Energy Transfer Application Specialist

Instrumentation Consultant / Application Specialist

Detail-oriented and meticulous Instrumentation Technician with 16 years’ experience working in fast-paced industrial environments: Commissioning & Start-up, Maintenance and Shutdowns. Exceptional critical and analytical thinking skills with clear and effective communication abilities. Experience in all industries: Chemical, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverages, Pulp and Paper.

Technical writing & reading

Critical & analytical thinking

Process Improvement & Optimization

Quality Control Analysis

Documentation & Reporting

Technological design

Technical Proficiencies Include: All Microsoft Office Systems (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access) HIGHLIGHTS

Facility to exercise initiative determining work priorities and ensuring best operational practices.

High level of attention to detail with strong observation skills; adherence to regulations, policies, and procedures.

A proven track record and commitment to safe procedures and encouraging a safe work environment.

Sharp, innovative, quick learner to adapt to new challenges. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Instrumentation and Process Controls Consultant for Wagner I&E Service LTD. 2021-February -2021-Dec Wagner Instrumentation & Electrical Service Ltd., Kelowna British Columbia Integrated with client engineering team as Senior Instrumentation and Process Controls technician for all technical inquires on instrumentations. Follow-up with vendors on any product related issues and expedite the shipping. Perform QA/QC on all Installed instruments and sign off the CMT QA/QC documents. Perform audit on hand over documents from CMT and submit the documents to the client.

Customer Site: Us Methanol LLC, Dunbar West Virginia USA

Technical Support on all Instrumentation.

Perform QA/QC on all Installed Instruments with client. Sign off the QA/QC Documents.

Redline all necessary documents.

Set-up and Auto Calibrate Control Valve, Shutdown Valve and Pressure Control Valves.

Troubleshoot any start-up issues.

Audit the all-site control panel and update the loop drawings.

Support Loop check team with any technical inquires and mentor the team. Senior Instrument Technician and Application Specialist for Enerflex Project. 2020-June -2020-Dec Sancon Contracting Ltd., Calgary Alberta

Integrated with commissioning team as Senior Instrumentation Technician and responsible for verifying all instruments in the field. Provide highly technical support with all instrumentation to Engineering team and recommend better suited instruments for the application. Review Safety devices list (Horns, Beacons, Fire Eye, LEL, H2S) and ensure they meet the plant safety standards. Participate Management Team Meetings on daily basis and provide progress report to the team.

Customer Site: Enerflex Dawson Creek, British Columbia

Calibrate and set-up all Pressure, Temperature, Flow and Level Devices

Calibrate H2S, LEL, O2 and CO2 analyzers.

Verify Fire Eye, Horns and Beacons.

Set-up and Auto Calibrate Control Valve, Shutdown Valve and Pressure Control Valves.

Troubleshoot any start-up issues.

Optimize all Instrumentation for the applications (Fine Tune Level Transmitters, Adjust the filters for Flowmeters).

Support Contractors and Vendors on site with assigned scope of work (Glycol Boiler, Incinerator, Accounting meters).

Verify all documents (PID, Instrument Index, Wiring Diagrams, Datasheets, JB Drawings, etc.) 2025 Cleaver Ave. Unit

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Scientific Engineering Technician for Energy Transfer Gas Plant. 2019-Oct -2020-Apr White Tail Automation / Superior Optimization (Odessa, Texas) Integrated with Maintenance Team and responsible on ensuring all critical (accounting and non-accounting devices) are calibrated annually. Provide the client a weekly report on the progress, deficiency, lessons learned and participate weekly progress meeting. Also responsible on verifying safety related devices such as LEL, H2S, Fire Eye, Horn and Beacons.

Customer site: Energy Transfer Company Arrowhead Gas Plant, Pecos Texas

Calibrate H2S, LEL, O2 and CO2 analyzers.

Verify Fire Eye, Horns and Beacons.

Work with operation and bypass critical devices using DCS (Delta-V).

Analyze all existing documentations (PID, Wiring Diagram, JB Drawings, Datasheets etc.) and validate them.

Troubleshoot Applications issue with operations and recommend / implement the solutions.

Monitor the alarms using Delta-V and create work orders on repeat offenders(devices).

Optimize all Instrumentation for the application, especially Level and Flow transmitters.

Validate all instruments are installed as per the Piping & Instrumentation Diagram and Manufacture recommendation.

Continuous hands-on training to client’s maintenance technicians. Instrument Commissioning Lead for Cenovus Christina Lake Project. 2018-June -2019-Oct Sancon Contracting Ltd., Calgary Alberta

Integrated with Project Commissioning Team and managed Instrumentation Team (10 technicians) on daily basis by providing daily activity list. Also participate customer meetings (morning and evening) and communicate to client on daily basis: progress, challenges, and issues with workload. Ensure all Test Equipment is within Calibration date and Safety equipment is damage free.

Customer Site: Cenovus Christina Lake, Alberta

Schedule Vendor and Contractor on -site. Provide any support that they need and ensure their safety is not at risk.

Planning and Execution.

Revising Process Procedures (Dynamic procedure, load and no-loads runs for motors, cause, and effect testing)

Redline all documents (PID, Wiring Diagram, Datasheets, Panel Drawings, JB Drawings and Instrument Index)

Support the client with start-up and optimize instruments for better performance.

Liaison between Technician and client.

Troubleshoot any instruments issues and recommend best installation practice.

Validate all instruments are installed as per the Piping & Instrumentation Diagram and Manufacture recommendation.

Auto Tune all Valve (Motor Operated Valve) and Improve the performance by increasing / decreasing the speed controller. Project Planner for Enbridge Gas Compression Project. 2018-April -2018 -June Sancon Contracting Ltd., Calgary Alberta

Integrated with off-site Pre-Commissioning Team, responsible for planning the project workload (man hours, number of tags, test equipment and vehicle). Responsible for writing and reviewing all procedures documents and participate in all meetings.

Customer: Enbridge Chilliwack, BC

Tag Take Off

Writing Dynamic Procedure, Cause and Effect Testing and dry dynamic runs.

Analyze the manpower requirements based on the tags.

Review Vendor requirements and input into the schedule.

Analyze spare parts list and ensure it is within the budget.

Analyze all necessary test equipment that is required for the job. Senior Instrumentation Technician and Application Specialist. 2017-June -2018-April Sancon Contracting Ltd., Calgary Alberta

Integrated with Commissioning Team and responsible for: Validating Profibus Network is in good working condition, trouble sheet any network issues, trouble shoot with DCS any device specific drivers’ issues.

Customer: Devon Jackfish, Conklin Alberta

Address all Profibus devices individually and ensure there is no duplicate address.

Configure all Instruments (Flow, Pressure, Temperature, Valve and Level) and verify Profibus parameters are set correctly.

Run a diagnose report on daily basis and troubleshoot repeat offenders.

Validate all instruments are installed as per the Piping & Instrumentation Diagram and Manufacture recommendation.

Verify all documents (PID, Datasheets, wiring diagram and Instrument Index). Instrument Commissioning Lead for TransCanada Foothills Project. 2016-Sep -2017-June Sancon Contracting Ltd., Calgary Alberta

Integrated with Project Commissioning Team and managed Instrumentation Team (10 technicians) on daily basis by providing daily activity list. Also participate customer meetings (morning and evening) and communicate to client on daily basis: progress, challenges, and issues with workload. Ensure all Test Equipment is within Calibration date and Safety equipment is damage free.

Customer: TransCanada Pipeline Foothills, Fort Mc Murray, Alberta

Schedule coordinate and support vendors on-site.

Planning and Execution.

Participate Daily and Weekly Safety meetings

Order spare parts and damage instruments.

Validate all instruments are installed as per the Piping & Instrumentation Diagram and Manufacture recommendation.

Write and dynamic procedure for start-ups.

Field Service Supervisor for Western Canada 2012-2016 Endress+Hauser Canada Ltd., Edmonton, AB

Managed a team of 12 Field Service Technicians on a day-to-day basis. Facilitated training, mentoring, coordination, and coaching of staff in order to meet company and industry standards within health and safety, operations, and customer service.

Worked with external stakeholders to ensure all aspects of the operation followed regulations andpolicies.

Created a positive work environment; fostered a team atmosphere and promote a culture of dedication and excellence.

Improved operational efficiencies managed financial resources and operated expenses while maintaining budgetary constraints to ensure profitability.

Fostered effective communication between operations staff and management which enhanced job planning.

Reported on performance indicators, identified areas of improvement, and outlined the approach to that improvement.

Provided leadership and mentorship to manage field employees; ensured continued progress of their development plan.

Developed, implemented, and audited Process to help achieve company goals and objectives.

Improvised on strategies to increase productivity, and constantly looked for new ways to save. OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Field Service Technician / Endress+Hauser Canada Ltd., Burlington, ON 2003-2012 Provided high level technical support to internal and external customers, troubleshot and repaired instruments on site and in office. Delivered startup/commissioning, field validation and calibration of instruments as part of maintenance contracts.

Recipient of the Team Spirit Award (2006 & 2007), and Customer Satisfaction Award (2004 & 2009)

Performed training for both internal and external customers; participated in the 24/7 help desk on call rotation.

Implemented and ensured conformance of company health and safety program to maintain a safe work environment.

Provided a high level of service and consistently demonstrated excellent people skills.

Liaised with cross functional work teams such as sales, services, and product management.

Professionally handled field service calls and issues arising from the field service visit. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Vanier College, Montreal, QC

Diploma in Industrial Electronics Technologist (DEC), 2002

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