As a QHSE Manager, Shawn’s responsibilities span a variety of tasks that focus on maintaining quality standards, ensuring employee health and safety, and reducing environmental risks associated with Schlumberger’s operations. His typical day runs from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with both office and on-site duties. He is responsible for overseeing safety inspections, assessing environmental impacts, and implementing QHSE protocols to ensure a safe workplace environment. His job includes frequent travel, taking him to various locations in Canada, such as Nova Scotia and Ontario, as well as international sites like Paris and Houston.

Shawn’s career trajectory has been shaped by a range of roles across the mining and oil industries. He started as a Mining Geologist for the Iron Ore Company of Canada, followed by positions as a Wellsite Geologist in Alberta and a Mudlogging Geologist on the Hibernia Project. He also gained valuable experience as a Data Engineer in the Gulf of Mexico and North Sea, and as a Health & Safety Manager for Pennecon Ltd. His current position opens further career pathways within Schlumberger, with potential opportunities in QHSE management and other executive roles across global locations.

Shawn’s workdays typically balance office-based responsibilities with time spent in Schlumberger’s shop and yard areas, as well as periodic visits to oil well sites on land and offshore. At these sites, Shawn remains alert to hazards associated with heavy machinery and the dynamic environment of an oil rig. By actively identifying and addressing potential safety risks, he ensures that both employees and equipment are safeguarded in high-stakes work environments.