Kyle Himes
Altoona
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Floorhand
Coastal well services
Morgantown
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted in rig operations by preparing tools and equipment for daily tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure compliance during drilling activities.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in work areas to promote efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to support drilling operations and equipment handling.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and materials for operational readiness.
- Participated in safety meetings to enhance awareness of best practices.
- Supported the crew by effectively communicating needs and updates during shifts.
- Assisted with rigging up and down operations on the drill floor.
- Operated tongs to make up or break out drill pipe connections.
- Performed maintenance and repair of drilling equipment, including pumps, valves, motors, and other components.
- Cleaned and maintained the rig deck area to ensure a safe working environment.
- Obtained proper permits and completed job safety analysis (JSA) prior to beginning each new job.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues encountered during job duties.
- Managed inventory of tools and supplies used on the rig site.
- Assisted in loading and unloading supplies onto the rig deck for use by personnel onboard.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts or cranes as needed.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while performing tasks.
- Tested pressure gauges, valves, and flowmeters to ensure they are functioning properly.
- Mixed, weighed or measured and monitored shaker and mud tank operations.
- Maintained records of material usage and disposal according to company guidelines.
- Adhered to all safety regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Provided assistance to other crew members during emergency situations as needed.
- Assisted with setting up auxiliary power sources such as generators or compressors when necessary.
- Set up surface piping systems for proper circulation of fluids throughout the wellbore.
- Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
- Monitored drilling operations and reported any issues to the Driller.
Welder
Blair image elements
Altoona
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise welding projects.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Fabrication Welder
McLanahan
Hollidaysburg
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding processes.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure precise assembly specifications.
- Operated plasma cutters and grinders for material preparation and finishing.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and production efficiency.
- Conducted safety inspections of equipment and adhered to safety protocols.
Welder 2
Union Tank Car Company
Altoona
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components securely.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during welding operations.
- Maintained and repaired welding tools to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes.
- Conducted quality checks on welds to meet specifications.
- Trained junior welders on proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Assisted in inventory management of welding materials and supplies.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Carpenter Apprentice
MCS
Philadelphia
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in constructing wooden frameworks for various building projects.
- Operated hand and power tools safely during carpentry tasks.
- Collaborated with senior carpenters on project layouts and designs.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety standards.
- Learned and applied safety protocols for handling construction materials effectively.
Carpenter Apprentice
Tradesman International
Hollidaysburg
10.2020 - 09.2023
- Assisted in constructing wooden frameworks for various building projects.
- Operated hand and power tools safely during carpentry tasks.
- Collaborated with senior carpenters on project layouts and designs.
- Measured and cut materials to meet project specifications accurately.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety standards.
- Learned and applied safety protocols for handling construction materials effectively.
- Assisted in delivering materials to job sites as required by the team.
- Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
- Cut and shaped material to specified measurements using hand tools such as saws, chisels, planes, and drills.
- Cleaned job sites daily after completion of each task ensuring no debris was left behind.
Construction Flagger
Flagged force
Murrysville
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Directed traffic flow to ensure safety around construction sites.
- Communicated with crew members to coordinate work activities effectively.
- Monitored roadway conditions to identify hazards and adjust signage accordingly.
- Set up and removed traffic control devices as needed for site operations.
- Enforced safety protocols among workers and drivers in active zones.
- Observed vehicle speeds and behaviors to maintain a secure work environment.
- Directed traffic around construction sites using hand signals, flags, and signs.
Welder helper
Corle Building Systems
Imler
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted welders by preparing materials for construction projects.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Followed safety protocols to create a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently.
- Organized workspace to promote effective workflow and reduce hazards.
- Supported experienced welders in executing welding techniques and practices.
- Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
- Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
Floorhand
Gms oil&gas
Mount Morris
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Assisted in rig operations by preparing tools and equipment for daily tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure compliance during drilling activities.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in work areas to promote efficiency.
Education
Altoona Area High School
Altoona , PaSkills
- Rig operations
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Tool inspection
- Drilling support
- Blueprint interpretation
- Welding fabrication
- Project coordination
- Traffic control
- Material handling
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Hazardous materials
- Repairs and maintenance
- Safety equipment use
- Lifts 80 pounds
- Drill bit change-outs
- Pipe handling proficiency
- Housekeeping duties
- Equipment setup
- Hydraulic systems
- Slip and elevator operation
- Floor equipment
Certification
Safeland certification
14 welding certification
Forklift certification
Timeline
Floorhand
Coastal well services
06.2025 - Current
Welder
Blair image elements
12.2024 - 06.2025
Fabrication Welder
McLanahan
08.2024 - 11.2024
Welder 2
Union Tank Car Company
12.2023 - 07.2024
Carpenter Apprentice
MCS
09.2023 - 12.2023
Carpenter Apprentice
Tradesman International
10.2020 - 09.2023
Construction Flagger
Flagged force
06.2020 - 10.2020
Welder helper
Corle Building Systems
12.2019 - 06.2020
Floorhand
Gms oil&gas
05.2019 - 11.2019
Altoona Area High School