Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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Charles Portelance

Tangent,Alberta

Summary

Objective- to further my career in the oilfield sector, improve my skills and deliver results.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Foreman

Canadian Natural
04.2014 - 10.2023
  • Mentored new employees, providing them with hands-on training and guidance for successful job performance.
  • Assisted upper management with strategic planning to meet long-term objectives in productivity and profitability growth.
  • Organized weekly meetings with team members to review progress, address concerns, and set goals for continued improvement.
  • Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
  • Working knowledge of budgeting process, Free Cash Flow, procurement
  • Effective relationships with groups including engineering,integrity, safety, environment, measurement, accounting, HR, marketing, IT, regulators

Field Foreman

Devon Energy
03.2009 - 04.2014

Involved in turnaround pre planning including capital planning, building AFE's, and daily work schedules. Organize crews, HOT work,

Effective relationships with regulators, , worked with three different counties

Lead Operator

Devon Energy
02.2001 - 01.2009
  • Fostered a positive work environment, promoting open communication among team members to address concerns or suggestions for improvement.
  • Assigned tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and experience, realizing productivity and workflow improvements.
  • Start up new sweet oil battery, operate sour gas plants. Work with water flood, Sulfur recovery.

Plant Operator

Anderson Exploration
06.1991 - 02.2001
  • Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
  • Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
  • Gain knowledge by working at 5 different oil batteries & Sour Gas plants

Derrickhand

Double Eagle Drilling
07.1987 - 02.1991
  • Work on Oil Rigs

Education

High School Diploma -

Routhier
Falher, AB
06.1987

Skills

  • Workplace Safety
  • Employee Motivation
  • Technical knowledge
  • Quality Control
  • Critical Thinking
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Operating Budgets
  • Team Management
  • New Employee Hiring
  • Emergency Response
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Employee Performance Reviews
  • Contract Management
  • Reporting Requirements

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • First Aid Training - 2024
  • H2S Training - 2024
  • ICS-100 Training -
  • ICS-200 Training -
  • Leadership Training -
  • Validator Training -
  • Numerous other courses

Timeline

Production Foreman

Canadian Natural
04.2014 - 10.2023

Field Foreman

Devon Energy
03.2009 - 04.2014

Lead Operator

Devon Energy
02.2001 - 01.2009

Plant Operator

Anderson Exploration
06.1991 - 02.2001

Derrickhand

Double Eagle Drilling
07.1987 - 02.1991

High School Diploma -

Routhier
Charles Portelance