Work Experience

2007 – 2010 Husky Oil Operations Ltd. Lloydminster, Alberta

Pipeline Operations Superintendent

• Managed the safe operation and integrity of the Midstream Pipeline system. Maintained an excellent safety, environmental and regulatory compliance record. Emphasis placed on operational integrity and sustainable profits.
• Identified opportunities for operating cost savings and improvements.
• Provided technical mentorship and direction to ten Pipeline Engineering support staff.

2002 – 2007 Husky Oil Operations Ltd. Lloydminster, Alberta

Technical Services Manager

Manager - Facilities Engineering & Project Management

• Supervised capital expenditure programs for three Business Units within the Lloydminster district.
• Technical leadership and support to construction, regulatory, purchasing, maintenance, operations and production engineering staff on a daily basis.
• Executed two reorganizations of the engineering department.
• Responsible engineer for Husky's APEGGA Permit to Practice for the Lloydminster area.

2001 – 2002 Husky Oil Operations Ltd. Lloydminster, Alberta

Refinery Engineering Team Lead

• Designed and executed capital projects at the Refinery.
• Prepared and oversaw the capital budget for the Refinery and the S&GA budget for the engineering team.
• Technical support to maintenance and operations staff.

2000 – 2001 Husky Oil Operations Ltd. Lloydminster, Alberta

Staff Facilities Operations Engineer

Technical Services lead engineer for Production

• Managed capital projects for five Production Operation teams (total annual value of $23 million).
• Supervised work of a junior engineer, an EIT, Co-op student, and various engineering contractors.
• Technical support to maintenance, production engineering, and operations staff.

1997 – 2000 Husky Oil Operations Ltd. Lloydminster, Alberta

Senior Facilities Operations Engineer

Technical Services lead engineer for Pipeline

• Prepared and monitored Pipeline Maintenance Capital budget.
• Managed capital and expense projects (total annual value of $ 11.1 million).
• Member of Pipeline Leadership Team.
• Supervised work of four EIT's and a Co-op student.

1993 – 1997 RiCor Technical Services Lloydminster, Alberta

Contract Project Engineer (Husky Oil)

• Responsible for design and project management of capital and expense projects.
• Troubleshoot operational and maintenance problems and provide technical expertise.
• Provided engineering support, project co-ordination, and equipment inspections during Refinery Turnaround's.

1988 – 1993 Consumers's Co-operative Refinery Regina, Sask.

Plant Engineer

• Responsible for mechanical design and project management of capital and expense projects.
• Supervised work of several EIT's and co-op engineering students on a rotational basis.
• Worked as Maintenance foreman during four Refinery Turnaround's. Supervised pipefitter crew of up to 20 personnel.

1986 – 1988 NewGrade Energy Inc. (Co-op Upgrader) Regina, Sask.

Project / Field Engineer

• Monitored costs and schedules for construction of Upgrader.
• Inspected installation to verify adherence to job specifications and design.
• Provided a contact between Construction contractors and Owner (Consumer's Co-operative Refineries).