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Calgary, AB, CA

• As the Management System E&R Element Lead & Process Owner for the corporation, accountable for the design, implementation planning and assurance of E&R processes, systems, tools, and software.
• Leads the identification and management of critical E&R risks.
• Leads the delivery of E&R expertise to company assets.
• Introduced a standardized system for environmental management to the company & significantly optimized enterprise-wide regulatory compliance processes & tools.

• Accountable for the performance of the EH&S function at Suncor’s Exploration and Production Assets
• Led the implementation of EH&S processes, systems, and tools.
• Partnered closely with E&P leaders to build a culture of safety and effectively manage exposure to EH&S & Regulatory risks.
• Successfully led the development and execution of the regulatory strategy to obtain internal and external approvals for the first asset life extension project in the Canadian offshore.

Calgary, Canada Area

• Accountable for the performance of the EH&S function across Suncor’s multi billion-dollar portfolio of Major Projects
• Portfolio included mining fluid and tailings containment, well pad & pipeline construction, power & processing plant construction.
• Led the management and assurance of contractor EH&S performance.

St. John's, NL

• Accountable for the delivery of EH&S services to Suncor’s East Coast Operated and Non-Operated Assets
• Services included technical support in environment, health, safety, security, risk, quality assurance and regulatory.
• Led the redesign and implementation of the Suncor East Coast Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS)
• Led the work to build a culture of safety at Suncor’s Terra Nova Asset. Achieved best in class recordable injury performance and won the Gold Award as… Show more Accountable for the delivery of EH&S services to.
• Led the work to build a culture of safety at Suncor’s Terra Nova Asset. Achieved best in class recordable injury performance and won the Gold Award as Canada’s Safest Employer in the Oil & Gas Category. Show less

Calgary, Canada Area

Calgary, Canada Area

• Along with three other leaders, led the restructuring and streamlining of the Oil Sands, In Situ, Major Projects and Central Environmental and Regulatory Teams
• Led the implementation of the revised major projects regulatory compliance system, process, tools and operations controls
• Responsible for obtaining senior leadership, functional and stakeholder alignment and support for implementation and change management plans
• Provided direction, coaching, mentoring and leadership to… Show more
• Provided direction, coaching, mentoring and leadership to both Regulatory Compliance and Leadership personnel on in flight projects Show less

Calgary, Alberta

• Suncor’s Global Execution team was established to leverage senior level project and operations experience in order to successfully manage the risks associated with introducing international engineering, procurement and.
• Deeply involved in developing the mission, vision, values, mandate and strategy for the Global Execution team
• Conducted Gap Analysis to assess the adequacy of existing risk management and regulatory compliance systems… Show more Suncor’s Global Execution team was established to leverage senior level project and operations.
• Conducted Gap Analysis to assess the adequacy of existing risk management and regulatory compliance systems, processes, tools and teams for managing strategic global execution risks
• Developed strategies and change management & implementation plans for addressing gaps in existing systems, processes, tools and teams
• Led the restructuring of the major projects regulatory compliance system, process and operations controls Show less

Calgary, Alberta

• Accountable for the Regulatory Compliance performance of the Voyageur Upgrader Project.
• Developed the regulatory compliance program and master regulatory project execution plan.
• Conducted engineering design reviews and assessed the regulatory impacts of project and field changes to identify regulatory risks and develop and implement risk treatment plans.
• Developed strategies and collaborated with senior project leaders and project staff to promote proactive compliance behaviours… Show more Accountable for the Regulatory Compliance performance of the Voyageur Upgrader.
• Developed strategies and collaborated with senior project leaders and project staff to promote proactive compliance behaviours and foster a culture of compliance Show less

Fort Mcmurray, Alberta

• Accountable for the Regulatory and Environmental performance at the Horizon Oil Sands Mining Operation.
• Led the implementation of the ISO 14001 based Environmental Management System.
• Led the implementation of site compliance assurance activities.
• Led the acquisition of regulatory authorizations and licenses.
• Liaised closely with regulators and industry peers and represented the company on external stakeholder committees.
• Partnered closely with operations staff to… Show more Accountable for the Regulatory and Environmental performance at the Horizon Oil Sands Mining Operation.

Bonnyville, Alberta

• Accountable for the planning and execution of regulatory compliance assurance, emergency response, and incident investigation activities for oil and gas sites in Alberta, Canada.
• Primary focus area was pipelines and thermal in situ facilities.

Fort Mcmurray, Alberta

• Led and mentored 20 laboratory professionals in the safe and accurate analysis of samples and the reporting of analytical data. Analysis was conducted to monitor ore and product quality, material balance, and tailings.
• Served as lab interface with operations and engineering staff.
• Conducted routine data integrity investigation and validation.
• Developed strategies and collaborated with lab management and staff to… Show more
• Developed strategies and collaborated with lab management and staff to promote a positive work culture and environment Show less

Fort Mcmurray, Alberta

• Conducted technical research at an Oil Sands Mine Tailings Pilot Project.
• Collected and analysed samples and interpreted data to help determine the feasibility of a Thickened Tails Pilot Project.

Bangkok, Thailand

• Based in Bangkok, Thailand, SEAFDEC is an autonomous intergovernmental organization mandated with promoting responsible fishing practices and sustainable fisheries resource management throughout Southeast Asia.
• Organized, participated in, and prepared technical reports for Regional Technical Consultations with experts from Southeast Asia on sustainable fisheries resource management.
• Provided technical and planning assistance on issues such as the environmental impacts of industries on… Show more Based in Bangkok, Thailand, SEAFDEC is an autonomous intergovernmental organization mandated with.
• Provided technical and planning assistance on issues such as the environmental impacts of industries on fish habitat.
• Planned and delivered seminars and prepared educational material on presentation techniques, communication skills and the environmental degradation of habitat to 25 trainees from 12 countries.
• Collected and analysed water samples while conducting oceanographic research as part of a survey of tuna habitat in the Indian Ocean. Some of the analyses included chlorophyll a, nutrients, DO, BOD, and COD. Show less

Certificate - Executive Leadership, Organizational Leadership

Master Of Science (Msc), Environment And Management