Rory Mc Leod
About Rory Mc Leod
Rory McLeod is a Derrickhand with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, currently working at Nabors Industries since 2019. He holds multiple qualifications, including a Gas Process Operations Certificate and an Associate's degree in Power Engineering, and has a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental practices on worksites.
Work at Nabors Industries
Rory Mc Leod has worked at Nabors Industries as a Derrickhand since 2019. His role includes performing scheduled equipment checks for mechanical systems such as pumps, hydraulic systems, air compressors, and steam systems. He has a previous tenure at Nabors Industries from 2003 to 2011, where he also served as a Derrickhand for eight years in Canada. His responsibilities encompass overseeing projects from conception to completion on all phases of assigned drilling sites, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.
Education and Expertise
Rory Mc Leod has pursued extensive education in the oil and gas sector. He studied at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), where he achieved a Gas Process Operations Certificate in Midstream Oil & Gas in 2016. He also earned an Associate's degree in Power Engineering from SAIT from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he obtained an Associate's degree in Computer Programming from Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology between 2020 and 2022. Furthermore, he completed a Technology Diploma in Petroleum Engineering at SAIT from 2009 to 2011.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at Nabors Industries, Rory Mc Leod held various positions in the drilling industry. He worked as a Motorhand at Phelps Drilling International Ltd from 2003 to 2004. Following this, he served as a Directional Drilling Supervisor at Weatherford from 2011 to 2014. His diverse experience in these roles has contributed to his mechanical and technical support capabilities on drilling sites.
Mechanical Operations and Safety Standards
In his role as a Derrickhand, Rory Mc Leod operates various mechanical equipment, including Top Drive and Kelly systems, as well as heavy equipment such as front-end loaders and hydraulic catwalks. He maintains a strong focus on high standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental practices on worksites. His expertise ensures that operations run smoothly while adhering to safety regulations.