Jason Coburn, P.Eng. Email & Phone Number

Victoria, Bc, Ca

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Supervise and advise operations of the Canadian Mainline, a major natural gas pipeline with a gas turbine compressor fleet supplying AB/BC natural gas to Prairies and Eastern North American markets.• Schedule customer natural gas nominations (flow requests) on the Canadian Mainline, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.• Perform hydraulic modeling to determine optimal natural gas turbine compressor fleet operations, reducing fuel burn and ensuring adequate flow to meet… Show more • Supervise and advise operations of the Canadian Mainline, a major natural gas pipeline with a gas turbine compressor fleet supplying AB/BC natural gas to Prairies and Eastern North American markets.• Schedule customer natural gas nominations (flow requests) on the Canadian Mainline, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.• Perform hydraulic modeling to determine optimal natural gas turbine compressor fleet operations, reducing fuel burn and ensuring adequate flow to meet demand.• Identify and execute projects such as workflow improvements, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and Excel Macros, resulting in increased pipeline operational efficiency.• Provide training, support, and advice to two junior team members and a co-op student, monitoring their performance and fostering their professional growth.• Conduct interviews to hire co-op students, ensuring the team has access to talented individuals who contribute to the success of operational tasks and projects.• Serve as a subject matter expert on Synergi Gas and hydraulic modeling, providing expertise and guidance to optimize pipeline operations. Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Supervise and advise operations of the Canadian Mainline, a major natural gas pipeline with a gas turbine compressor fleet supplying AB/BC natural gas to Prairies and Eastern North American markets.• Schedule customer natural gas nominations (flow requests) on the Canadian Mainline, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.• Perform hydraulic modeling to determine optimal natural gas turbine compressor fleet operations, reducing fuel burn and ensuring adequate flow to meet… Show more • Supervise and advise operations of the Canadian Mainline, a major natural gas pipeline with a gas turbine compressor fleet supplying AB/BC natural gas to Prairies and Eastern North American markets.• Schedule customer natural gas nominations (flow requests) on the Canadian Mainline, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.• Perform hydraulic modeling to determine optimal natural gas turbine compressor fleet operations, reducing fuel burn and ensuring adequate flow to meet demand.• Identify and execute projects such as workflow improvements, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and Excel Macros, resulting in increased pipeline operational efficiency. Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Applied mechanical engineering theory (fluid mechanics, thermodynamics) to create steady-state and unsteady-state hydraulic models of TC Energy's natural gas pipeline system in western Canada (Nova Gas Transmission Limited)• Utilized models to determine the requirement for new facilities such as pipelines or compressor stations in order to keep up with increasing demand and changing supplies• Liased with project managers to ensure new facilities would meet system requirements… Show more • Applied mechanical engineering theory (fluid mechanics, thermodynamics) to create steady-state and unsteady-state hydraulic models of TC Energy's natural gas pipeline system in western Canada (Nova Gas Transmission Limited)• Utilized models to determine the requirement for new facilities such as pipelines or compressor stations in order to keep up with increasing demand and changing supplies• Liased with project managers to ensure new facilities would meet system requirements throughout lifecycle• Wrote decision summaries to obtain funding from leadership (up to and including CEO) for new pipeline facilities Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Managed projects for the installation and replacement of gas lines (from 2” - 12” steel & PE pipe) to safely supply natural gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers – developed project budget, determined construction methods and logistics, managed project schedule, monitored construction crews, managed project risks, monitored project costs, mitigated environmental concerns (water crossings, historical resources, sensitive species, contamination)• Designed gas… Show more • Managed projects for the installation and replacement of gas lines (from 2” - 12” steel & PE pipe) to safely supply natural gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers – developed project budget, determined construction methods and logistics, managed project schedule, monitored construction crews, managed project risks, monitored project costs, mitigated environmental concerns (water crossings, historical resources, sensitive species, contamination)• Designed gas distribution systems in accordance with CSA Z662– performed hydraulic simulations, specified pipe sizes and materials, determined pipe routing, developed procedures to tie into live gas mains, determined valve isolation areas Show less

Victoria, Bc

• Worked with the sub−assembly production team (quality inspectors, production planners, assembly technical writers and junior manufacturing engineers) to streamline the production process for the Twin Otter Aircraft:Modified standard build sequences and facilitated tooling and part design change requests to improve product quality in the Twin Otter sub-assemblies such as the flight controls, engine controls, wing structures, trim control tabs, etc.• Coordinated sub-assembly… Show more • Worked with the sub−assembly production team (quality inspectors, production planners, assembly technical writers and junior manufacturing engineers) to streamline the production process for the Twin Otter Aircraft:Modified standard build sequences and facilitated tooling and part design change requests to improve product quality in the Twin Otter sub-assemblies such as the flight controls, engine controls, wing structures, trim control tabs, etc.• Coordinated sub-assembly improvements and product quality between the engineering department, quality department, sheet metal department, machine shop, external contractors, wing production department, cockpit/fuselage production department and the final aircraft assembly department in Calgary•Performed investigations and research to resolve assembly related issues•Supervised and coordinated tasks between the Sub-assembly Methods Engineering team Show less

Victoria, British Columbia

• Developed knowledge of manufacturing and production by working with the sub−assembly workbook department and Manufacturing Engineer to document and streamline the production process for the Twin Otter• Created aircraft assembly instruction workbooks using MS Word• Facilitated the conversion of aircraft assembly instruction workbooks to CAD format• Built upon technical knowledge, especially with regard to aerospace applications

Victoria, Bc

• Developed knowledge of manufacturing and production by working with the sub−assembly workbook department and Manufacturing Engineer to document and streamline the production process for the Twin Otter• Created aircraft assembly instruction workbooks using MS Word• Facilitated the conversion of aircraft assembly instruction workbooks to CAD format• Built upon technical knowledge, especially with regard to aerospace applications

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Adapted purchased hull mounted multi-beam echo sounder as well as a side scan sonar tracking system and various other oceanographic instruments into a portable system which could be mounted to any ship: 'EM710 Pod' to be used for ocean floor mapping and swath bathymetry• Carried out all steps in design process of pole mounted ‘EM710 Pod’ for internal stakeholders: detailed design and calculations, FEM analysis, material specification and fastener specification• Worked with… Show more • Adapted purchased hull mounted multi-beam echo sounder as well as a side scan sonar tracking system and various other oceanographic instruments into a portable system which could be mounted to any ship: 'EM710 Pod' to be used for ocean floor mapping and swath bathymetry• Carried out all steps in design process of pole mounted ‘EM710 Pod’ for internal stakeholders: detailed design and calculations, FEM analysis, material specification and fastener specification• Worked with vendors and manufacturers to fabricate and assemble product for technical evaluation and testing Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Assisted the Lessons Learned (LL) and Risk Engineering Manager for the Voyageur bitumen upgrader project: Facilitated LL sessions; conducted data research to support LL sessions; recorded and collected data during LL sessions; maintained and updated LL session schedule; processed submissions into records; coordinated project area logs; maintained and updated project Risk register; maintained LL & Risk action tracking log• Created monthly project LL and Risk status reports to… Show more • Assisted the Lessons Learned (LL) and Risk Engineering Manager for the Voyageur bitumen upgrader project: Facilitated LL sessions; conducted data research to support LL sessions; recorded and collected data during LL sessions; maintained and updated LL session schedule; processed submissions into records; coordinated project area logs; maintained and updated project Risk register; maintained LL & Risk action tracking log• Created monthly project LL and Risk status reports to communicate progress to management• Acquired experience working in the oil and gas industry – worked in a project management role and gained knowledge of bitumen extraction and the upgrading process to obtain crude oil, as well as the constituents of raw oil and the by-products that are produced• Tailored communication skills to a professional environment• Developed knowledge of Canadian provincial and federal regulations, as well as oil company standards and regulations Show less

Victoria,Bc

• Supervised labourers; replaced or repaired old roofs: applied new shingles, insulation, torch-on, and metal roofs; performed carpentry (e.g. sheeting); installed ventilation; transported materials; estimated roofing projects• Gained insight into the construction industry• Developed my time management skills and working as part of a team enhanced my communication skills• Learned to work with a diverse variety of people• Achieved a sense of responsibility and… Show more • Supervised labourers; replaced or repaired old roofs: applied new shingles, insulation, torch-on, and metal roofs; performed carpentry (e.g. sheeting); installed ventilation; transported materials; estimated roofing projects• Gained insight into the construction industry• Developed my time management skills and working as part of a team enhanced my communication skills• Learned to work with a diverse variety of people• Achieved a sense of responsibility and developed the managerial and customer skills to start my own roofing operations Show less