TOMMY NESS
Managing Director

Worked in the petroleum industry since 1982.
Drilling Well Control instructor since 1984.
IWCF assessor from 1993 – 2007.
15 years as teacher and training manager at Bergen Maritime College, Well Technology Department.
Director & Managing Director PTS since 2004.

SIRIPORN YAWONG
Admin. & Certification Manager – SE Asia

Oversees administrative operations and certification management across the Southeast Asia region, ensuring compliance and streamlined documentation for the organization’s programs.

PAWARISA SODA
Admin & Course Facilitator – Thailand

Coordinates course logistics and provides essential administrative support to facilitate the effective delivery of training programs and participant services.

MIKE THOMSON
Chief Operating Officer – PTS Asia

IADC/IWCF instructor.
Lead the strategic direction and operational execution of the organization, focusing on delivering premium well control training and consultancy services across the Asia Pacific region.
Oversee the implementation of institutional standards, ensuring alignment with global accreditation bodies and client competency requirements.

GERARD DE BLOK
Senior Instructor & Course Developer

Worked for PTS since 2015 as IADC/IWCF instructor.
Worked 32 years in Shell as drilling Engineer, drilling Supervisor, course developer and instructor.
Worked 8 years as Wells Staff Development Manager, Shell China E & P Co. Ltd,

PANUS INNWON
Senior Instructor – PTS Thailand

Worked in petroleum industry since 1981 as petroleum engineer, drilling engineer, service engineer & company representative.
IADC/IWCF Drilling & Well Servicing approved instructor & assessor since 2004.

ERNI SUGIANTI
Marketing Executive – FMU Indonesia

Maintains strong relationships with prospective and existing clients to support business growth and client satisfaction. Coordinates logistics and provides essential administrative support to facilitate the effective delivery of training programs and participant services.