Brock Boswell

Work History

Lab Research Assistant

Brunel University London

12.2023 - 09.2024

Company Overview: Conducted Renewable Engineering lab experiments for the Centre for the Sustainable Energy Use in Food Chains (CSEF)
Conducted Renewable Engineering lab experiments for the Centre for the Sustainable Energy Use in Food Chains (CSEF)
Research related to VIPs (Vacuum Insulation Panels), Concentrating Solar Thermal Collectors, Solar PV, Biomass/Bioenergy, Wind & Hydrogen in the context of decarbonizing primary energy & grid power consumption
Presented in a technical workshop for the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) in Vadadora, Gujarat, India
Project funded by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), United Kingdom, titled ‘Current and Post–Carbon Renewable Energy Systems for Rural India' under the Decentralized Solar Hydrogen for Rural India (DeSHI’ workshop was conducted in collaboration with Brunel University of London and Arktik Renewables & Energy Efficiency Private Limited
Specific technical presentation on hydrogen diffusion and steel embrittlement resulting from gaseous pipeline transportation
Conducted Renewable Engineering lab experiments for the Centre for the Sustainable Energy Use in Food Chains (CSEF)

Geotechnical Department

Pembina

06.2022 - 08.2023

Company Overview: Responsible for monitoring and mitigating all geotechnical & hydrotechnical hazards for Pembina’s southern pipelines
Responsible for monitoring and mitigating all geotechnical & hydrotechnical hazards for Pembina’s southern pipelines (~1000 unique pipelines totaling 28,500 km; including AEGS, Channahon, Cochin, Corunna, SEEP, Vantage, Empress, Brazeau, Bonnie Glen)
Regular site visits c/w helicopter flyovers to determine status of Canadian & U.S
Assets
Utilization of various GIS databases & imaging technologies to inform engineering decisions
Tasked w/ various special projects related to Pembina’s overall Geohazard Management Program including novel data analytic methodologies for identifying & trending pipeline failure modes
Preparation of memos & reports outlining recommendations for mitigation/monitoring of geohazards for upper management via clear data representation & concise conclusions
Review 3rd party technical engineering reports & determine risks of monitoring vs
Mitigation
Annual budgeting of Geohazard Management Program (~80MM in 3rd party detailed geohazard investigations, inspections/monitoring, surveying & mitigation projects)
Plot and analyze raw IMU data for individual geohazards
Screen, review/analyze, & classify bending strains & pipeline movements via 3rd party reports
Coordinate activities for obtaining 3rd party raw IMU data, bending strain and movement reports
Direct 3rd party vendor bending strain reviews for Pembina’s ILI IMU program
Review and input into the ILI IMU program, maintain ILI IMU feature library
Coordinate maintenance and continuous improvement of tools for plotting raw IMU data
Maintenance of the pipeline integrity tracking system (PITS) ILI IMU database
Consult with the Pipeline Integrity project team and 3rd party ILI vendors to provide ILI and pipeline integrity subject matter expertise
Responsible for monitoring and mitigating all geotechnical & hydrotechnical hazards for Pembina’s southern pipelines

PQM Department

Pembina

06.2021 - 06.2022

Company Overview: Maintain mass/volume line balance; NJT component balancing/value trending for Scorecard KPI’s
Maintain mass/volume line balance; NJT component balancing/value trending for Scorecard KPI’s
Troubleshooting volumetric correction factor discrepancies in OMNI flow computer
Identify balance issues and confirm root cause of error via investigating meter data vs
Analysis
Create component shrinkage algorithms via HYSYS to aid Leak Detection team mitigate callouts
Assist with yearly EPAP Audit (Enhanced Production Audit Program)
Use HYSYS to get properties to verify Gas Chromatograph vs
Composite sampling data
Utilize ProTrend/Bureau Veritas/Validere data bases to help verify compositions/track violations
Trend LVP mainline parameters/track RVP violations to optimize MBU’s butane blending revenue
Collaborate w/ PQM team to develop KPIs, optimize efficiency in PQM’s Scorecard Reporting
Field trips to develop both quality/measurement competencies; waterdraw support
Ops support in sampling/metering/balancing; identifying/representing complex data clearly
Maintain mass/volume line balance; NJT component balancing/value trending for Scorecard KPI’s

Field Operations Engineer

Pembina

06.2020 - 06.2021

Company Overview: Heavily involved in MOC creation, execution, close out
Heavily involved in MOC creation, execution, close out – deliverables included PHA, overall design (Small Job Design Form, IFCs, CWPs), QC validation, MOC closeout
Supported roll-out of novel carseal program, deliverables such as Valve Lists/as-built P&IDs
Assisted various districts via misc
Operational Excellence initiatives such as data analysis e.g., Site Visit Frequency Tool, Carseal Audit Tool, SharePoint content creation/management etc
Collaborated with the Calgary Operations Engineering group on various initiatives including revising of specifications, templated/standardized designs, projects support, e.g., HAZOP closeout
Aided in progressing the safety culture via reviewing Task Hazard Analyses, stressing procedures, creating/making available documentation/engineered drawings
Heavily involved in MOC creation, execution, close out

CBU Major Projects

Pembina

06.2019 - 06.2020

Company Overview: Worked as Project Engineer aiding in execution of La Glace to Wapiti/Kakwa to Lator Pipelines
Worked as Project Engineer aiding in execution of La Glace to Wapiti/Kakwa to Lator Pipelines
Majority of time spent in field supporting construction (AUG 2020 – JUN 2021)
Evaluated numerous RFP’s; helped in creation of an algorithm for normalizing varying estimates
Collaborated with senior LGWP Project Engineer to identify construction efficiencies resulting in substantial cost savings in open-cut vs
HDD pipeline crossings
Reviewed/helped create Pipeline Hydrotest Plan for ~36km, dual ditch for 28km pipeline(s)
Supplied calculations, CSA/ASME/PPL spec clarifications to contractor’s QC, worked w/ Technical Services Unit to obtain successful spec deviations when necessary
Resolved issue of adequate pipe length counts when joining pipes of varying wall thicknesses
Actively engaged in CR responses, using field insight to validate claims/expedite responses
Cost and response tracking; reviewing progress/cost reports, finding budget/schedule solutions
Contributed to over 180 RFI's responses, aiding in construction fluidity via quick responses
Coordinated successful commissioning of LGWP pipeline, worked w/ varying cross-disciplines to ensure all deficiencies closed out expeditiously
Supervised hydrotesting of 25.8km Kakwa to Lator pipeline, calculating hydrotest pressures for 10+ pipeline segments; worked w/ TSU SMEs to troubleshoot issues, adhere to stringent specs
Worked as Project Engineer aiding in execution of La Glace to Wapiti/Kakwa to Lator Pipelines

GBU Projects

Pembina

06.2018 - 06.2019

Company Overview: Involved in numerous projects; namely, the Two Lakes Gas Plant and Two Lakes Pipeline
Involved in numerous projects; namely, the Two Lakes Gas Plant and Two Lakes Pipeline (Toscana Program), Hythe Expansion (Raptor Program), as well as supporting 6 AFE's in Hythe/Steeprock
Acted as PMO/PDGL SME achieving time-sensitive funding via creating a variety of deliverables
Majority of time spent supporting PM of 6 projects – scopes include TEG Coalescing Filter vessel, two Flare replacements, two Sulphur Recovery Unit upgrades (budgets $1MM-$6MM)
Project Engineer w/ focus on ensuring technical specifications are met & clearly understood, clarifying scope of work, confirming design is safe for society & fit-for-purpose
Thrived in time-sensitive safety-critical environment as projects were turnaround-dependent
Worked as Project Manager on a Sulphur Recovery Unit Modification– successfully completed this project on time and under budget w/ no incidents during large Turnaround
Aided overall safety, reliability, ease of maintenance for Operations via networking vendors, organizing lunch & learns
Involved in numerous projects; namely, the Two Lakes Gas Plant and Two Lakes Pipeline

Intern Engineer

Pembina Pipeline Corporation

09.2016 - 09.2017

Created decision records and supported progress tracking via material take-offs (project controls)
Managed and logged vendor Change Orders ensuring accuracy, revised Purchase Orders
Verified quantities for piperack/all interconnecting pipe, verifying BOM
Participated in model reviews, HAZOP, P&ID reviews, off-site package walkdowns
Ensured project integrity as the Site RFI Coordinator, verified/answered RFI’s via Bluebeam
Supported plant construction/project execution; performed package inspection throughout entire gas plant (~30 packages), ensuring congruence w/ code/P&ID drawings
Attended daily safety meetings, stressing importance of quality safety documentation
Commissioning support via redlining deficiencies, compiling turnover documentation, formulation of spare parts inventory, physically verified parts onsite
Performed energy analysis evaluating cost savings in grid vs
Gas-generated inlet compressors

Summary

Overview

Work History

Lab Research Assistant

Geotechnical Department

PQM Department

Field Operations Engineer

CBU Major Projects

GBU Projects

Intern Engineer

Education

Master of Science - Renewable Energy Engineering

Bachelor of Science (BSc.) - Energy Engineering

Diploma - Petroleum Engineering Technology

Skills

Certification

Volunteerwork

Hobbies

Organizations

Accomplishments

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