Sr Electrical/VFD Advisor-Commissioning-Project Manager

To obtain a career with a dynamic and successful company where my training, experience and skills would be challenged and be given a opportunity to grow and succeed along with the company

October 2008 – Present, Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Edmonton, Alberta
Senior Commissioning & Start-Up Coordinator

• Planning, commissioning and start up of E&I based projects on new Enbridge pipeline projects
• Coordination of external contractors and internal Enbridge resources to be used for successful start ups.
• Assist in the development of procedures, policies in respect to commissioning and start up of new projects.
• Hiring and approving invoices from commissioning contractors
• Assist in developing commissioning schedules, budgets and associated guides.


August 2006 – Present, ExxonMobil-Brunel Energy, Chad, Africa
Electrical Advisor - Assessor

• Planning, commissioning of electrical based projects from start up to maintenance phase via SAP & IPES database.
• Installation and troubleshooting of Wood Group, Toshiba and Robicon MV & LV VSD’s on high pressure water injection wells.
• Safely and efficiently carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on a variety of equipment within main process facility and field operations on a 700,000 bpd operation.
• Coordinated work activities with local contractors and various departments within ExxonMobil (EEPCI) and sub-contractor operations
• Supervision / mentoring of both expatriate and national workforce.
• Assessing various craft team members on procedure/skill competency
• Development of procedures, documentation for Chad operations

August 2004 – March 2006, Nexen Inc. CNPE BK-51, Yemen
Senior Electrical Field Technician

August 2001 – November, 2003 Schlumberger (Reda Production Systems)
Field Service Technician (Sudan-Brazil) / Base Supervisor (Sudan)


January 2000 – June, 2001 SIEMENS CANADA LTD. Edmonton, Alberta
Field Service Technician



April, 1998 – Nov. 1999 ROBICON CANADA Edmonton, Alberta
Field Service Technician

October 1997 – May 1998 BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE of TECHNOLOGY
• Attended and successfully completed Advanced Industrial Computing and Controls diploma course.

1994 – 1997 BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE of TECHNOLOGY Burnaby, BC.
• Completed all four years of electrical apprenticeship, (10 weeks / per year) and passed with an 85% average.
June, 1979 Calmar High School Calmar, Alberta
• Graduated with honors from the high school academic program.

• Certified Engineering Technician “Ctech” status with ASET (Alberta Society of
Engineering Technologists)

• Successful completion of Project Management and Assessor training courses.

• Familiar with SAP and IPES software for inventory, maintenance and operation controls.

• Journeyman Electrician with Inter-Provincial Certification (Red Seal)

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and troubleshooting skills

• Experienced with a wide variety of control systems

With more than 18 years’ experience in Electrical Field Service, I bring to your organization a wealth of qualifications and experience in electrical field service of low and medium voltage VSD’s, power generation and conditioning, AC-DC power-control systems and associated analog and digital controls. I also know the value of proper maintenance management, quality personnel training, and skilled assessments and audits.

Working locally and worldwide, I have gained considerable expertise in the value of proper training, installation and maintenance programs. I have accomplished this through my ability to effectively plan and prioritize, as well as developing a strong attention to detail. Equally significant are my instructional capabilities. As a field service technician, I have been successful in facilitating quality product, troubleshooting and safety training when faced with the challenge of communicating effectively with large crews of multiple nationalities. One of my key strengths is my ability to gain the trust and respect of fellow team members.

Currently, I am exploring opportunities and am interested in obtaining a position with a progressive company where I can provide strong and decisive electrical service. I believe my broad experience coupled with my strengths in team building and leadership will make a significant contribution.