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Penticton, Bc, Ca

Fort St. John, Bc

Fort St John, British Columbia, Canada

British Columbia, Canada

• Manage day to day operations and maintenance of the Endurance Energy Jean Marie assets• Provide mentorship to area foremen and all BC field employees• Manage and coach all production and maintenance field staff through open and honest communications • Responsible for area safety and environmental performance• Manage field operations to ensure production and operating cost targets are met • Assist in setting production and operating cost targets • Provide technical support to the field as required • Ensure assets are optimized to capture maximum value • Assist in evaluating and coordinating construction projects • Field operations liaison with Calgary head office• Collaborate with government agencies• Community relations liaison for Endurance with all community stake holders

Fort Nelson, Bc

• Supervised day to day operations and maintenance of 1 compressor station with dehydration, 5 compressors, 2 generators and associated equipment• Supervised day to day operations of 150 low pressure gas wells with artificial lift plunger systems• Managed and coached 6 Gunnell operations staff to ensure efficient use of resources and operating expenses• Evaluated and mentored staff on performance and achievement of goals • Ensured a safe working environment in compliance with all company and governmental rules and regulations • Prepared and monitored daily and long term work schedule • Ensured Gunnell assets were optimized to capture maximum value • Provided 24/7 availability for emergencies and production issues • Developed and fostered a “larger picture” view of our operations with all staff • Prepared daily production report as well as activity and downtime summaries • Worked with the operations group to ensure production and operating cost targets were met • Discussed major maintenance and downtime activities with Field Superintendent • Prepared annual facility and field budgets • Managed and executed 2015 Gunnell facility turnaround• Provided technical support to the field as required• Responsible for annual performance reviews for Gunnell area operations staff • Participated in and made recommendations at annual compensation review meetings for all operations staff

Fort Nelson, Bc

• Managed and coached 19 field services staff and contractors to ensure efficient use of resources and operating expenses• Monitored and approved invoicing (through ADP) to ensure accuracy and prompt payment to vendors• Facilitated thorough and open communication between maintenance and production operation personnel to ensure minimal downtime while maintaining safe operation and extended service life of equipment• Made frequent visits to the field to stay familiar with the operations and keep field staff informed of any pertinent information• Monitored area operating costs and budgets• Participated in daily operations meetings or conference calls• Ensured efficient use of office staff and space• Provided support to Production Coordinators• Prepared and finalized annual performance reviews of field services staff • Participated in and made recommendations at annual compensation review meetings

Fort Nelson, Bc

• Managed and coached 21 maintenance staff and contractors to ensure efficient use of resources and operating expenses• Maintained thorough and open communication between maintenance and production operation personnel to ensure minimal downtime while maintaining safe operation and extended service life of equipment• Planned, scheduled, and coordinated corrective and preventive maintenance activities for mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical trades • Identified, analyzed, and reviewed equipment maintenance problems• Developed and maintained $5MM+ annual maintenance budget in conjunction with Production Coordinators• Developed a weekly and annual maintenance schedule to aid in determining maintenance priorities• Developed and maintained preventative maintenance plans for all major assets within the Jean Marie area • Planned, scheduled, and coordinated corrective and preventive maintenance activities for all fleet• Developed standard equipment specifications for all fleet equipment• Managed all new and replacement fleet orders including up fitting and equipment change overs• Provided purchasing support to Production Coordinators on rotating equipment parts and material• Maintained and organized all critical spare parts and materials

•Responsible for the entire maintenance and supply management functions of the Business Unit, including mechanical, instrument/electrical, planning, scheduling and procurement groups. (26 employees)•Promoted proper understanding of the maintenance management function within the Business Unit•Built and promoted a premier safety culture•Optimized the maintenance team manpower across the entire Business Unit to minimize production impact •Developed and implemented an effective maintenance program within the Business Unit thereby increasing equipment availability to greater than 97% •Developed and implemented an effective preventative maintenance program•Developed and implemented an effective apprenticeship program•Developed and maintained the annual maintenance budget •Improved field staff focus and contributions towards achieving cost reductions of at least 10%•Developed a realistic 5 year maintenance staffing strategy to effectively provide support to our operations group as we move forward with the expansion of our area •Developed a 3 year turnaround management plan

•Develop, implement, maintain and assess standard maintenance management process, procedures and systems within the Fort Nelson Field Services Area.•Provide synergies and streamline the process between the Planning, Financial and Materials Management Departments, ultimately increasing manpower productivity and reducing equipment downtime.•Coach and mentor the Planning team on daily work routines and roles.•Support the Planning team in their daily activities, mitigating circumstances preventing the team from completing their daily work.

•Manage and coordinate all turnaround activities to achieve on-time and on-budget start-ups, through the development and evaluation of detailed project schedules and work packages.•Develop and Manage Turnaround planning and business processes to increase plant reliability through turnaround work scope management.•Manage and evaluate outside services and turnaround workforce, to assess trade productivity and coordination.•Administer terms and conditions of all turnaround contracts

Diploma, Maintenance Management Professional

Honours Diploma, Electrical Engineering Technology