Bobby Bailey
Spearfish
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in equipment operation and maintenance, demonstrating proficiency in heavy machinery and adherence to safety protocols. Successfully repaired and replaced components on various machines, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety standards. Skilled in reading blueprints and diagrams to accurately assess project specifications, contributing to effective project execution. Proven ability to maintain a safe work environment while managing multiple tasks efficiently.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer Operator
Venter industrial solutions
Belle Fourche
01.2025 - Current
- Repaired and replaced worn or damaged parts on machines as needed.
- Operated heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, backhoes, following established protocols.
- Read blueprints and diagrams accurately to determine job specifications.
Fencing Contractor
Wishbone fencing
Spearfish
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Adhered strictly to local building codes when installing new fences.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety guidelines when operating power tools and equipment.
- Installed wood, metal, vinyl, chain-link and other types of fences in residential and commercial locations.
- Assessed fencing needs of clients and provided recommendations on materials, designs, and installation methods.
Driller
Scion drilling
Custer
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed according to schedule.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas after every job was completed.
- Supervised a team of workers who assisted with various aspects of the drilling process.
- Conducted regular inspections of drill pipe threads and connections to maintain quality standards.
- Monitored drill bit performance and adjusted accordingly for optimal results.
- Performed routine maintenance on all drilling equipment.
Driller
Hy Tech drilling
Lead
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed according to schedule.
- Supervised a team of workers who assisted with various aspects of the drilling process.
- Inspected mud tanks and other components of the rig floor to identify any potential problems or hazards.
- Conducted regular inspections of drill pipe threads and connections to maintain quality standards.
- Monitored drill bit performance and adjusted accordingly for optimal results.
- Performed routine maintenance on all drilling equipment.
- Developed strategies for dealing with difficult terrain or weather conditions while operating a drill rig.
Drilling Supervisor
TinTic mining services
Santaquin
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Analyzed geological data to determine optimal drilling locations and techniques.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Investigated accidents or incidents occurring at drill sites in order to prevent similar occurrences from happening again.
- Organized regular meetings with staff members to discuss operational issues and progress reports.
- Monitored well conditions to identify potential problems or hazards.
- Implemented best practices in order to optimize operational efficiency.
- Developed strategies for overcoming technical challenges associated with drilling operations.
- Maintained records of daily activities, including volumes drilled, materials used.
- Ordered necessary supplies and equipment needed for upcoming projects.
- Compiled detailed reports regarding completed jobs as well as future goals.
Senior Lead Driller
Swick Mining Services
Fairbanks
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Monitored daily progress reports from crew members to ensure accuracy of data collected during drilling operations.
- Directed and supervised a team of drillers in the operation of drilling equipment, including maintaining records of depth, geologic samples, and other data.
- Maintained detailed records of all activities related to the drilling process, including time logs, cost estimates, and material usage reports.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulations governing drilling operations.
- Analyzed geological information to determine the best location for wells or boreholes based on desired results.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for all drilling activities to protect personnel and equipment.
- Served as walking boss during a period of my time on this project.
Driller
Craig Roustabout Service
Williston
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed according to schedule.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas after every job was completed.
- Supervised a team of workers who assisted with various aspects of the drilling process.
- Assisted with moving rigs from one location to another for different jobs.
- Maintained well control systems to ensure safety while drilling operations are in progress.
- Developed strategies for dealing with difficult terrain or weather conditions while operating a drill rig.
Drilling Supervisor
GODBE drilling
Willcox
02.2009 - 04.2017
- Analyzed geological data to determine optimal drilling locations and techniques.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Investigated accidents or incidents occurring at drill sites in order to prevent similar occurrences from happening again.
- Started here as a green helper and worked my way up to driller and eventually supervising of 5 rigs in Arizona and California.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School
Lubbock, TX06-1998
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Heavy machinery maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- Safety compliance
- Drilling techniques
- Team supervision
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Quality assurance
- Material assessment
- Worksite organization
- Time management
- Client communication
- Team support
- Surveying
- Hazardous materials handling
- Hand tool proficiency
- Vehicle maintenance
- First aid training
- Welding
- Concrete mixing
- OSHA compliance
- Equipment operations
- Heavy equipment operation
Certification
- MSHA surface,underground,metal,nonmetal and coal qualified. 1/08/25 current.
Timeline
Laborer Operator
Venter industrial solutions
01.2025 - Current
Fencing Contractor
Wishbone fencing
04.2024 - 01.2025
Driller
Scion drilling
08.2023 - 04.2024
Driller
Hy Tech drilling
06.2022 - 06.2023
Drilling Supervisor
TinTic mining services
05.2021 - 06.2022
Senior Lead Driller
Swick Mining Services
03.2019 - 01.2021
Driller
Craig Roustabout Service
06.2017 - 01.2019
Drilling Supervisor
GODBE drilling
02.2009 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School