Spencer Murray
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Driller/Foreman with extensive experience at Michels Construction Inc. Proven expertise in equipment operation and team leadership, ensuring safety compliance and optimizing drilling parameters. Skilled in managing pressure drilling and fostering collaboration, consistently delivering high-quality foundation support solutions. Committed to continuous improvement and maintaining operational excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Driller/Foreman
Michels Construction Inc.
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Ground Improvements Division
- Installing Foundation support such as:
Aggregate Piers
Drilled Displacement RI’s
-Equipment Experience
LB 30 & LB 24
Casagrande B-175
470 with PTC (Lance, diggahead)
Lead Driller
Keller North America
07.2021 - 09.2024
-Ground Improvements Division
- Installed foundation support such as:
Drilled & vibratory displacement RI’s
Auger Cast
Caissons
Aggregate piers
-Shoring & Earth Retention Division (Small Diameter)
-Installed foundation support such as:
Micro-piles
Tie-Backs
Soil nails
Compaction Grout
Battered-Piles
-Equipment Experience:
RTG 19
ABI 22
CZM 175, 200, 250 Long & Short Mass
Watson
-Small Diameter Rigs
Commachio MC 8,22,&28
Klemn 806
Both rigs have double head drilling experience
Driller/Operator
Schnabel Foundation Co
11.2019 - 07.2021
-Ground Improvements Division
- Installed foundation support such as:
Auger Cast
Caissons
-Shoring & Earth Retention Division (Small Diameter)
-Installed foundation support such as:
Micro-piles
Tie-Backs
Soil nails
Soldier Piles
-Equipment Experience
Klemn 806 Double Head duplex system
Operator/Mixer
Hayward Baker
05.2018 - 11.2019
-Various grout mixing operations for:
Tie-backs
Micro-piles
Jet grout
-Silo & Bag experience
Ez spotter (rod handling attachment on Mini)
Forklift
Excavator
All grout plants
Education
High School Diploma - Advanced Diploma
Liberty Christian Academy
Lynchburg, VA06.2013
Skills
- Safety trained
- Safety compliance
- Emergency procedures
- Equipment maintenance and operation
- Managed pressure drilling
- Team supervision
- Drilling parameter optimization
- Directional drilling
- Tripping operations
- Air drilling techniques
- Torque and drag reduction
- Rotary steerable systems
- Drill string management
- CDL class A license
- Utility company coordination
- Drill rig inspection
- Underground cable installation
- Core drilling
- Drilling oversight
- Crew leadership
- Equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Log updating
- Gauge monitoring
- Condition assessment
- Mechanical recoveries
- Field reporting
- Equipment selection
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Hazard identification
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Heavy equipment operation
- Self motivation
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Quality control
- Hydraulic systems
- Record keeping
- Preventive Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Physical stamina
- Adaptability
Certification
OSHA 30
CPR,AED, & First Aid
Competent Person
Forklift
Timeline
Driller/Foreman
Michels Construction Inc.
09.2024 - 07.2025
Lead Driller
Keller North America
07.2021 - 09.2024
Driller/Operator
Schnabel Foundation Co
11.2019 - 07.2021
Operator/Mixer
Hayward Baker
05.2018 - 11.2019
High School Diploma - Advanced Diploma
Liberty Christian Academy
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