{"id":26286,"date":"2026-09-17T21:15:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T21:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/merlinerd.com\/?p=26286"},"modified":"2026-09-17T21:54:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T21:54:39","slug":"merlin-welcomes-jamie-duguid-to-the-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/merlinerd.com\/es\/2026\/09\/17\/merlin-welcomes-jamie-duguid-to-the-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Merlin Welcomes Jamie Duguid to the Team"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Two decades solving complex drilling challenges<\/h2>\n

Merlin is delighted to welcome Jamie Duguid to the team.  Jamie has over 20 years of international drilling engineering experience and has been a part of some of the industry’s most technically challenging projects.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Jamie joins Merlin following an extensive career with ExxonMobil, most recently with ADNOC Offshore, having worked globally in Papua New Guinea, Australia, and the UK.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout his career, Jamie has developed significant expertise in the planning and delivery of complex, high-angle and ERD wells. The Merlin team is delighted to have Jamie on board.  <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Merlin CEO Neil Armstrong said “Jamie joins Merlin after 20 years with ExxonMobil, bringing a wealth of ERD experience gained across the North Sea and Upper Zakum. His extensive technical knowledge and strong industry background is a fantastic addition to the Merlin team.” <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t

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Ready to make an impact<\/h2>\n

Jamie was attracted to Merlin by the opportunity to turn his focus to detailed technical drilling engineering and apply his experience directly to client challenges.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

“Merlin has an excellent reputation within the industry, and it seemed like a really good match for my experience and skills,” Jamie said.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

“I’m looking forward to being part of client projects, helping deliver wells safely, and on time. I’ve met a few of the Merlin team throughout my career and was always impressed by them, always good at their job and good fun.” <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Jamie’s 21 years as a drilling engineer within large operators provides a valuable perspective when supporting Merlin’s clients and allows him to approach projects with a strong understanding of their operational and technical requirements.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Jamie has recently returned to Scotland with his wife and two daughters, moving from Abu Dhabi to Bishopbriggs, near Glasgow.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Away from drilling engineering, he is a keen runner. Having previously represented Scotland in age-group rugby, Jamie has swapped collisions on the rugby pitch for marathon running and can complete the distance in a little over three hours.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

There is, however, one Merlin competition he is less confident about winning; the Soup Making Competition, held every Monday during the winter months at Merlin HQ in Perth, Scotland.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

“I won’t be on the podium, but as eating is my main hobby, the judging will be fun!”<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t

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