ADAM SPERRY
Summary
Experienced and adaptable professional with a strong foundation in high-pressure drilling operations and team leadership, seeking to transition into new industries where my technical skills, safety-first mindset, and proven problem-solving abilities can drive meaningful contributions. Committed to continuous growth, cross-industry learning, and bringing operational excellence to diverse work environments.
Professional drilling expert with proven track record in operating and maintaining drilling equipment. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adaptable and reliable, skilled in problem-solving, safety protocols, and efficient project execution. Known for being dependable, flexible, and consistently delivering high-quality outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driller, Assistant Driller, Derrickhand, Motorhand, Floorhand, Heavy Equipment Operator
Nabors Drilling / Self Contracted
03.2013 - Current
- Successfully drill horizontal wells up to 17500 ft. lateral up to 12000 ft. TVD
- Managed daily operations while planning forward for successful asset longevity while exceeding customer demands. Appropriately delegated team members to ensure quality control, time management and future advancement while ultimately accountable to achieve these results were achieved
- Oversee five crew members to make certain daily tasks are achieved
- Abide and enforce company policies and procedures to ensure safe and successful rig operations
- Monitor parameters during drilling operations to ensure integrity of well and safety of rig
- Calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume
- Perform directional functions for Hess, while communicating with remote directional drillers
Crew Lead/Crew Lead/Generator Alignment Tech
Run Energy
05.2010 - 11.2012
- Ensured the carrying out and cataloguing of working overhead tools, communicated effectively in challenging atmospheres often with third party individuals operating heavy equipment involved critical lifts and troubleshooting operations safely and effectively at heights of 300 ft or greater routinely
- Proactively assessed crew members, fall protection and methods of tasks necessary to complete various assignments in a consistently changing job scope
- Developed firsthand understanding of the importance in attention to detail and planning that is demanded due to location and heights especially regarding the EMS capabilities available
Education
High School -
Illinois Valley Central High School
01.2006
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Air Streams Renewable
Tehachapi, California01.2013
Skills
- Knowledgeable in safety practices
- Regulatory safety compliance
- Emergency response protocols
- Proficient in equipment maintenance
Certification
- OSHA 10 hour Class Completion
- Wild Well Control Certificate
- Fall Protection Class Completion
- End Loader Certificate
- Crane Rigging Class Completion
- Well Control Fluids and Gas: Gas Characteristics Training
- Mud System Elements Operation Class Completion
- Job Safety Analysis Pre-Job Meeting Class Completion
- Manlift Certification
- CPR/First Aid AED Certification
- PACE
- Air Streams Renewable Training and Certificates
- Authorized Climber and Rescue Certification
- ARI Electrical and Electrical Metering Safety Certification
- Fasteners Torque and Tension Certification
- Signal Person Certification
- Level 1 Crane Rigging Certification
- Capstan Hoist Certification
- Renewable Energy and Communications Tower Technician Certification
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Over 5 years of extensive drilling experience in the oil/gas drilling industry
- Self-motivated and safety conscientious individual with impeccable work ethic and drive
- Bottom-up communicator (approachable by subordinates with questions and comments concerning drilling operations)
- Ability to produce effective decision making through collective self-knowledge as well as expertise received from the drilling team.
- Consistent in delivering positive results that enhance profits, safety, and performance for the company I represent
- Socially intelligent management style; Strong sense of cultural understanding (comfortable and effective with a diverse work team)
Timeline
Driller, Assistant Driller, Derrickhand, Motorhand, Floorhand, Heavy Equipment Operator
Nabors Drilling / Self Contracted
03.2013 - Current
Crew Lead/Crew Lead/Generator Alignment Tech
Run Energy
05.2010 - 11.2012
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Air Streams Renewable
High School -
Illinois Valley Central High School
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