ACHIEVEMENTS

In ** years of industry experience, managed more than 150 Personnel and never lost work time due to injury to members of a crew, even in highly pressured work environment.

Assisted with ABSA compliance with NDT (x-ray and phased array).

Generated 2000+ Test-pack documents, CWPs for Petro Canada conversion in 10 weeks.

Supervised several projects and work fronts simultaneously. Always making sound, rational decisions even in emergency situations while maintaining efficiency, time savings and coming in under budget.

Created ISOs and Redline drawings for fabricating spools through the use of measurements from the field and then produced fabrication drawings.

Experience working on piping layout, isometrics and model making for Romanian field pipe replacement.

Experienced Lead Field Engineer punched out 16 pipelines in a 6.5 km pipe rack in subzero temperatures at CNRL in 4 days.

Created 23 CWP turnover packages for plant 73 (Main pipe rack) and punched out all contractor and subcontractor interfaces between plant 73 and all other plants. (Provided the main liaison between Plant 73 and all other plant crews and contractors).

Functioned as an Instructor for Up-Stream Oilfield operations in Kuwait

Accountable for ensuring project execution for piping and operation to large scale oil and gas projects valuing

Up to $300M

Manage team performance, budgets, project timelines and resolve customer concerns

Coordinate work as well as provide training, mentoring, and leadership national and international teams

Mitigate safety and financial risk by proactively implementing creative solutions to known concerns, and respond quickly and efficiently to arising potential project interruptions

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, oversee quality assurance of all turnover activities and documentation associated with the successful completion of project work

Coordinate QA and contract deliverables of data packages, various testing packages, technical specifications, purchase orders, reports, data compilation, system data maintenance, punch lists, and all over related project documentation

Ensure efficient, smooth, and timely processes are in place for exchange of all documentation

Audit activities frequently to ensure turnover is in compliance with company and client policies, procedures, and standards

Liaise with Engineering, Quality Assurance and Construction teams during turnover and acceptance ensuring smooth transition from construction to operation of the facilities.

SKILLS

Excellent project management execution

Effective management, leadership, and team training

Personal and team safety culture development

Technical quality, compliance, conformance, and safety control

Heavy, plant, and field operations equipment

EPC document management

Comprehensive technical and field operations expertise

Business and operations analysis

Preventative maintenance procedures

Equipment monitoring, troubleshooting, and reliability

Audit process management

QA documentation, turnover processes, systems, drawings, and diagrams

WORK EXPERIENCE

2020 - 2022 - Cycle Oil & Gas Limited (Field Production Operator)

2001 – 2019 - EnergyBoss Limited (Owner/Operator)

2014 ConocoPhillips, Surmont “Completion Punch Out” (Fort McMurray, AB) - Field Engineer

2016 – 2019 Suncor Energy Refinery (Edmonton, AB) - Coordinator

2015 Merrick Engineering “FEED Review” (Denver, Colorado), ConocoPhillips, Surmont (Fort McMurray, AB) - Project Coordinator

2013 Williams Energy (Redwater, AB) - Subject Matter Expert

2012 TSG Energy “Tie In Project” (Fort McMurray, AB) - Project Coordinator-Piping

2011 CNRL Horizon “Coker Rebuild” (Fort McMurray, AB) - Project Coordinator-Piping

2010 CNRL Horizon ”Furnace Rebuild” (Fort McMurray, AB) - Project Coordinator-Piping

2009-2010 Syncrude “Delayed Coker Project” (Fort McMurray, AB) - Project Coordinator-Piping

2008-2009 Bantrel Engineering/Petro Canada “Upgrader Conversion” (Edmonton, AB) - Project Coordinator Lead Field Engineer

Bantrel Engineering/Suncor Base Plant (Fort McMurray, AB) - Lead Field Engineer

2007/2008 Fluor Engineering at CNRL Horizon (Fort McMurray, AB) - Field Engineer Project Coordinator-Piping

2007 Veco at CNRL Horizon - Field Engineer “Document Control Scrub”

2006 Atlantic Pipeline (Shell Albian Sands) (Fort McMurray, AB) - Project Coordinator

2006 Canadian Petroleum Institute –Middle East - Upstream Oilfield Operations Instructor –Overseas

2005 Cantest Solutions (Clients include - Pembina Oil and Gas, Advantage, Bonnavista, Ennerplus, Esso Resources (Boundary/Red Water/Cold Lake), Burlington Resources, Petro Canada, Albian Sands, Signalta, Husky Oil, Duke Energy, Canadian Forest Oil, Pen West, Devon, Pengrowth, Anadarko, Viking and Talisman) - Ultrasonic Tank Test Technician

2004 Shell/Albian Sands (Fort McMurray, AB) - Field Engineer

2002/2003 Encana (Bonneville, AB) - Lead Field Operator

2001 Husky (Athabasca, AB) - Lead Field Operator

1997 – 2001 Ace Contracting (AB) - Operator/Plant Lead Hand

1994 – 1997 Rio Alto Exploration (AB) - Operator/Lead Hand

1986 – 1994 Lorne’s Operating Services (Owner/Operator)

Contracts included Paloma Petroleum, First Guardian Petroleum, Northern Eagle Resources, Landing Trail Petroleum and Esso Resources Canada

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

Associate of Applied Science Degree

NDT Ultrasonic Technician License

DNV Risk Management Course for Management

AGAT Laboratories Oil Seminar

Dangerous Goods Certification

WHMIS, H2S Alive

Dangerous Goods Certification

Alberta Class 3 and Class 6 Licenses

AMA Defensive and AMA Winter Driving Courses

Numerous Technical and Management related training courses

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated success in continuous improvement projects of both equipment and processes.

Record of developing team members into new roles through coaching and mentoring.

Ability to develop long term plans and see them through to scheduling and work completion.

Progression in career – Laborer, Floor Hand, Derrick man, Driller, Gas Plant Operator, Foreman, Lead Gas Plant Operator, Plant Manager, Superintendent, Up Stream Oil Instructor, Field Engineer, Lead Field Engineer and Senior Piping Designer.

Mentored all junior oil field workers and functioned as an instructor in the Gulf States for Up-Stream Oilfield Operations.

Function successfully in a fast paced, detail oriented, deadline driven and safe production or field environment.

Responsible for monitoring, reviewing and executing RFIs in a timely manner.

Name requested for difficult or problematic projects.

Functioned in many aspects of the Oil and Gas industry with a diverse experience and technical knowledge base from which to draw.

Responsible for the supervision, training and mentoring of both employees and contractors in both field work and construction.

LOTO coordinator on over a dozen projects. LOTO coordinator mechanical/LOTO coordinator piping, Zero Energy verification on mechanical equipment/Zero Energy verification on process piping

Maintained and ensured a safe and secure working environment as well as ensured the contract work is carried out in a competent and timely manner.

Ensured that any contractor raised queries (RFI, FCN, DCN and Technical Deviations) were resolved and has witnessed any testing as required in the codes and standards.

Performed detailed maintenance planning, scheduling and costing for projects to achieve the completion in a timely, safe and within known budgetary and time constraints.

Maximized both manpower and available resources to reach desired efficiency and outcome.

Ensured proper tools, services, manpower, parts, modules and documentation are available and ready before need arrives.

Knowledge of safety, EH&S, permit and communication requirements for projects.

Created and maintained job plans, as well as updating with any changes to the CWP or project.

Analyzed and updated Progress and Performance reports as well as curves and variance reporting.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Lead Field Engineer with an impressive record of leading a cross-sectional team to complete projects under budget and ahead of schedule as well as trouble shooting projects in distress. Highlights of this skill set:

Ensured the correct compilation of certification by the contractor, carried out inspections, carried out site surveys and performed dimensional checks to ensure piping installations are completed to the design drawings and that they complied with the project specifications, as well as the requirements from engineering queries were incorporated.

Administered the resolution of interface problems with contractors, controlled costs, directed the contractors and interpreted the contract during the prescribed work.

Responsible for project planning, scheduling and control functions to meet budget and time constraints as well as maintain safety, quality and efficiency.

Extensive administration, organization and supervisory/management experience with a demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and positively affect cost control (project and equipment costs).

Comprehensive knowledge, through experience and education, of industrial equipment operations, industry standards, safety standards, maintenance and testing procedures.

Responsible for providing liaison between Engineering, Operations and QC departments, while providing technical expertise to cut costs, reduce man hours, and identifying safety, EH&S, permit and communication requirements.

Created, updated and executed punch lists during walk downs on projects, most notably one with over 4000 punches which were cleared via follow up with contractors and subcontractors and finally turned over to Operations.

Excellent ability to interpret, read and quality control Isometric, General Arrangements, P&ID drawings, pipe symbols and proficiency with blueprints, as well as update and create red line drawings.

Designed test packs and coordinated the testing of pressure lines, fittings and valves and has witnessed and approved both Pneumatic and Hydrostatic testing (inert gas, compressed air and natural gas and fluid methods).

Tracked changes made during the project and effectively communicated, analyzed and transferred the information throughout all levels of the project management and departments.

Used 3D modeling programs to provide assistance to management and trades to better understand and avoid conflicts in planning, also discovered discrepancies between the model and actual site, made corrections to bring model into conformance with actual pipe rack.

Advised client on moving of scaffolding and access points to lower construction costs.

Reviewed the contractors turnover documents, updated the red-line drawings and upon completion turned over the documents to Document Control for updating and archiving.

Excellent observation, troubleshooting and problem solving skills as well a keen attention to detail.

Industry Knowledge from an extensive experience and education base acquired from practical industry experience and training including:

Provided field engineering assistance/consulting during pre-commissioning, commissioning, shutdown, LOTO and turnaround work with clients.

Responsibility to the Site Controller for the safe control of work activities including issue of work control certificates

Carrying out all piping/mechanical equipment isolations & verifications/carrying out all piping/mechanical equipment de-isolations and verifications

Application of system isolations in line with core discipline competencies & the client/facility isolation procedures. Isolations to be conducted in full compliance with the client/facility LOTO procedures

Oversee drilling, service and geological rigs and wire lining with both slick line and braided cable.

Experience with various sized Drilling Rigs, Gas Compression & Oil Treatment Facilities, Generators, Steam Boilers, Water Disposal Units, Dehydrator Units, De-ethanizers, Fractional Systems, Road Building Equipment Systems/Vehicles, Heavy Load Highway Transports, 10-Ton Trucks, Water Trucks, Front End Loaders, Forklifts, Vacuum Trucks and Day-lighting Trucks.

Operated and maintained a wide range of both wheeled and tracked heavy duty equipment.

Experience with many types of equipment and experience in many countries in the Oil and Gas industry.

Superintendent with a record for increasing plant production and reducing operating costs. Highlights of this position and skill set:

Preventive, predictive and proactive maintenance planning.

Retention and leadership of a professional workforce.

Continuous improvements project management

Process alignment, business development and structure planning.

Develop timelines for planning process development and plan and coordinate the schedule development process.

Worked to develop a common sense priority system for the clients work orders.

Record of increasing plant production and reducing operating costs while maintaining adequate inventories of tools, equipment and supplies while maintaining one of the lowest costs versus production averages in the industry.

Demonstrated planning, organizing, controlling and leadership skills to implement action plans to meet deadlines, costs, efficiency and quality performance goals.

Marketed, directed, scheduled and supervised the delivery of quality oil field and station operating services to clients with key accountability for P & L.

Designed and implemented effective accounting and reporting systems to better control costs and provide effective reporting tools as well as budget development and reconciliation.

Recruited and assigned qualified personnel as well as motivated and managed specialists and support personnel at various work sites.

Responsible for meeting with clients for progress and billing issues, consulting to determine technical specifications, functional needs and to troubleshoot and resolve client problems.

Negotiated and administered contracts to assure highest performance standards and total client satisfaction and developed and controlled project budgets to consistently meet performance goals.

Responsible for pre-hydro punching and the release of lines for construction, to witness the flushing and dry post hydro, to reinstate works (both field check and signing), to trace and insulate works (field check and approval) and tie-in points (mechanical completion field check and approval).

Managed the bypass cooling water for the cooling tower expansion project.

Responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of pipelines as well as pipeline abandonment procedures.

Performed ultrasonic tank testing, field well optimization programs (which he designed), and extensive experience with Sour and Acid Gas, DEA Amine Process.

Scheduled and executed daily functional tasks, technical operations and maintenance to guarantee peak operating efficiencies of natural gas compressors, stationary industrial engines, pumping stations, pipeline and exploratory operations, including sophisticated electrical and pneumatic controls.

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