Jackie Colston
About Jackie Colston
Jackie Colston is the Sr. Lead CRO at Chevron in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, with over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including roles at Noble Energy, Marine Well Containment Company, Hess Corporation, Encana, BP, and Baker Energy.
Title and Current Role at Chevron
Jackie Colston holds the position of Sr. Lead CRO at Chevron, based in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. In his current role, he leads critical control room operations, ensuring the efficient and safe management of petroleum extraction and processing activities. His responsibilities involve overseeing operational protocols and contributing to the strategic functioning of Chevron’s control systems.
Career at Noble Energy
From 2014 to 2021, Jackie Colston worked at Noble Energy in Equatorial Guinea, where he served as Lead CRO. During this seven-year tenure, he was responsible for leading control room operations and ensuring smooth and efficient production processes. His role included operational oversight and coordination to meet safety and production benchmarks.
Experience at Marine Well Containment Company
In 2014, Jackie Colston briefly worked at Marine Well Containment Company in Houston, Texas, as a Lead Operator. His role lasted three months and involved managing containment operations and contributing to the safe handling of emergency well containment procedures.
Educational Background
Jackie Colston attended Louisiana College, where he studied Project Management and achieved a PMC from 2020 to 2021. He also studied at the University of Phoenix, working towards a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.). He completed his high school education at Lakeview High School Annex, obtaining his diploma from 1993 to 1997.
Mentoring and Industry Experience
Since May 2021, Jackie Colston has been mentoring nationals in the oil and gas industry, sharing his extensive knowledge and experience. With over 20 years in various operational roles, he has developed a comprehensive understanding of the industry. His career includes significant leadership positions in control room operations across multiple renowned companies, both in the United States and Equatorial Guinea.