Darcy Welch
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Focused with 25+ years of experience in related Pipeline and Plant Operations. Skilled at troubleshooting and problem solving with Oil and Gas production wells, PVR reporting, and performed tests, repairs, and preventive maintenance. Provides accurate information and support for all assigned company sites safely and efficiently.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipeline Operator
Keyera Energy
01.2018 - Current
- Performed daily panel operating procedures for four months by shipping condensate, propane, butane and NGLs.
- Conducted daily pipeline integrity safety efficiently.
- Monitor blending of C4 and C5
- Managed N2 purges, monthly pigging, tool runs, and quality control monitoring.
- Executed daily LOTO providing proper isolation and zero energy of maintenance activities.
- Right of way and crossing's integrity digs, sleeve installs, and cut-outs.
- Metering of skids and pump stations, custody transfer.
Lead Operator / Relief Supervisor
Inter Pipeline
05.2007 - 05.2017
- Maintained assets and pipelines safely and efficiently.
- Managed dry/wet commissioning on pipelines from 12 inch to 42 inch and on pump and metering stations that ship bitumen and diluent.
- Conducted N2 purges, cut-outs, and integrity digs.
- Performed daily pigging.
- Liaison between other companies, landowners, contractors, and management personnel.
- Monitored right of way, new construction, and remote block valves.
Tank Farm Operator
Trans Mountain
06.1999 - 05.2007
- Monitored commodities, coming in and out of the terminal.
- Daily sampling and QC.
- Monthly ticketing and meter proving.
- Managed the interface on a batch system.
- Dry/wet commissioning of Corridor Pipeline, 12 and 24 inches.
- Assisted commissioning on Trans Mountain's future expansion.
Operator
Syncrude Research
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Operated pilot plant to develop better oil recovery processes.
- Monitored interface on froth, middlings, and tailings.
- Managed density, pressures, and flow rate.
- LOTO for maintenance and rebuilding of Moyno pumps and piping configurations.
Education
Millwright 3rd Year
NAIT
Edmonton, AB06.1998
Power Engineering 4th Class / 3rd Class Part A
NAIT
Edmonton, AB06.1990
Skills
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Safety conscious and detailed-oriented
- Leadership
- Willingness to learn
- Positive and consistent attitude
- Team Player
- Mechanically Inclined
- Troubleshooting skills
Accomplishments
Letter of recognition from Shell, for being an integral part of the commissioning team.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Class 1 Drivers License With Clean Abstract
- H2S Alive
- TDG
- WHIMIS
- First Aid
- Confined Space Entry and Rescue
- Currently enrolled in Gas Process Operator Certification
Timeline
Pipeline Operator
Keyera Energy
01.2018 - Current
Lead Operator / Relief Supervisor
Inter Pipeline
05.2007 - 05.2017
Tank Farm Operator
Trans Mountain
06.1999 - 05.2007
Operator
Syncrude Research
01.1996 - 01.1999
Millwright 3rd Year
NAIT
Power Engineering 4th Class / 3rd Class Part A
NAIT
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