- Collected soil, rock, and water samples, maintaining accurate drilling records and logs.
- Provided expertise to support day drilling operations.
- Managed rig sub-contractors to maintain safe and efficient operations of rig equipment.
- Managed inventory levels at the drill site, coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of essential materials without causing delays in operations or project completion timescales.
Education
No Degree - Junior High Education
Skills
Drilling fluids management
Well control
Drilling parameter optimization
Borehole sampling
Drill rig inspection
Safety compliance
Emergency procedures
Risk assessment
Site preparation
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Effective communication
Teamwork
Certification
- waterwell drilling license
- cert 4 drilling operations
- cert 3 hospitality
- first aid
- cert 2 civil construction
- cert 2 in heavy vehicle operation
- MC drivers licences unritricted
- Backhoe ticket
- telehandler ticket
- working at heights ticket
- confine space ticket
- excavator ticket
- roller ticket
- skid steer ticket
- forklift ticket
- basic doggman ticket
Timeline
Hydro Driller
Ventia
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
Hydro Driller
Pentium Hydro
10.2022 - 10.2023Read More
Hydro Driller /Trainee /Drillers Offsider
Ventia
10.2015 - 10.2022Read More
Bentley Park Collage
No Degree from Junior High Education
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