David Hale

David Hale is an experienced professional in the oil and gas industry, currently serving as Lead Production Tech at Apache Corporation since October 2023. Previously, David held positions as a Production Operator at Wood and Petrofac, as well as a competency assessor/coordinator in a self-employed capacity, where assistance was provided for the rollout of a competency system at Teekay. A strong background in training and assessment is evident from David's tenure at ASET International Oil & Gas Training Academy as a Process Trainer and Assessor and earlier roles, including Senior Production Technician at Taqa Bratani and various positions at BP and Apache Corporation, emphasizing both practical skills and knowledge in hydrocarbon processing. David holds several relevant qualifications, including an L&D 9DI assessor certification, NVQ3 in hydrocarbon processing, and degrees from Aberdeen College and City and Guilds in petroleum processing and electrical engineering.