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Work History
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Donovan Reynolds

Bonnyville,AB

Summary

  • Accomplished Operator, with demonstrated professional experience in sample analysis, report writing, regulatory compliance, isolation for zero energy and documentation.
  • Skilled in heavy oil steam generation, gas plant operations, water treatment, oil extraction, field operations and related processes and equipment.
  • Possesses a a strong background in safety and portrays a safety first attitude.
  • Excellent communicator with interpersonal support skills and abilities, which enable success in leading, training and mentoring new employees.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CRO/Senior Operator

Wolf Midstream (WRF1)
Fort McMurray, Alberta
11.2021 - Current
  • Commission and start up of WRF 1 facility.
  • Operated control systems to monitor pipeline pressure and flow rates.
  • Coordinated with field operators to ensure safe and efficient operations.
  • Responded promptly to alarms and system notifications for immediate action.
  • Documented operational data and maintained accurate logs of activities.
  • Responded quickly to alarms and system failures, taking appropriate action to resolve them promptly.
  • Trained new personnel on proper operation of control room systems.

Field Operator /Process Operator / Field CRO

Connacher Oil & Gas
Fort McMurray, AB
04.2015 - 10.2021
  • Kept systems working efficiently to meet daily oil, water and gas production levels.
  • Monitor Process equipment and conditions while troubleshooting and reporting any system abnormalities or equipment failures on process vessels and equipment, such as FWKO, treaters, ORFS, IGF, heat exchangers and chemical pumps.
  • Well experienced with LOTO's
  • Operate/Control Multiple Group and Test Vessels in field. Operate ESP wells, 30+ Tundra Rod Pumps and 17 gas lift wells.
  • Gathered daily production report readings and documented appropriately.
  • Observed control panels during pumping operations to monitor pressure, density, rate and concentration.
  • Operator engines and pumps to turn wells off, following production schedule.
  • Conduct daily well tests and maintained regular monitoring of wells and equipment.
  • Tracked temperatures, levels and flow meters, documenting and reporting on findings every day.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

Process Operator

Grizzly Oil Sands
Fort McMurray, AB
2012 - 2015
  • Performed standard work processes as directed by production coordinator.
  • Maintained inspection-ready facility by monitoring operations and performing housekeeping functions.
  • Maintained process equipment and contacted maintenance for service and repairs.
  • Optimized procedures to maximize safety and performance.
  • Identified and set aside equipment in need of maintenance or repair.
  • Handled all pre-commissioning and commissioning requirements.
  • Assigned individual work plans and reviewed jobs to accomplish tasks within expected parameters.
  • Handle walk downs/punch lists on various systems - reviewing deficiencies and PID's
  • Progressed through multiple areas of the plant including Process Steam Generation, and Well Pads.
  • Commissioning/Start Up of CPF and Field.
  • Experience in preparing facility to bring-steam-on - start bringing fluids back into CPF
  • Experience with preparing plant to be put online.

Operator

Sunshine Oil Sands
Wabasca-Desmarais, AB
2011 - 2012
  • Monitored process equipment and conditions while troubleshooting and reporting any system abnormalities or equipment failures on process vessels and equipment, such as FWKO's
  • Heavy Oil Production
  • Special Projects
  • Manage/operator 40 new conventional wells, which were all screw pumps.
  • Complete workovers on service rigs.
  • Well performance and optimizing/gathering data & fluid shots daily.
  • Learned and adhered to industry standards and safety procedures.
  • Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.

Lead Plant Operator /Field Operator

Holyoke Contracting / Conserve Oil & Gas
Pinehurst Lake, AB
2010 - 2011
  • Completed maintenance tasks and made adjustments as part of regular upkeep of equipment and safety.
  • Communicated effectively with operators and supervisors on technical level.
  • Made sound and logical judgments regarding process changes.
  • Interpreted results of process control analysis and made adjustments to optimize plant performance.
  • Performed tests and maintenance using specific instruments, equipment and tools.
  • Read automatic gauges at proper intervals to determine flow rate of gas.
  • Used SCADA system to maintain appropriate levels.
  • Documented and recorded critical metrics in database related to pressure, temperature, level and flow data to maintain and update accurate repair logs.
  • Day to day operations of 20 gas wells, 1 3 stage compressor powered by 3208 CAT engine, one booster and a dehy unit
  • Experience with Pig Gas Lines back to compressor or booster
  • Manage/supervise contractors on a daily basis, at facility and in the field.

Plant Operator

Encana/Cenovus Energy
Cold Lake Air Weapons Range, Alberta
09.2005 - 2010
  • Maintained safety by adhering to regulations and plant procedures.
  • Completed maintenance tasks and made adjustments as part of regular upkeep of equipment and safety.
  • Communicated effectively with operators and supervisors on technical level.
  • Interpreted results of process control analysis and made adjustments to optimize plant performance.
  • Recorded operating data on daily work sheets from laboratory analysis and flow metering equipment.
  • Experience with special projects including, commissioning of various projects, Glycol systems. brackish water, as well as, numerous others.

Skills

  • Work Order Completion
  • Shutdown and Startup Expertise
  • Process Performance Optimization
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • Mechanical Aptitude and Abilities
  • Critical Thinking
  • Leadership and Supervision
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Working Collaboratively
  • Reliable and Trustworthy
  • Training & Development
  • Attention to Detail

Certification

  • Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
  • H2S Alive
  • Industrial Fall Protection
  • Confined Space Entry/Rescue
  • Bear Awareness
  • WHIMIS
  • TDG

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

CRO/Senior Operator

Wolf Midstream (WRF1)
11.2021 - Current

Field Operator /Process Operator / Field CRO

Connacher Oil & Gas
04.2015 - 10.2021

Plant Operator

Encana/Cenovus Energy
09.2005 - 2010

Process Operator

Grizzly Oil Sands
2012 - 2015

Operator

Sunshine Oil Sands
2011 - 2012

Lead Plant Operator /Field Operator

Holyoke Contracting / Conserve Oil & Gas
2010 - 2011
Donovan Reynolds