Dustin Cruse
About Dustin Cruse
Dustin Cruse serves as a Drilling Optimization Technical Support and Well Planner at Nabors Industries, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in the drilling industry, having held various positions at Scientific Drilling prior to his current role.
Work at Nabors Industries
Dustin Cruse has been employed at Nabors Industries since 2014, where he serves as a Drilling Optimization Technical Support and Well Planner. His role involves providing technical support for drilling optimization processes and planning well operations. Based in Houston, Texas, he has accumulated a decade of experience in this position, contributing to the company's efforts in enhancing drilling efficiency and effectiveness.
Previous Experience at Scientific Drilling
Prior to his current role, Dustin Cruse worked at Scientific Drilling for several years. He began as a LWD and MWD Operator from 2005 to 2007, where he gained hands-on experience in logging while drilling and measurement while drilling technologies. He then advanced to the position of MWD and Survey Coordinator from 2008 to 2014, overseeing directional drilling operations for six years. Additionally, he briefly served as a Directional Driller for seven months in 2008.
Education and Expertise
Dustin Cruse studied at New Mexico State University from 1999 to 2004, completing a five-year program. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in the technical aspects of drilling and well planning, which he applies in his current and previous roles within the oil and gas industry.
Career Timeline
Dustin Cruse's career in the drilling industry spans multiple roles and companies. He began his career at Scientific Drilling in 2005 and held various positions until 2014. After transitioning to Nabors Industries in 2014, he has focused on drilling optimization and well planning for the past ten years. His career reflects a steady progression through different technical roles in the industry.