MDT is pleased to welcome new trainer, Aarran Air, to its training team. Having an extensive career in the oil and gas industry, including 23 years with ConocoPhillips and nine years with Capricorn Energy he has worked in various countries including the UK, Poland, Vietnam, Indonesia, Spain, Norway the US, and Nigeria.
Aarran joins a team whose focus is on using their expertise to add an extra dimension to the delivery of MDT’s online and classroom training courses.
Aarran said: “Having spent over 30 years in the international oil and gas industry, I consider it a privilege to share the knowledge, skills and experiences I have acquired with the next generation of professionals in this field. Throughout my career I have found great satisfaction in mentoring and coaching team members, both within and outside of my immediate teams. As a trainer at MDT, I am able to continue this rewarding journey.”
His expertise covers both upstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry and while the focus has primarily been on operational areas, valuable experience in corporate reporting and planning at headquarters in the UK and the US has also been gained.
Aarran will deliver a range of exploration and production, accounting and auditing in the oil and gas industry courses.
Outside work Aarran enjoys travelling, photography, music, reading, house renovating projects and learning Spanish. He is also the chair and treasurer of Scottish Huntington’s Association - a registered charity located in Scotland that supports families impacted by the degenerative brain condition Huntington's disease.