Zachary Burns
TWO ROCKS,WA
Summary
I am a dedicated worker who consistently strives to contribute positively to any workplace. I am always willing to help others and eager to learn new skills that help create a safe and efficient work environment.
Knowledgeable Assistant Driller with solid background in drilling operations and well control. Proven ability to assist in complex drilling tasks and ensure operational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in maintaining equipment and ensuring safety standards.
Experienced with drilling operations and equipment maintenance. Utilizes strong problem-solving skills to support complex drilling tasks and ensure safety. Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in well control and operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Driller
Valaris DPS-1
01.2021 - 12.2025
- Employed as an Assistant Driller on the Valaris DPS-1, a sixth-generation DP class DP-2 rig. My responsibilities include operating the Hydra racker for both offline and main well operations, such as laying down and picking up casing and tubulars. I also manage the TDX 1250, direct the crew during well operations, and provide relief for the driller as needed. Additionally, I am responsible for the operation of the pipe skate and riser skate using the NOV cyber base system.
- Operated drilling equipment to ensure safe and efficient drilling operations.
- Assisted in maintaining well control procedures to mitigate risks during drilling activities.
Assistant Driller
Ocean Apex
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Promoted from Lead Floorman to Assistant Driller on the Ocean Apex fifth-generation semi-submersible rig. I held this position until the contract ended, performing all related duties.
Lead Floorman
Ocean Apex Diamond Offshore
01.2019 - 01.2019
- As Lead Floorman on the Ocean Apex Diamond Offshore fifth-generation semi-submersible rig, I operated the bridge racker, ST-160, and ST-120 riser skate. My tasks included organizing the rig floor for various operations, setting up lineups, and assisting the driller with offline AD responsibilities, leveraging my background and skills.
Lead Floorman/Pumpman
Valaris DPS-1
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked on the Greater Enfield project involving water injection and completion wells. My role included leading the crew for rig floor operations, operating the pipe skate, riser skate, and ST-120 Iron roughneck, and performing auxiliary operations such as making up casing and drill pipe offline. I used the Hydra racker to develop my skills further and managed choke manifold and stand pipe manifold lineups for well control. Daily responsibilities involved measuring drill pipe casing, BHA, equipment checks, well control checks, working with eight shale shakers, maintaining four triplex 220 mud pumps, assisting with fluid transfers, and building drilling fluids and displacements in the pit room.
Derrickman/Assistant Driller
Enerdrill
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Employed for the Xanadu Dongara expiration well on a land rig. My duties included maintaining primary well control by building drilling fluid to the correct weight and viscosity, following mud engineer instructions, transferring fluid, and maintaining mud pumps. I also performed Assistant Driller duties, such as tripping pipe with a top drive and assisting the driller with operations and instructions.
Lead Floorman
Ensco 107
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Worked on a plug and abandonment project at Thevenard as Lead Floorman. I was responsible for directing the crew during rig floor operations, ensuring equipment readiness, performing daily well control checks, maintaining equipment, housekeeping, job planning, assisting the derrickman with displacements and lineups, mixing and building drilling fluid, transferring fluids from boat to pits, working with shale shakers, changing screens, and monitoring returns and cuttings for signs of well control issues.
Derrickman/Offline Assistant Driller
Noble Clyde Boudreaux
01.2014 - 01.2016
- After twelve months as Assistant R2 Derrickman, I was promoted to Derrickman. My role involved building and transferring drilling fluids, managing trip tanks, cement units, and surface pits, and maintaining primary well control by monitoring gains and losses. I ensured correct fluid weight and viscosity, maintained four triplex 2200 mud pumps, handled chemicals in the sack room, and pressurized barite and gel tanks for mixing. Responsibilities also included displacement operations for completion wells, working with mud engineer instructions, relief work for the R1 Assistant Driller using the cyber base pipe racking system (PRS), directing crew operations on the rig floor, and assisting the driller with calculations. As an offline AD, I managed the making up and breaking down of drill pipe offline using cyber base PRS, which helped me further develop my cyber base training.
Assistant Derrickman
Noble Clyde Boudreaux
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Hired as Lead Floorman/Offline Derrickman on a fifth-generation semi-submersible. I assisted the R1 Derrickman daily, transferred fluid to and from pontoons, circulated drilling fluid, mixed chemicals, lined up pits for transfers, managed mud pump lineups, performed daily mud pump checks, cleaned pits and lines for completions, and supported displacement operations.
Floorman
Ensco 109
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Promoted to Floorman after five months due to my background skills. Responsibilities included making up drill pipe and BHA, working with the shale shaker and bridge racker, using rig tongs in the derrick, maintaining equipment, performing daily checks on drawworks, well control, and lineups, and following instructions from the driller and Assistant Driller to ensure a safe and efficient workplace.
Roustabout
Ensco 109
04.2012 - 08.2012
- Employed as a Roustabout on Ensco 109. Duties included working with cranes, checking rigging and lifting equipment, housekeeping, helicopter operations, assisting the rig floor, supporting rig move operations, using hands-free tools to lay out tubulars on deck, and collaborating with the dogman and crane operator for various tasks.
Bricklayer/Supervisor
Zack Burns Bricklaying Services
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Founded my own business, providing high-quality bricklaying for residential and commercial projects of varying complexity. Managed teams, trained apprentices, liaised with builders and supervisors, conducted job set-outs, and interpreted plans and diagrams.
Floorman
Ocean Bounty Diamond Offshore
09.2008 - 01.2009
- Advanced from Roustabout to Floorman on the Ocean Bounty, a deep-water semisubmersible rig with manual equipment. Gained valuable experience, mastered the role, and was offered redundancy when the rig was cold stacked. Used this opportunity to start my own business and spend more time with my family.
Extra Roustabout
Diamond Offshore Ocean Patriot
01.2008 - 02.2008
- My first offshore experience, assisting subsea operations during a rebuild and maintenance on the BOP. Subsequently offered a full-time position on the Ocean Bounty.
Skills
- Drill string assembly
- Well control management
- Team leadership
- Drilling parameter optimization
Timeline
Assistant Driller
Valaris DPS-1
01.2021 - 12.2025
Assistant Driller
Ocean Apex
01.2019 - 01.2021
Lead Floorman
Ocean Apex Diamond Offshore
01.2019 - 01.2019
Derrickman/Assistant Driller
Enerdrill
08.2017 - 11.2017
Lead Floorman/Pumpman
Valaris DPS-1
01.2017 - 01.2019
Lead Floorman
Ensco 107
10.2016 - 08.2017
Derrickman/Offline Assistant Driller
Noble Clyde Boudreaux
01.2014 - 01.2016
Assistant Derrickman
Noble Clyde Boudreaux
01.2013 - 01.2014
Floorman
Ensco 109
08.2012 - 12.2012
Roustabout
Ensco 109
04.2012 - 08.2012
Bricklayer/Supervisor
Zack Burns Bricklaying Services
01.2010 - 01.2012
Floorman
Ocean Bounty Diamond Offshore
09.2008 - 01.2009
Extra Roustabout
Diamond Offshore Ocean Patriot
01.2008 - 02.2008
Training
- Forklift Operator
- Confined Space Rescue
- Gas Test Atmospheres
- Enter Confined Space Work (in accordance with an issued permit)
- Dogman
- Basic Rigging
- Intermediate Rigging
- Elevated Work Platform (EWP)
- First Aid
- Rescue from Heights
- Work Safety at Heights
- FOET
- Derrick Inspector
- Well Control (IADC Drillers Level)
- Construction Safety Awareness
About Zachary William Burns
I am a 40-year-old father of three, currently in excellent health and highly active. I am motivated, dedicated, hardworking, and friendly, always driven by new challenges and committed to excellence in everything I do. My hobbies include surfing, bike riding, camping, and fishing. Looking ahead, I am eager to continue my career in the oil and gas industry, where I find the work fulfilling and see opportunities for growth and to become the best in my field. My experience spans a wide range of well types—including work overs, expiration, completion, plug and abandonment, and HPHT wells—which has provided me with valuable knowledge and skills.