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Canada

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

CORPORATE PROFILE: A $80B natural gas, light crude oil, heavy crude oil, bitumen and synthetic crude oil company with 10,000+ employees managing assets in North America, the North Sea, and offshore Africa. RESPONSIBILITY PROFILE: Optimize Canadian Natural's regional marketing portfolio in Canada, comprising conventional, unconventional, and surface mining operations with a collective yield of over 1 million barrels equivalent per day.• Focus on netback value optimization across the entire portfolio.• Leverage extensive regional competitive knowledge to proactively identify and capitalize on opportunities.• Direct teams in the comprehensive evaluation of opportunities through a Technical, Economic, Commercial, Organizational, and Political (TECOP) lens.• Act as the principal negotiator in high-value transactions.• Collaborate with service providers to ensure efficient operations from plant gate to point of sale.

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

RESPONSIBILITY PROFILE: I reported to the SVP Oil Sands and was responsible for executive advisory and opportunity development.ACHIEVED IN THIS ROLEVALUE PROPOSITION CREATION• In response to Environment Canada's Low Carbon Economy Challenge - a funding initiative aimed at reducing emissions in alignment with Canada's Paris Agreement commitments - I spearheaded a mission to secure government backing and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Over a focused four-month period, I breathed new life into a previously shelved energy project, assembled a dynamic team, and adeptly navigated the motivations of joint-venture partnerships.My strategic approach led to the alignment of various stakeholder goals and ultimately secured $22M in government funding for the project. Upon completion, the project is projected to reduce approximately 1 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions over its lifespan, marking a significant contribution towards the company’s environmental sustainability efforts.

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

RESPONSIBILITY PROFILE: As the Operations Superintendent, I reported to the VP Albian Sands with a $180M OPEX, $10M CAPEX and 100 employees with 10 direct reports. I was responsible for leading operations and maintenance organizations through divestment and integration; ensuring the Operating Plant met its production, cost, and safety targets, managing the Utilities Plant, the Power Distribution Department, and overseeing a third-party owned 175 MW Cogeneration Station.ACHIEVED IN THIS ROLEEFFICIENCY / COST REDUCTION• In the wake of an acquisition, I was recruited and tasked by the SVP of Oil Sands to improve operational efficiencies and reduce waste. In 30 days, I conducted an in-depth assessment of the organization, scrutinized processes, and pinpointed areas for improvement. Over the next six months, I implemented Lean Six Sigma and 4DX principles, lead site integration activities, and promoted a culture of continuous improvement. This strategy identified millions in cost-saving opportunities, drove tool time improvements, and substantially reduced the maintenance backlog.BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION / M&A INTEGRATION• While in this role, I was called upon by the VP Albian Operations to lead change management and business transformation for a sizeable acquisition. Over 90 days, I developed an integration plan, restructured the organization, defined roles, managed compliance risks, and coordinated the transfer of assets and commercial agreements. Within nine months, my efforts led to a reduction in operational expenses, risk mitigation, improved safety, and set a blueprint for other production units.

London, England, Gb

CORPORATE PROFILE: A $160B global group of energy and petrochemical companies with 80,000 employees. RESPONSIBILITY PROFILE: As Production Manager, I reported to the Plant Manager Albian Sands and was responsible for delivering results ‘today’ and building capability for ‘tomorrow’ by leading the production unit in safety, reliability, and cost.ACHIEVED IN THIS ROLEOPERATIONAL OPTIMIZATION• I was recruited by the GM Albian Sands to improve Shell Albian competitiveness and profitability. Over the course of 90 days, I collaboratively developed a Transformation Plan to restructure processes and teams with a focus on cost, revenue, sustainability, and innovation. Using Shell Business Process I implemented these changes over the next 18 months. This resulted in record-breaking gains in safety, cost, and production.EXECUTIVE ADVISORY• The EVP Oil Sands charged me to lead a study to explore horizontal integration opportunities. Over the course of a year, I explored plant feed and sales optionality and created a strategy to improve asset utilization. This mitigated stranded oil, reduced planned downtime, and improved Return on Capital.

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

CORPORATE PROFILE: A $50B Canadian, premier integrated energy company with 12,000 employees. RESPONSIBILITY PROFILE: I was reporting to the Director Logistics and Infrastructure and responsible for managing front-end development on a portfolio of oil logistics projects.

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

RESPONSIBILITY PROFILE: I reported to the VP Fort Hills with 60 indirect employees globally with 7 direct reports. I was responsible for delivering a world-class technical interface management program.ACHIEVED IN THIS ROLEPROGRAM MANAGEMENT• I was called upon by the VP Fort Hills Project to help deliver Suncor’s first globally executed, multi-contractor project. Over 2 months, I developed an interface management execution strategy that utilized innovative communication solutions to automate work processes. The next 60 days, we transformed the communication culture, instituted global interface meetings, and refocused on customer service techniques. Within 2 years, this strategy raised customer satisfaction by 30%, resolved over 3000 engineering issues, ensured the on-time delivery of an award-winning, $18B project, and has become a Best Practice. I was then promoted to Program Manager Oil Logistics as a result.

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

RESPONSIBILITY PROFILE: While in this position I reported to the Director Sustaining Projects. I was responsible for full lifecycle project management on a portfolio of Electrical & Instrumentation projects ($100M capex), including a VFD Upgrade and DCS Modernization project.

Calgary, Alberta, Ca

RESPONSIBILITY PROFILE: I was in charge of running an on-site Electrical & Instrumentation, and Valve Shop for a 300 kbpd oil upgrading facility with over 30 direct reports. I spearheaded diverse teams to execute engineering, construction, commission, and start up on multiple rebuild projects.

Saint John, New Brunswick, Ca

General Management Program

Bsc.Eng, Electrical