Tony Newcombe
About Tony Newcombe
Tony Newcombe is a Roughneck currently employed at Diamond Offshore since 2019, with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry and military service in the British Army from 2002 to 2008.
Work at Diamond Offshore Drilling
Tony Newcombe has been employed as a Roughneck at Diamond Offshore since 2019. He has accumulated five years of experience in this role, primarily working in the North Sea. His responsibilities include assisting with drilling operations and ensuring safety protocols are followed on the rig.
Previous Experience in the Oil and Gas Industry
Before joining Diamond Offshore, Tony Newcombe held various positions at Archer - the well company. He worked as a Derrickman from 2016 to 2019 and previously served in the same role from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he was an Assistant Derrickman from 2013 to 2014 and a Crew Safety Representative from 2012 to 2015. His early experience at Archer also includes a role as a Roughneck for seven months in 2012.
Military Background
Tony Newcombe served in the British Army as an infantry soldier from 2002 to 2008. During his six years of service, he was deployed to various locations around the world, gaining valuable skills and experience that contribute to his current role in the oil and gas industry.
Education and Qualifications
Tony Newcombe studied at Winifred Holtby Technology College, where he completed his GCSEs from 1997 to 2002. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge and skills that support his career in the oil and gas sector.
Early Career as a Roughneck
Before his tenure at Archer, Tony Newcombe worked as a Roughneck for SKILLED International in 2012. This role lasted for seven months and involved working in various locations in the North Sea, where he gained practical experience in drilling operations.