As the Chief Tinkering Officer, I lead a team of professional tinker-er’s. Formerly known as Control Systems Specialists, or System integrators, a Professional Tinker-er is someone who gets paid to make things work. This is the way.

Agri-Food Automation is a rapidly growing startup specializing in automation and control systems for the agricultural and food processing industries. We develop innovative solutions to help our clients increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve the overall sustainability of their operations. Our team is passionate about leveraging technology to create a more productive and sustainable future in the agri-food sector.We strive to create food abundance through automation.

JMP is an engineering services company with fourteen business units in the U.S. and Canada, focusing on Fortune 1000 manufacturers and producers. We provide engineering services and turnkey solutions in our 6 core areas of focus: Process Automation, Control Systems control, Automation & Robotics, Information & MES, Networking & Security, and Automated Guided Vehicles.Over the last 4 years, my primary responsibility’s have included:Building genuine relationships with clients who trust us to partner on their business goals.Executing various projects ranging in size and scope, in multiple industries. Food, agriculture, pulp & paper, & OEM machine parts.Design and build the process control upgrade for large agricultural seed producer.Lead commissioning team, directing upwards of 10+ resources including direct employees and indirect contractors.

Executive Board Member. It has been an honour to be able to serve on the board of my industry association in this volunteer capacity.

I am honoured to have completed my 1yr term as President of the International Society of Automation (ISA) Calgary Section. I am grateful for all the work of the volunteers, and look forward to continuing to work with all of the Section leaders.If you're interest in volunteering with the section, please get in touch.

Mark Arkell is the sole owner/operator of Arkell Automation Ltd. He provides independent Industrial Automation Consulting/Contractor services, primarily to local EPC's and System Integrators to help them with their automation needs.

Provide Control System Design, Programming, Commissioning on a per project basis.Pembina Pipelines Corporation ~ Sr. Control Systems TechnologistHorizon Expansion Project- Onsite commissioning of control system for pipeline control system line split and control system upgrade Inter Pipeline Ltd. ~ Sr. Control Systems TechnologistKerrobert Light Oil Tank Expansion- Programming and commissioning of downstream pressure reduction logic at multiple pump stations. Pembina Pipeline Corporation ~ Sr. Automation TechnologistDownstream Pressure Reduction- Programming and commissioning of downstream pressure reduction logic at multiple pump stations.

Executive Director - Founding PartnerBusiness DevelopmentProvided Control System Design, Programming, Commissioning on a per project basis.Canadian International Oil Corporation ~ Sr. Automation Technologist09-03 Battery Expansion Project- Programming and commissioning of several upgrade packages to integrate into site control system (Group Separator, H2S Sweetening Skid, 3 compressor units, cyclone, HP/LP Flare knockout drums, 8 oil/water Storage Tanks, 2 gas dehydrator’s, addition of sales pipeline) Canada Breads ~ Sr. Automation Technologist Recipe Management Project- PLC and HMI design programming and configuration of automated recipe management system.

Provide Control System Design, Programming, Commissioning on a per project basis.Northern Blizzard Resources Inc. ~ Sr. Automation TechnologistCuthbert 02-02 - Water Injection Pump Site Upgrade- Programming and commissioning of PLC and HMI logic for the addition of a third water injection pump adding 3500m³/ day of produced water, complete with dynamic Lead/Lag1/Lag2 functionality- Free Water Knockout PLC and HMI programming changes for updated process control and shutdown logic.Burner Management Sytem upgrade– PLC and HMI programming changes for the installation of a new BMS for a treating tank to comply with CSA B149.3

Provided Control System Design, Programming, Commissioning on a per project basis.Access Pipeline ~ Automation TechnologistNortheast Expansion Project (NEX)- Programming, SIFT, and integration of CitectSCADA system for multiple block valve sites over 297km. Petrogas Energy Services - Fort Saskatchewan ~ Automation TechnologistE&C Site Upgrade- Assisted in the virtualization and upgrading of Honeywell Experion server hardware- Programmed and commissioned Honeywell DCS for the addition of two 400m³ propane bullet tanks, a Butane/Propane Truck Loading Riser, and 6 rail rack loading/unloading risers. TORQ Transloading ~ Automation TechnologistKerrobert Rail Terminal- P&ID review and markup- Control Narrative reviewKeyera Corporation ~ Automation Technologist(SCRATT) South Cheechem Rail and Truck Terminal- Lead Commissioning Coordinator overseeing multiple contractors for the commissioning and startup of the South Cheechem Rail and Truck Terminal- Review and markups of P&ID’s and control system architecture - Configuration and setup of Honeywell Experion DCS- Configured CCTV & Access Control System for SIFT prior to site installationPembina NGL Corporation ~ Automation TechnologistCavern 18- Provided detailed electrical cost estimate to convert a mined salt cavern into the storage and retrieval of ethaneRFS SYN Rail Loading- Control systems panel design and reviewNWR Terminal- Provided preliminary control systems architecture and cost estimate for Siemens PCS7 DCS and SIS- Participation in HAZOP during project FEED

Provided Control System Programming on a per project basisATCO Pipeline ~ Automation TechnologistWonderware Site Upgrade- Constructed as built shutdown key from existing programmingCenovus ~ Automation TechnologistWeyburn well site upgrade- Programmed back pressure and flow control logic/graphics into PLC’s and HMI’s to reflect P&ID changes

- conducted sales meetings & trade shows across Northern Alberta & Northeast British Columbia- consulted with engineering firms to make detailed technical recommendations for product applications- educated/trained end users on various technical products

- Improved the efficiency and quality of equipment in various lime manufacturing processes- Key person in troubleshooting and programming several Allen Bradley PLC processors, including PID loop tuning and online programming- On call supervisor duties overseeing 60+ employees