The International Well Control Forum (IWCF) appointed David Conroy as its first chief technical officer (CTO).
Based at the organization’s UK headquarters, Conroy will be developing this new role to lead changes to the technical aspects of IWCF’s services, including exam quality, program development, curriculum and training.
Conroy has 20 years’ experience in the international oil and gas industry. He will join IWCF in July from Schlumberger where he has held a variety of positions for over 10 years.
“In tomorrow’s world, I believe we should be more globally adaptive, seeking new learning environments in teaching to assure increased competency,” said Conroy. “My passion is to further assist adults in actively developing their required skill levels for progressive career development, which is so crucial to the industry. Finally, assisting IWCF to update the tools we use to assess personnel competencies at all levels will be a critical function for me in this new role.”
Conroy holds a PhD in geology from the Queen’s University of Belfast, which initially led him to roles in geological surveying. Since joining the oil and gas industry in Aberdeen, he has worked in a variety of positions in Norway, Oman and Houston.
IWCF has recently invested in new facilities at its headquarters in Montrose, UK to improve training for well control assessors and instructors who address drilling operations and well intervention activities.
Image: David Conroy/ IWCF
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