Alfred Samson
Power Engineer
Spruce Grove,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 17 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, demonstrating a strong track record of leadership and innovation. Recognized for resourcefulness and a collaborative approach to problem-solving, consistently delivering creative solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Committed to optimizing systems through meticulous tracking of key performance indicators, driving continuous improvement and organizational success. A positive and energetic presence dedicated to fostering teamwork and achieving strategic objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior CCO Terminal Technical Advisor
Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Edmonton, Alberta
01.2018 - Current
- Responsible for providing technical guidance and support during normal operations and taking appropriate action in the event of abnormal and emergency situations.
- Responsible for maintaining a cohesive team environment through coaching and support of individual and company goals reaching multiple consecutive months of record throughput.
- Daily tracking & reporting of unexpected system rate loss, identification of problematic equipment and tracking of systematic issues causing throughput reductions.
- Liaising with the Optimization team to exceed power savings of >$1M annually.
- Responsible for Operator Qualifications as required by regulatory & company procedures.
- Led risk assessments and audits to identify compliance gaps and enhance operational integrity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices.
- Responsible for the general oversight, technical guidance and coaching in relation to the day-to-day operations of all Control Center staff to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Liaise with other departments and stakeholders on a consulting/support basis regarding Control Center Operations, new systems, project implementation & field work execution.
- Unexpected system impact review with timely suggestions to maintain safe operations.
- Analysis of oil measurement & oil storage strategies within procedures to identify areas of improvement to save money, increase revenue & increase throughput.
Control Center Operator
Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Edmonton, Alberta
07.2011 - 01.2018
- Responsible for safe day to day operations of crude oil mainline, oil terminal and gathering systems.
- Acuate pipeline equipment in a safe, efficient, and environmentally conscious manner to move hydrocarbon liquids throughout the pipeline system utilizing SCADA/HMI systems.
- Assist with review and analysis of oil measurement and quality, as well as chronological SCADA information for pipeline operations and product scheduling to meet customer needs.
- Responsible for reviewing operational, abnormal, and emergency procedures regularly.
- Semi-annual team training to confirm operator qualification & emergency response.
- Monitored pipeline operations using SCADA systems to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during incidents, minimizing operational disruptions.
Co-Owner
SSPM Ltd. (Samson & Samson Property Maintenance)
Spruce Grove, Alberta
2018 - Current
- Co-Owner of SSPM Ltd.
- Snow Removal, Equipment Maintenance & Project Execution
- Led operational strategies to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring accurate budgeting and expense tracking.
Process Operator
Japan Canada Oil Sands Ltd.
Fort McMurray, Alberta
03.2009 - 07.2011
- Responsible for the operation of equipment associated with treatment of oil, water, and gas in Steam-assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) operation.
- Process operator of oil production, steam plant and wellhead systems of SAGD operation.
- Involved in semi-annual turnarounds involving preventative maintenance, planned maintenance, commissioning, plant upgrades, expansions, and emergency response.
- Coordinate with team members and supervisors to maximize output while maintaining safe & efficient operations and quality of both oil and steam at optimal levels.
- Daily tasks of water & oil testing, chemical inventory checks, equipment functionality, lock out & tag out of equipment needing repair & permit issuing for work being completed.
Education
Power Engineer – 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate - Power Engineering
Keyano College
Fort McMurray, Alberta03.2009
Process Operations – Process Operator Diploma - Process Operations
Keyano College
Fort McMurray, Alberta03.2009
Skills
- Proficient in multiple SCADA operating systems – Foxboro, Rtap, QASyS & Cygnet
- Experience with MS Office programs and introduction to Power BI Dashboards
- BIM JIRA & JIRA task management and operational issue tracking & documentation
- PI Data Analysis of system process variables Both historical and real time analysis
- Attention to detail with data analysis, operational changes & procedure reviews
- Presenting, public speaking & facilitating – Clear and articulate communication
- Ability to work as a team player with minimal supervision
- P&ID Review for point-to-point verification for compliance & commissioning activities
Languages
English
Timeline
Senior CCO Terminal Technical Advisor
Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
01.2018 - Current
Control Center Operator
Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
07.2011 - 01.2018
Process Operator
Japan Canada Oil Sands Ltd.
03.2009 - 07.2011
Co-Owner
SSPM Ltd. (Samson & Samson Property Maintenance)
2018 - Current
Power Engineer – 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate - Power Engineering
Keyano College
Process Operations – Process Operator Diploma - Process Operations
Keyano College