Andrew Ryan
Inverness,Canada
Summary
Red Seal Instrumentation and Controls Technician with 15 years of field experience in both the oil and gas sector as well as mining, enables me to maximize safety and efficiency in the workplace. Throughout my career I have gained the experience, knowledge, problem solving and technical skills that are necessary for a successful and effective commissioning technician. My experience at both the field level and leadership level has provided a deep understanding of project expectations and the realities of meeting necessary timelines. I also believe that a positive attitude and strong work ethic have been key factors to my success in all projects.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instrumentation and Controls Technician
True North Solutions
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Commission instrument loops & process systems related to the new underground ore processing and conveyor installation.
- Complete Cause & Effects on underground processing systems as well as the aboveground power generation.
- Provide start-up support to Vale operations team.
- Complete all associated paperwork
Instrumentation Technician
Team Power Solutions
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Commission instrument loops related to the new gold mining process
- Participate in Cause & Effect testing for the Tailings and Leaching Process
- Oversee the commissioning and sequence testing for all HPUs associated with hydraulic valves
- Worked with a PLC based operating system
- Worked with ABB drives for the VFDs
- Complete all associated paperwork
Construction Coordinator
DJ MacLean & Sons Carpentry Ltd.
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Estimating and coordinating all materials for as many as 12 job sites at a time
- Implementing and overseeing the company safety program for 85 employees
- Scheduling maintenance and service for the company trucks and heavy equipment
Instrumentation Tech.
Kentz Canada
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Commission instrument loops related to the new Ore Preparation Plant
- Worked with a PLC based operating system
- Worked with ABB drives for the VFDs
- Participate in hand over walk downs with client
- Assist the clients operations team with start up
- Work with the clients Maintenance team as support
Automation Specialist
Tata Steel Canada
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Commissioning & Start up of an iron ore upgrader
- Worked with a PLC based operating system
- Worked with Allen Bradley control logic
- Test all instrumentation in the BMS, Sizer & conveyor systems
- Switched over to Maintenance & Operations in May 2019
Instrumentation Tech.
MMR Constructors
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Organize procurement for all instrumentation
- Worked with Emerson based DCS system
- Participate in and complete QA &QC walk downs
- Commission instrument loops for SAGD process
- Participate in handover walk downs
Instrumentation Tech.
Talon Energies
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Verify proper instruments and installation for Co-Gen
- Project
- Verify proper components for fire & gas systems
- Commission all instrument loops associated with project
Instrumentation Tech.
Black and McDonald
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Commissioning instrumentation on SAGD process
- Worked with an Emerson based DCS system
- Commissioning and start up of remote process wells
- Start up of instrument air compressors systems
Instrumentation Tech.
Kentz Canada
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Assigned to Utilities for commissioning and start up of the boiler management system
- Participate in handover walk downs with the client
- Complete all associated paperwork
Instrumentation Tech.
MMR Constructors
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Recalled as a core group of techs
- To troubleshoot problematic instrument loops throughout the entire process
- Complete all associated paperwork
Instrumentation Tech.
MMR Constructors
06.2012 - 09.2013
- Assigned to Froth silo for commissioning and start up support
- Commissioning of all associated instruments loops with the froth process
- Completion of all associated paperwork
- Participate in handover walk downs with the client
Instrumentation Tech.
Ledcor
03.2012 - 06.2012
- Designing brackets, installing and tubing valves/transmitters
- Creating and ensuring punch list items are cleared
- System walk downs with client
Instrumentation Tech.
ALMAR Instrumentation
05.2011 - 12.2011
- Removal of existing instrument loops
- Fabrication and installation of new process instrument systems
- Installation of a new fire and gas system
Instrumentation Tech.
MMR Constructors
10.2009 - 10.2010
- Participate in walk downs and clearing punch list items
- Commissioning and troubleshooting instruments loops
- Completing and filing all associated paperwork
- Build commissioning work packs for the field techs
Education
Instrumentation Technician -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB04.2013
Primary Care Paramedic -
Maritime School of Paramedicine
Dartmouth, NS03.2007
Firefighting Level II -
Marine Institute S.E.R.T Centre
Stephenville, NL04.2006
Certification
- CSTS
- WHMIS
- Hazmat Ops & Awareness (NFPA 472)
- NFPA 1001 Level I & II Firefighting
- Primary Care Paramedic
- Arch Flash & Shock
- Confined Space & Rescue
- AWP
- Fall Arrest
Timeline
Instrumentation and Controls Technician
True North Solutions
05.2024 - 11.2024
Instrumentation Technician
Team Power Solutions
01.2024 - 04.2024
Construction Coordinator
DJ MacLean & Sons Carpentry Ltd.
05.2021 - 12.2023
Instrumentation Tech.
Kentz Canada
09.2019 - 05.2021
Automation Specialist
Tata Steel Canada
06.2018 - 07.2019
Instrumentation Tech.
MMR Constructors
03.2017 - 04.2018
Instrumentation Tech.
Talon Energies
04.2016 - 12.2016
Instrumentation Tech.
Black and McDonald
11.2014 - 11.2015
Instrumentation Tech.
Kentz Canada
08.2014 - 11.2014
Instrumentation Tech.
MMR Constructors
01.2014 - 07.2014
Instrumentation Tech.
MMR Constructors
06.2012 - 09.2013
Instrumentation Tech.
Ledcor
03.2012 - 06.2012
Instrumentation Tech.
ALMAR Instrumentation
05.2011 - 12.2011
Instrumentation Tech.
MMR Constructors
10.2009 - 10.2010
Primary Care Paramedic -
Maritime School of Paramedicine
Firefighting Level II -
Marine Institute S.E.R.T Centre
Instrumentation Technician -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
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