General Overview

FOR OVER 6 YEARS, PAYZONE DIRECTIONAL SERVICES HAS BEEN PROVIDING CUSTOMERS ACROSS THE WESTERN UNITED STATES WITH HIGHLY RELIABLE, LOW COST MWD AND DIRECTIONAL SERVICES.

WHY IS PAYZONE DIFFERENT FROM OTHER DIRECTIONAL COMPANIES?

Payzone has developed a reputation of flexibility and solution solving with competitive pricing. We have a "can do" philosophy in some of the most difficult drilling conditions, and strive to improve any process in even the simplest conditions. Simply put, we have the most reliable EM and Mud Pulse tools on the market, and the ability to acquire and use several types of mud motor equipment configurations based on our customers’ needs. In addition, we have the best people in the business from well planning to directional drillers; our sole purpose is to hit targets in an efficient and safe manner.

General Overview

Payzone hires and trains the most experienced Directional and MWD engineers in the industry. Many of our personnel come from major directional drilling operations across the country, or are trained from within. They possess a wide variety of expertise in directional, horizontal, and multilateral well designs. Our personnel have superb regional drilling knowledge in the Rockies, California, and the Williston basin.

Corporate philosophy is based on quality people. Payzone provides bimonthly scheduling and 12 hour tours for our personnel. This contributes to a superior quality of life for both personnel and their families.

In a market where over-utilization of personnel is key to driving up corporate profits; Payzone has stayed committed to its people and ultimately committed to its energy partners by insuring a rested and safety minded work force prepared for difficult challenges.

PAYZONE Members

  • Chad

    Chad Hathaway

    Founder/President, CEO

    Chad Hathaway

    Founder/President, CEO

    Chad Hathaway started Payzone Directional in 2005. Since inception and until recently, Mr. Hathaway has managed or co-managed every aspect of the business. In 2010 after the company had established a strong customer base and solid financial status; additional help was recruited to manage operations and expand sales. Mr. Hathaway is currently responsible for managing the strategic growth plan for the company, and ensures adequate financing is available to fund that growth. Prior to starting Payzone, Mr. Hathaway was with a major directional service provider and worked throughout the Western United States for several years. Mr. Hathaway serves on the Board of CIPA (California Independent Producers Association), and the Bakersfield Petroleum Club.

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  • Taryn

    Taryn Mann

    Operations Analyst

    Taryn Mann

    Operations Analyst

    Taryn Mann joined Payzone Directional Services, LLC as the second office employee in 2007; and currently holds the position of Operations Analyst. While Ms.Mann has many roles within the company; responsibilities are associated mostly with handling and tracking of the day-to-day operations related to all facets of the directional drilling business. Prior to joining Payzone, Ms.Mann worked in Oil & Gas Industry and Real Estate; she has 7 years of administrative experience.

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  • Shelley

    Shelley Siemens

    Office Manager/HR

    Shelley Siemens

    Office Manager/HR

    Shelley Siemens is the Business Office Manager for Payzone Directional Services, LLC with the responsibility of managing both the headquarters office in Bakersfield, CA as well as the Rocky Mountains Division office located in Roosevelt, Utah. Ms.Siemens has been with Payzone Directional since its original inception and brings over 15 years of management experience with her. Ms.Siemens is responsible for the accounting department, human resource and benefits coordination and works closely with all other departments to ensure profitable business growth. In addition to her management position, she also supports the President of Payzone as his Executive Assistant.

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  • Matt

    Matt Page

    Business Development Rep

    Matt Page

    Business Development Rep

    Matt Page joined Payzone Directional Services, LLC as our Business Development Representative in 2011. In this role, Matt is responsible for identifying, assessing, and developing new business opportunities to ensure company growth and expansion in both new and existing markets. Before joining our team, Matt was a sales representative for the directional drilling division of one of the major oil and gas service providers. Originally from Texas, Matt played collegiate golf at McNeese State University and became an All-Time Letterman before transferring to Baylor University where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration. He is based out of our headquarters office in Bakersfield, California.

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  • JC

    JC Trautwein

    Coordinator, Rocky Mountains

    JC Trautwein

    Coordinator, Rocky Mountains

    JC Trautwein is the Rocky Mountains Coordinator for our office located in Roosevelt, UT. He is responsible for maintaining personnel and equipment for all drilling projects in the region as well as business development support. Prior to working for Payzone, JC was Directional Drilling and geo-steering throughout the Western United States and Canada for several years for a major Directional Drilling company. JC is a graduate from the University of Wyoming where he received a B.S. in Geology as well as being a varsity football letterman for the Wyoming Cowboys.

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    Ben Fagnant

    MWD Coordinator

    Ben Fagnant

    MWD Coordinator

    Ben Fagnant is the MWD Coordinator in our Roosevelt, UT office. He is responsible for all MWD equipment and personnel as well as assisting the Rocky Mountain Coordinator. Ben started working for Payzone in 2010 in the field as an MWD/DD. Prior to working for Payzone, Ben worked for a major directional drilling company on the west coast. Ben graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2004 with a B.S in Finance.

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Services / Tools

OUR SERVICE QUALITY

Payzone possesses some of the newest and most sophisticated equipment on the market today. Combining our equipment with our extensive training philosophy, our Productive vs. Non-Productive Time (NPT) continues to surpass our competitors. Our current Operational Efficiency Rating is 99.87% over the last 12 months.

Payzone has a superior safety record. We are committed to the safest working environment possible. Our safety program consists of BBS, JSA's and mandatory safety meetings. We adopted a safety first policy incorporating preplanning to everything we do. Our current TRIR is 0 in over 500,000 man hours worked.

OUR TOOLS

Payzone uses the same EM tool used by a major directional company. The tool has the ability (depending on formation) to achieve depths greater than 9,000 feet TVD, and has a MTBF of 3753.4 hrs. Our EM tool undergoes stringent routine maintenance cycles which ensure superior service quality and cost effectiveness. Payzone's Positive Pulse tool is a tensor based bottom mount pulser, which can easily be retrieved and reseated.

It is a unilateral system, specifically engineered to work in harmony with every component. It encompasses a wireless feature and is fully compatible with LWD. Payzone's Positive Pulse tools are rated to 175°C for hot hole applications and emits the most accurate and reliable information on the market today.

Payzone possesses its own mud motors, but is not restricted by company financial agendas that specifically promote our motors. We have alliances with many third party motor providers to customize the proper motor for your application. This includes even wall technology, ABI sensors, sealed bearing, mud lubed and a variety of specialized requirements based on rpm and torque ratings.

Service Locations

Headquarters:
Headquarters
4205 Atlas Ct
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Phone: 661-616-3111
Fax: 661-616-3113

UT Location:
UT Location
2535 S 2800 W, Bldg A
Roosevelt, UT 84066
Phone: 435-725-3745
Fax: 435-725-3747

Clients We Serve

Newfield Exploration
CalEnergy Operating Corp
UTE Energy
Patriot Resources
Harvest Natural Resources
DCOR
PetroRock LLC
Vaquero
ConocoPhillips
Encana

Contact

PO Box 81385
Bakersfield, CA 93380

Phone Support
661.616.3111

Email Support
info@payzonedirectional.com