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Education
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Austin White

Edam,SK

Summary

I am a highly motivated employee with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. 3rd Class Power Engineer with 10 years of experience operating, monitoring and analyzing equipment and data to maintain safe and reliable industrial plant operations. Resourceful in operating industrial equipment with accuracy and efficiency to preserve the quality of operations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plant Operator

Strathcona Resources Ltd
Edam, SK
06.2024 - Current
  • Maintained safety by adhering to regulations and plant procedures. Monitored plant performance against operating budgets and identify methods to cut expenses.
  • Communicated effectively with operators and supervisors on technical level.
  • Closely inspected equipment for safety problems, leaks, wear and tear. Collected samples to assess water quality.
  • Recorded operating data on daily work sheets using applications such as Word, Excel, and Sharepoint.
  • Maintained proper chemical inventories.
  • Trained new operators in all posts including wells, battery and steam/water plant.
  • Ensured emulsion was being treated effectively and at pipeline specifications.
  • Operated rotoflex style and ESP style wells.
  • Operated glycol boiler and heating systems
  • Properly follow permitting and LOTO'ing processes.
  • Monitor and operate water treatment plant for steam generation
  • Participated in commissioning of new steam pipelines, oil and steam wells
  • Competent in boiler water testing and data recording

Plant Operator

Cenovus Energy
Lloydminster, AB
12.2016 - 05.2025
  • Maintained safety by adhering to regulations and plant procedures.
  • Monitored plant performance against operating budgets and identify methods to cut expenses.
  • Communicated effectively with operators and supervisors on technical level.
  • Closely inspected equipment for safety problems, leaks and wear and tear.
  • Collected samples to assess water quality.
  • Recorded operating data on daily work sheets using applications such as Word, Excel, and Sharepoint.
  • Maintained proper chemical inventories.
  • Trained new operators in all posts including wells, battery and steam/water plant.
  • Ensured emulsion was being treated effectively and at pipeline specifications.
  • Operated rotoflex style and ESP style wells.
  • Operated glycol boiler and heating systems.
  • Properly follow permitting and LOTO'ing processes.
  • Monitor and operate water treatment plant for steam generation
  • Safely operate four 50MMBTU/hr Once Through Steam Generators including shutdowns and start up.
  • Participated in the commissioning of Spruce Lake Central SAGD Plant. (Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage) Including pipelines, boilers, treating vessels, deaerator, pumps, heat exchangers.

Plant Operator (Contractor)

CNRL
Senlac , SK
05.2015 - 09.2015
  • Maintained safety by adhering to regulations and plant procedures.
  • Monitored plant performance against operating budgets and identify methods to cut expenses.
  • Communicated effectively with operators and supervisors on technical level.
  • Closely inspected equipment for safety problems, leaks and wear and tear.
  • Collected samples to assess water quality.
  • Recorded operating data on daily work sheets using applications such as Word, Excel, and Sharepoint.
  • Maintained proper chemical inventories.
  • Ensured emulsion was being treated effectively and at pipeline specifications.
  • Operated ESP style wells.
  • Properly follow permitting and LOTO'ing processes.
  • Monitored and recorded water well levels that supplied water for steam generation.

Steamer/Combo Driver

Severs Oilfield Services
Edam, SK
04.2011 - 06.2014
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
  • Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
  • Provide steamer/combo services to cold production well sites, thermal sites and service/drilling rigs.
  • Complied with permitting and company procedures.

Education

Diploma - Heavy Oil Power Engineering

Lakeland College
Lloydminster
05.2016

Skills

  • Safety Protocols
  • Records Documentation
  • Safety Inspections
  • Solving Problems
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Organizational Skills
  • People Skills
  • Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point
  • Training & Development

Certification

  • 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate
  • Class 5 Drivers License
  • Pipeline Integrity Management Systems
  • Fall Protection
  • Gas Detection
  • H2S Alive
  • Confined Space Entry Level 1
  • Standard First Aid (Intermediate)
  • Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) Awareness
  • Electrical Safety Training System
  • WHIMS

References

Mike Weber

Shift Lead

Cenovus Energy

403-581-7031

Gilbert Blaquire 

Former Owner of Severs Oilfield Services

306-845-8210

David Puech

Superintendent 

Cenovus Energy

780-872-2508

Ray Finlay

Former Superintendent 

Husky Energy (Cenovus Energy)

403-852-0931

Timeline

Plant Operator

Strathcona Resources Ltd
06.2024 - Current

Plant Operator

Cenovus Energy
12.2016 - 05.2025

Plant Operator (Contractor)

CNRL
05.2015 - 09.2015

Steamer/Combo Driver

Severs Oilfield Services
04.2011 - 06.2014

Diploma - Heavy Oil Power Engineering

Lakeland College

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