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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Clyde Whidden

Gore Bay,ON

Summary

Seasoned Operations Manager with background in streamlining business processes to improve efficiency and profitability. Skilled at managing teams, reducing operational costs, and implementing strategic business plans. Strengths include leadership, problem-solving skills, and ability to make impactful decisions that drive company growth.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

Reliance Ventures
Grande Prairie, Alberta
10.2023 - 02.2025
  • Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
  • Performed cost analysis for various projects to determine budget requirements.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
  • Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures for continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations, and customer service.
  • Addressed customer concerns with suitable solutions.
  • Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Field Employee Development Coordinator- Can/USWC

Halliburton Energy Services
Grande Prairie, Alberta
02.2020 - 10.2023
  • Identified areas of improvement within existing development processes.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to project management activities.
  • Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
  • Maintained calendars of upcoming events, meetings and deadlines.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for the safe operation of all equipment.
  • Prepared cost estimates for various projects involving the acquisition of new machinery.
  • Monitored condition of equipment and identified issues for repair or replacement.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repairs as needed to maintain operational status of all machines.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Operations Manager

Good to Go Oilfield Services (Pipeline and Construction)
Grande Prairie, Alberta
07.2018 - 02.2020
  • Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
  • Collaborated with management team on long-term strategic planning initiatives for the organization.
  • Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
  • Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
  • Developed FRPs, FRQs, bids, and tenders to ensure consistent workflow.
  • Transformed company offerings by integrating civil works with existing oilfield projects.

Job Site Safety Leader/Supervisor of Operations

Halliburton Energy Services
Grande Prairie, Alberta
10.2011 - 10.2018
  • Analyzed accident trends and developed strategies to reduce risk exposure.
  • Conducted weekly safety meetings and training sessions for new hires.
  • Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
  • Participated in incident investigations; conducted root cause analysis, identified corrective action plans and tracked completion status.
  • Provided health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Facilitated high-standard educational programs for Class 1 drivers.

Crew Foreman/HSE Coordinator

KDN Pavement Markings Ltd
Rockwood, Ontario
04.2009 - 10.2011
  • Communicated effectively with customers and workers alike, answering inquiries and questions and responding to complaints.
  • Reviewed documentation and safety materials and implemented work site procedures in accordance with regulations.
  • Checked crew timesheets and logs for accuracy and submitted on schedule.
  • Supervised aspects of construction projects, lending communication and hands-on assistance.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards in the workplace.
  • Prepared detailed accident and incident reports including findings, recommendations and follow-up actions taken.
  • Assisted with developing emergency preparedness plans for responding to fires, explosions, chemical spills.
  • Investigated accidents or incidents to determine root causes and corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with multiple regulatory bodies including MOL and WSIB.

Owner/President

Kaymatt Contracting
Stoney Creek, Ontario
01.2005 - 10.2011
  • Completed road signs, parking meters, and various roadway projects for City of Hamilton.
  • Provided maintenance services for buildings and yards across various industries, including Stelco.
  • Executed tree trimming and removal for commercial and public properties.

HSE Coordinator

Rockwell International/Meritor Suspensions Systems
Milton, Ontario
04.1994 - 04.2009
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards in the workplace.
  • Prepared detailed accident and incident reports including findings, recommendations and follow-up actions taken.
  • Collaborated with other departments on initiatives aimed at reducing workplace injuries or illnesses.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as maintaining records of training sessions attended by employees.
  • Assisted with developing emergency preparedness plans for responding to fires, explosions, chemical spills.
  • Developed ways to control and reduce environmental impacts and presented ideas to management.
  • Conducted regular safety audits of equipment, tools and machinery used in the workplace.
  • Maintained and updated Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures.
  • Provided HSE training programs for employees on topics such as hazardous materials handling, safe work practices, fire safety.
  • Ensured that personal protective equipment is readily available when required.
  • Liaised with MOL, WSIB and various government agencies.

Education

High School Diploma -

E.C. Drury High School
Milton, ON
06-1986

Oilfield studies and Management/Leadership

Halliburton University
Houston, TX

Train the Trainer

Workers Health And Safety Centre
Mississauga, ON

CSA Z662 & ASME B31.3 Pipeline and Facility Insp.

Silver Stone Training School
Calgary, AB

Skills

  • Production
  • Incidents management
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Performance monitoring
  • Performance reporting
  • Process improvements
  • Customer relationship management
  • Policies and procedures implementation

Affiliations

  • Off duty time with family, camping, fishing and enjoying nature

Accomplishments

  • Won the global award for safety communication and Shell Oil's Assist and Assure program while with Halliburton Energy Services.
  • Change cultures in the work place for safer more efficient work place. Steady improvements at Halliburton, Good to Go and Reliance Ventures.
  • Received Leadership Award with Halliburton, between 24 countries and hundreds of attendees.
  • Helped coach E.C. Drury HS to an unprecedented 5 OFFSA Olympic Freestyle Wrestling Championships

Certification

  • MTO book 7 temporary road closure
  • Class 1 drivers license with zero accidents or incidents
  • MTO book 11 Pavement, Hazard and Delineation Markings
  • CSA Z662 and ASME B31.3 Pipeline inspection
  • Numerous safety courses throughout the years

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Operations Manager

Reliance Ventures
10.2023 - 02.2025

Field Employee Development Coordinator- Can/USWC

Halliburton Energy Services
02.2020 - 10.2023

Operations Manager

Good to Go Oilfield Services (Pipeline and Construction)
07.2018 - 02.2020

Job Site Safety Leader/Supervisor of Operations

Halliburton Energy Services
10.2011 - 10.2018

Crew Foreman/HSE Coordinator

KDN Pavement Markings Ltd
04.2009 - 10.2011

Owner/President

Kaymatt Contracting
01.2005 - 10.2011

HSE Coordinator

Rockwell International/Meritor Suspensions Systems
04.1994 - 04.2009

High School Diploma -

E.C. Drury High School

Oilfield studies and Management/Leadership

Halliburton University

Train the Trainer

Workers Health And Safety Centre

CSA Z662 & ASME B31.3 Pipeline and Facility Insp.

Silver Stone Training School

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