How long have you been contracting with the Wellwise Group?
I have been with the Wellwise group since May of 2012.
What brought you to Wellwise Group?
My colleagues recommended the Wellwise group to me - they used to work with me at my previous company.
Do you enjoy contracting through Wellwise?
Of course I do. It was the best decision I made in my professional life. A lot of opportunities have opened up since then.
What is your working background (job history)?
I started working in the oil and gas industry at the beginning of the 90s in Poland, as a roughneck. In 1994 my company sent me to Germany on a slickline course, and that’s how my career in slickline came to be. My international career began in 2012 when I joined Coilservices in Holland.
What aspects of your job do you find challenging?
New projects which are being done for Shell in the North sea around the Live Well Connector and velocity strings are what I would call a test.
What locations have you visited recently?
I have been in the North Sea a lot and Holland of course. Other countries I’ve been to include Germany, Hungary, France and Poland.
Did you get any social time in the country – before or afterwards?
I got to spend quality social time during my job in France. Getting to experience French culture was a real privilege as I really enjoy French cuisine.
Was there a highlight or lowlight?
Frequent travelling would have to be a main highlight. Touring and getting to visit all of these countries is something I have really enjoyed. As for a lowlight, for me, personally, there isn’t many, but getting stuck on an oil rig for 6 days instead of flying home was definitely a rather unpleasant time.
What location would you like to travel/work in?
I would like to experience different cultures, so the Middle East would be a definite option.
How does your family life cope with you being away?
Nowadays coping with such trips is made a lot easier, because contact is easier and therefore more frequent.