Alexander Balobin
Grande Prairie,AB
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient in AER software including DDS and OneStop, with a solid understanding of relevant legislation and oil and gas conservation rules. Experienced in data collection and analysis, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and engineering calculations. Proven ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams and adapt quickly to new challenges.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inspector
Alberta Energy Regulator
Grande Prairie, Alberta
09.2023 - Current
- Conduct inspections of operations within AER jurisdiction, ensure compliance, and recommending improvements.
- Collect and analyze data from diverse sources to assess compliance, resolve issues, and support decision making.
- Prepare detailed inspection reports, letters, and follow-up actions, escalating non-compliance issues for enforcement as needed.
- Respond to incidents, stakeholder inquiries, and 24-hour emergency calls, facilitating complaint resolution between stakeholders.
- Consult with the industry to address concerns and promote regulatory adherence.
- Collaborate with provincial teams to develop proactive inspection programs, and ensure effective communication between field and provincial teams.
- Contribute to initiatives addressing operational, regulatory, and technical challenges, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Adhere strictly to safety procedures and policies during all operations.
Engineering Technologist
H2Safety Services Inc.
Calgary, AB
05.2019 - 08.2023
- Conduct and review hazard calculations, with special attention to detail.
- Creation of engineering maps and comparison reports.
- Analyze well production data, gas analyses, flow rates, and pipeline schematics.
- Review hazard maps, and provide mapping input to the GIS department.
- Build and update AER, OGC, and CER regulated corporate, production, and drilling and completion ERPs.
- Communicate and consult with government agencies, stakeholders, and members of the general public.
- Preparation of audit documentation.
- Assist clients during incidents or releases.
- Communicate and consult with clients to accommodate their needs.
- Work with regulatory agencies (AER, OGC, CER) to submit and approve emergency response plans.
- Participate in weekly team meetings, and provide project status updates.
- Facilitate field exercises. Travel to remote well sites and production facilities.
- Ground truthing and resident consultations, with a focus on emergency preparedness education.
Dispatcher / Cash in Transit Agent
GardaWorld Cash Services
Calgary, AB
11.2011 - 08.2021
- Providing secure cash services with a strong focus on public safety.
- Training, monitoring, and reviewing emergency event procedures with road crews.
- Planning and testing serious incident procedures.
- Ensuring road crews are operating safely, and abiding by company standards.
Water/Wastewater Technician
Inland Technologies
Calgary, AB
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed the North and South retention ponds at the Calgary International Airport.
- Collecting water samples for testing BOD/COD, pH, TKN, TP, O&G, glycols, and more.
- Conducting daily, weekly, and monthly inspections and maintenance on ponds and equipment.
- Participating in emergency response drills.
- Compiling and organizing data.
- Calibration and use of onsite lab equipment, such as refractometers, spectrophotometers, titrators, and pH meters.
- Writing standard operating procedures.
- Testing procedures when dealing with industrial chemical spills.
Education
Chemical Engineering Technology Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Calgary, AB04-2018
Criminal Justice Diploma - Criminal Justice
Lethbridge Polytechnic
Lethbridge, AB04-2011
Skills
- Detail-oriented and efficient
- Organized analytical skills
- Problem-solving expertise
- AER software proficiency
- Legislative knowledge
- Data collection and analysis
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Quick learner
- Adaptability
- Engineering calculations experience
- Map reading skills
- Engineering drawing interpretation
- Multi-disciplinary teamwork
- Professional driving experience
- Willingness to travel
Certification
- Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.), ASET
- ICS-200 (Incident Command System), H2Safety Services Inc.
- ICS-100 (Incident Command System), Alberta Emergency Management Agency
- First Aid Level A CPR/AED, St. Johns Ambulance
- H2S Alive, Energy Safety Canada.
Community Invovlement
- Big Brothers Big Sisters - Big Brother (Mentor)
- Chemical Engineering Technology Club - Vice President
- Chemical Engineering Technology Advisory Committee - Resource Member
- Peer Assistance and Leadership Program - Mentor
- Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society Member
- SAIT Science Club - Member
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Inspector
Alberta Energy Regulator
09.2023 - Current
Engineering Technologist
H2Safety Services Inc.
05.2019 - 08.2023
Water/Wastewater Technician
Inland Technologies
10.2018 - 05.2019
Dispatcher / Cash in Transit Agent
GardaWorld Cash Services
11.2011 - 08.2021
Chemical Engineering Technology Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Criminal Justice Diploma - Criminal Justice
Lethbridge Polytechnic
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