JAMES M.

MURPHY
937 Pruitt Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73170
405.691.6699 (Home)
405.664.4742 (Cell)
mmf9e752@westpost.net

OBJECTIVE:
Currently seeking a rewarding and challenging full-time position with the possib
ilities for advancement, both financially and educationally.

WORK HISTORY:
DRILL PIPE SPECIALIST
Washita Valley Enterprises, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK (2010-Present)
Washita Valley Enterprises, Inc.; Oklahoma City, OK (2004-2008)
Star Pipe Service; Oklahoma City, OK (2003-2004)
J. C. Houck; Oklahoma City, OK (1984-1994)
* Managed a group of workers in all aspects of drill pipe inspection and mainten
ance.
* Worked directly with others, within and outside the company, on all various is
sues related to performance, maintenance and repair.
* Maintained accurate graphical records to report to engineers.
* Visually analyzed pipe connections, marked damages and repaired or refaced, as
necessary.
* Gauged and measured outside diameter of tool joints.
* Operated buggy to evaluate wall readings to determine efficiency of pipe diame
ters, possibly recommending down-grading size and weight specifications.
* Serviced wellhead to insure it was in safe and proper working condition.
* Attended necessary training to gain additional knowledge in current technologi
es.

MECHANIC/TECHNICIAN,INSPECTOR/SERVICE WRITER (AMERICAN AND IMPORTS)

Hibdon/Tires Plus; Oklahoma City, OK (2009)
Dealers Auto Auction , Oklahoma City, OK (1998-2003)
Jackie Cooper Mazda & Suzuki, Norman, OK (1994-1998)
* Demonstrated excellent customer service and communication skills by explaining
mechanical issues and resolutions/recommendations to customers, other technicia
ns and major finance companies.
* Supervised others to ensure completion of all repairs and/or replacement of de
fective automobile parts per my recommendations. (Bumper-to-Bumper service)
* Certified to diagnose and repair or replace automobile electrical and cooling
systems, tires, tire alignment & suspension, rear ends and transmissions, four w
heel drives, and brakes.
* Performed lube services, as requested, upon overall inspection of automobile.
* Successfully completed and utilized various training courses by applying knowl
edge in the day-to-day automobile business setting.
* Kept accurate documentation of customer repairs for future reference.

POWDER WELDER
B. K. Machine; Moore, OK (2009-2010)
* Completed powder welding per engineering specifications and personal knowledge
on oil well plungers and rings.
* Knowledge of welding processes and how to join parts.
* Met fabrication deadlines to increase customer satisfaction.
* Skilled in selection and assembly of necessary welding equipment to meet fabri
cation specifications.

EDUCATION:
GENERAL EDUCATION DEGREE
Moore High School; Moore, OK (1976)

SPECIALIZED TRAINING:
A.S.E. Training
Used Drill Pipe Inspection (International Pipe Inspectors Association)
DS-1 Drill Stem Inspection (International Pipe Inspectors Association)

REFERENCES:
Upon request.