AVARA SOLUTIONS

Team

Our team members have been a part of the growing Energy Industry since 1982. We understand the unique local operating environment with regard to logistical isolation, harsh weather environments and regulatory requirements. Our combination of industry experience and local knowledge allows us to provide the most effective solutions for our clients.

An experienced team

We understand the unique local operating environment with regards to logistical isolation, harsh weather environments and regulatory requirements.

Our combination of industry experience and local knowledge allows us to provide the most effective solutions for our clients.

Mike Briffett – Director

Mike is a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador Faculty of Engineering. His 25+ year career has provided a varied and extensive background in the oil and gas industry, including Productions, Exploitation, Completions, Well Testing, Drilling, and Reservoir Engineering. Mike has held technical and supervisory roles, both onshore and offshore in various locations across Western Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador. Mike is a registered professional engineer with PEGNL.

Barry Lemoine – Director

Barry is a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador Faculty of Engineering. Barry is an experienced Completions Engineer with 25+  years-experience specializing in offshore subsea  Operations, Completions, Well Testing, Interventions, and Workovers. He has been involved in a number of Atlantic Region well records and first technology applications.  Barry has held both offshore and onshore technical, supervisory, and leadership roles, in multi operators in Newfoundland and Labrador. Barry is a registered professional engineer with PEGNL.

Lori Kean – Office Manager

Lori is an experienced administrative professional. Her 20+ years’ experience includes the High-tech Industry and Oil & Gas. Lori’s roles have included Administrative Lead and Executive Assistant. Lori’s background includes Accounting and Payroll with extensive knowledge of Federal and Provincial business regulations. Lori combines her high level of proficiency in a variety of business software with a constant awareness of client needs.

Laurie Puddster – Senior Talent Advisor

Laurie Puddester is a Human Resources Professional with over 12 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry and most recently the Mining sector. She has worked on various drilling campaigns in her career with such clients as Stena Drilling, Seadrill, Noble Drilling and the West White Rose Project with Cenovus. Laurie’s background also includes Training and Competency with offshore training regulations.