Michael Peters
About Michael Peters
Michael Peters is an Offshore Installation Manager at ExxonMobil with over 19 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in management roles in drilling rigs and operations.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Michael Peters has been serving as an Offshore Installation Manager at ExxonMobil since 2017. Operating out of Melbourne, Australia, Michael is responsible for overseeing offshore drilling installations, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining safety standards. He takes a lead role in work and resource planning sessions and manages emergency response situations, performing essential visual checks and safety audits to maintain platform integrity.
Previous Experience in the Oil and Gas Industry
With over 19 years in the oil and gas industry, Michael Peters has amassed extensive experience across various management roles. Before his current position, he worked at ConocoPhillips as an Operations Superintendent Production for 6 months in Gladstone in 2017. He also held the role of Operations Manager at Superior Jetties for 6 months in the Gold Coast. At Arrow Energy, he contributed as a Senior Well Operations Supervisor from 2014 to 2016, and as Wellsite Supervisor and Lead HSSE Advisor at QGC from 2012 to 2014.
Years with Seadrill and Ensco plc
Michael Peters' career includes significant tenure with Seadrill and Ensco plc. From 2007 to 2012, he was employed by Seadrill as a Barge Master/Marine Section Leader covering the Asia Pacific region. Prior to that, he spent 7 years with Ensco plc as a Barge Engineer, taking on worldwide assignments and honing his skills in drilling rig management and operations.
Educational Background
Michael Peters has completed several key academic qualifications that complement his professional experience. He earned a Graduate Certificate in Project Management from Southern Cross University between 2018 and 2019. Earlier, he achieved a Graduate Certificate of Business Administration from the same university from 2012 to 2013, specializing in Business Administration and Management.
Leadership and Management Skills
Throughout his career, Michael Peters has consistently demonstrated strong leadership and management capabilities. He has a track record of driving innovation and creativity to solve complex problems within the oil and gas sector. Michael effectively leads diverse teams to achieve outstanding results, emphasizes proactive safety attitudes, and recognizes excellent safety performance. Utilizing Capacity Enhancement tools, he focuses on minimizing downtime and production fluctuations while driving participation in the performance assessment and feedback process.