We’re at OTC 2025! Our President, Kris S. Callen, and Operations Manager for Brazil, Ronnie Birse, are attending the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston this week. They are looking forward to connecting with industry leaders, partners, and innovators who…
Attending the OTC 2025? Let’s connect! Our Brazil Operations Manager, Ronnie Birse, and I will attend the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) this week in Houston, Texas. If you’re attending OTC and passionate about safe and efficient operations in the energy…
Today, at The Callen Group, we recognize the United Nations World Day for Safety and Health at Work. Safety isn’t just a policy; it’s a shared responsibility that protects lives and the future of our industries. This year, the focus…
Some of the most efficient teams often have the most fun. Our experiential training workshops combine a touch of risk, the right controls, and a whole lot of fun. Have a safe, efficient, and fun-filled weekend! hashtag#safeandefficient hashtag#experientiallearning hashtag#training
Ever wonder why the workforce sometimes don’t believe in the safety systems? Working in the field, we’ve seen the disconnect between “as design” and “how it really works”. Visit our website or get in touch to learn how to build…
Reminding us about the “H” and “E” in HSE… Raj completed the WWF Climb for Nature 2025 on behalf of The Callen Group. He climbed 1776 stairs, of the CN Tower, in 27:14 mins. He was inspired by his colleagues…
Our VP of Operations, Devendra (Raj) Rajcoomar recently joined the VANTAGE DRILLING Leadership Team on a site visit to the Tungsten Explorer offshore in the Republic of Congo. The visit was a powerful demonstration of our collective commitment to visible…
The Callen Group recently had the opportunity to design and deliver a custom Safety Leadership Workshop for one of our clients, built around their own planning and risk assessment processes. Delivered by our President, Kris S. Callen, the sessions focused…
The Callen Group was proud to attend the Annual International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) HSE&T Conference in Houston, Texas. Our very own Devendra (Raj) Rajcoomar (VP of Operations) had the honor of presenting on the topic of Implementing Safe…
The Callen Group performed a Culture Assessment for a UK-based Oil and Gas Operator with Decommissioning assets in the North Sea. The purpose and intent of the Assessment was to understand how the organization's values, processes, and behaviors contribute to…
After 20 years of working with clients involved in high-risk operations around the globe, Kris founded The Callen Group in April 2017 in order to focus solely on developing and promoting high-performing operational cultures that lead to safe and efficient operations.
He founded Performance Coaching International, served as president from 2005 – 2009, was Senior Vice President at The REACH Group from 2009 – 2017, and is a highly respected Senior Leadership and Safety Facilitator. In addition, he was highly involved in the mergers of Global Marine and SantaFe, Hercules, and TODCO as well as Talisman’s North Sea Operations transfer from Total. Kris remains on the cutting edge of advances in the area of behavioral safety, predominately in the Oil and Gas Sector.
Kris’ career has taken him to 90 countries training over 35,000 people. He has been intimately involved with the development and implementation of Behavioral Safety Processes with Enterprise Offshore, Orion Drilling, Hercules Offshore, as well as the former GlobalSantaFe which is now Transocean. In 2019 Kris authored the book “Commit to Safe and Efficient Operations” published by PennWell. This book outlines a clear roadmap for bringing many cultures together and simplifying the safety tools that are used day in and out.
Kris holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees from Belhaven University, Jackson Mississippi, in Accounting and in Business Administration. He is passionate about creating a performance culture where safety and efficiency go hand in hand. He currently divides his time between Lafayette, Louisiana, Tampa, Florida, and Houston, Texas, and has four grown sons: Braxton, Taylor, Joshua, and Noah.
