Stories Beyond the Barrel

You’ve heard the story of Guyana’s rapid success in the global oil industry. Now hear from the people who’ve managed to build empires and carve out their own lanes because of it. These are their stories.

Stories Beyond the Barrel

Guyanese hoist operator in training shares his path in offshore aviation

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The latest episode of ExxonMobil’s Onshore Diaries, published on January 29, features Ishwar Parbhu, a Hoist Operator and Rescue Swimmer with Omni Helicopters. In that episode, he shared what propelled him to enter offshore search and rescue and how...
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Vandon Worrell’s journey from offshore cleaner to ExxonMobil Logistics Coordinator

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Thirty-year-old Vandon Worrell, a resident of Tuschen on the West Coast of Guyana’s Demerara County, shares an inspiring story of determination and growth – one that started in the humblest of places: cleaning rooms and public toilets offshore. Worrell started...
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Kareshma Narine, the Guyanese who helped chart the early days of offshore drilling

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Kareshma Narine was one of the first Guyanese to take up a position aboard the Noble Bob Douglas drill ship. Her story was featured in a 2022 episode of ExxonMobil’s Offshore Diaries, offering a glimpse into the early years...
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From Banksman to Shore Base Leader: Nkosi Sandy’s rise in Guyana’s oil and gas industry

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The third quarter edition of Energy Magazine highlights the determined rise of Nkosi Sandy, whose path from banksman to Shore Base Supervisor at Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI) shows how opportunity and perseverance can transform a life.  The 33-year-old mother...
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Clement Sankat: The Engineer building Guyana’s future through education

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Few academics in the Caribbean have shaped as many institutions as Professor Clement Sankat. The chartered mechanical engineer and veteran educator has spent more than four decades using education to fuel national development, from expanding universities in Trinidad and...
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From chemistry to cargo: How Natina Singh became ExxonMobil Guyana’s first Operations and Logistics Superintendent

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When Natina Singh began her academic journey in chemistry, she never imagined she would one day be managing logistics and operations at ExxonMobil Guyana’s shore bases.  She told her story on the most recent episode of ExxonMobil’s Onshore Diaries. “There...
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Natonya Scipio’s story of dedication and impact in Guyana’s oil industry

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When it comes to safety in the oil and gas industry, Natonya Scipio believes the smallest actions often make the biggest difference. As a Quality Coordinator at Expro Guyana, her mission is clear: ensure every person on site goes...
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Shelisa Sattaur: Shaping Guyana’s oil and gas future through people development

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Shelisa Sattaur didn’t plan to build a career in human resources, and certainly not in one of the most technical industries in the world. But what began as a curiosity about people and workplace culture has grown into a...
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Zero experience, full determination: Dakarai Griffith’s journey

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The world of machinery, hydraulics, and offshore operations wasn’t part of Dakarai Griffith’s plan. His early days were spent behind a desk, crunching numbers and managing paperwork. But curiosity has a way of changing paths. “I started hearing more about...
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The rise of Expro’s first Guyanese Field Service Supervisor, Norman Chapman 

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When Norman Chapman joined Expro Guyana in 2018, then known as Frank’s International, he was one of just five Guyanese on the team. Today, he stands as the company’s first Guyanese Field Service Supervisor, leading operations that support the...
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