Josh Welsh
Turner Valley,AB
Summary
I am a Results-driven Management professional with 20+ years of experience in oil and gas plant Operations (Upgrading, Extraction, Froth Treatment, Utilities), production management, organizational development and team building within diverse industries. Highly adept in Project Management; planning, coordinating and executing successful production strategies. Track record of improving operational stability, efficiency, and profitability. Strong collaborator with senior stakeholders, effectively prioritizing activities, translating business requirements into solutions and achieving defined objectives. In addition to the experience and the well-rounded set of skills that I offer, I pride myself on my adaptability and awareness of industry change. I look forward to the opportunity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Lifeforce Herbal Healing Center
Fort McMurray, AB
11.2021 - Current
- Oversee daily operations for the business
- Take on all responsibilities of General Manager during a major business expansion
- Ability to manage multiple priorities for the business unison
- Expertise in finance and business management/growth
- Performed hiring, firing and management of employees
- Managed marketing, payroll and advertising functions
Branch Manager
Herc Rentals
Fort McMurray, AB
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Ensure all facets of the business are optimized
- Coordinate with sales and service management regarding all business decisions
- Maintain detailed and aggressive company KPI’s
- Create and maintain a positive and productive working environment
- Support relationships with the branch staff as well as company executives throughout Canada and the US
Operations Supervisor
Canadian Natural Resources/Shell Canada
Fort McMurray, AB
09.2015 - 01.2020
- Manage major construction and maintenance projects encompassing multiple trades/skills/contractors ($50mil+)
- Delegate tasks to multiple operators and craftsmen while maintaining an efficient/productive workplace
- Ensure safety is held at the highest priority while maintaining plant production targets
- Investigate source of equipment malfunctions by using various troubleshooting methods
- Address employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources and maintaining schedules.
Production Supervisor
Syncrude
Fort McMurray, AB
10.2008 - 06.2014
- Managed a team of professionals through day to day plant operations
- Assigned individual work plans and reviewed jobs to accomplish all tasks within expected parameters
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones
- Oversaw multiple major construction and maintenance projects within moving budget targets (50mil+)
- Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput
Operator Technician
International Marine Transshipment Terminal Clarinville
10.2007 - 07.2008
- Performed daily rounds/inspections of all plant equipment
- Identified machinery issues and repaired parts to keep equipment up and running
- Created and maintained daily activity logs to track ongoing operational performance
- Received and processed written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders
- Managed documents between international shipping companies during ship/shore transfers
Operator /Utilities
Suncor
Fort McMurray, AB
06.1998 - 12.2004
- Day to day plant operations
- Daily rounds, permitting, equipment isolations, process trouble shooting
- Prioritizing daily work scopes
Education
Project Management Certification -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, ABEngineering Technology Diploma - Petroleum
Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology
Edmonton, ABPower Engineering - Engineering
Keyano College
Fort McMurray, ABSkills
- Shell HSE management training for leaders
- Incidents management training
- Extensive and diverse HSE training
- Demonstrated knowledge in OH&S regulations
- Contract review and recommendations
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Productivity improvement specialist
- Process improvement strategist
- Proven success in team building
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Owner/Operator
Lifeforce Herbal Healing Center
11.2021 - Current
Branch Manager
Herc Rentals
05.2021 - 10.2021
Operations Supervisor
Canadian Natural Resources/Shell Canada
09.2015 - 01.2020
Production Supervisor
Syncrude
10.2008 - 06.2014
Operator Technician
International Marine Transshipment Terminal Clarinville
10.2007 - 07.2008
Operator /Utilities
Suncor
06.1998 - 12.2004
Project Management Certification -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Engineering Technology Diploma - Petroleum
Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology
Power Engineering - Engineering
Keyano College
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