DAVID SPRAGUE
Sackets Harbor,NY
Summary
Accomplished Supervisor Drill Rig Operator with a proven track record at New York State Department of Transportation, enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Expert in staff management and process improvement. Exceptional knowledge of cost-reduction methods and streamlining production processes. Energetic Supervisor successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Dedicated to open, communicative culture where employees feel empowered to contribute to company's success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SUPERVISOR DRILL RIG OPERATOR
NEW YORK STATE DEPARMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
10.2000 - Current
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Maintain safe and efficient operations of rig equipment.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Coordinated and managed all rig moving operations
- Provided expertise to support day drilling operations.
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increased.
- Completed field reports and boring logs, discussing issues with site supervisor.
- Verified depths alignment of boring positions prior to drilling.
- Maintained machinery, tools and vehicles in good working order to prevent unnecessary operational delays.
- Managed 3-4 person crew of rig team members involved in carrying out daily rig operations and special projects.
ASSISTANT DRILL RIG OPERATOR
New York State Department Of Transportation
10.2000 - 12.2016
- Trained and supervised all site personnel.
- Kept close eye on gauge readouts and listened to machinery to assess current conditions and adjust settings.
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increased.
- Maintained machinery, tools and vehicles in good working order to prevent unnecessary operational delays.
- Completed field reports and boring logs, discussing issues with site supervisor.
- Responsible for ordering supplies, and making sure equipment is ready for next day.
Education
High School Diploma -
WATERTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1335 WASHINGTON STREET, WATERTOWN, NY 1360106.1988
Skills
- Staff Management
- Process Improvement
- Data Analytics
- Strategic Planning
Accomplishments
HAD SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION WITH WORKING SIDE BY SIDE WITH OTHER DRILLERS ON SEVERAL BRIDGE JOBS IE: FORT DRUM CONNECTOR, CHAUMONT BRIDGE, ROAD IN HORNELL, NY, NEW INTERSTATE 81 JOB IN SYRACUSE, NY, ARSENAL STREET BRIDGE, WATERTOWN, NY TO NAME A FEW.
Certification
FIVE DRILLING TECHNIQUES CERT.
CLASS A & B LICENSE
CERTIFICATION FOR SNOW AND ICE ❄
BULLDOZER CERTIFICATION
FRONT END LOADER CERTIFICATION
OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE TORCH CERT.
Timeline
SUPERVISOR DRILL RIG OPERATOR
NEW YORK STATE DEPARMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
10.2000 - Current
ASSISTANT DRILL RIG OPERATOR
New York State Department Of Transportation
10.2000 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
WATERTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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