Derek Bridgford

Derek Bridgford is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operations and commissioning management in the energy sector. Currently serving as a Senior Commissioning Manager at Infinium since October 2022, Derek previously held roles at Plant Process Equipment, Inc. as a Commissioning/Startup Engineer and at NextStream as a Commission/Startup Specialist. Derek's notable career includes positions as Director of Operations at SGCE and Operations Manager at Velocys, Schlumberger, Rentech, and Syntroleum Corporation. Derek began the professional journey in 1989 as an Operator at Pride Refining, steadily advancing through various management roles and acquiring a wealth of knowledge in process operations and commissioning activities.