KENNETH MCCLELLAND

Field Supervisor

Kenneth brings 36 years of extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, spanning both deepwater and land-based drilling operations. For the first 20 years of his career, he worked in the Gulf of Mexico on drill ships, gaining hands-on expertise in roles such as Roustabout, Crane Operator, Deck Foreman, Assistant Driller, and Driller. He successfully managed operations in water depths ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 feet.

Over the past 16 years, Kenneth has excelled as a Drilling Consultant and Rig Manager, overseeing land-based drilling projects. His expertise includes managing vertical and horizontal wells with depths between 20,000 and 25,000 feet. Kenneth’s wealth of knowledge and leadership in complex drilling environments makes him a valuable asset to our team.

Education & Certifications

  • Ogden High School

  • Well Control, IADC WellSharp, Supervisor Level

  • Basic Orientation Plus

  • TWIC

  • PEC Safety Course, Safe Land and Safe Gulf

  • H2S Training

  • OSHA 10

  • US Merchant Mariner’s Document

Industry Experience

  • Oil-Base Mud

  • Water Base Mud

  • Brine Water

  • Deepwater Drilling

  • Vertical Drilling

  • Horizonal Drilling

  • Exploratory Wells

  • Directional Drilling

  • Cavern Storage Wells

  • Heavy Equipment Operator

Technical Experience

  • Oil & Gas Well Drilling

  • Cavern Well Drilling

  • Wire line

  • Core Sampling

  • Cranes

  • Forklift

  • Manlifts

  • Plug & Abandonment

  • Downhole Experience

  • Well View Reports