Justin Whitehead

Justin Whitehead

Director, Sales and Marketing

Upstream
 
United State

1. What is your profession? Or if you are retired, what was your profession?

Sales and Engineering

2. What are your areas of expertise?

Upstream: Mechanical Engineering, Completions, Commercial, Sales, Project Management, Marketing, Technology

Upstream Area: Offshore

3. Current Employer:

Seahorse Energy

4. Previous Employers:

TechnipFMC, Dril-Quip, ABB Vetco Gray (Baker Hughes), Schlumberger

5. How did you end up in the Energy Industry?

I interviewed on campus at the University of Arizona, and hired on with Schlumberger. My first position was as a wireline engineer in Liberty, Texas. I've been in the oilfield ever since.  

6. Why do you like working with Start-Ups?

I like the nature of a Start-Up. They have to be driven and energetic (they can't just sit back and relax). They have a tremendous amount of empowerment (there is virtually nothing that can hold them back). Members of a Start-Up are held accountable for both their successes and their struggles.

Okay, now for some fun things about Justin…

7. What are three of your interests outside of work?

  • My Christian faith is very important to me. Giving, studying the Bible and group learning..

  • I'm an avid golfer.

  • I enjoy reading both fiction and non-fiction.

8.  What are your top 3 accomplishments (personal or professional)?  Don’t be shy!  Give ‘em to us.

  • I've been married for over 28 years.

  • When I left my position at TechnipFMC, my direct reports gave me a plaque for "18 years of leadership, service and friendship."

  • Since starting at Seahorse Energy, I have gotten back into my engineering roots. Including learning SolidWorks and re-registering as a professional engineer in the State of Texas.

9.  If I were a superhero, my superpower would be               .

If I were a superhero, I'd like to think I would use my engineering skills. Ironman.

10. When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a                 when I grew up.

When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be Evil Knievel. I absolutely loved riding my bike and jumping.

11. If I weren't so damn good at what I do now, I'd probably be                 .

If I weren't so damn good at what I do now, I'd probably be broke.

12.  My favorite song is               by            .

"You Might Think" by The Cars

13.  If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd          .

If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd spend more time helping those in need. So, I'd start a philanthropic company.

14.  The best piece of advice I've ever been given is                              .

Throughout the New Testament, Paul emphasizes to be grateful to God in all circumstances.

Also, I'd like to add 2 quotes:

Alvin Rooks (Schlumberger) "Justin, just remember, ALL money is not GOOD money.

"Gary Smith (Dril-Quip) "The customer has the money, and we want the money... And, we don't have the money until it's in the bank."