Landon Todd Taylor
Hilden,NS
Summary
Over 19 years oil and gas industry experience, with a history of safe, proactive, organized and logical performance. I pride myself on adaptability and a management style that utilizes proven methods with creative solutions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Rig Manager
Borr Drilling
01.2024 - Current
- Employed as Shore based Rig Manager over the Borr Njord and Borr Galar, Pacific class PPL-400 Jack ups, operating offshore Villahermosa Mexico.
- Exploratory and production campaigns ongoing for OPEX in the Gulf of Mexico
- Responsible for daily operations, budgeting, well planning, AFE and cost allocation, HSE management and logistics
- Ability to manage multiple assets.
Offshore Installation Manager
Borr Drilling
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Employed as Offshore Installation Manager aboard the Borr Galar, Pacific class PPL-400 Jack up offshore Villahermosa Mexico
- Drilling and testing exploratory HPHT wells for OPEX in the Gulf of Mexico, also filling in as a shore based Rig Manager on multiple occasions
Offshore Installation Manager
Energy Emerger
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Employed as Offshore Installation Manager and previously as Senior Tool Pusher aboard the Northern Offshore Energy Emerger Amphion based CJ-46 Jack up, operating offshore Abu Dhabi for ENI/ADNOC
- Involved in NOV equipment reactivation, inventorying, endurance testing of equipment and crew familiarization training
- Ensuring operational readiness and procedural competence across all operations
- HPHT drilling campaigns offshore Bahrain and UAE
Tool Pusher
GDI
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Employed as a Tool pusher on GDI’s Joint venture JV-1 rig during Nantong shipyard re-activation
- Assist with contract preparations and NOV re-commissioning procedures
- Resigned due to an offer of promotion to OIM with Northern Offshore UAE
Assistant Rig Manager
Noble Drilling
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Assistant Rig Manager (Senior Tool Pusher) aboard the 6th generation NOV Cyber based JU-3000 high specification jack up Noble Regina Allen
- Directly involved in a complex 22 well P&A program for ExxonMobil Canada, involving simultaneous operations between online rig-based work and well work operations
- Responsible for online P&A operations and coordinating with simultaneous operations involving Coil tubing and slick line/wire line
- Ensuring a safe and efficient operation through the belief that becoming One team can solidify a lasting safety legacy offshore Sable Island
Assistant Rig Manager
Noble Drilling
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Assistant Rig Manager (Senior Tool Pusher) aboard the 6th generation NOV Cyber based JU-3000 Noble Houston Colbert high specification jack up offshore Qatar
- Drilling and completing challenging HPHT wells
- Experience in loss circulation, batch mixing systems and mud cap drilling
- Responsible for ensuring H2S readiness among drill crews and performing realistic emergency drills on a daily and weekly basis
- Also note further experience filling in on the Noble Scott Marks in Saudi Arabia while the Houston Colbert was in transit to the Middle East
Driller & Assistant Rig Manager
Noble Drilling
11.2014 - 01.2016
- First line Driller & Assistant Rig Manager aboard the 6th Generation NOV Cyber based JU-3000 Noble Houston Colbert Harsh environment Jack up in Southern Argentina
- Drilling and completing platform based and exploratory natural gas wells offshore Rio Grande, Tierra del Fuego
- Complex Directional well programs and experience in conventional gravel pack completions
- Experience in harsh environment operations and winterization planning
Driller
Noble Drilling
06.2014 - 11.2014
- First line Driller with Noble Drilling aboard the 4th generation semi-submersible Noble Paul Romano
- With a rated water depth of 7500' and 15K MUX BOP it was operating offshore Malta and Morocco for AGR in an exploratory campaign
Driller
Noble Drilling
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Driller aboard the 4th generation semi-submersible Noble Homer Ferrington with a rated water depth of 7500’ and 15K MUX BOP
- Involved in multiple deep-water drilling campaigns in Ivory Coast, Egypt, Libya, Israel, Cyprus, Morocco, and Malta
- Working for notable clients such as Exxon Mobil, AGR, GGR, Noble Energy and CNRL
- Experience in Deep water drilling and completions.
- Experience in various campaigns with well control issues and exploratory drilling.
Assistant Driller
Noble Drilling
12.2007 - 08.2011
- Working as Assistant Driller in a variety of locations in West Africa aboard the 4th Generation deep water semi-submersible Noble Homer Ferrington
- Assisting the Driller with rig floor operations and keeping accurate tubular inventory
- Assisting team members and training new members on drilling operations and safe operations of rig floor equipment
- Always ensuring all safety programs including the Noble STOP program were utilized
- Operating the NOV PRS 4 Hydra-Racker and training new team members in it's operation
- Completion of Noble Drilling Assistant Driller and Driller level competency portfolios and PATH Training
Floor Man to Driller
Precision Drilling
01.2005 - 12.2008
- Working as a floor man up to a Driller on various land-based drilling rigs in Western Canada and Canadian Arctic regions
- Experience operating in ultra-harsh arctic climates and cold weather start up
Pipe Fitting Apprentice
J.C Mechanical
07.2003 - 01.2005
- Working as a pipe fitting apprentice though J.C Mechanical Canada installing and maintaining Commercial and Industrial water meters, pumping stations and sub stations.
- Completed year one of the Canadian Red seal apprentice programs with 2000 logged hours in experience
- Gained experience in tubular fabrication and B-pressure welding
Education
Pipe Fitter Apprentice Year one -
Nova Scotia Community College
Halifax01.2004
Graduate class -
Cobequid Education Centre
Truro, Nova Scotia01.2003
Skills
- Deep water Drilling operations
- Jack up Drilling operations
- High pressure High temperature wells
- Conventional, Cyber base, Amphion experience
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- MODU flag & regulatory management
- Rig Moving and positioning
- Mechanically inclined and experienced in operational trouble shooting
- Effective, logical, organized and seeking efficiency within all operations
Personal Information
- Age: 08/12/84
- Passport Number: Canadian
- Date of Birth: 08/12/84
- Nationality: Canadian
- Driving License: Canada, Full, Clean
Training
- IWCF Supervisors level 4 surface/subsea well control
- 51 Hour USCG Advanced Firefighting
- USCG MODU Stability and Trim
- STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft
- BOSIET Offshore water survival OPTIO Approved
- Liberian OIM license
- OPITO H2S
- UKOG Medical
- Fall arrest and Rescue at heights Falk Alford
- Confined space entry rescue attendant Falk Alford
- St Johns Ambulance First Aid/CPR/AED training Canadian coastguard approved
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Resident Rig Manager
Borr Drilling
01.2024 - Current
Offshore Installation Manager
Borr Drilling
09.2022 - 01.2024
Offshore Installation Manager
Energy Emerger
10.2019 - 09.2022
Tool Pusher
GDI
08.2019 - 10.2019
Assistant Rig Manager
Noble Drilling
10.2017 - 08.2019
Assistant Rig Manager
Noble Drilling
01.2016 - 10.2017
Driller & Assistant Rig Manager
Noble Drilling
11.2014 - 01.2016
Driller
Noble Drilling
06.2014 - 11.2014
Driller
Noble Drilling
08.2011 - 06.2014
Assistant Driller
Noble Drilling
12.2007 - 08.2011
Floor Man to Driller
Precision Drilling
01.2005 - 12.2008
Pipe Fitting Apprentice
J.C Mechanical
07.2003 - 01.2005
Graduate class -
Cobequid Education Centre
Pipe Fitter Apprentice Year one -
Nova Scotia Community College
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