Brian D. Spradlin
Summary
Rig manager and well site supervisor with over 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to ensuring a safe workplace for crews.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Rig Manager
Unit Drilling Company
06.2011 - 08.2023
- Anticipated, troubleshot and resolved operational and equipment issues to minimize rig downtime.
- Supervised, directed and trained drilling rig crew to comply with safety and operational procedures.
- Inspected and maintained rig and equipment to strive for continual improvement and meet production criteria.
- Managed rig operations, production, maintenance and costs to meet business objectives.
- Used basic management concepts and principles to delegate, motivate and discipline staff.
- Led and promoted safety in personnel performance with goal of working incident-free.
- Have managed compound, SCR, and A/C rigs in oklahoma and the Permian Basin.
- Have strong knowledge of the Percise / Omron drilling systems. I have strong understanding of fiber optic systems and the roles they play.
- Have worked closely with drilling operators to maximize drilling operations while minimizing drilling costs.
Driller
Unit Drilling Company
01.2005 - 06.2011
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Provided expertise to support day drilling operations.
- Trained and supervised all site personnel.
- Managed project components such as rig operations, providing quotations, equipment management, and HSE compliance.
Derrick Hand, Motor Hand and Floor Hand
Unit Drilling Company
06.1998 - 01.2005
- Maintained and monitored mud pits and mud pumps during operations to detect unexplained pit level increases and decreases.
- Verified and recorded drilling fluid properties at regular intervals to report deviations.
- Weighed clay and mixed with water and chemicals to make drilling mud.
- Used iron roughnecks, tongs and slips to properly handle and connect sections of drill pipe.
- Performed preventive maintenance and basic repairs on rigs by checking fluids, hydraulic and transmission levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
BFDC High School
Burns Flat, OK05.1991
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Crew Safety Meetings
- forward planning
- Quality Checks
- Site Conditions
- Environmental Conditions
- Electrical knowledge
- Omron / Precise Training (Supervisor level)
- Supervisor Well Control (6x / current )
- Very Mechanical
- Excel / Word document
- Totco and Pason Systems
Additional Information
References
* Luke Keiser Unit Drilling Superintendent / Permian Basin (405) 409-8583
* Russell Seymour Former Unit Drlg Superintendent / Devin Consultant (405) 550-7237
* JD Hand Unit Drilling Superintendent / Oklahoma (806) 898-1257
* Jordan Parkinson Unit Rig Manager / Permian Basin (817) 559-4792
* Chris Rivas Unit Rig Manager / My Relief (580) 799-5779
Timeline
Rig Manager
Unit Drilling Company
06.2011 - 08.2023
Driller
Unit Drilling Company
01.2005 - 06.2011
Derrick Hand, Motor Hand and Floor Hand
Unit Drilling Company
06.1998 - 01.2005
High School Diploma -
BFDC High School
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