James D. Freude

Supervisor , Drilling Superintendent

Well Site Drilling Supervisor with record of achievement in administrative and human resource skills to effectively manage both projects and ongoing operations. Multiple years of experience including management, supervision and “special assignments” in front line high risk projects inclusive of well bore, well control, and environmental issues. Rapport builder with interpersonal abilities demonstrated in internal and external business situations. Extremely effective working with landowners and mineral owners. Adept at addressing work processes and new engineering systems and technologies. Coordinating and incorporating these processes into Drilling / Production programs, to make them a viable and effective part of project. Regard integrity, stability and professionalism as critical components of my personal and business philosophy. I Possesses great utility and logistical skills to manage day to day and week to week operations as well as hour to hour adjustments that have to be actively handled as they arise. Over 25 years experience in heavy Oil and Gas industrial settings, including Drilling, Completion, Coil tubing equipment operations, Excellent at maintaining high-quality work and communication information clearly and accurately. Dedicated to achieving personal and organizational goals: as well as the safety of employees and enviroment.

1970 to 1974 Victoria Stroman High School, Victoria, Texas
General Studies – Graduated 1974

1986 to 1989 Victoria College, UHVC, Victoria, Texas

Training Courses
Supervision
IADC
Wellcap Full Course , Program ID : W-616
Well Control Surface Stack , Supervisors (2010) Certificate number: A 313345
OIM
Stack Qualification
Surface/Sub-sea
Drilling
Completion
Workovers
Wireline
Coiled Tubing
Snubbing
Water Survival
First Aid/CPR
Advanced Safety Training
Harsh Identification , Wyoming Ultra Resources
H2S Certified
Safety Awarness
Lock Out Tag Out
Confined Space Entry
Fall Protection
Personal Protection Equipment

• Self-employed drilling consultant with extensive experience and training in all phases of on-site drilling operations on vertical and directional wells up to 23,320' including plug and abandonment, completion operations, personnel logistics, and supervision.

• Management of both land and off-shore drilling operations for a global company with assignments in Brasil, Alaska, Gulf of Mexico, off-shore waters of Mexico, Brasil, Argintina and the North Pacific.

• Extensive knowledge of drilling operations, equipment, fluids, and well control procedures with a wide range of experience from Tool Pusher/Offshore Installation Manager and Driller to Motorman, Derrickman, Floorman, and Crane Operator.

• Exceptional documentation skills delivering on-time and accurate 24-hour reports to management on well operations. Adept at reviewing Well Prognoses and working with drill engineers in resolving issues.

• Ability to make decisions as appropriate or provide alternatives for decision-making by drill engineers.

• Strong conflict resolution and interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in working with all MODU personnel, drill engineers, and company representatives.


• Exceptional documentation skills delivering on-time and accurate 24-hour reports to management on well operations. Adept at reviewing Well Prognoses and working with drill engineers in resolving issues.

• Ability to provide alternatives for decision-making by drill engineers.