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The Valve Guy – William Irvine, Oil & Gas Pro

Oil & Gas Valve Expert | William Irvine, The Valve Guy

PODCAST June 29-2025

_{Meet The Valve Guy – William Irvine | 30+ Years Oil & Gas Valve & IT Expert}

If you work in the oil and gas industry and face problems with valves, manifolds, or energy infrastructure, you’ve likely heard the name William Irvine — or simply, “The Valve Guy.”

For over 30 years, William was the trusted expert at Shell Oil, solving complex issues that others couldn’t — both as the global valve operations troubleshooter and the go-to IT systems expert responsible for keeping Shell’s worldwide infrastructure running smoothly.

William Irvine — “The Valve Guy”🛠️ Dual Expertise: Valves and WIilliam’s reputation was earned in the field and behind the firewall:
- Valve Specialist: From FC gate valves, ball valves, plug valves, pressure relief valves, to complex manifold systems, William was the guy who fixed failures that could halt entire operations.
IT Expert: For over 30 years, he served as Shell Oil’s IT Guy, managing critical technology systems that supported global energy infrastructure.

“When Shell had a problem — mechanical or digital — they called William.”

-Shelly Strong

🔨 A Career Built on Hard Work and Dedication

The Valve Guy

William’s work ethic began early.
At 12 years old, he delivered papers and cut grass to support his family.
He later served in the military, then trained as a skilled cnc machinist while working nights.

His oilfield career started with a modest $7/hour job, which quickly grew into decades of long hours, global assignments, and industry leadership.

From Houston to West Africa, from the Permian Basin to The Hague, William earned a reputation as the expert who could solve any problem — often without a manual.

🌍 Shell Oil’s Global Troubleshooter

At Shell, William was a vital asset.

“They sent me everywhere,” he says. “If no one else could figure it out — I got the call.”

He helped engineers troubleshoot valves in the field, prevented multi-million-dollar shutdowns, and maintained Shell’s critical IT and operational infrastructure worldwide.

His deep knowledge of API 6A standards, valve assemblies, and energy systems made him indispensable.

Now retired from corporate life, William channels his expertise into OG Oil Gas Energy News, a platform delivering:

🎧 Expert-led podcasts
📬 Weekly newsletters
🔍 Practical solutions for real-world valve and IT challenges

He’s helping a new generation of professionals while funding college for his seven grandchildren, who inspire his ongoing commitment.

📣 What People Say About “The Valve Guy”

🛢️ “He’s the only guy I’ve seen fix a plug valve failure with a wrench, a welder, and no ego.” – Lead Operator, Offshore Platform

🔧 “William saved us millions by spotting a valve misalignment no one else noticed.” – Senior Engineer, Shell Oil

💻 “He didn’t just fix valves — he fixed our servers, radios, and entire systems when they crashed in the field.” – Former IT Lead, Shell Remote Operations

🗺️ “From Nigeria to Nederland, everyone knows The Valve Guy.” – Project Manager, International Pipeline Company

🛠️ “If William doesn’t know the answer, it probably doesn’t exist yet.” – Veteran Valve Technician, Houston

Are you dealing with challenges like:

API 6A valve issues
Flow control or manifold system challenges
Energy infrastructure or IT system problems

Get expert insights from someone who’s truly done the work:
William Irvine — The Valve Guy — is still here, still solving, still sharing.

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The Valve Guy- 74 Years Old Over 30 Years Experience In Oil & Energy,