Mark Olson, C.E.T. Email & Phone Number

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Accountable for the Analytical Laboratory Operations, Safety, and Resourcing.- Uphold best lab practices by development and implementation of QA/QC and SOPs- Supervise the operation, calibration, diagnostics and maintenance of various analytical instruments and equipment, including but not limited to GC, GC/MS, XRD, UV/VIS, pH meters, Analytical scales- Analytical Laboratory budget and billing, inventory, sample retention, and forecasting project resources- Support Project Managers in determining project schedules, cost requirements, workflow, and strategy in chemical analytics- Planning and scheduling analytical equipment and personnel related to projects- Assisting in the analysis, compilation, and presentation of data, including writing technical reports- Analytical testing and experimental setup, including brainstorming and applying new ideas and technology in the areas of lab techniques, sample preparations, instrumentation- Establish and maintain relationships with analytical vendors and service providers- Engages in analytical laboratory infrastructure and processes- Staying current on evolving industry practices and standards

Edmonton, Canada Area

• Key Leader of the Analytical Laboratory Group responsible for routine and non-routine chemical engineering analysis. Developed and led the XRD Program, Headspace Gas Program, GC/GC-MS Analysis Program, and the Analytical ticket-management system and sample tracking databases.• Accountable for the Lab Operations ticket system (Jira) to support workflow for the Analytical Group, including resource management, budget planning, and team operations.• Development and support of Laboratory QA/QC, Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and various data templates• Collaboration with stakeholders, clients, vendors, and service providers for project development and budgeting from scope to enacting experiments and final reports. Applying standard and novel scientific experimental practices, and providing high quality data, analysis, presentations, and reports.• Experimental design and analytical support. Ensuring a safe workplace and provide key mentorship, supervision, and training to both technical and non-technical staff in analytical techniques and instrumentation. Support clients through brainstorming new experimental designs and supportive analysis for future projects.• Wide variety of instrumentation operation, calibration, diagnostics, maintenance, and method development including but not limited to Gas Chromatography (GC), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Rheology, Vapour-Liquid Expansion apparatus, and Headspace Gas Analysis. Also specializes in sample collection and planning.

Home

Government cutbacks, led to an opportunity to be Junior's consultant. That is I consult with Junior and The Boy, my 2 sons. And by consult, I mean they tell me what they'd like for lunch and do for play time. - Change (diaper) Management- (craft) Project Management- (Skating, hockey, sports....) Skill Development.- Super-vision (eyes in the back of my head!), - Client (friend) Engagement - Conflict Resolution, Team-building, and Job creation!!! Its all parts of parenting.

Edmonton, Alberta

• Senior technologist for carbon-capture, atmospheric monitoring, and analytical research laboratory and field projects; responsible for resource allocation and planning, laboratory operation management, and mentoring/supervision of students, clients, and colleagues.• Specialization in technical project planning, experimental assessment, data analysis, and laboratory analysis including hydrocarbon Gas Chromatography analysis, autoclave pressure vessel experiments, instrument and analytical assessment, custom sample collection, and instrumentation troubleshooting, calibration, and operation.• Safety representative for three separate teams and active participant in review committees and working groups, Safe Operating Procedure development, Chair of corporate safety review committee (2013).• Operation and Maintenance of variety of instrumentation including autoclave pressure-vessels, Gas Chromatography, and open-path lasers.

Devon, Ab

• Support of on-site Pilot facility and client samples for froth treatment and upgrading analysis via Gas Chromatography, autoclaves, hydrocarbon analysis via API and ASTM methods.• Development and operation of bench-scale flow-loop, autoclave pressure-vessels, and client instrumentation-validation studies.• Laboratory operation management including supply purchasing, instrumentation calibration and maintenance, and safety representative for department.

Edmonton, Ab

• Hydrocarbon, petro-chemical, and passive air-monitoring sampling and field analysis.• Client support of production facilities via customized sampling programs including collection, analysis, and production process optimization.

Edmonton, Alberta

• Hydrocarbon fluid preparation and compositional analysis, HPHT PVT phase-behaviour studies, flow-assurance, field sampling, data analysis, and computer predictive modeling.• Specialization in Rising Bubble Apparatus, Slim-tube Enhanced Oil Recovery, Hydrate, and Gas Chromatography analysis.

Certificate, Project Leadership, Completed

http://www.nait.ca/program_home_17145.htm

Certificate, Operations Management, Completed

http://www.nait.ca/program_home_17178.htm

Education record

Client and Contractor Relations (March-2014) Project Management - Level 1 & 2 (April-2013) Exceptional Leadership - Level 1 & 2 (May-2013)

Education record

Fundamentals of Project Management (2013) Geology for Non-geologists (2013)

Diploma, Chemical Technology

http://www.nait.ca/76442.htm