Duncan Blaikie, P.Eng.
Herring Cove,NS
Summary
Talented professional engineer considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 10+ years of valuable expertise in the oil and gas industry to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating project scope development, stakeholder alignment, and execution planning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Engineer
CBCL Limited (Seconded To Irving Oil)
05.2021 - Current
- Seconded full time to Irving Oil's Engineering Services, Front End Engineering Team
- Lead feasibility assessments (FEL-1) and concept development/option selection (FEL-2) for projects at the Saint John Refinery and East Saint John / Canaport Terminals
- Experience in project work scopes with various mechanical operations including pumps, vessels, piping, controls, heat exchangers, fired heaters and compressors
- Responsible for communicating and collaborating with project sponsors and key stakeholders
- Support development of project schedules, project execution plans and cost estimates
- Prepare scope of work documentation for use in third-party engagement and selection
- Manage third-party contractors, inspecting completed work and ongoing efforts to confirm quality and adherence to prescribed guidelines
- Interface with area teams to verify application of technical details.
Offshore Field Engineer
AMEC Black & McDonald
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed quality assurance program for execution of structural steel welding including on site evaluations, internal audits and quality handover documentation
- Ensured conformance to applicable codes and standards relating to completion of structural steel welding
- Identified any key changes to project that could affect cost, completion date and customer relationship
- Served as liaison between site engineering team and field construction teams to coordinate work in accordance with design and construction documents.
Process Engineer
AMEC Black & McDonald
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Successfully executed projects for Sable offshore natural gas platforms, with all stages of process design completed from conceptual to detailed engineering
- Identified process safety risks and provided recommendations for mitigation during participation in process hazard assessments
- Developed design basis, datasheets, procedures, and requisitions which meet SH&E, quality and engineering requirements
- Initiated procurement of equipment and materials, carried out technical bid assessment for potential vendors
Process Engineer
Fluor Canada Ltd.
07.2012 - 08.2018
- Worked on site at the Irving Oil Refinery in Saint John, NB.
- Developed and presented business case feasibility assessments for capital projects
- Successfully gained management approval to proceed with engineering design and construction on projects with capital costs in excess of $5 million
- Supported FEED, detailed engineering, construction, and start-up project activities while maintaining responsibility for changes in the project scope
- Developed plant operating instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS05.2011
Skills
- Concept Development
- Scope Definition
- Business Case Evaluation
- Leadership Presentations
- Estimates
- Schedule Management
- Detailed Process Design
- Construction Support
- Mentorship
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Registered as a Professional Engineer with Engineers Nova Scotia
- Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License
Accomplishments
Publication Co-Author - Head Off Centrifugal Pump Problems, May 25, 2018, Chemical Processing
https://www.chemicalprocessing.com/articles/2018/head-off-centrifugal-pump-problems/
Timeline
Process Engineer
CBCL Limited (Seconded To Irving Oil)
05.2021 - Current
Offshore Field Engineer
AMEC Black & McDonald
12.2019 - 07.2020
Process Engineer
AMEC Black & McDonald
08.2018 - 10.2019
Process Engineer
Fluor Canada Ltd.
07.2012 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Dalhousie University
- Registered as a Professional Engineer with Engineers Nova Scotia
- Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License
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