Adam Lockyer
Sr. Process Tech. at Sancon Commissioning- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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C. Tech - Certified Technician
ASET - The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of AlbertaAug, 2006- Sep, 2024 -
3rd Class Power Engineer
NAITJan, 1991- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Sancon Commissioning
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Canada
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Process Tech.
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May 2017 - Present
Commissioning, process operator Commissioning, process operator
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Independent Business Owner, Consultant
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May 2017 - Aug 2019
Commissioning Specialist, Process Operator, entrepreneur Commissioning Specialist, Process Operator, entrepreneur
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ConocoPhillips
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Competency Assurance Coordinator
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Nov 2015 - May 2017
Provide day to day coordination of activities and leadership to the Oil Sands Operations line management in assisting them and others in meeting their responsibilities with regard to the implementation of Technical Training and Competency Assurance requirements. Coordinator to a team of Competency and Technical Training Specialist providing work direction, mentoring, and coaching to the Surmont Field Competency Assurance staff and Simulator Specialists. Assists in reviewing and developing the training budgets and monthly cost analysis providing reports as necessary (SAP). Support the Competency Assurance Supervisor in the development of training processes, programs and strategies to support CPF1 and CPF2 as well as future project developments. Ensure competency assurance actions arising from audits, inspections, and incidents are tracked and closed out. Support CPF1 and CPF2 by performing the role of the Competency Assurance Specialists as required. Support line management in the planning and coordination of technical training and workshops. Oversee systems to ensure that adequate training occurs and timely learning and sharing of information takes place. Assess Operations training needs and work with the Competency Assurance Supervisor to ensure adequately trained and competent employees are available to operate and maintain the operations facilities. Work with the HSE department in understanding the training needs of Operations by providing support in the management of the Safety and Technical Training Matrix. Provide leadership and daily coordination to Competency Assurance Technical Training Specialists and Simulator Specialists. Monitor, maintain, plan updates to technical web based training programs and service providers as required. Show less
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Competency Assurance Lead
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Sep 2013 - Nov 2015
Provide day to day leadership to the Oil Sands Operations line management in assisting them and others in meeting their responsibilities with regard to the implementation of Technical Training and Competency Assurance requirements. Working Lead as a Technical Training Specialist but provide direct reports with work direction, mentoring, and coaching to the Surmont Field Competency Assurance staff (Technical Training Specialists at S-1, S-2 and the Simulator Specialists). Assists in reviewing and developing the training budgets and monthly cost analysis providing reports as necessary (SAP). Support the Competency Assurance Manager in the development of training processes, programs and strategies to support S1 and S2. Ensure competency assurance actions arising from audits, inspections, and incidents are tracked and closed out. Support S1 and S2 by performing the role of the TTS as required. Support line management in the planning and coordination of technical training and workshops. Oversee systems to ensure that adequate training occurs and timely learning and sharing of information takes place. Assess Operations training needs and work with the Competency Assurance Manager to ensure adequately trained and competent employees are available to operate and maintain the operations facilities. Work with the HSE department in understanding the training needs of Operations by providing support in the management of the HSE Training Matrix. Provide leadership and daily coordination to Technical Training Specialists and Simulator Specialists. Show less
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Technical Training Specialist
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Apr 2012 - Sep 2013
Assigned to Surmont Phase 2 Start-up and Commissioning team. Responsible for organizing Vendor Specific Training, Operator Peer Training, Key Performance Indication Reports, Onboarding new employees, Recuriment of new emplloyees, developing policies and procedures for Surmont 2 Competency Assurance program and Operations Readiness Review deliverables for the safe and efficient start-up of the second pahse of Surmont.• Develop and maintain the competency and the Web Based Training program at Surmont.• Lay the foundation for future expansion of Surmont for Training and Competency progression.• Development and maintenance of Competency Manuals for Operations, Maintenance, Leadership and Support Staff positions.• Implementation of Web Based Training programs, monitoring of progress and updates to the system.• Implementation of Assessment process for competency based training system.• Formation of various groups and teams to collectively work on outstanding issues with Assessments and Training. Show less
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Lead Panel Operator/Training Coordinator
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Sep 2009 - Apr 2012
• Mentor, Train and assess competency of new Panel Operators.• Represent the Panel Operations and future development.• Develop and maintenance competency based training program at Surmont.• Lay the foundation for future expansion of Surmont for Training and Panel Operations.• Development of Competency Manuals for operations and Maintenance positions.• Implementation of Web Based Training programs and monitoring of progress.• Implementation of Assessment process for competency based training system.• Formation of various groups and teams to collectively work on outstanding issues with Panel andTraining. Show less
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Shift Team Lead
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Aug 2008 - Sep 2009
• Shift Lead - Responsible for the overall shift operation under ABSA Power Engineer Regulations as ShiftEngineer. Is available to help area operators’ trouble shoot process problems in their respective areas. Direct Supervision of 8 to 12 employees consisting of full time employees, contract employees and summer students.• Helped implement chemical inventory scheduling • Review and field validation of Web Based Training modules for launch of training program at Surmont.• Elected Management representative for the Safety Committee at Surmont.• Helped with employee performance review regarding wage disparities and placement in the shift organization structure. Show less
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Panel/Control Room Operator
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Dec 2006 - Aug 2008
Control Room Operator - Responsible for overall process control of the plant under ABSA Power Engineer Regulations as Assistant Shift Engineer. Assumes Shift Lead role as required. Controls all facility processes including boiler firing rates. Total Plant Boiler rating: 33,656 KW at 9653 Kpag.
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Commissioning and Start-up Field Operator
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Jul 2006 - Dec 2006
Steam Plant Operator in the commissioning and start-up of ConocoPhillips Canada 25,000 bpd Phase One SAGD (Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage) process. Commissioning duties include:• Developing site-specific operating procedures for equipment in area of responsibility. • Participating in walk-throughs of commissioning and start-up procedures in all areas.• Pipe labeling and vessel identification.• Initiating changes and improvements to systems before start-up based on operating experience and process design limits.• Working closely and coordinating with alternate shifts and commissioning and start-up specialists to ensure a safe and efficient start-up. • Involved in implementation/inspection of Corrosion monitoring and Pressure Safety Valve testing and installation programs. • Involved in the Multiple Discipline Punch process in areas of responsibility.• Involved in Livening up Systems (LUN), performing Gross Air tests and commissioning equipment.WaterTreatement Area • Water Treatment System at a flow rate of 555,000kg/hr, Boiler Feed Water Supply System, Steam Generators System – 4, 6 Pass once through at 9550 kPag, 14310 m3/d. Total Plant Boiler rating: 33,656 KW at 9653 Kpag.Plant Area - Responsible for Operation of Slop Treater, Fuel Gas and Vapor Recovery Unit packages. Assists Steam and Process Operator as required. Assumes duties of Steam Operators as required. Responsible for the operation of:• Slop Oil Flash Treatment Package consisting of a dual fire tube flash treater and related equipment, Vapor Recovery Unit System at 6800 M3/hr, Compressor at 100 M3/hr, Glycol Cooling and Heating System at 1,282,000 kg/hr at 106 C and 1200 kPag, Fuel Gas Supply System, Sales Oil and Diluent System. Show less
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Alberta Pacific
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Canada
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Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chemical Recovery and Utilities Operator
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Jun 2005 - Jul 2006
• Field operator in a Team Based working environment. • Working knowledge of Recovery Boiler, Evaporators and Recaust Process. Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot a 405,000 kg/hr Recovery boiler system. Monitor, operate, and trouble shoot a 250L/s black liquor multiple effect evaporator system (6 body, 5 effect with surface condenser and cooling tower). Operation of recausticization and lime kiln plant for Kraft liquor recovery cycle. • Ongoing training includes Power Boiler, Demineralization, Water/Waste Water Treatment, Power and Recovery Panel posts. • Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot all system auxiliaries for the above including ash systems, electrostatic precipitators, and natural gas burners. • Interacting with all team members regarding activities and helping where needed. • Performing quality testing and taking appropriate action on results. • Doing equipment checks on the operating equipment within the assigned area. • Issuing safe work permits and adopting company’s safety policies and procedures. • Performing other related activities as required e.g. troubleshooting production upsets. Show less
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Lead Operator/Relief Shift Supervisor/Panel Operator
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Jun 1993 - Jun 2005
• Relief Supervisor providing coverage. • Lead Operator – Training and assisting with supervision of employees. • Control Room Operator - Understanding and operating of the Distributed Control System Delta V DCS. • Complete knowledge of safety guidelines and safe work procedures. • Communicating with all other areas and understanding their activities. • Direct control of quality and production planning. • Excellent knowledge of Refiner, Dewatering/Bleaching, Utilities area and Finishing Line. Maintain, operate and troubleshoot 3 – 25,000 horsepower 76” Conical Disk Refiners. Maintain, operate and troubleshoot 3 – 8,000 kg/hr heating and utility Firetube boiler system. • Responsible for regulation of 70 MW of imported power during periods of high power cost. Control of equipment and product quality while shedding power to as low as 9 MW. • Performing quality testing and taking appropriate action on results. • Doing equipment checks on the operating equipment within the assigned area. • Doing appropriate housekeeping. • Performing other related activities as required e.g. troubleshooting production upsets. Show less
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Prospec Chemicals
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Canada
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Operator
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Sep 1992 - Jun 1994
• Shipping and receiving of chemicals and finished product (Xanthate). • Filing reports and logs books. • Training new employees during busy seasons. • Supervising operators of designated shifts. • Monitoring of two Reactors in batch system, stack readings, pumps, cooling systems, compressors, Pellet mill, Dryers, packaging equipment and all machines pertinent to the production of making Xanthate. • Shipping and receiving of chemicals and finished product (Xanthate). • Filing reports and logs books. • Training new employees during busy seasons. • Supervising operators of designated shifts. • Monitoring of two Reactors in batch system, stack readings, pumps, cooling systems, compressors, Pellet mill, Dryers, packaging equipment and all machines pertinent to the production of making Xanthate.
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Education
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2013 - 2017
University of Victoria
Certificate in Adult Continuing Education, Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching -
1989 - 1991
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology / NAIT
3rd Class, Power Engineering
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