Wireline and well intervention technology specialist Wireline Engineering has appointed Andrew Thomson as engineering manager to lead its global engineering teams.

Mr Thomson joins Wireline Engineering with 30 years industry experience. His most recent position was with Weatherford UK as engineering manager for Europe and West Africa and he has worked previously with Dril-Quip and FMC Kongsberg Subsea in engineering management roles.

He has a long and successful track-record managing engineering teams involved the design of subsea completions and downhole drilling and completion equipment.

The Glasgow Caledonian graduate holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and comes from Glasgow originally.

Based at Wireline Engineering’s headquarters in Aberdeen, UK, this appointment will provide dynamic new leadership to strengthen and expand the firm’s development of innovative new products.

Mr Thomson said: “Wireline Engineering has established a reputation for high quality engineering and delivering value from specialist products for downhole operations. It is an exciting time to join this company and be a part of its ambitious domestic and international expansion plans.”

Bill Petrie, managing director of Wireline Engineering, said: “I am delighted that Wireline Engineering has been able to attract someone of Andrew’s experience and seniority to head-up our engineering department at a time when we are developing a number of new products and targeting new markets.

“Andrew has been working in the development of new oilfield equipment for many years and has extensive experience bringing new downhole products to market. His technical knowledge and professional leadership will benefit both Wireline Engineering and our customers across the world. The whole company is looking forward to working with him.

“As part of our ambitious growth plans we will be making a number of appointments this year to strengthen the company and help us to meet growing worldwide demand for our products.”

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