Oil Patch Bits: Scott Selzer named chief operating officer of AES

ASRC Energy Services Inc. is pleased to announce that Scott Selzer has accepted the position of senior vice president, chief operating officer effective Dec. 19, 2014.

Selzer began his career with AES in 2006 as a chemical technician and inventory specialist delivering chemicals and maintaining inventory on the North Slope. He was promoted to business unit manager-AES BP Alaska in 2009, business unit manager-AES CPAI Alaska in 2011 and became general manager of operations and maintenance of AES in 2012.

Selzer has more than 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including operations and maintenance of oil rigs in Southwest Kansas where he began his career. His experiences led him to design, construct and operate his own petroleum distribution business in Kansas which grew to encompass a multi-state distribution network. He has extensive skills and experience working with oilfield operations and maintenance, project management, project accounting, transportation, logistics, and business development.

“Scott is a strong, passionate leader who is familiar with AES’ business lines as well as our corporate values,” said Jeff Kinneeveauk, AES president and CEO. “His unwavering commitment to safety coupled with his extensive experience in the Alaska oil and gas industry will prove a valuable asset to our executive management team as we continue to move forward in pursuit of our goals.”

His previous positions include director of manufacturing and engineering at Blue Rhino/Ferrell Gas, operations manager for CIC on the North Slope and operations manager for Carlile Transportation Systems. He attended Hesston College in Kansas with an emphasis on aviation. Selzer is a licensed pilot with single-engine, instrument and multi-engine ratings.