Christopher Spencer
Kokomo,MS
Summary
Highly experienced and safety-conscious Driller with 3+ years experience drilling and 13 years in the oil and gas industry. Skilled in operating drilling rig, managing crews, and optimizing drilling performance under challenging conditions. Extensive knowledge of rig equipment, safety protocols, and drilling techniques. Striving for minimizing downtime, achieving drilling targets, and ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Driller
Nabors Drilling USA
Tyler, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Operate and oversee drilling rig, ensuring safe and efficient drilling operations in compliance with company procedures and industry standards.
- Monitor drilling parameters, such as pressure, weight on bit, and torque, to optimize performance and prevent equipment failures.
- Supervise and train drilling crew in the proper operation of rig equipment and adherence to safety regulations.
Driller
Patterson-UTI
El Reno, OK
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Coordinate with the rig manager and other personnel to solve on-site problems, including stuck pipe, lost circulation, and hole deviation.
- Ensure compliance with well control procedures and blowout prevention protocols.
- Conduct daily pre-shift safety meetings to identify potential hazards and establish a safe working environment.
Derrickhand
Patterson-UTI
El Reno, OK
11.2017 - 09.2021
- Perform regular maintenance and inspections of the derrick, mud pumps, and backyard area to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Assisted with pipe tallying, rigging up and pipe handling processes.
- Coordinate with other crew members, such as the driller and rig crew, to ensure smooth operation during drilling activities.
- Mentor junior crew members, sharing knowledge about safety protocols and operational procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Marion High School
Foxworth, MS05-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Electronics Instrumentation
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MSSkills
- Drilling Operations: Land rig operations, horizontal and vertical wells, well control, top drive, draw works, and mud systems
- Rig equipment: mud pumps, rotary systems, blowout preventers (BOP), drill pipe handling, rig floor equipment, and multiple rig systems (ie, RigCloud, SmartROS, Ampheon, Omron)
- Technical knowledge: drilling fluid systems, kick detection, torque and drag analysis, and downhole tool operation
- Safety and Compliance: Blowout prevention, well control, H2S safety, rig inspections, and accident prevention
- Crew management: team leadership, crew training, task delegation, and safety monitoring
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills for handling on-site challenges, and coordinating with multiple teams
Certification
- IADC Well Control Certification (Surface Stack)
- H2S Safety Certification
- First Aid and CPR
- Rig Pass Certification
References
- Reference #1
Bryan Case
Rig Manager
Nabors Drilling USA
(601) 695-1486 - Reference #2:
David Pugh II
Drilling Consultant
Comstock Resources
(601) 826-8012 - Reference #3
Wesley Cline
Directional Driller
Comstock Resources
(432) 888-5941 - More references available upon request
Timeline
Driller
Nabors Drilling USA
10.2022 - Current
Driller
Patterson-UTI
09.2021 - 10.2022
Derrickhand
Patterson-UTI
11.2017 - 09.2021
- IADC Well Control Certification (Surface Stack)
- H2S Safety Certification
- First Aid and CPR
- Rig Pass Certification
High School Diploma -
West Marion High School
Some College (No Degree) - Electronics Instrumentation
Pearl River Community College
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