Claxton Engineering has appointed Richard Jenkins as vice president of operations. His role will be to guide the integration of Claxton Engineering’s technical, project, procurement and commercial teams to support the company’s strategic growth plans.

Jenkins has worked in the oil and gas industry for more than 20 years. He studied mechanical engineering at Southampton University, UK, and has held project management and business development posts at various companies including Hamworthy Compressors, Baker Hughes and Seaweld Engineering.

Most recently, Jenkins worked for AMEC, where he moved from business development, via regional director for Africa AMEC Oil and Gas, to operations director for West Africa AMEC Natural Resources.