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Garrett Orchard

Fort Saskatchewan

Summary

Oil & gas professional with 10 years of experience in measurement, facility operations, and cross-functional collaboration at Pembina. Skilled in troubleshooting, compliance, and process improvements. Experienced in mentoring, investigations, and joint-venture relations. Proven record of preventing downtime through proactive issue identification and promoting a strong safety culture.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Facility Measurement Analyst / Measurement Coordinator

Pembina Pipeline Corporation
01.2015 - Current
  • Led expansion of measurement processes at Empress facility, improving cross-site consistency.
  • Organized cavern investigations and ensuing insurance audits, ensuring operational reliability.
  • Spearheaded joint venture relations with IPL and NWR, aligning on standards and volume balancing.
  • Mentored new hires and trained IPL and Empress teams, supporting accurate and safe operations.
  • Delivered accurate measurement data and identified cavern integrity issues, preventing downtime.
  • Embrace safety culture by participating in daily hazard reviews and maintenance safety meetings.
  • Strong understanding of rail logistics group, product loading, and customer relations
  • Applied strong organizational and time management skills to balance multiple operational priorities.
  • Conducted root cause analyses to identify sources of discrepancies in measurement results, driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Analytical Technician

Sherritt International Corp
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Monitored product quality and ensured compliance with specifications.
  • Conducted chemical testing and analyses using chromatography, spectroscopy, and separation techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
05.2015

Skills

  • Leadership & Mentorship: onboarding, cross-facility training, knowledge sharing
  • Troubleshooting & Operational Excellence: facility upsets, volumetric balancing, measurement accuracy
  • Process Improvement: development of measurement management systems, accuracy initiatives
  • Technical: SAP, Aspen Process Explorer, MS Office, familiarity with SCADA & PI
  • Safety: hazard reviews, safety meetings, regulatory compliance support

Accomplishments

  • - Prevented facility downtime by proactively identifying cavern integrity issues.
  • - Ensured operational reliability by avoiding unexpected cavern overfills or empties.
  • - Strengthened joint-venture relationships through collaboration and alignment on measurement standards.

Timeline

Facility Measurement Analyst / Measurement Coordinator

Pembina Pipeline Corporation
01.2015 - Current

Analytical Technician

Sherritt International Corp
01.2013 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Alberta
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