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Colin Bleakney

Fort Saskatchewan,AB

Summary

Gained strong skills in reciprocating and centrifugal process gas compressors with experience throughout career, including employment with global OEM company.

Experiences with Shell has expanded my knowledge base in process pumps including maintenance and troubleshooting of basic and multistage process pumps.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Rotating Equipment Specialist

Shell Canada Scotford Complex
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
09.2019 - Current
  • Conducted root cause analyses to identify the underlying causes of failures in rotating equipment and recommend corrective actions.
  • Led cross-functional teams to complete major overhauls, repairs, or upgrades on critical rotating equipment assets.
  • Provided training and guidance to junior team members on best practices for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting rotating equipment systems.
  • Liaised with external vendors during installation or repair projects while ensuring adherence to established standards and regulations.

Major Maint./Compressor Crew Lead

Shell Canada Scotford Complex
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
09.2014 - 09.2019

-Coordinated major and minor reciprocating and centrifugal process compressor overhauls.

-Supported Stationary Equipment field lead teammates when available on catalyst unit outages, exchanger cleanings and other major maintenance scopes.

CTM Millwright

Shell Canada Scotford Complex
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
11.2007 - 09.2014

Supported maintenance activities in the UPGS

Field Service Technicial

Dresser-Rand A Siemens Business
Edmonton, AB
10.1999 - 09.2007
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing prompt and efficient on-site support for technical issues.
  • Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
  • Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance, and test tasks.

Education

Journeyman Red Seal Certificate - Millwright/Machinist

NAIT
Edmonton, AB
05.2004

Diploma - Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology

NAIT
Edmonton, AB
05.1999

Skills

  • Compressor Overhaul
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Failure Analysis
  • Pump Alignment

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Rotating Equipment Specialist

Shell Canada Scotford Complex
09.2019 - Current

Major Maint./Compressor Crew Lead

Shell Canada Scotford Complex
09.2014 - 09.2019

CTM Millwright

Shell Canada Scotford Complex
11.2007 - 09.2014

Field Service Technicial

Dresser-Rand A Siemens Business
10.1999 - 09.2007

Journeyman Red Seal Certificate - Millwright/Machinist

NAIT

Diploma - Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology

NAIT
Colin Bleakney