Dave Mc Lean
About Dave Mc Lean
Dave McLean is the Vice President at PGS, currently based in Tokyo, Japan. He has extensive experience in the energy sector, having held various roles at PGS, Halliburton, and BP, and has worked in multiple international locations.
Work at PGS
Dave Mc Lean has held multiple positions at PGS, demonstrating a progressive career within the organization. He started as a Project Manager from 2007 to 2010 in Singapore, where he managed various projects. He then advanced to Senior Project Manager from 2010 to 2015, also in Singapore, overseeing larger project scopes. Following this, he served as Project Director from 2015 to 2019 in Kuala Lumpur, leading significant initiatives. Since 2019, he has been the Vice President at PGS in Tokyo, Japan, where he continues to contribute to the company's strategic objectives.
Education and Expertise
Dave Mc Lean holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Edinburgh Napier University, which he completed from 1985 to 1988. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Management of Occupational Health and Safety from the University of Warwick between 2014 and 2017. His educational background supports his specialization in business and joint venture development, as well as startup and operations within the energy sector.
Background
Dave Mc Lean began his career as an Instrument Engineer at Halliburton in Saudi Arabia from 1988 to 1990. He then transitioned to BP, where he worked as a Senior Systems Engineer from 1990 to 1992, gaining international experience across various countries including the USA, Canada, and Turkey. After a brief tenure as a Production Engineer at Spectrum Technologies in the UK, he joined PGS, where he spent over two decades in various roles, including Chief Instrument Engineer from 1993 to 2006.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Dave Mc Lean has accumulated extensive experience in both onshore and offshore exploration and energy sectors. His roles at PGS have involved significant project management and leadership responsibilities across various international locations, including Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Tokyo. His expertise in business development and operations has contributed to the successful execution of numerous projects within the energy industry.