I want to introduce you to Ray Arnel, or as you may know him, “Big Daddy”.
Ray has worked for McKay Drilling for the past six years as a Supervisor and is currently supervising at Hope Downs 4. Ray was born in New Zealand and grew up in Hamilton, North Island. Ray had a rough start to life and lived in a children’s home from the age of 8 with his…
McKay Drilling sells to Major Drilling Group International
McKay Drilling today announces it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by global drilling services company Major Drilling Group International Inc. (TSX:MDI) in a transaction worth up to $80 million. Major Drilling Group is one of the world’s largest drilling services companies primarily serving the mining industry, with operations throughout Canada, the United…
Meet Karen Baker – a friendly and familiar face in the Drilling Industry
Karen was born in England and spent her childhood years living in Uganda, Kenya, Canada, and Zimbabwe before arriving in Perth in 1978 and attending St Mary’s Anglican Girls School. Life after school would lead Karen down many avenues and experiences. First starting an apprenticeship at Miss Mauds as a chef, which she quickly discovered…
A superstar in the field and classroom
Congratulations to Kurt Elefsen for being the first person who has used the app-based learning platform with ACA Training and has successfully completed a qualification across all of their clients. In his achievement, Kurt has upheld the McKay Drilling Company Values of Accountability and Performance. Accountability behaviours demonstrated. Responsibility Commitment Ownership Performance behaviours demonstrated. Efficiency…
Women of McKay: Meet Mel Andersen
Meet Melanie Andersen. McKay Drilling’s first female relief driller and Relief Driller of the Year 2020. Mel joined the McKay Drilling team as a Drillers Assistant 1 in March 2019. Already having some experience and all the pre-requisite training requirements, it was only a week later that Mel was on her first flight to our…
Women of McKay: Meet Izzy Witt
In light of International Women’s Day on the 8th of March, we continue to celebrate the achievements of a handful of our women employees at McKay Drilling. First up, meet Izzy Witt, a superstar Senior offsider on one of our Diamond LF350 rigs. Read on to learn more about Izzy’s journey as an offsider, goals,…