Kahalle (Kel) Dean

Experience

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  Golden State Drilling Inc

  Jun 1995 - Dec 2004

  Drilling Manager

  Responsible for maintaining control of Rig operations at all times and ensure that proper procedures and policies were followed during the drilling an oil well. Safely managed maintenance of all hydroelectric, triplex, and centrifugal pumps. Monitor the rig’s activity and responsible for interpreting the signals the wells gives regarding gas and fluid pressure. In an emergency, he is also responsible for taking the correct counter measures to stop an uncontrolled well control situation from emerging. Show less

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  Halliburton

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2019

  Supervise workflow and improve equipment strategies to meet the Company's goals with a 90% accuracy while keeping communication with operations; managed equipment process for downhole tools • Administer all HR functions related to shop; daily timekeeping and payroll, hiring, created performance review criteria across levels and standardized skills and competencies for organization • Verified compliance with DOT, global, HSE, DS-1 Inspection and IAS regulations, leading to increase in overall customer rating by 40%; retained 100% safety record • Utilized SAP for scheduling and tracking equipment maintenance and repair, and tracking all direct and indirect cost • Developed strategic relationships with third party logistics provider and integrated supply chain operations, warehousing and logistics service providers; increased service delivery rates by 40% and decreased costs by 20%; monitored and controlled parts room with $1 Million in inventory. • Prepare financial support reports for area; Hold discussions of P&L statement and other metrics with all district and regional managers Show less Preserve company’s positive image and reputation by overseeing building of downhole tools; collaborated with 5 client service managers to evaluated and enhance downhole tools performance, ensuring project completion 2 weeks prior to deadline • Implemented and monitored effective performance management process for 20 well sites, obtaining talent gaps from 10 Site Engineers; tracked developments in employment legislation to ensure 100% conformity within company policies • Led project team of 5 to improve efficiency productivity of drilling oil wells by over 30%; performed root cause analysis for downhole tool failures and resolve customer issues up to 100% satisfaction • Administered internal audits, studied spending trends, and certified adherence to DS-1, API Spec, and HMS regulations; established programs to correct deficiencies; Decreased vendor over-payment by 40% • Slashed Service Quality Issues and Cost of Poor Quality 40% during 5 years as FSQC. • Developed and managed Risk Management & maintained compliance to CalOSHA regulations Show less Spearheaded new hire training, managed HES management process to ensure quality assurance, assist project management and risk management; implemented Employee Competency program• Pinpointed training gaps and development opportunities for personnel; examined service delivery performance, discovering process gaps, improving delivery efficiency 40%• Organized 30+ job fairs at various college universities, interviewing STEM students; piloted 25 career development workshops for Halliburton employees, executed performance appraisals and functioned as a coach and mentor to over 60 employees at any given time• Determined tactical direction regarding policy/procedures, work force staffing, and budgeting• Completed 40+ internal audits on processes and procedures to verify conformance and determine if requirements are being met as per local and global standards• Reduced procedure related issues 60% during 3 years as PDC; Promoted and led the Safety Program•Evaluate oil field safety, health and environmental risks and ensure on site safety & health compliance Show less Oversee control/direction of well paths to predetermined target coordinates utilizing survey data• Led all facets of operations on well site, coordinating tasks and activities of crew members• Championed as an Advisor/Mentor for teaching good drilling practices and held responsible forequipment and safety audits, and presenting final reports to oil companies and government officials• Championed in survey calculations, log generation, Geosteering services and data quality control• Advised technical consultation to Geologist on formation evaluations and drilling tendencies Show less

  • Operations Maintenance Manager

    Jun 2015 - Dec 2019

  • Field Service Quality & Compliance Coordinator

    Jun 2010 - Jun 2015

  • Performance Development & Safety Coordinator

    Jun 2007 - Jun 2010

  • Senior Drilling Engineer

    Jan 2005 - Jun 2007
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  Bakersfield College

  Jul 2018 - now

  Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

  • Instructed and Mentored players on individual skills and team concepts• Attended all practices and games and assisted with planning and preparation• Handled all recruiting activities - Organize recruiting and evaluation of student-athletes• Act as a positive role model for team participates and the community• Worked personally with each athlete and helped in developing athletic potential

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  Elite Line Services (ELS)

  Dec 2020 - Sept 2023

  Maintenance Manager
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  Daifuku

  Sept 2023 - Apr 2024

  Senior Maintenance Manager
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  Frito-Lay

  Apr 2024 - now

  Maintenance and Engineering Manager - Capex Project & Resource Conservation