Michael Brooks
McCarley,Mississippi
Summary
Dynamic Onshore Rig Manager with extensive experience in Oil Industry, specializing in drilling operations management and crew supervision. Expertise in risk assessment, safety compliance, and project management, driving cost reductions and enhancing safety performance. Proven ability to foster teamwork and implement innovative solutions that ensure operational efficiency and compliance with industry standards.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Onshore Rig Manager
Seadrill
08.2010 - 12.2025
- Enhanced drilling operations by ensuring strict compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained and guided rig personnel to improve performance and operational efficiency.
- Reduced equipment downtime through effective implementation of maintenance schedules.
- Optimized logistics for equipment supply, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Analyzed drilling data, driving project success and improving drilling techniques.
- Led incident investigations, identifying root causes to prevent future occurrences.
Asst. Driller, Driller, Toolpusher, Rig Manager
Noble Drilling
08.1999 - 08.2010
- Ensured safety compliance through diligent inspection of drilling equipment and procedures.
- Reduced environmental risks by implementing best practices during drilling operations.
- Streamlined logistics for equipment delivery, enhancing project timelines and resource management.
- Trained new team members, fostering a compliant and efficient operational culture.
- Coordinated cross-departmental communication, optimizing workflow throughout drilling operations.
- Promoted teamwork through active participation in team-building activities and positive interactions.
Roustabout, Roughneck, and Derrickhand
Zapata Arethusa
09.1995 - 08.1999
- Enhanced drilling operations by operating and maintaining drilling equipment efficiently.
- Facilitated safe rigging and operation of equipment during drilling activities.
- Conducted routine inspections, identifying maintenance needs to ensure equipment reliability.
- Trained new recruits on safety protocols to promote safe work practices.
- Reduced environmental impact by implementing effective waste management processes on site.
- Monitored inventory levels, optimizing resource allocation for ongoing projects.
Education
No Degree - Vocational-Technical Education
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS05-1995
High School Diploma -
Benton Academy
Benton, MS05-1993
Skills
- Communication and coordination
- Decision making and problem solving
- Collaborative team management
- Risk assessment proficiency
- Emergency response planning
- Crew supervision
- Preventive Maintenance
- Electrical systems
- Production oversight
- Personnel training
- Procedural discipline
- Time management and scheduling
- Hazard identification and mitigation
- Oilfield production equipment
- Drilling plan compliance
- Offshore operations experience
- Budgeting and cost control
- Rig equipment maintenance
- Drilling operations management
- Well control expertise
- Personnel supervision and training
- Safety and compliance oversight
- Performance monitoring and evaluation
- Onshore operations experience
- Contract negotiation and management
- Quality assurance and control
- Inventory and supply chain management
- Multicultural team integration
- Directional drilling proficiency
- HSE leadership
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Crisis management
- Talent acquisition
- Business analysis
- Project management
- Written communication
- Adaptability
- Continuous improvement
- Time management abilities
- MS office
- Staff training
- Sales strategy
- Schedule management
- Employee coaching and mentoring
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
- Documentation and reporting
- Complex Problem-solving
- Quality control
- Task delegation
- Interpersonal communication
- Staff management
- Good judgment
- Professionalism
- Team development
- Goal setting
- Operations management
- Training and development
- Recruitment and hiring
- Employee training
- Hiring and training
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical thinking
- Customer relationship management
- Interpersonal skills
- Managing operations and efficiency
- Scheduling and coordinating
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Task prioritization
- Professional and courteous
- Team building
- Customer relations
- Relationship building
- Problem resolution
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of over 400 employess in the development of the Norway Project with Lundin and Seadrill.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of more than 200 staff members.
- Achieved Rig of the year and Rig of Quarter results on several occasions through effectively helping the Safety Culture and Development on the Rig.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documented and resolved issues with BOP Intensifier units which led to Lundin being able to operate a BOP with a smaller foot print and still maintain the shearing capacities of the BOP.
Certification
Certifications can be supplied upon request
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Onshore Rig Manager
Seadrill
08.2010 - 12.2025
Asst. Driller, Driller, Toolpusher, Rig Manager
Noble Drilling
08.1999 - 08.2010
Roustabout, Roughneck, and Derrickhand
Zapata Arethusa
09.1995 - 08.1999
No Degree - Vocational-Technical Education
Holmes Community College
High School Diploma -
Benton Academy