Harold Kraft, P.Eng.

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President, Harold Kraft Consulting: Senior Executive Providing Energy Consulting Services @
Harold Kraft, P.Eng.'s Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Canada
About Harold Kraft, P.Eng.

Senior energy executive, with exceptional leadership, management, and strategic planning skills, and an extensive background of achievements in the energy industry. A proven track record of leading the technical development, execution, commissioning, and lifecycle integrity management of large-scale pipeline projects; building successful teams and leading organizations through change to achieve organizational and operational process excellence. Extensive leadership and participation in standards development organizations, industry associations, and research/technology development collaborations has resulted in a solid reputation amongst industry peers and regulators alike. Mr. Kraft served on various industry Boards and continues to serve in an advisory role for industry organizations. Areas of Expertise include: Executive Leadership; Strategic Planning; Motivator of Leadership and Management Practices; Change Management; Professional Engineering Expertise; Project Management; Coaching, Mentoring and Team Building; Operational Effectiveness; Interpersonal skills including networking, collaboration and negotiating; Risk Management; Regulatory Testimony; and Management System Implementation.

Harold Kraft, P.Eng.'s Current Company Details
Harold Kraft Consulting

Harold Kraft Consulting

President, Harold Kraft Consulting: Senior Executive Providing Energy Consulting Services
Harold Kraft, P.Eng. Work Experience Details
  • Harold Kraft Consulting
    President
    Harold Kraft Consulting Oct 2015 - Present
    Calgary, Canada Area
    Experienced energy executive exploring new opportunities and providing pipeline consulting, strategic planning, and advisory services for various clients in North America.Confidential Client (January 2018 - January 2019): Providing a range of consulting and advisory services (part-time) to enhance the capability and performance of the company and subsidiary businesses. This includes interaction with Federal, Provincial and Local Government Regulators; strategic advice on customer-based project requirements and Indigenous initiatives; and representing client at industry events.Client: Shawcor (November 2015 - January 2019): Provided a range of consulting and advisory services to enhance the capability and performance of the company and subsidiary businesses. This included Board presentations, strategic account planning and account development, end customer meetings and account reporting, and strategic advice on customer-based project requirements.Client: Guidepoint Global, LLC: Advisor; Providing consulting and advisory services to North American clients looking to invest in the oil and gas industry.Client: Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. (GLG): Council Member; Providing consulting and advisory services to North American, European, and Asian clients looking to invest in the oil and gas industry.
  • Wood Group Mustang (Canadian Region)
    Vice President, Onshore Pipelines
    Wood Group Mustang (Canadian Region) Jul 2015 - Sep 2015
    Calgary, Canada Area
    Responsible for leadership of the Onshore Pipelines group for the Canadian Region within the Onshore Pipeline & Facilities Business Unit. This included responsibility for leading the winning and execution of onshore pipeline projects as well as support and coordination of Regional Business Development activities.
  • Wood
    Pipeline Business Unit Manager, Canadian Region
    Wood Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
    Calgary, Canada Area
    Responsible for leadership of the Pipeline Business Unit (Canadian Region) of Wood Group Mustang. This included overall responsibility for prospects, proposals and projects including profit/loss for items with the Pipeline Business Unit.Accomplishments: Integration of Sunstone Projects Ltd. into Wood Group Mustang as the Pipeline Business Unit for the Canadian Region.
  • Independent Consultant
    President
    Independent Consultant Apr 2014 - Sep 2014
    Calgary, Canada Area
    Provided pipeline consulting services for various clients located in North America, Europe, and Russia.Client: Innosquared GmbH: Advisor; Provided large-diameter pipeline construction cost estimating services for clients in Europe and Russia.Client: Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. (GLG): Council Member; Provided consulting and advisory services to North American clients looking to invest in the oil and gas industry.
  • Alliance Pipeline
    Vice President, Engineering & Construction
    Alliance Pipeline 1998 - Mar 2014
    Calgary, Canada Area
    Vice President, Engineering & Construction (2001 - 2014) Executive leadership of capital projects covering all aspects of engineering, construction, supply chain management, lifecycle integrity management, damage prevention, public awareness, aboriginal relations, land, rights-of-way, and corridor risk management, and drawing/document management in Canada and the United States.Accomplishments Include:1. Upon successful completion of the Alliance greenfield project subsequently established and developed the Engineering & Construction team as part of the transition from a construction project to an operating company. This included development of company policies, engineering standards, specifications, procedures and protocols.2. Established industry-leading lifecycle pipeline integrity and stakeholder program and developed the team to execute same.3. Obtained and implemented an industry-leading regulatory operating waiver for the US portion of the Alliance system allowing increased operating pressure and associated operational efficiencies with minimal capital investment.Manager, Pipeline Engineering (1998 - 2001)Responsible for overall construction management, scheduling and cost management of the Alliance mainline and lateral pipeline system in Canada and the United States. Key responsibilities included engineering design, material specifications and procurement, construction contract documents and specifications.Accomplishments Include:1. Execution of design and construction management activities for 3719 km pipeline system to transport high-energy, rich natural gas from northeastern British Columbia and northwestern Alberta, running underground through Saskatchewan, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and terminating in Illinois.2. Successfully implemented the first utilization of mechanized welding and ultrasonic inspection for onshore pipelines in the United States.3. Pipeline construction and commissioning activities completed within 18 months.
  • Senior Leadership Roles
    Prior To 1998
    Senior Leadership Roles 1985 - 1998
    TransCanada Energy Transmission Ltd. - Senior Manager, VenturesWestcoast Energy Inc. - Team Leader, Pipeline EngineeringPalliser Pipeline Project- Manager, Engineering & Construction/ Senior Pipeline EngineerAlberta Natural Gas Company Ltd. - Engineering Coordinator

Harold Kraft, P.Eng. Skills

Petroleum Pipelines Epc Natural Gas Energy Oil/gas Construction Gas Engineering Petrochemical Energy Industry Upstream Project Management Project Engineering Onshore Executive Management Change Management Team Leadership Leadership Development Cross Functional Team Leadership Coaching Operational Excellence Mentoring Interpersonal Skill Networking Contract Negotiation Supply Chain Management Supplier Negotiation Litigation Support Risk Management Operational Risk Management Integrated Management Systems Regulatory Compliance Standards Development Pipeline Research Process Improvement Organizational Effectiveness Lifecycle Integrity Management Damage Prevention Public Awareness Aboriginal Relations Land Acquisition Gas Pipelines Pipeline Management Pipeline Development Pipeline Construction Energy Industry Associations Regulatory Submissions Oil And Gas Oil

Harold Kraft, P.Eng. Education Details

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Harold Kraft, P.Eng.'s current role is President, Harold Kraft Consulting: Senior Executive Providing Energy Consulting Services.

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Harold Kraft, P.Eng. attended University Of Calgary.

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