Experience
Instrumentation Technician April 2009 to Present
• Installed, maintained, and calibrated flow, pressure, and temperature monitoring equipment, and Remote Telemetry Units (RTU’s) on natural gas wells and plants.
• Provided first line support for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, hosting servers, and communications devices such as wireless modems, satellite Internet, and radios.
• Project management for the development and production of mini-PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) units and sensors for remote gas well de-sanding equipment.
• Sales and service of photovoltaic panels, batteries, and regulators.
• Part of a construction team that tied in two new natural gas compressor stations to a pre-existing PLC cabinet and SCADA system.
• Re-assigned to this position from sister company during economic slow down.
Information Systems Coordinator October 2006 to April 2009
• Serviced and commissioned servers, laptops, printers, satellite, cellular, and VOIP communications devices, and well-testing RTU’s with flow, pressure, and temperature transmitters.
• Provided field and phone service of equipment, on call 24/7 requiring travel anywhere in Alberta, Saskatchewan or Northern B.C.
• Designed, built, maintained, and calibrated RTU’s and transmitters.
• Liaised with third-party service providers and managed service contracts for I.T. services beyond the scope of my training.
• Project manager for the in-house development of a ticketing/equipment tracking software program.
• Sourced and purchased products and services as required.
Instrumentation Technician February 2006 to October 2006
• Installed, maintained, and calibrated flow, pressure, and temperature monitoring equipment, and Remote Telemetry Units (RTU’s) on natural gas wells and plants.
• Promoted to Information Services Coordinator at sister company for my experience in IT and electrical/mechanical abilities.
Electrician Apprentice September 2005 to February 2006
• Engaged mostly in construction and service at the Calgary International Airport, requiring security clearance and excellent deportment.
• Assisted with the installation and troubleshooting of various electrical and electronic components such as:
• ACS (Access Control Systems)
• Audio/Video Systems
• Back-up battery and generator systems
• CCTV (Closed Circuit Television)
• FIDS (Flight Information Display Systems)
• General electrical
• Lighting—Interior, exterior, parking lot, street lighting
• PA (Public Address)
Certifications:
• First Aid and CPR
• Alberta Health and Safety IRP 16 (Construction Safety)
• Enform Petroleum Safety Training
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Enform H2S Alive Certification
• Swagelok Fittings Certification
• Swagelok Tubing Certification
• HughesNet Ka-band Satellite Internet Installer
• Forklift Operator
Education:
Sir Sandford Fleming College Peterborough, ON
Computer Support Technician
Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology CFB Borden, ON
and Engineering
Airframe Technician Qualification Level 5