For Martin Velasco, engineering has always been about solving problems and finding new ways to make things better. As a LAN Technical Support Engineer supporting operations across Ecuador and Colombia, he helps tackle complex technical challenges, evaluate new technologies, and provide support to teams in both the field and the workshop. For someone who has always been driven by curiosity and innovation, it is a role that feels like a natural fit.

Martin’s responsibilities span a wide range of technical activities, including BHA design, fatigue analysis, failure investigations, and root cause analysis. As the engineering focal point for the LAN region, he collaborates closely with operations teams and customers to develop solutions that improve performance and reliability.

“It requires a precise and unique way of treating a problem that can create a massive impact on our customers and team members.”

One of the aspects Martin enjoys most about his role is the variety. No two days look the same. Depending on the challenge at hand, he may be working with field teams, supporting workshop activities, or visiting customer locations. The constant opportunity to solve problems and develop solutions is what keeps the work both engaging and rewarding.

Martin’s path into the industry began with an unexpected opportunity. Early in his career, he participated in a failure analysis project and helped identify the root cause of a service quality event involving a tool he had never encountered before. His work caught the attention of an Operations Coordinator, who encouraged him to pursue a career in the oil and gas industry.

Looking back, Martin describes his journey at WIS as a career filled with learning experiences, challenges, and opportunities. Working across different countries and collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds has helped him gain a deeper understanding of both the industry and the business.

When asked about his professional growth, Martin is quick to credit the people around him. He has learned from colleagues across the organization, including welders, lathe operators, inspectors, fishing tools specialists, Technical Managers and fellow engineers. Those experiences have given him a broad perspective and reinforced the importance of collaboration and continuous learning.

What initially attracted Martin to WIS was the technical nature of the work and the opportunity to solve complex challenges. What has kept him here is the trust and autonomy he has received from his leaders, allowing him to approach problems creatively and continue developing new ideas.

“My leader has given me freedom to work and act, so creativity, innovation, and peace come from feeling trusted.”

When he talks about what stands out most about WIS, Martin consistently points to the people. He describes the LAN team as energetic, curious, and collaborative, with a shared willingness to learn from one another and support each other’s success. He also believes one of the most unique aspects of the company’s culture is the readiness of people to help without hesitation, creating an environment where employees feel empowered to grow and take on new challenges.

Martin is motivated by a simple goal: to be better than he was the day before. He has always dreamed of being an inventor, and he sees WIS as a place where that ambition can become reality. That mindset has contributed to some remarkable accomplishments, including being part of the team that executed the first ProMILL Duo™ system operation in the Western Hemisphere and the first team worldwide to successfully use a section mill powered by a mud motor to mill a window—an application that had never been performed before.

For anyone considering a career at WIS, Martin’s advice is straightforward:

“It is an amazing company; it will give you a chance to enhance your knowledge and become better.”

He believes WIS combines freedom, teamwork, and innovation in a way that allows employees to continually develop both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact on the business and its customers.