Honor Society® member
Darrell Gibbs
Valve Technician at Performance wellhead & frac components
- Odessa College
- BAAS - Occupational Health & Safety Management
- Class of 2022
- Odessa, Texas
Member since April 2020
About
I am very proactive and results-oriented. I have a thorough understanding of teamwork and possess the leadership qualities to make an immediate impact. I have been in and out of the oilfield industry since 2001 and I have acquired a lot of safety training and hands-on experiences. After graduating from Odessa College in 2018 and receiving my Associate in Arts/ Substance Abuse Counseling, and General Studies Degree, I realized that I wanted to further my career in Occupational Safety & Health and Odessa College has opened that door for me. I feel very grateful for opportunities that arise and I look forward to the challenges ahead. My overall goal is to help others achieve their goals and be more effective. Odessa College has helped me grow and I'm very determined, grateful, and willing to give back what's been so freely given to me. The sky is the limit.
Education
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Odessa College
Associates in arts/substance abuse counseling
2016 – 2018
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Odessa College
Associates in arts/general studies
2016 – 2018
Honors and awards
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Student Excellence Award
Honored for my academic achievement 2017
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Deans Honor Roll
Fall 2017 and Spring 2018
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FEMA Certification
Emergency Management Institute Achievement 3/7/2020
Goals and interests
- Career goal
To become an instructor in safety with skills to manage safer workplaces, ensure the occupational health of employees, conduct management system audits, and provide guidance to operations on industrial hazards. With advancement into leadership roles, creating and applying safety and health management standards through the application of critical thinking, experimental innovation-based projects, leadership/communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Graduate school interests
October 2019 I enrolled at Odessa College in the BAAS Leadership and Management Occupational Safety & Health Management program to further my career. I plan on Graduating in 2022 and pursuing my career in the field of Occupational Safety & Health Management.
- Outside the classroom
I grew up playing sports and my favorite is basketball. I also enjoy family vacations as well as family functions. In my spare time, I enjoy doing yard work, home repairs, and hanging out with my loved ones. I do get a chance every now and then of playing basketball and watching sports on television.
Experience
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Valve Technician
Performance wellhead & frac components
Jan 2019 – May 2019
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Field service/valve technician
Crude Energy Services
Jun 2018 – Feb 2019
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Front desk/gym attendant
Odessa College Sports Center
Feb 2017 – May 2018
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floor clerk/shipping & receiving clerk
Odessa College Bookstore
Aug 2016 – May 2018
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
