UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of July 2018
Commission File Number: 001-14534
Precision Drilling Corporation
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
800, 525 - 8 Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2P 1G1
(Address of principal executive office)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Precision Drilling Corporation | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
| Date: July 25, 2018 | /s/ Carey T Ford | |
| Carey T Ford | ||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
| Exhibit | Description | |
| 99.1 | PRECISION DRILLING CORPORATION ANNOUNCES OFFICER APPOINTMENTS |
EXHIBIT 99.1
Precision Drilling Corporation Announces Officer Appointments
CALGARY, Alberta, July 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Precision Drilling Corporation (“Precision”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shuja Goraya as Chief Technology Officer and the appointment of Darren Ruhr as Chief Administrative Officer.
Mr. Shuja Goraya as Chief Technology Officer will lead our strategic drilling technology initiatives designed to significantly enhance drilling process efficiency by leveraging automation, innovating new surface and downhole drilling hardware and software solutions, and optimizing data analytics. Mr. Goraya has over 24 years of experience in the oil and gas industry working in technology management and drilling operations roles at Schlumberger Ltd. in the United States, Canada, Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Mr. Goraya was most recently Vice President of the North American Drilling Group responsible for Directional Drilling, Drilling Tools, Fluids, Bits, Integrated Projects and Land Rigs. Mr. Goraya brings a wealth of technical and operational experience to Precision specifically in the areas of drilling optimization, drilling technologies, directional drilling, borehole and drill string dynamics and digital transformation. Mr. Goraya holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and will be based out of our Houston corporate office.
Mr. Darren Ruhr will assume the newly created role of Chief Administrative Officer. Mr. Ruhr has been with Precision since 1997 and most recently held the position of Senior Vice President, Corporate Services. During the past 20 years with Precision, he has held various roles of increasing responsibility and has played a key role in establishing many of the business systems and technology that form the cornerstone of Precision's operating infrastructure today. As Chief Administrative Officer, he will oversee corporate business systems and network infrastructure, human resources, organizational effectiveness and performance, real estate and facilities, along with other administrative functions of the company.
About Precision
Precision is a leading provider of safe and High Performance, High Value services to the oil and gas industry. Precision provides customers with access to an extensive fleet of contract drilling rigs, directional drilling services, well service and snubbing rigs, camps, rental equipment, and wastewater treatment units backed by a comprehensive mix of technical support services and skilled, experienced personnel.
Precision is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Precision is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PD” and on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PDS”.
For further information, please contact:
Carey Ford, CFA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
713.435.6111
Ashley Connolly, CFA
Manager, Investor Relations
403.716.4725
Precision Drilling Corporation
800, 525 - 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 1G1
Website: www.precisiondrilling.com