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Francis MacEachern

Francis MacEachern

North York,ON

Summary

Skilled advocate with strong analytical background and strategic communication. Proven ability to drive initiatives and build relationships with key stakeholders. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Adept at navigating change and employing negotiation skills to influence decision-making.

Strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Owner – Business Management

Canagrate Corporation
06.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Canagrate is a government registered business registry company in Toronto, Ontario that focuses on business management, administration, talent sourcing and business development for domestic and international clients

International Board Member – Business Development

Houston Intercontinental Chamber of Commerce
12.2021 - Current
  • Energy Consulting – Upstream and Midstream
  • Creating national and international business opportunities for members, partners, and organizations
  • Business development, strategic planning, networking, contract negotiations, client representation

Sr. Consultant– Upstream Solutions and Project Management

Max Energy Services Inc.
01.2021 - Current
  • Completions
  • Intervention
  • Plug and Abandonment
  • Workover
  • Drilling

Projects and Operations:

  • Qatar Energy LNG – North Field Expansion – Drilling, Completions and Testing
  • Imperial Oil – Western Canada Drill Team – Drilling / Intervention / Workover / Abandonment
  • Imperial Oil - Kearl Mine - Athabasca Field Program Drilling – Execution of ~1400 core hole program for mine advance, resource mapping, hydrogeology, and geotechnical studies
  • 3R Petroleum/Mammoet - Subsea field life plan and abandonment plan for offshore operator and platform in Brazil Including proposal to remove drill package and execute workovers and abandonment rig less on TLP platform

Technical Advisory Committee Member

Petroleum Research Newfoundland and Labrador
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Review and assess project applications for funding under the Emissions Reduction Fund Program offered by PRNL

WellWork / Intervention & Well Integrity SME (Surface and Subsea)

ExxonMobil Canada East
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Served as go-to expert for resolving technical challenges, enabling smoother project progression.
  • Streamlined processes to increase efficiency
  • Managed complex projects from inception through completion, delivering high-quality results within tight deadlines.

Wellwork Supervisor – Plug and Abandonment

ExxonMobil Canada East
11.2017 - 01.2020
  • Supervise and coordinate operations on Noble Regina Allen to plug and abandon 22 HPHT gas wells at Sable Gas Field
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency
  • Build and coach strong and resiliant teams
  • Focus on continuous improvement


Project Advisor

ExxonMobil Canada East
05.2015 - 11.2017
  • Worked closely with senior leadership teams to align organizational objectives with overarching project goals.
  • Prepared comprehensive documentation including project tenders, status reports, and closeout summaries for stakeholders'' review.
  • Prepared supporting documents for approval of ~$500M spending budget
  • Award contracts to key contractors for project
  • Mitigated potential risks through detailed analysis, and contingency planning.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for project.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.

Intervention Supervisor

ExxonMobil Canada East
05.2010 - 05.2015

Well Site Supervisor and Consultant

Hillmac Consulting Ltd
05.2005 - 05.2010

Engineer in Charge

Schlumberger of Canada
05.2001 - 05.2005

Education

Civil Engineering Technology -

Cape Breton University

Master Cert. in Project Management -

York University

Skills

  • Leadership experience
  • Strategic business planning
  • Negotiation
  • Consulting
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Project Management
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Risk Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Capital fundraising
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • International business

Certification

  • Project Management Professional Certification - PMP
  • IADC WellSharp Surface / Sub Sea Well Control Certification
  • Safety Leadership for Health and Safety in the Workplace
  • BOISET
  • Standard First Aid
  • H2S revive and Rescue
  • Detection and Control of Hazardous Substance
  • WHIMS
  • Any certification required that is not listed here can be provided to meet required certification for scope of role.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Owner – Business Management

Canagrate Corporation
06.2024 - Current

International Board Member – Business Development

Houston Intercontinental Chamber of Commerce
12.2021 - Current

Sr. Consultant– Upstream Solutions and Project Management

Max Energy Services Inc.
01.2021 - Current

Technical Advisory Committee Member

Petroleum Research Newfoundland and Labrador
01.2021 - 06.2021

WellWork / Intervention & Well Integrity SME (Surface and Subsea)

ExxonMobil Canada East
01.2020 - 12.2020

Wellwork Supervisor – Plug and Abandonment

ExxonMobil Canada East
11.2017 - 01.2020

Project Advisor

ExxonMobil Canada East
05.2015 - 11.2017

Intervention Supervisor

ExxonMobil Canada East
05.2010 - 05.2015

Well Site Supervisor and Consultant

Hillmac Consulting Ltd
05.2005 - 05.2010

Engineer in Charge

Schlumberger of Canada
05.2001 - 05.2005

Master Cert. in Project Management -

York University

Civil Engineering Technology -

Cape Breton University
Francis MacEachern