Project Manager

• Aug 2022 - Present

Project Manager

• Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

Junior Project Manager

• Jun 2021 - Nov 2021

Project Manager

• Nov 2020 - Jun 2021

Project Manager

• Sep 2019 - Sep 2020

Estimator

• Aug 2016 - Mar 2017

Project Engineer

• Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

Development of weld procedures for pipeline welding to improve production through use of semi-automatic welding process. Project planning and estimating for pipeline projects ranging from 24” – 48” diameter including: clearing, earthworks, blasting, logistics, welding, installation, and environmental remediation. Provided technical direction on client specifications and regulatory requirements to ensure projects met quality expectations. Development of weld procedures for pipeline welding to improve production through use of semi-automatic welding process. Project planning and estimating for pipeline projects ranging from 24” – 48” diameter including: clearing, earthworks, blasting, logistics, welding, installation, and environmental remediation. Provided technical direction on client specifications and regulatory requirements to ensure projects met quality expectations.

Project Engineer

• Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

Responsible for the commissioning and start-up phase of a cavern storage, truck loading and rail terminal project. Developed the start-up and commissioning plans and schedules with construction, commissioning and operations groups to ensure the safe and successful start-up of the project. Completed design reviews (HAZOP) and required design changes to allow for an on schedule startup Responsible for the commissioning and start-up phase of a cavern storage, truck loading and rail terminal project. Developed the start-up and commissioning plans and schedules with construction, commissioning and operations groups to ensure the safe and successful start-up of the project. Completed design reviews (HAZOP) and required design changes to allow for an on schedule startup

Project Engineer

• Jun 2014 - Sep 2014

Performed over pressure protection and custody transfer metering schematic as-builts, reviews and recommendations for clients to ensure the regulatory requirements were being met. Performed over pressure protection and custody transfer metering schematic as-builts, reviews and recommendations for clients to ensure the regulatory requirements were being met.

Project Manager

• Nov 2012 - Dec 2013

Seconded to Pengrowth The role involved managing over 40 AFE’s with a total project portfolio of $50MM in support of an oil field exploitation program in the Sundre area. The projects involved over 35 well tie ins, numerous gathering pipelines and debottlenecking of existing facilities for increased throughput including; tank farm expansions, installation larger group separators, flare system upgrades, compressor installations, transfer pump additions, and treater improvements. Key highlights from this role include: ● All wells and upgrade projects being completed on time and meeting production schedule ● Constantly communicating with field operations to successfully troubleshoot various production issues that lead to debottlenecking projects to ensure that field produced as forecasted ● Responsible for review and stamping project drawings ● Lead a team of approximately 10 engineering and drafting personnel ● Effectively acting as the communication bridge between the engineering contractor, construction teams, regulatory and land departments, drilling teams, and production teams to ensure that the program met targets Show less

Project Engineer

• Feb 2012 - Nov 2012

Seconded to Suncor Firebag as a Field Project Engineer working on maintenance and reliability projects in the operating Firebag Plant Sites. The role involved interfacing with reliability, operations, maintenance, and shutdown coordination team to prioritize MOC work and reduce the MOC backlog. Key highlights from the role include: ● A significant reduction in MOC backlog ● Timely completion of a fast tracked $10MM project in support of a plant shutdown for piping modifications to support improved purging, drain down, and isolation of equipment ● Numerous vessel sampling and measurement improvement projects ● Prepared the design basis memorandum, estimate, long lead RFQs and oversaw design activities for a site wide HVAC improvement project to deal with overheating issues in site electrical buildings ● Mentoring junior personnel Show less

Project Engineer

• Nov 2010 - Feb 2012

Project Engineer for pipeline portion of the $865MM dollar Shell Quest Carbon Capture and storage project. I was responsible for completion of the DBM, ensuring the completion of the drawing deliverables, overseeing long lead procurement items such as key valves and line pipe contracts, working with Tri-ocean and Shell SME’s to tailor Shell’s existing specs to the CO2 application and come up with a project specific specifications, and completing a report on leading leak detection technologies for the pipeline with a recommendation for implementation. Project Engineer / Project Manager for numerous projects ranging from $1MM to $15 MM for Nexen in NEBC and Southern Alberta. Key projects completed in this role were: ● $5MM VRU Install and Flare Upgrade project for NEBC gas plant to address regulatory issues ● Numerous gathering pipelines to support NEBC field development ● Well sites and gathering facilities in Alberta Show less

Senior Project Engineer

• Mar 2008 - Oct 2010

Project Engineer for $60MM pipeline pump station replacement for Alyeska. My role was crucial in completing the project proposal to the client and getting the project awarded. The project included updating the construction work packages and drawings to include the lessons learned from previous pump stations and completing other unfinished design items from the previous EPC contractor. Seconded to Devon Jackfish 1 plant as turnaround (TAR) Coordinator for the first TAR the plant. The $6,000,000 SAGD TAR was completed on time and on budget. Responsibilities included scoping work, management of TAR work list, development of TAR execution plan, Lock-Out/Tag-Out and purge/drain plans, development of TAR schedule, preparation of estimate, cost control, material management, logistics management, and vendor coordination. Assigned to SemCams K3 gas plant outside Fox Creek in a seconded role as a Facility Engineer. The role lasted 9 months and saw many of the plants MOC backlog successfully completed. I also acted as project engineer for the replacement of a 10,000 BBL water tank due to an existing tank failure. Show less

Senior Project Engineer

• Mar 2006 - Mar 2008

Senior Project Engineer assigned to overseeing field activities during construction and commissioning for the $750MM life cycle pipeline upgrade project involving the construction of 5 new pump stations inside the existing pump station battery limits and line wide communication and automation upgrades. Below outlines my responsibilities and key highlights of this role: ● Integral role in preparing construction and commissioning schedules and budgets to ensure that project commitments would be met and schedule and cost over runs that plagued the project at the beginning would not reoccur ● Supervision of a staff of 10 engineers (project engineers, document control and drafters) and 4 field materials staff ● My involvement was crucial in improving the relationship with numerous overseeing regulatory agencies that had raised numerous issues with the project. 95% of these issues raised were closed out prior to my departure. Show less

Project Field Engineer

• Nov 2005 - Mar 2006

Assigned to the Alyeska Strategic Reconfiguration Project. The project saw new pump stations being built next to the existing ones and line wide control valve and communication upgrades. The total project value was $750MM. Key highlights: ● Was crucial in keeping project construction schedules by championing the design in the field with a team of field engineers and ensure communication with construction contractors to provide just in time materials and drawings as the project went to the field with an incomplete design ● Quickly gained trust with the Project Management Team and was involved in providing input to re-estimating the project for AFE revision purposes as the initial AFE had been severely underestimated Show less

Reliability Engineer

• Sep 2004 - Nov 2005

Developed and implemented a Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) simulation tool as a service line for clients specialized to analyzing SAGD and Truck and Shovel Oil Sands operations. This tool was used to provide RAM studies for numerous heavy oil projects (SAGD and Mining) in Alberta. The studies involved review of the client P&IDs and equipment datasheets, analyzing equipment and process failure modes, simulating the plant operations statistically to make recommendations regarding design changes to increase productivity, warehouse stocking levels for critical pieces of equipment, and critical equipment and process that require additional attention for maintenance and operations planning. Show less

Research And Development Engineer

• Apr 2003 - Sep 2004

Responsible for the R&D of a diesel package burner from concept to manufacturing prototype, including preparation of manufacturing drawings through the use of SolidWorks, selection of equipment, PLC programming and CFD analysis to ensure proper mixing characteristics. Design and commissioning of camp waste incinerators with scrubber systems in Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Mexico. I was responsible for 3D modeling, preparing manufacturing drawings, P&IDs, and datasheets. The design of a novel enclosed flare system for use in oil field applications in BC and Alberta was completed by me. A failed prototype was used as a model, modeled in 3D, mixing issues were solved using CFD analysis, and then the modified design was successfully tested and taken to commercialization with multiple units being delivered to clients. Show less