Jess Nichols

Jess Nichols is Commissioning and Operations Manager for AFGlobal. He is responsible for the assembly operations, factory acceptance and system integration testing of all AFGlobal MPD system offerings. Jess oversees the operations group that conducts rig site installation, commissioning and operation of our topside and subsea pressure control equipment. He also directs the API 16A, API 16RCD and internally developed testing programs on our test rig.

Over the last 10 years, Jess has been primarily involved in MPD operations on land, jack-up and subsea applications. He has executed multiple training and testing programs that have resulted in earning both API 16A and 16RCD equipment monograms/certifications. He has extensive knowledge of passive and active rotating control devices, as well as flow and pressure control manifolds. Prior to joining AFGlobal, Jess worked for other MPD equipment and service providers and proudly served in the United States Navy.