PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Passion for safety and service, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, adaptable, meticulous, experienced oil and gas Field Service Technician and Automation Specialist including instrumentation, programming, controls, mechanical, electrical, and communications. Thrive on problem-solving and have successfully resolved several long-standing technical issues, made process improvements and provided innovative ideas. Initiative to seek greater knowledge about the systems, processes, and hazards involved. Able to fix incorrect procedures, have a zero-tolerance for shortcuts and have a strong continuous improvement mindset. Motivated to check for out-of-the-ordinary conditions and learn to anticipate potential problems.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Instrumentation – strong installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, calibrating, maintaining and optimizing, flow, level, pressure, smart transmitters experience used in upstream and midstream oil & gas operations

• PLCs – Allen Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC, MicroLogix, PLC5), GE, Modicon, IEC 61131-3

• HMIs – RedLion, ProFace, FactoryTalk ME, Cimrex, Wonderware and High-Performance HMI concepts

• Communications – Modbus, Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, Serial, FreeWave, MDS, CDMA and ProSoft

• Documentation – Control Narratives, SD Keys, P&IDs, hydraulic/electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, operating manuals, AutoCAD and MS Office

• Electronics – analog and digital design, troubleshooting and PCB repairs

• Support – phone/online support and troubleshooting of customer equipment

• Mechanical – strong troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, hydraulics and pneumatics, air compressors, air dryers, engines, transmissions, driveline, MIG welding, fabrication and burner management systems

• Equipment operation including amphibious ATVs, backhoe, 4x4s, trucks, generators, specialized industrial equipment, forklifts and lift platforms

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Senior Field Service Manager Sigit Automation Inc., Calgary, AB 2011 to 2017

Managed all of Sigit Automation’s on-site responsibilities and related day to day activities with the prime contractor Parkland Pipeline Contractors Ltd and their three-year contract for TransCanada’s $1B Northern Courier Pipeline project in Wood Buffalo, AB. Provided leadership for all automation, controls (Compact Logix PLCs & Honeywell BMSs), electrical and instrumentation on the five specialized multi-million dollar pipe heating skids critical to this project. Prioritized multiple competing assignments, analyzed data, control system and machine design, writing technical reports and manuals. Negotiated terms of contracts with prime contractors and managed crews of technicians and operators including training, scheduling, parts, reports, invoicing and travel.

Exceeded client’s expectations on this project:

• Made numerous improvements to safety and PLC, HMI & BMS (burner management systems) systems

• Achieved zero safety incidents for all members of my team

• Adhered to all health, safety, environmental and risk standards

• Attained zero delays due to any aspect under my charge

• Provided 24/7 support of gas and fire detection, BMS, pressure, level, temperature, vibration, flow, all electrical equipment including soft starters, lighting panels, generators, air compressors, air dryers, programming PLCs, HMIs, and their associated communications

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Automation Contracting Funk Energy Services Inc., Calgary, AB 2019 to present

• ICE Technical Systems – SCADAPack and Red Lion HMI programming for Chevron well pad optimization projects

• Provide automation, electrical, electronic, mechanical and welding services

• Develop novel mechanisms and electronics for a variety of fixed and mobile equipment

Quality Assurance Technician Advanced Measurements Inc., Calgary, AB 2009 to 2011

Designed test procedures and test hardware for the company’s automated frac control systems and RMS (Remote Monitoring System) products for well servicing rigs and installation and service team member

• Diagnosed and repaired discovered issues

• Eliminated thousands in operating costs for the service team

• Initiated several improvements to procedures and products

• Mentored new technicians and worked with various teams and independently

• Installed, commissioned, diagnosed, repaired, fabricated, documented and trained clients and staff on the company’s RMS products

Automation Contracting Funk Technologies Inc., Calgary, AB 2005 to 2009

Programmed PLCs, HMIs, RTUs and communications systems. Installed, configured, commissioned, diagnosed, and repaired numerous projects for the following companies and others:

• Oxy Permian, Hobbs, New Mexico – Compressor Control panel service

• MAC Engineering Ltd., Calgary, Alberta – Talisman and Devon SCADA Projects

• NuVista Energy Ltd., Alberta – Compressor control panel field service

• Trident Exploration, Alberta – Coal Bed Methane well site automation and various projects

Automation Specialist Syntech Enerflex, Calgary, AB 2001 to 2005

Designed, specified, programmed, tested, commissioned, diagnosed, serviced and supported the company’s Compressor Control Solutions (CCS) product throughout Western Canada for large reciprocating and screw compressors. Enerflex gave me all CCS client support work when I left.

• Discovered and corrected several issues with established controller code

• Successfully integrated two Capstone MicroTurbine C60s electrical generators with an exhaust gas heat recovery system with local HMI, DCS, fuel meter, SaskPower’s RTU and power meter

• Programmed, tested and commissioned PLCs, HMIs and RTUs for SCADA and small plant projects, gas meter calibration and verification projects for regulatory compliance

EDUCATION

1st Period Electrical Training SAIT, Calgary, AB

• 90%+ class marks and 88% on TQ

Diploma in Industrial Instrumentation Technology SAIT, Calgary, AB

• Peer tutor for PLCs, electronics and measurement systems

Diploma in Instrumentation and Computer Automation Technician St. Lawrence College, Kingston, ON

• Graduated with distinction

• Peer tutor for electronics and measurement systems, frequent project leader

CERTIFICATIONS

• 2nd Year Electrical Apprentice, Alberta

• First Aid & CPR Level C

• H2S Alive

• PST w/CSTS.09

• Fall Protection

• Pipeline Construction Safety Training (New)

• WHMIS Awareness Training 1988 – 2015

• Electronic General Safety Orientation

• Clean Class 3 & 6 Driver’s Licence

• Lift Platform Operator Training

• Forklift Operator Training

• Advanced Driving Instructor

References available upon request

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