Sloan’s career began 20 years ago in the oil and gas industry as an operation. Eventually, he became involved in a Joint Health and Safety Committee that led him to begin to have a “passion for helping people and putting in place systems and processes to help people make sure they get home.”
Sloan is now the HSE Manager at Birchcliff Energy. After spending several years in the health and safety industry, he has gathered some key ideas about what makes an effective leader. “I think one of the most important things is [to] just be open and present “.
Having worked in several different industries and groups, he says the most important thing he found at all levels was having open and honest conversations with those around you. And participation in the field is really key, says Sloan. “He is part of these discussions when they have their security discussions. Talk to them and ask [them] why did they come up with reasons to understand better? “