Beyond the Rig

This week Beyond the Rig is back and welcomes both Dr. Curtis Boodoo!

Conversation insights offered on:

1.  How things are progressing with the local energy transition? 
2. Key takeaways from his time working with the UNDP solar projects? 
3. Advice for young professionals  looking to get into the sustainable energy industry
4. Two bold predictions to lookout for next year

Dr. Curtis Boodoo is a Caribbean-based engineer and academic specializing in sustainable energy, with over 15 years of experience in renewable energy, electric mobility, and regional energy policy. As an Assistant Professor at the University of Trinidad and Tobago, he leads research in clean energy transitions.

He has advised organizations such as the UNDP, UNEP, GIZ, and the IDB, contributing to key projects across the Caribbean, including electric mobility programs, solar PV deployment, and hydrogen feasibility studies. Dr. Boodoo also serves in advisory roles with CARICOM, the UNFCCC, and the International Electrotechnical Commission. He holds a Ph.D. in fluid mechanics and a B.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Cavelle Joseph St. Omer joins us this week on Beyond the Rig. In this episode, we conducted a deep dive to get insights from a human resources perspective on the following topics:

1) How important is having a career plan?

2) Recommendations for young professionals looking for work?

3) Guidance for professionals considering a career change in the middle of their career.

4) Advice for HR professionals pursuing a career in human resources

Cavelle Joseph-St. Omer, President of HRMATT, is a globally recognized Human Resources executive

with over twenty years of experience working to effectively balance big-picture thinking and strategic

planning with hands-on execution. Her passion is providing HR solutions for her colleagues and clients

by helping them build their HR infrastructure through technology, compliance and people.

She is the holder of a Master’s of Business Administration with Distinction, specializing in Human

Resources Management, from the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business; a Bachelor of Science

Degree in Economics and Law (Double Major); Diploma in Labour Laws and earned her international

certification with the Society for Human Resource Management as a SHRM - Senior Certified

Professional.

Her complete bio is available on her LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cavelle-joseph-st-omer-shrm-scp-mba-b-sc-6b7a3820/

This week Beyond the Rig is back and welcomes Anthony (Tony) Paul.

In this episode Tony provides insights on "Are we asking the right questions?" -AP

We had a conversation with Tony on his:

- Journey in the sector

- Lessons learned working in the sector

- Going forward some of the questions we should be asking as we rebuild our energy sector

Anthony Paul LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony1paul/

Anthony Paul Tony Bio

Anthony Paul Tony is a globally recognized energy and strategy advisor on the creation and retention of in-country value. He has over 40 years of petroleum expertise, including technical and commercial roles in operations, management, and leadership across the value chain. He has worked with governments, state-owned enterprises, and significant international corporations.

He has advised and assisted dozens of countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Southern Asia in developing and implementing strategies, policies, legal and regulatory instruments, and administrative institutions, as well as the supporting operating systems and procedures. He engages and provides capacity development programs to lawmakers, public workers, civil society organizations, and corporations in this capacity.

He has been an advisor to Ministers and Regulators responsible for oil and gas in Ghana,

Nigeria, Angola, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Lebanon, Iraq, Timor-Leste, Bolivia,

Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago.

He holds a BSc in Geology from Imperial College and an MS in Geophysics from the

University of Houston.

This week Beyond the Rig welcomes Wayne Mohan!

In this episode our discussion centred around:

Wayne's bio

Wayne started his oil refinery career at the Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago in 1990 and spent approximately fifteen (15) years in various positions in Operations. He later worked for fourteen (14) years in the following positions; Refinery Business Analyst, Performance Improvement Specialist and subsequently Head, Process Safety. He also performed Process Safety consultancy for Saudi Aramco and Total in Saudi Arabia.

Wayne also lectured at the University of Trinidad and Tobago and the University of the West Indies, where he taught Refinery Operation, Engineering and Process Safety courses. He was also a Commissioner (Director) for the Water Company of Trinidad, where he was responsible for implementing various operations, safety, and process safety initiatives in the Operations Division.

Wayne is presently the Manager for Process Safety at Heritage Petroleum Company Limited, where he was responsible for implementing process safety throughout the various business units within the organisation

Wayne has a Master's in Advanced Safety Engineering Management from The University of Alabama, a Master's in Business Administration from the University of South Wales, and a Bachelor's in Applied Petroleum Engineering from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.

Wayne is a Member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) – and is Trinidad and Tobago's first Chartered Process Safety Engineer with the Professional Process Safety Engineer accreditation from the University of the Institution of Chemical Engineers. He is also a Registered Engineer with the Board of Engineering of Trinidad and Tobago.

This week Beyond the Rig welcomes Rueanna Haynes 

In this episode our discussion centred around:

Rueanna's bio

Rueanna is an international climate law and governance specialist, and TEDx 2020 speaker, with over a decade of experience in the UN Climate process. A former Trinidad and Tobago diplomat, Rueanna has negotiated for the Caribbean Community as well as the Alliance of Small Island States, including in the development of the sustainable development goals. At present, she is Senior Legal Adviser at Climate Analytics and Director of the Climate Analytics Caribbean office in Trinidad and Tobago. Rueanna provides strategic, technical and diplomatic advice to island states in climate change negotiations, as well as training for officials new to the UN Climate process.

This week Beyond the Rig welcomes Ryan Assui! "You need to be efficient with processes and effective with people" - R.A

In this episode our discussion centred around:

Ryan's bio

Ryan Assiu is an award winning sustainability and climate-change consultant that develops and executes environmental programmes for Caribbean companies and governments. Over his 9-year career, he has been critical to the success of projects with a combined value of US$17 million in the areas of environmental science, policy, and finance. He is an honours graduate of the University of the West Indies St Augustine where he read for his first degree in Environmental and Natural Resource Management. Presently Ryan sits on the boards of several environmental NGOs, and is the Director of the consulting firm, Advisors Next Door Limited.

LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanassiu/

Advisors Next Door website: https://www.advisorsconsultants.com/

This week Beyond the Rig welcomes Derval Barzey and Brendon James! Our guests shared insights on:

- Life after graduation! Are the qualifications gained relevant for the current energy and climate environment?

- How do they see things unfolding in the next 5 years? and,

- What's on their Wishlist for accelerating the local energy transition?

Guests Bio

Ms. Derval Barzey

Derval is an Environmental Sustainability Professional with over 10 years of experience working in the Energy and Climate space and is the host of the Climate Conscious Podcast. Derval holds an MBA in Sustainable Energy Management, and a BSc in Environmental and Natural Resources Management, and Agribusiness, from the University of the West Indies. She is also trained in Energy Efficiency Management and Solar Electric Design.

Mr. Brendon James

Brendon James is an experienced Energy and Risk Management Specialist with over 20+ years of experience in Strategic and Operational matters. He is the Director of Green Intelligence Business Solutions Limited, Vice President of the Sustainability Institute of Trinidad and Tobago and a co-host of Inquizitive Mindz the podcast

Climate Conscious Podcast Show - https://theclimateconscious.buzzsprout.com/

Inquizitive Mindz Podcast Show - https://open.spotify.com/show/5teUZ9wcZRvdLv78oM5dYm

Mia Mottley Speech COP26 Day 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN6THYZ4ngM&t=3s

#Thereisroom4all!

Beyond the Rig is back! To kick off Season 2 this week we welcome Vikash Supersad - Deal Lead in Shell's Central Acquisitions, Divestment and New Business Development Team. 

In this episode, Vikash shares:

Vikash is a qualified Chemical and Process Engineer and has worked within the sector for 20 years with career experience in roles involving CCUS, LNG, Upstream Oil & Gas ad Downstream. He is keen on developing Caribbean talent to pursue the region's Sustainable Development Goals.

Beyond the Rig welcomes Neil Beekie Cofounder/CEO OperAid!

In this episode, Neil shared his journey from being a Plant Operator to creating a local technology startup OperAid, offered key insights for young professionals looking to branch off into the entrepreneurial space and, Tips for overcoming Anxiety and Mental Health.

Upon graduating from San Fernando Technical Institute in 1997, Neil served several roles at bp Trinidad including Lead Operator.

After a near-miss incident, he recognized how easily unintentional human errors occur. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies, his team created OperAid-software that actively evaluates Process Safety compliance.

He believes Trinbagonians must build globally recognized, technological solutions that exploit our 168 years of petrochemical experience.

Beyond the Rig welcomes Christopher Narine Thomas - Senior Commercial Analyst!

"The fact you don't know everything is your saving grace" -CNT

In this episode, Chris shared his journey in the energy sector thus far, offered key insights on embracing criticism, the importance of mentorship and asking for help, and his playbook for looking at problems.

Christopher has a background in Geoscience and Chemical Engineering, specializing in Energy Economics and Energy Engineering with over 10 years of experience in the Energy sector. He has held multidisciplinary roles at the Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries, Trinidad and Tobago Energy Chamber, bp Trinidad and Tobago, and currently works within a senior role in the Middle East.

This is definitely an episode you do not want to miss!