David Johnson has joined STEP Energy Services as vice-president, human resources. Johnson has more than 20 years of experience in human resources leadership roles with domestic and international energy firms. In his most recent position as vice-president, human resources at TAQA North, Johnson was involved with navigating the company through a period of intense transition and growth which resulted from the integration of three diverse energy companies. Johnson began his oilfield career as a roustabout and battery operator with Amoco Canada based in Drayton Valley, Alberta and subsequently worked in Amoco's Calgary and Houston offices.

Johnson's progression into senior management roles included human resources leadership positions at Mirant Canada Energy Marketing, Nexen Inc. and PrimeWest Energy.