Kirk D. Nolte, PMP

Calgary, Alberta,

403-***-****

adbnor@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

Construction and Maintenance Coordinator/Manager with 40 years of industrial experience resulting in a multi-trade background of Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical Technologies. Competent in managing and coordinating multi discipline projects relating to facility maintenance and Turn Arounds in a variety of industries.

Core Competencies (

Project Management and Construction Coordination.

Skilled in leading the life cycle development of a range of projects related to gas processing, transmission and energy generation, coordinating maintenance projects related to infrastructure, plant start-ups, commissioning and shut-downs.

Functional Relationships

Relationship builder with stakeholders, senior managers, colleagues, staff, contractors, government agencies, industry professionals.

Team building

A dynamic team leader with demonstrated skills in managing, coaching and motivating goal-oriented, multi-faceted teams.

Financial management

Experienced in managing budgets through the use of cost tracking and scheduling

Health and safety

A proven and engaged leader in ensuring the highest-levels of health and safety standards are communicated and maintained. To date, Zero Medical Aids have been recorded on work under my guidance

Career Profile

Ambatovy Minerals, Toamasina Madagascar

Major Maintenance General Supervisor

March 2019 – Present

Responsibilities of the Major Maintenance General Foreman include:

Assist workers and contractors to resolve issues (Technical and Constructability) that arise during execution of projects

Create a culture that rewards continuous improvement

Mentor execution group to develop forward planning and development of the execution process.

Responsible and/or Accountable for the planning and execution of Major Maintenance Works (Planned and Unplanned), Alterations and Construction (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Civil) across plant site.

Support development of subordinates through demonstration of best practices approach

Monitor and validate contractor progress using planned versus actual model

Ensure Management of Change processes are followed during execution

Validate Contractors technical documentation.

Ensure compliance to Technical Specifications

Support Plan, Do, Check, Act practices for all project work.

Role model Lean Thinking and build the Operational Excellence culture in the department

CNRL, Horizon Oil Sands

Turn Around Execution Coordinator

July 2018- Oct 2018

Responsibilities of the Turnaround Execution Coordinator include:

Develop job specific work plans using Maximo and Document Control applications.

Perform Health and Safety risk assessments of work to be performed

Create step listings within Maximo Work Order Plan for executing turnaround work

Work with Planners to ensure work packages are complete and have received required reviews

Oversee the physical execution of work by contractors during the turnaround event

Coordinate with Operations group during the execution phase to insure operational controls are in place.

Coordinate work fronts amongst different crafts to insure efficient and safe execution of work

Ensure safety standards and policies are adhered to

Spectra Energy Transmission

May 2004 – Jan 2018

Project Manager / Construction Execution Coordination

Manage / Coordinate the construction of multiple maintenance capital projects related to gas processing and transmission across western Canada.

provided recommendations on constructability and risk mitigation through the review of contractor work procedures and safety plans;

provided support to other areas on Electrical, Instrument and Controls projects.

coordinated projects and activities to facilitate Plant Turn Around schedules, budgets and safety criteria.

developed and coordinated project schedules and construction execution plans for multiple contractors to insure safe and efficient execution.

developed project tracking tools ensuring accurate planned versus actual modeling

liaised with engineering providers during project design to develop execution efficiencies

coordinated and provided guidance and oversight to construction contractors

act on behalf of the Project Manager as requested to ensure that cost, quality, schedule and safety objectives were met

provided support, guidance and direction to field staff, including Construction Inspectors and Field Administration

ensured compliance with Asset Management Projects policies and procedures

prepared summary reports outlining the findings from weekly / biweekly site visits

coordinated Transfer of Care Custody and Control paperwork was signed off by the Operations Representative and the Contractor prior to project execution

Effective in the use of Micro Soft Office Products to communicate, evaluate, schedule and track projects

Effective in the use of SAP and Maximo to evaluate work order status, project costs and material procurement status

Turn Around Coordination

2006 Fort Nelson Gas Plant Turn Around: Hydro Carbon Capture Remediation Project, Train “G” Decommissioning and Moth balling, Plant Outlet Measurement replacement and upgrade.

2007 Empress Gas Plant Turn Around: Coordinated Caustic Regeneration Re-boiler replacement.

2010 Empress Gas Plant Turn Around, Coordinated the Capital Maintenance Program including: Propane Condenser Vessel Replacement, Steam Condenser Vessel Replacement, Cooling Water Circulation Pump System upgrade, De-Butanizer Bottoms cooler, Plant Control Room blast protection upgrade.

2012 Dewdney Terminal facility Motor Control Centre and Utility Building emergency replacement, Dewdney Flare System liquids knockout installation, Richardson Terminal Emergency Shut Down System upgrade and replacement.

2013 Fort Nelson Gas Plant Turn Around, Coordinated the Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Projects including, Plant Wide DCS Upgrade complete with new Fibre Optic Network, Plant UPS System replacement, High Voltage Switch Gear replacement, Installation of a High Voltage Switch Gear Protection Relay and Arc Flash Detection system.

2014 Empress Gas Plant Turn Around, coordination of the Capital Maintenance program including: De-Ethanizer Bottoms Cooler Vessel Replacement, Butane Splitter Vessel Replacement, De-Propanizer Bottoms Cooler Vessel Replacement, Refrigerant Propane Accumulator ESD Valve addition, DCS Server Replacement, Plant Wide Honeywell Experion Controller system upgrade replacement.

2015 McMahon Gas Plant / Station 1 Turn Around, coordination of the Capital Maintenance program including: DCS Symphony Plus Upgrade, 138 kV Surge Arrestor Install, McMahon Power Restoration, C&F DCS I/O Upgrade, STN 1 - 5 kV Transformer and Cable Replacement, STN 1 - 5 kV Switchgear Replacement, STN 1 - Low Voltage Switchgear Replacement.

2017 Fort Nelson Gas Plant Turn Around, coordination of the Capital Maintenance program including: Inlet Valves replacement, Sulphur Plant Deactivation, Frost Heave and Drainage, Sulphur Plant Drainage revitalization, New Office Complex.

Roles while at Enbridge (formerly Spectra Energy Transmission), 2004 - Feb 2018

Construction Execution Coordinator, Empress Gas Plant and PTC 2008 - 2012

Construction Execution Coordinator, Fort Nelson Field Services 2006 - 2008, 2016 - 2018

Construction Execution Coordinator, Western Canada E, I and C Projects 2012 to 2015

Construction Execution Coordinator, McMahon Gas Plant TA 2015

Construction Execution Coordinator, Jedney Gas Plant TA 2015

Measurement Technician, Fort Nelson Field Services 2004 - 2006

Project Execution Coordination

Coordinate the construction of maintenance capital projects related to gas processing and transmission across western Canada. Responsibilities include:

• provide recommendations on constructability and safety issues, and reviewing contractor work procedures and safety plans

• develop project estimates, schedules and construction execution plans following the capital effectiveness project management model

• liaise with engineering providers on project design

• supervise and providing guidance to construction inspectors, and carrying out inspections as required

• assist with the development, preparation and management of the OMS capital program long-range forecast and annual budget

• monitor and control of the cash outflow for the area capital and common capital budgets

Measurement Technician

Fort Nelson Raw Gas Gathering System:

• performed calibrations and verifications of custody transfer measurement equipment;

• maintained gas quality measurement equipment including gas chromography, moisture analyzer, H2S analyzer and CO2 analyzer;

• maintaining of safety training records and coordination of core safety training: Fort Nelson Measurement Group

Accomplishments

• Successfully coordinated the maintenance capital projects for Multiple Plant Turn-Around’s, Safely, On Time, On Budget with Zero Incidents requiring Medical Attention.

• Successfully coordinated the Deactivation of Multiple Remote Pipe Lines, Safely and on time

• Mentored new Project Managers, Project Engineers and Site Inspectors in the Capital Maintenance process.

• Created a Bear Aware Safety program for the Fort Nelson Field Services and Gathering System

Syntech Enerflex, Fort Nelson, BC, 2003 to 2004

Instrumentation/Electrical Technician

Provided a full range of instrumentation and electrical functions in remote locations for this prominent oil and gas services company. Responsibilities included:

• trouble-shooting ground faults and electrical failures on drill rigs;

• maintenance of well site and gas plant instrumentation and electrical equipment;

• construction and commissioning of gas well sites and separator skids.

Accomplishments

• provided instrumentation and maintenance coverage during the extended absence of the regular plant instrumentation technician at Encana’s Maxhamish Gas Plant and field operations.

BC Hydro, Fort Nelson Generating Station, 2002 to 2003

Thermal Generation Maintenance Coordinator

Provided all aspects of maintenance for a unique facility featuring a gas-fired, turbine-driven generator capable of 48mw coupled to a once-through steam generator and a Zenon water treatment plant producing 95gpm ultra pure water. Responsibilities included:

• coordinate plant shut-downs;

• planning, scheduling and coordinating outside contractors for outages and upgrades;

• budget development.

Accomplishments

• coordinated the 2003 Plant Turn Around; including the removal and rebuild of the LM6000 Gas Turbine

• sourced, selected and coordinated the installation of three(3) replacement blowers for the Zenon plant;

• served as Site Project Liaison and Project Coordinator to Emerson Kenonic for the Distributed Control System upgrade;

Accutemp Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Controls Division), Victoria, BC, 1999 to 2002

Direct Digital Controls Manager

Coordinated the Installation and maintenance of a large-facility digital control system for the largest independent refrigeration company on Vancouver Island.

Camosun College, Victoria, BC, 1992 to 1999

Building Systems Maintenance Technician

Maintained 14 buildings, ranging from historic to new fully-automated facilities, on two campuses.

Ocean Point Resort Hotel, Building Systems Technician, Victoria, BC, 1991 to 1992

Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Production Maintenance Technician, Napanee, Ontario, 1989 to 1991

Urban Transportation Development Corporation, Mechanical Fitter, Quality Control Inspector, Electrical Installation Technician, Millhaven, Ontario, 1982 to 1989

Canadian Armed Forces, Aircraft Metals Technician, CFB Trenton, Ontario, 1978 to 1982

Education

Project Management Professional Certification - Project Management Institute (Including yearly Professional Development requirements)

Industrial Instrumentation Journeyman Red Seal - BC

Mechanical Engineering Design Technology - Camosun College, Victoria

SI Electrical Qualification Endorsement - Camosun College, Victoria

Multi-trade Maintenance Technician - Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Ontario

Instrumentation and Process Control Technology - St. Lawrence College, Kingston

Professional Activity

Spectra Energy Transmission, Duke Energy Canada,

Occupational Health and Safety Committee, Member

Mission Possible @ Work, Facilitator

Safety Star Point Committee, Member

Professional Development

A commitment to career-long professional development includes courses such as:

Yearly PMI PDU requirement (20 PDU per Year)

Preventing Recovering and Managing Troubled Projects

Project Scheduling and Estimating

Principles of Project Management

MS Project

Maximo: Planner Supervisor Role

Construction Safety Training Systems

Electrical Safety Training Systems

Leadership for Safety Excellence

Break Through Leadership 1, Rapport Leadership International

GE LM6000 Gas Turbine Advanced Controls

Moore DCS Training

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