Richard Torliefson Joins IOS as Drillpipe Inspector
Posted: 2015-8-23
A leading North-east storage and inspection firm has strengthened its
drillpipe inspection team at its tubular supply base in Peterhead.
Independent Oilfield Services (IOS), which was established in 2014, has
appointed Richard Torliefson as its new drillpipe inspector and ultrasonic
testing (UT) operator, increasing its headcount to 40.
Mr Torliefson brings vast non-destructive testing (NDT) experience to IOS
and is a certified magnetic particle (MPI), liquid penetrant (LPI) and UT
inspector, having worked for major service companies in the oil and gas
industry.
Glynn Geddie, business development manager at IOS, said: "We are
delighted to have Richard on board and with a strong skillset in NDT, his
knowledge and technical expertise will be invaluable to the inspection team
at the yard."
Mr Torliefson added: "I’m really looking forward to working for IOS and
bringing fresh ideas and an efficient approach to the inspection team. The
IOS yard in Peterhead is one of the largest tubular supply bases I have ever
worked on and I’m sure there are a lot of exciting projects to come."
The firm’s 80-acre tubular supply base is located only four miles from
Peterhead Port and is a one-stop shop for casing, tubing and drillpipe.
IOS was recently awarded planning permission by Aberdeenshire Council to
press ahead with proposals to invest £10million to develop a further 30 acres
of the site. With the new developments due to complete in the second
quarter of 2016, new jobs are in the pipeline, with plans to increase its
workforce further.
drillpipe inspection team at its tubular supply base in Peterhead.
Independent Oilfield Services (IOS), which was established in 2014, has
appointed Richard Torliefson as its new drillpipe inspector and ultrasonic
testing (UT) operator, increasing its headcount to 40.
Mr Torliefson brings vast non-destructive testing (NDT) experience to IOS
and is a certified magnetic particle (MPI), liquid penetrant (LPI) and UT
inspector, having worked for major service companies in the oil and gas
industry.
Glynn Geddie, business development manager at IOS, said: "We are
delighted to have Richard on board and with a strong skillset in NDT, his
knowledge and technical expertise will be invaluable to the inspection team
at the yard."
Mr Torliefson added: "I’m really looking forward to working for IOS and
bringing fresh ideas and an efficient approach to the inspection team. The
IOS yard in Peterhead is one of the largest tubular supply bases I have ever
worked on and I’m sure there are a lot of exciting projects to come."
The firm’s 80-acre tubular supply base is located only four miles from
Peterhead Port and is a one-stop shop for casing, tubing and drillpipe.
IOS was recently awarded planning permission by Aberdeenshire Council to
press ahead with proposals to invest £10million to develop a further 30 acres
of the site. With the new developments due to complete in the second
quarter of 2016, new jobs are in the pipeline, with plans to increase its
workforce further.
