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El Ferrol, Galicia, Spain

Commissioning Suncor's Terra Nova FPSO in preparation for oil production off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland/Labrador in the Terra Nova gas and oil field.

Calgary, Hangingstone Project

Worked with EPC as an Operations Process Lead on Hanging-stone SAGD project through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning and start-up. Created protocols, standards and processes for the development of the project commissioning, start-up and operating procedures. Managed a team of subject matter experts to create accurate, sustainable procedures that allowed for a timely and safe start-up of the facility. Participated with the Ready for Operations team preparing for the turnover of equipment from construction at mechanical completion. Responsible for the design and development of a competency based Operations Training Program for the project. Developed the scope of work and met with training development companies before choosing the candidate to help with our program. I worked with the Human Resource department developing accurate position profiles and job descriptions to enable the design of a corporate wide competency and proficiency model. The model includes non-subjective measurement of competencies and proficiencies to help personnel identify their areas of excellence and guide them in actions to propel their careers. I participated in the selection of a Learning Management System (LMS) provider, to bring JACOS training identification, tracking and reporting to the level expected from a company operating in the oil and gas sector in Alberta. Worked with process engineering and plant personnel to develop strategies to de-bottleneck and overcome issues during plant start-up. Perform daily leadership quality audits of field hazard assessments, permitting, and workplace observations to raise the level of awareness and competency of the health and safety aspects of the operation

Hangingstone Expansion Fort Mcmurray

Develop and manage the Training and Competency processes for the Operations group at JACOS Hangingstone SAGD site. Align with HSE Manager to ensure safety critical, mandatory and optional training is identified and implemented for all disciplines at JACOS. Develop objective competency assessments to ensure all employees are measured to the same standards. The Training and Competency program will ensure compliance with all regulatory, technical, business and Leadership development requirements while increasing the proficiency of the operations through better understanding and knowledge transfer. Increasing competency will also enhance the employee experience and provide a better opportunity for employee progression.

Calgary

Tasked with developing training systems and processes, to raise Husky Energy's supply chain functions to first-quartile performance, incorporating best practices for program sustainability and continual improvement. Work with an internationally renowned supply chain specialist to create the program that was delivered to all Husky Energy's supply chain functions, from the department leaders to the procurement specialists who made the purchases. The training program was delivered to business units throughout Canada and the US. Lead the team of training developers to produce and deliver the program across all Husky Energy's business units. Reported directly to Husky Energy's supply chain Director. Left Husky Energy to pursue an opportunity to lead an operations team at the start of a large construction project being developed in the Canadian Oil Sands.

Red Deer Alberta

I was involved in all phases of a new proprietary polyethylene technology project, including engineering, construction, commissioning, training and operational start-up. Accountable for commissioning Honeywell DCS systems for plant operation. Accountable for providing technical leadership (SME) throughout the project. I was the Technical Team Lead and Control Room Operator during the entire process.• Assisted EPC as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during plant planning and design stages.• Supported HAZOP reviews, Process hazard assessments (PHA), Safety integrity levels (SIL), Layers of protection analysis (LOPA) and what-if scenarios.• Member of the Learning and Training network, delivering first class programs to entire site. • Developed and delivered orientation and training programs to new hires.• Managed the commissioning, procedure and training manual development.• Developed mechanical training for operations personnel.• Collaborated with DCS / PLC engineers to configure plant programs.• Produced DCS graphics using Abnormal Situation Management (ASM) standards.• Teamed with Chemical Engineers and DCS / PLC Specialists, defining Alarm Objective Analysis (AOA) for operational effectiveness.• Lead operations personnel as the Technical and Safety resource on shift. • Implemented and lead pre-job task assessments, safety audits and safety meetings.• Controlled all processes during start-up and plant operation.• Optimized process conditions, maximizing production, while reducing variable costs.• Lead operations crews during scenario based Emergency Response Safety Training. • Lead the reporting of safety or production incidents, using the Incident Learning Process.• Responsible for controlling and reporting any environmental incidents.• Had the authority to shut-down the entire facility if so required. • Trained and represented the crew as an Emergency Response Team (ERT) member.

Sarnia Ontario

Facilitate the commissioning, start-up and operation of a licensed polyethylene facility in Nigeria. Coached, mentored and trained plant personnel to enable the facility transition to new owners. Problem solved all technical operational issues, enabling the success of the facility turnover, while excelling in customer relations. Recognized and became a champion for the value of diversity, while working with people of varied ethnic backgrounds and religions.• Mentored engineers from host country, enhancing their technical knowledge.• Trained plant personnel for Control room duties and taught troubleshooting skills. • Provided Technical leadership for plant start-up using previously learned experience (SME).• Collaborated with other units of the entire plant site, as the Technical lead, with regard to shared services and utilities concerns, throughout shift.• Lead the crew of operations personnel as the Technical and Safety resource on shift, during all phases of plant evolution.• Produced reports of plant conditions and summary of production volume and quality, for management review, daily.• Implemented industry best practices, meeting all Nova Chemicals Licensing Technology metrics.• Time-managed resources, reducing overall personnel requirement for out of country travel, while reducing costs.• Had the responsibility for reporting and controlling any environmental incidents on shift.• Had the authority to shut-down the entire facility if so required.

Sarnia, Ontario

Received EM Response and Industrial Fire Fighting Team Leader training at Texas A&M University. Became the Emergency Response and Safety Leader, meeting targeted safety, environmental and production goals while on shift. Coached, mentored and trained plant personnel using previously learned experiences (SME). Problem solved all technical operational issues while on shift. Collaborate with other units of the entire plant site, as the Technical Lead, with regard to shared services and utilities concerns, throughout the shift• Improved emergency response time on shift, by engaging shift personnel in scenario based safety training. • Authorized “Red Hot” permitting for any equipment on the plant site.• Authorized any process system logic bypasses, applied to equipment on the plant site.• Authorized any fire safety system impairments, applied to equipment on the plant site.• Lead operations crews during scenario based Emergency Response Safety Training. • Lead the reporting of safety or production incidents, using the Incident Learning Process.• Responsible for controlling and reporting any environmental incidents.• Had the authority to shut-down the entire facility if so required. • Mentored shift members, resulting in highly qualified operations personnel.• Implemented safety audits, meetings and schedules on shift, improving safety training.• Represented site as a member of the Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA), delivering learned concepts in safety awareness and accountability.• Collaborated with process engineering in new catalyst technology trials.• Collaborated with process engineering to reduce catalyst consumption through process optimization techniques.• Collaborated with process engineering to reduce steam consumption through process optimization techniques.

Sarnia Ont

Developed as a facilitator to train plant personnel in Organizational Effectiveness techniques, using Stephen Covey, William Deming and Robert Kaplan business methods. Presented learned techniques and philosophy to plant management and operations personnel to foster the growth of ideas and skills to drive for business excellence. Became a generator of change and helped lead the business through a major culture step change.• Presented Organizational Effectiveness training to plant personnel.• Delivered learned techniques, heightening global focus and business understanding of site personnel.• Continuously improved facilitation techniques, striving for excellence in these skills. • Fostered idea generation in regard to business efficiency and cost cutting.• Instilled ideas of adaptive thinking for obstructive conditions and personnel.• Champion for self-management of individuals and teams.• Developed systems and processes for teams to become self-managed.• Identified needs and success measurements to attain self-management.• Data showed reduced off-grade product, increased plant efficiency and an increase of personnel involvement in decision making.• Teams became efficient with reporting, troubleshooting and took ownership of safety, production and quality metrics.• Safety incident occurrences were reduced due to an increased team effort in safety awareness.

Third Class Power Engineer, Power Engineering

3rd class Steam Engineering

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