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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.

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..

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.

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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

Third Class Power Engineer, Power Engineering

3rd class Steam Engineering

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