Tony Lynch
SENIOR PIPING DESIGNER/CHECKER
Senior Piping Designer/Checker/RFI Coordinator & Project Lead
Calgary, Alberta 403-***-**** ****.*.*****@*****.*** [LinkedIn link optional]
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Senior Piping Designer/Checker and Lead with 35+ years of experience across various oil & gas projects across Canada and the US— from initial FEED studies to final commissioning. Renowned for creating innovative design solutions in the most complex environments, delivering high-quality, cost-effective drawing packages and solutions. Master collaborator between field teams, engineering groups, and executive stakeholders. Passionate mentor, detail-obsessed checker with experience in green field projects, brown field projects, and fire rebuilds. I carry all of my own PPE, laptop as well as up to date safety certificates.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Piping Design & Layout Optimization
3D Modelling & Drafting (AutoCAD, Microstation, PDS, AutoPLANT, ProCAD, CADWorx)
Field Installation & Commissioning Support
Multi-disciplinary Team Leadership
Quality Assurance & Drawing Checking
Project Coordination & Stakeholder Communication
As-building, Modifications, Fabrication Oversight
Mentorship & Talent Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Equinox Engineering — Senior Piping Designer
Calgary, AB 2021 – Present
Created as-build field packages on various sites in northern Alberts and Pennsilvania.
Provided field support to engineering and drafting.
Acero Engineering Inc — Senior Piping Designer
Calgary, AB 2023
Created as-build packages on site in Fox Creek, Alberta
Mentored to junior staff members in procedures and safety.
Worley Parsons — Senior Piping Designer
Calgary, AB 2019 – 2021
RFI coordinator for Suncor Base Plant 6 and McKay River fire rebuild projects
Led CNRL Horizon SUG Project piping design & modifications, executing tie-ins without downtime.
On-site inspections ensuring layout precision.
Developed comprehensive drawing packages.
EPFC Corporation — Senior Piping Designer/Checker
Calgary, AB 2015 – 2018
IFC package lead checker for AltaGas Townsend Project.
Mentored junior staff in best practices.
Enercore Projects Ltd. — Senior Piping Designer/Checker
Calgary, AB 2012 – 2015
Lead for Cenovus Energy Brooks Facilities & Encana Red Rock Battery.
Delivered standardized, cost-saving drawing packages.
AMEC — Piping Project Lead
Calgary, AB 2009 – 2011
Managed Syncrude AMR piping team.
Led project layouts & client engagement.
Tridyne Projects Corp. — Senior Piping Designer/Checker
Calgary, AB 2007 – 2009
Lead designer for Penn West Energy Trust Seal Main Facility.
Bantrel — Piping Designer
Calgary, AB 2004 – 2007
Area lead for Suncor U&O Modular Skids Project.
Colt Engineering — Piping Designer
Calgary, AB 1995 – 2004
Key projects: Nexxen OPTI Long Lake, Shell Muskeg River, Petro Canada McKay River.
Gas Liquids Engineering — Piping Designer/Draftsman
Calgary, AB 1994 – 1995
Colt Engineering (Houston & Calgary) — Draftsman
1989 – 1994
PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS & MAJOR PROJECTS
EDUCATION
Engineering Design and Drafting Technology Diploma - 1989
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) — Edmonton, AB
TECHNICAL SKILLS
AutoCAD Microstation PDS AutoPLANT ProCAD CADWorx Navisworks Primavera
SINCERELY,
TONY LYNCH