Rick Gillis

Background

About Rick Gillis

Results-driven senior leader with a proven track record in the oil and energy industry, specializing in gas, petroleum, drilling, operations management, and equipment maintenance. With 20 years of expertise in industrial automation and instrumentation, I have led complex design and build control engineering projects across diverse sectors, including power generation and automated warehousing. My deep technical acumen, combined with strategic operational insight, positions me as a key driver of efficiency and innovation in industrial systems. Additionally, I have extensive experience in continuous improvement methodologies, having successfully implemented designed maintenance programs and Kanban-driven supply chain solutions to optimize workflow and resource allocation. Most recently, I spent 18 years at SLB, spearheading the development of product and service offerings across U.S. domestic and international markets. In my final five years within SLB’s headquarters, I led new product development initiatives, leveraging market trends, adoption strategies, and commercialization frameworks to ensure the successful deployment of equipment and service solutions.