• Led technical teams in developing Safety Instrumented Systems for client projects, ensuring deliverables met requirements and standards.• Designed and produced deliverables in SIL Verification Calculations, Cause & Effect Diagrams, and Safety Requirements Specifications.• Contributed to client account growth through exceptional service, team building, and professionalism.

A consulting company specializing in Fire and Gas design, Process Safety Engineering, Instrumentation and design. Our new endeavor combines the expertise of specialized fire and gas hazard analysis and placement of detection devices, examining where the risk areas are in a plant by the use of a HAZOP type methodology. We utilize sophisticated mapping software to adequately and efficiently protect a facility from possible fire and gas leaks, explosions and fires. The result is a recommendation based off best practices, ISA TR-84.00.07 (the 2010 fire and gas standard) and full documentation.

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Responsible for the technical side of the Instrumentation and Electrical schematics side of the AVEVA software suite.• Working for a global engineering software solutions company as a Pre-sales Technical Consultant/Sales Engineer. Mainly responsible for the Instrumentation and Electrical portion of the AVEVA portfolio, Canada wide. As well, perform support duties for other AVEVA offerings, such as Engineering, P&ID, and 3D products.• Duties include:o Communicate the value proposition of the AVEVA software solutions to prospects at presentations, workshops, industry events and seminars o Contribute to the planning, creation, development and delivery of demonstrations that prove the value of the AVEVA solutions o Engage with prospects to understand specific needs/problems and contribute to the development of appropriate technical solutions. o Take responsibility for the preparation and presentation of technical proposals to solve specific prospect needs/problems. o Contribute to the planning, creation, organizing and execution of Proof of Capability presentations and demonstrations to prospects, so that they “prove and confirm” the value of the AVEVA technical solution to their specific needs/problems. o Provide Technical Support (including training, implementation and consultancy), on occasion, as required by line management.

In following ISA TR84.00.07 and ISA84, the Microwatt Lifecycle Safety Solutions division is the market leader in fire and gas system engineering, design and risk analysis. With the use of risk analysis and modeling software, responsibilities include: - Developing and designing the company direction for the fire and gas engineering division. - Creating the documentation deliverables for all aspects of the FGS design and analysis - Evaluating the various software options, to enable the best product to be delivered to customers. - Training both internal and external people to enable a greater understanding of the way fire and gas engineering should be done, and providing examples on the benefits of this approach. - Providing on-site evaluation assistance of existing and new FGS designs. - Expert use of fire and gas design software, risk analysis software, release scenario software and computational fluid dynamic software.

•Working on all aspects of Functional Safety, including leading HAZOP’s, LOPA’s, SIL reviews•Provided support and input into the project HAZOPS and constructability reviews•Completing all relevant documentation for the Safety Lifecycle, with the use of ExSILentia, and PHA-Pro•interfaced with internal automation programmers to complete safety system programming effectively, and ensured the successful integration of their work was completed for each project.•Site visits for each project to make sure new design is as per safety design needs, and make sure final project deliverables are as expected.•Provided commissioning support, with on-site presence occasionally during start-up.•Providing automation support when safety deliverables are completed. This included assisting programming of AB Guardlogix Safety PLC’s

Duties Included:• Lead a small team of I&C technologists/designers working on multiple projects• Acting as an instrumentation and controls technical resource, checker and consultant for the company.• In addition to mentoring and checking less experienced members work, I was responsible for the entire deliverable list on a project directly. • Ensured that I&C workload is being distributed properly, to keep project schedules in line.• The ability to produce accurate engineering design deliverables to meet project scope and schedule, Worked closely with project managers to determine project needs and deliverables to ensure Client/Caber relationship is successful.• Coordinated with Project Managers and Engineers for I & C requirements and to review assigned projects• Used industry standard database tools and sizing software to produce acceptable deliverables within the project time/cost schedule.• Provided knowledge of P&ID’s, ISA specifications and standards, control system design and logic description documentation.• Designed / created Caber I&C Specifications and Standards, Worked with all disciplines to ensure company compliance• Provided support and input into the project HAZOPS and constructability reviews• Reviewed client needs, seek clarification on the I & C scope of work and provide detailed I & C man-hour estimates for proposals.• Successfully interfaced with external sub-contractors such as automation programmers and functional safety experts, and ensured the successful integration of their work was completed for each project.• Was required to do site visits for each project to make sure new design is as per client needs, and make sure final project deliverables are as expected.• Provided commissioning support, with on-site presence occasionally during start-up.• Worked closely with the Electrical team to resolve technical issues as required.

• Key player in the start-up of the Instrumentation Division of the company. This includes developing processes and procedures for instrumentation project development, determining the needs to achieve industry standard instrument and control philosophies, and solutions to achieve the best deliverables that fit with a diverse variety of clientele.• Responsible for all instrumentation items for a wide variety of clients. This includes: sizing, selection and specifying proper vendors to achieve the best performance and reliability. • Provide expert opinion on control philosophies, strategies and communication with clients to ensure that they are kept current on technology and trends.• Instrumental in the implemention/installation of the Smartplant Instrumentation program, for data management and document control.• Heavily involved in P&ID development and review. Perform changes to comply with industry standards and regulations.• SAGD experience includes doing ground up construction and maintaining running operation for over three years.• Accredited ISA84 SIS (process safety) expert, first in Canada to achieve this.

• Have carried out varied assignments requiring a broad application of engineering knowledge and relevant laws, codes, regulations and engineering standards.• Worked on broad assignments with others to achieve common goals/deliverables.• Provided coaching and guidance to help junior engineers apply engineering standards, assess problems and generate alternative solutions.• Ensure that required engineering documents/ databases are kept up-to-date.• Applied and helped others to apply relevant responsible care policies and procedures.• Participated in Incident Investigations.• Participated and lead MOC processes for facility or operational changes in my areas of work.• Participated in technical interactions with customers, suppliers or joint venture partners to address problems.• Considered multiple aspects in problem solving (e.g. economic, operating, maintenance, technical) in areas of responsibility.• Identified opportunities to enhance work processes across disciplines.• Participated in testing and evaluation of new technology.• Identified opportunities to improve processes and systems based on business requirements.• Applied appropriate methods, tools, processes and software to execute routine design work.• Validated the design with appropriate stakeholders as required.• Reviewed basic design work conducted by internal engineering resources for completeness, accuracy and conformance with established procedures.• Ensured that required engineering documents/databases were kept up-to-date. Operations/Engineering/Plant Support Duties• Monitored and analyzed process data in order to identify and recommend changes for improvement.• Determine upstream and downstream impacts of proposed changes and proposed actions to address them. Project Management/Support Duties• Applied project management processes and techniques.• Engineered and managed smaller projects, as well as provided input into business case analysis.

• Interpretation of the P-C Downstream Standards and Specifications as applied to the Oil Sands managed projects and provided clarification of these as required i.e. RFI's, TDN's and NCR's• Supported the project team in the review of the EPC and vendor designs to ensure conformance to standards and specifications, consistency with good design practices and equipment accessibility, operability, reliability and ease of maintenance. Consulted with EPC’s on Safety Integrity Level (SIL) analysis and examination of systems.• Verified equipment performance by attending critical equipment witnessed inspection events. • Support Start-up operations, Ready For Operation (RFO) support, identified potential problems and worked with closely with refinery team leaders on workable ideas to achieve a timely and cost effective solution.• Identified opportunities for the upgrade and improvement of P-C standards, specifications, standard drawings, and designs and assisting the corporate organization in enacting these improvements. • Assisted in establishing the document standards required for future project work and supported the implementation of the standards.

• Provided technical support for UE-1 expansion of Oil Sands extraction facility. • Clarified project goals and technical questions via RFI's, TDN's and NCR's. • Stack Emission (CEMS) specialist, Start-up and RFO Support.• Dealt with all PSV issues for the UE-1 expansion, Liason between upgrade project and running facility. • Verification and QA/QC of instrument database (INtools) • Generation of P.O.'s, on-site verification of new installations and constant contact with construction personnel. • Weekly progress reports, semi-weekly meetings and overseeing new employee work tasks.

• Assisted with the construction, startup and commissioning in support of petroleum expansion projects. Built control systems, performed QA/QC checks, verified loops, and setup and calibrated instruments.• Analyzed existing drawings/prints and updated related information.• Managed assigned staff at an oil refinery and power generation facility, and implemented technical changes throughout the project at the request of the client. Supervised up to 25 foreign nationals.

• Key player in the commissioning of the Petro-Canada TerraNova Floating Production Shipping and Offloading Vessel project. Commissioned the complex turret assembly enabling the ship to rotate and disconnect in emergency situations. Managed up to eight union employees.• Produced CAD drawings, setup and calibrate instruments and devices, and participated in offshore sea-trials. Conducted loop and logic checks on the Hima/Silla programmable logic control (PLC) systems, and QA/QC engineering re-checks.

•Worked closely with Fluor/Daniel, Comstock and Kenonics in the construction and startup/commissioning of the Joffre 2000 expansion. Managed 10 staff and implemented client changes. •Built control systems, performed QA/QC functions, handled commissioning, conducted loop checking and setup equipment in support of the multibillion dollar project.

• Senior technician providing 24/7 on-call maintenance for various clients including Canadian Natural Resources, Cabre Exploration and Petro-Canada. Extensive collaboration with customers.• Repaired and replaced faulty equipment, and performed preventive maintenance on compressors, safety equipment, transmitters and controllers. Troubleshot PLC problems and rebuilt parts.• Supervised two apprentices, and traveled from site to site to perform emergency repairs and call-out work on instruments and electrical equipment. Worked on outdated and archaic equipment.• Coordinated ordering, time management, customer relations, manufacturing contacts and related functions.

Cold Lake:•Performed retrofitting and new well site and plant construction projects for an ESSO heavy oil facility. •Handled various responsibilities including labor, instrument calibration, commissioning and startup operations, repair of damaged equipment and various tubing runs.Red Deer:•Completed various building and maintenance projects. Troubleshot and resolved technical issues in an on-call capacity. Performed construction, calibration, tubing, electrical and drawing analysis functions.