Step into the fascinating world of SLB recruitment in this episode with Hortense Viallard and Michael Mikovich, two extraordinary recruiters with diverse backgrounds and a shared passion for scouting talent. Get ready hear Hortense’s international journey from France and Michael’s chance career fair encounter in Ohio, both of which led them to SLB’s dynamic global opportunities. You’ll gain valuable insights into how each of their unique experiences has been shaped by the constantly evolving ...

Today, I sit down with Simon Ross, VP of Technology Delivery at Reservoir Performance, to uncover his journey from rural Scotland to a pivotal leadership role at SLB. Simon shares how his early life and upbringing in the countryside and the strong work ethic of his mother shaped his career. Discover how he chose engineering over art and how his unique blend of creativity and technical prowess laid a strong foundation for his future in the energy sector.Join us as we explore Simon's care...

What do reservoir labs and carrot cake have in common?Tune in to this wonderful episode with the Reservoir Performance Global Labs Product Manager - Daniel Ferreira to find out!Daniel shares numerous stories from his time growing up in Brazil to various positions he has held around the world, each story bringing unique insight. From sampling engineer, sales, to lab manager - and now global product manager Daniel has had a diverse career in all part of the SLB lab for RP, turning him into the ...

In this episode Simon Edmundson discusses his role in marketing products and services across the company's core divisions to help customers reduce emissions. He explains the varied nature of his job, from collaborating with technology teams to developing new products to analyzing emissions markets. Simon reflects on his career journey, starting from his father's long tenure at SLB to his nearly 20 year long career spanning from field engineering to marketing.Simon delves into his experiences ...

Today’s guest is Rinat Batyrshin, Director of Reservoir Performance Evaluation!Rinat shares insights into his career journey within the energy industry. We discuss his early fascination in electrical measurements, his recruitment process, and subsequent career path, which included fieldwork and management roles.Throughout the conversation, Rinat emphasizes the importance of embracing change and challenges as opportunities for growth. He also draw parallels between Formula One (F1) racing and ...

In this podcast I talked with Courtney Payne!She discusses her professional journey at SLB starting with her background in chemical physics and then a Ph.D. in chemistry. Originally from Las Vegas, she moved to Houston for an education at Rice University. Courtney highlights her transition from academia to the oil and gas industry, emphasizing the shift in perspective needed when working with larger scales and more challenging environments. Courtney's narrative reflects her passion for e...

Matt Billingham is more than just a Technical Director for Intervention! In this podcast, he shares his career in the oil and gas industry, provides valuable insights into the dynamic world of well intervention technologies. He emphasizes the evolving nature of the field and the crucial role cross-domain knowledge plays in managing intervention technologies effectively. Matt sheds light on the challenges and innovations within the industry, highlighting the importance of staying ahead of...

In this podcast episode, Emilie Peyret joins the show!Emilie shares her diverse background growing up in various countries, her passion for travel, and how her love of rocks led her to pursue a career in geology and reservoir engineering. She discusses her journey at SLB eventually becoming a Reservoir Domain Champion.Emilie emphasizes the importance of staying engaged in her role by constantly facing new challenges, exploring diverse projects across different locations, and adapting to chang...

Today's guest is Deya Lorenzo, Geounit Manager for Reservoir Performance in Brazil. Deya recently took on her new role having been Reservoir Lab manager based in Paris. In this episode she talk about the importance of leadership, how to have tough conversations, her drive and inspiration, and so much more!Please enjoy this episode with Deya!