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Jamie Thomas
78 Whangamoa Drive, Okere Falls, Rotorua,BOP
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Summary
Results-driven Managing Director with expertise in operations management, strategic planning, and team collaboration. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen client relationships.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
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1
Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
TCD Limited
Tauranga, BOP
01.2009 - 03.2026
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies to drive revenue growth.
- Oversaw financial planning and analysis, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Fostered a culture of innovation by mentoring senior leaders and promoting best practices.
- Established key performance indicators to monitor progress toward strategic objectives.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services.
- Oversaw complex negotiations with suppliers/vendors for favorable contract terms that led to cost savings.
- Cultivated a strong organizational culture built on integrity accountability teamwork which resulted in higher retention rates among staff.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by investing in employee development programs and resources.
- Increased employee retention rates by creating positive work environment and offering competitive benefits and career advancement opportunities.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Operations Supervisor
Borewell NZ Limited
Tauranga, BOP
03.2004 - 01.2009
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency across multiple teams.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for equipment handling and maintenance protocols.
- Coordinated inventory management efforts to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Implemented quality control systems to reduce errors, resulting in increased customer satisfaction rates.
- Oversaw logistics coordination for seamless transportation of goods between various departments and locations.
- Developed strong relationships with key customers to better understand their requirements and tailor services accordingly.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards, maintaining company's reputation and avoiding penalties.
- Boosted employee morale and engagement through development of comprehensive rewards and recognition program.
- Improved safety standards by conducting regular audits and training sessions, resulting in fewer workplace accidents.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
Field Service Technician
Drilling Fluid Equipment (NZ)
Bell Block, New Plymouth
07.1999 - 02.2004
- Diagnosed and repaired drilling fluid equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections on various fluid systems.
- Collaborated with clients to identify equipment issues and provide effective solutions.
- Trained junior technicians on equipment operation and troubleshooting techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of service activities and equipment repairs for quality assurance.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism in all interactions with clients, consistently receiving positive feedback for exceptional service.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
- Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
- Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance, and test tasks.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering prompt and accurate service solutions during field visits.
Well Driller
Thomas Drilling Services Ltd
Stratford, Taranaki
01.1994 - 06.1999
- Operated drilling rigs and equipment to efficiently reach water sources.
- Conducted site assessments to determine optimal drilling locations and methods.
- Collaborated with geological teams to interpret data and enhance drilling accuracy.
- Trained junior drillers on safety protocols and efficient operation of equipment.
- Conducted risk assessments prior to drilling activities for proactive hazard identification and prevention measures implementation.
- Streamlined work processes by effectively managing personnel, equipment, and resources on job sites.
- Maintained accurate records of drilling activities to ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by maintaining open communication channels throughout the project lifecycle.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Conducted site assessments to determine the best location for drilling operations.
Driller
Webster Drilling NZ Ltd
Wellington, New Zealand
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Operated drilling machinery to ensure safe and efficient extraction processes.
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
Education
GED -
Stratford High School
Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand Skills
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration
- Client relationships
- Mentoring and training
- Account management
- Business planning
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Budget development
- Negotiation
- Contract management
- Organizational development
- Human resources
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Decision-making
Certification
- Full car License
- Class 4 Heavy vehicle (Truck) license
- Track, Wheels and Rollers license
- Forkilft license
- Dangerous Goods
- Rigging and handling of 28 years
- Hiab and crane lifting, slinging and handling of 28 years
- Explosive license (expired)
- First Aid
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Enjoy participating in outdoor adventures for overall physical and mental well-being
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Gym Workouts
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Adventure Travel
- Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP)
- Outdoor Recreation
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
Drilling experience and abilities
TCD Limited, Tauranga, BOP, NZ - approx 17 years
Company profile - Water wells, Geothermal drilling with BOP's , Shallow Oil & Gas including workovers with BOP's, Aquifer pump testing and Resource consenting support, CCTV camera inspections, Exploration drilling, Dewatering drilling, Slim-hole investigations, Environmental drilling and Site investigation works, Groundwater monitoring wells-designs-testing, Commerical water bores for Bottled water offshore marketing and sales, Deep exploration and investigations for Coal & Gas ranging in depths from 600-800 meters, Mineral explorations and investigations, Foundation drilling, Consulting works with Engineers, Hydrologists, Site supervisors or company men including all Well completions reports, Drilling projects on both key-turn operations and Day rates / Per meter construction designs.
Project location/s: North Island based drilling activities
- Water wells in numerous sizes, depths and Irrigation designs
- Pre-collar conductors for Oil & Gas drilling operations (ranging in various sizes and well depths under Contract Drilling supervisor)
- Pre-collar conductors for Geothermal drilling operations (ranging in various sizes and well depths under Bore manager supervisions)
- Live Geothermal wells above 180 meters and under NZ government legislations and regulations, including A-Grade Bore manager site supervisions
- Live Geothermal wells below 180 meters and under NZ government legislations and regulations, including A-Grade Bore manager site supervisions
- Slim-hole drilling investigations for new geothermal leases (wells ranging in various sizes and depths up to 700-900 meters)
- Plug and abandonment (P&A) of live wells to meet NZ government legislations and regulations including all local agencies environmental standards
- All projects were conducted with surface drilling activities above ground level with controlled drilling fluids, solids control equipment and separators, mud tanks and reticulations systems etc and covered both 12 hour and 24 hour drilling operations on 7 day per week projects
Key duties
- Managing director for company and covering all projects, marketing and sales, staff recruitment, client liaison matters, project estimates and all permitting issues, HSE matters and site assessments as part of pre-site-programmes including site plans and all project management.
- Day-to-day drilling operations monitoring, supervisions and safety covers
- Supervisions of general workplace best practices and safe operating procedures
- Carry-out continuous HSE inspections with daily monitoring and attention to safety and environmental concerns (drilling fluids spills etc around natural waterways, council storm water drains, etc)
- Control and monitor safety or work activities with the aim of preventing of minimizing
- Ensure all construction activities are carried out in a safe manner and in adherence to the companies safety policies, statutory regulations and guidelines
- Perform daily routine inspections and audit/s of site project/s
Rig type/s - Kelly drive rigs, Top-head drive rigs, Track mounted hydraulic Top-head drive rigs
Borewell NZ Limited, Tauranga, BOP, NZ - approx 5 years
Company profile - Water wells, Shallow Geothermal wells and Investigation bores, Foundation drilling, Aquifer pump testing, Slim-hole and soil profile investigations, Quarry drilling , Environmental and Geotechnical drilling, Site investigation works
Rig type/s - Kelly drive rigs, Top-head drive rigs, Tractor based hydraulic Top-head drive rigs
Drilling Fluid Equipment, Bell Block, New Plymouth, NZ - (DFE) approx 5 years
Company profile - Senior field Solids technician on geothermal well sites, including Oil & Gas well sites both onshore and offshore commissioning, servicing, 24 hour monitoring and compliance regulators. Company branched out into HDD sector and started hiring and commissioning rental units through-out Australia covering Micro-tunneling, HDD projects, Gas seam rotary based drilling projects etc so we would travel to these remote locations and stay onsite with the drilling teams/crews to commission the rental units and provide operational services and skills to these 12/24 hour drilling activities.
Thomas Well-drilling Services, Stratford, Taranaki, NZ - approx 5 years (after father and owner passed away suddenly / Family based business)
Company profile - Water wells, Foundation drilling, Investigation drilling, Aquifer pump testing, Geotechnical drilling, Piling and Ground anchors through-out remote locations of NZ
Rig type/s - Kelly drive rigs, Top-head drive rigs , Tractor based hydraulic Top-head drive rigs
Webster Drilling & Exploration Limited, Wellington - approx 2 years
Company profile - Seismic drilling (2D and 3D survey operations) utilizing Trucks, Tractors and Jack row Heli-portable drilling rigs
Rig type/s - Jack row Heli-portable rigs on 100 meter long-line slings through rough terrain hill and bush country, 4WD Kubota Tractor based Hydraulic Top-head drive rigs, Truck mounted Top-head drive rigs, 4WD Ute based shallow drilling rigs
Timeline
Managing Director
TCD Limited
01.2009 - 03.2026
Operations Supervisor
Borewell NZ Limited
03.2004 - 01.2009
Field Service Technician
Drilling Fluid Equipment (NZ)
07.1999 - 02.2004
Well Driller
Thomas Drilling Services Ltd
01.1994 - 06.1999
Driller
Webster Drilling NZ Ltd
01.1992 - 01.1994
GED -
Stratford High School