MANUFACTURE, ASSEMBLY
& TEST BUYERS GUIDE
Find out how our capabilities extend to offer a full in-house assembly and test service for any manufactured item we make.
David Brennan - Managing Director
David’s warm management style is self-evident in the way the company operates and how it deals with customers. An accomplished MD, David’s background spans 30 years in business management, through various positions held within Rolls Royce, Weir Industrial Power and Pfaudlers. David ensures the guiding principles of how Probe do business is always front of mind of all employees by demonstrating the company’s behaviors of ‘precision and pace’, ‘can-do and collaborative’, and ‘responsible and reliable’ himself.
Bill Artis - Business Development Manager
Bill has over 32 years of experience working in the oil and gas and renewable energy industries. He has held various positions and gained invaluable international operational and business development experience, working for both Weatherford Completion Systems and Hunting Energy Services. More recently Bill has been responsible for the sales focus activity, growth and customer service development in the UK and European markets for Probe.
Steven Blake - Operations Manager
Steven has over 20 years of experience working in the oil and gas industry. A focused and highly accomplished operations professional, Steven makes sure the organisation is running a smooth efficient service that meets the expectations and needs of our clients. He has a keen eye for detail and often assists departments right across the business, as well as being a vital member of the senior management team. Steven draws on experiences gained here at Probe and Weatherford Completion Systems, where he held various operational roles and responsibilities.
Colin Griffiths - Contracts / Sales Engineer
Colin has over 35 years of experience working within the oil, gas and alternative energy industries. Early experience encompassed all aspects of non-destructive testing (NDT) which gave a good grounding for future development in support of well construction and intervention activities. Having held numerous positions with Weatherford, locally and globally Colin has been responsible for raising the awareness of pressure control and flow control products to the marketplace, ensuring clients’ needs are understood and met. Colin has a broad knowledge of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) & pressure control equipment which puts him in a good position to support and develop Probe’s position in this space.
Dave Good - Technical Sales Manager
Dave has vast oilfield experience with over 40 years in the industry and provides the expertise and skills behind many of our services. Having worked at Probe for over 30 years and from the early days of the companies’ tenure, Dave has unparalleled understanding of the challenges our customers face and because of his experience, is often uniquely positioned to offer timely, cost-effective solutions.
Dean Hitcham - Sales Manager
Dean also has vast oilfield experience with over 30 years in the industry. He provides the expertise and skills gained working on a wide variety of oilfield equipment, including pressure retainment and wellheads. Dean has a deep understanding of the needs of our clients and is focused on ensuring our proposals will really deliver the results they need.
Shona Ives - Financial Controller
An ACCA Qualified Accountant, Shona joined Probe in 2016 with more than 15 years of financial and business experience. Shona qualified in practice, before moving into industry where she spent 11 years with Kongsberg. She brings valuable insight into audit and accounts preparation within a group environment, as well as being a vital member of the senior management team.
Andy Nichols - QC Manager
Andy has worked within the oil and gas and renewable energy industries for over a decade. During this time he has gained valuable knowledge by working in various quality roles. Now a dedicated member of the Probe QC team, Andy has an in-depth understanding of our client certification requirements. He ensures that Probe maintain a high level of service quality to all clients, old and new.
Clinton Vince - QHSE Manager
Clinton has been with the company for over 25 years and is instrumental in ensuring Probe sustains our ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 and API certifications. Quality, health, safety, and environment is the heart of our business and Clinton drives and obtains this positive culture across the organisation through regular engagement and interaction with all members of the team.
Marc Saiche - Sales Engineer
Marc has been with Probe for over four years and during this time he has gained great experience, working on a wide variety of oilfield equipment and services. Marc project manages our turnkey packages from initial concept through to delivery and can offer high levels of support to our clients.
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