Keith MacEachern
Port Hood,Canada
Summary
Experienced Red Seal Journeyman Instrumentation and Control Technician with a strong background in the oil, gas, and mining industries. Skilled in providing instrumentation maintenance services for a gold mine milling facility in Nova Scotia, as well as contributing to construction and commissioning projects across various locations including B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Newfoundland. Committed to conducting work safely and professionally, with a focused approach to delivering high-quality results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Instrumentation Commissioning Specialist
Sancon Ltd.
Fort McMurray, AB
06.2024 - Current
- Suncor, Coke Boiler Replacement Project, Fort McMurray, AB
- Increased client satisfaction with thorough documentation and comprehensive progress reports.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to integrate innovative solutions into commissioning strategies.
- Expedited project timelines through proactive identification and resolution of potential issues.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors through clear communication and proactive issue resolution.
- Oversaw hiring, training, scheduling and support.
- Mentored junior team members, sharing knowledge about best practices in commissioning work while promoting continued professional development within the organization.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
Commissioning Instrument Specialist
Kent Technical Services
Kitimat, BC, Canada
11.2023 - 06.2024
- LNG Canada, KITMAT, BC
- Commission and troubleshoot various instrumentation at LNG Plant
- Verify Instrumentation and function check end devices to PLC and DCS system
- Commissioning of site, loop checks, static and dynamic testing, walk downs
- Complete and coordinate detailed phases of commissioning
- LNG Canada, KITMAT, BC
Commissioning Instrumentation Specialist
Novus Technical Services
Bull Arm, NL, Canada
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Terra Nova FSPO, Bull Arm, NL
- Commission and troubleshoot various instrumentation onboard the FPSO Vessel including but not limited to; control valves, pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters, level transmitters, flow transmitters, gas detectors
- Consult manufacturers' manuals to determine test and maintenance procedures
- Verify Instrumentation and function check end devices to PLC and DCS system
- Complete documentation utilizing Hexagon Smart completions
- Provide support for operations and maintenance activities
- Perform new Installations
- Terra Nova FSPO, Bull Arm, NL
Lead Instrumentation Commissioning Specialist
Kent Technical Services
Sarnia, ON, Canada
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Nova Chemicals AST2 Polyethylene Processing Plant, Sarnia, ON
- Calibrate and commission various instrumentation including but not limited to PITs, FITs, LITs Valves, Measurement meters ETC
- Consult manufacturers' manuals to determine test and maintenance procedures
- Verify Instrumentation end devices to PLC or DCS system
- Plan, schedule, complete and coordinate detailed phases of commissioning
- Maintain records, complete turnover documentation
- Nova Chemicals AST2 Polyethylene Processing Plant, Sarnia, ON
Maintenance Instrumentation Technician
Atlantic Gold Corporation
Moose River Goldmines, NS, Canada
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Moose River Consolidated Gold Mine Milling Facility - Moose River Goldmines, NS
- Preventative maintenance, field repairs and parts ordering
- Diagnose control system problems using manuals, schematics and various test equipment
- Maintain accurate documentation of all repairs and calibrations
- Evaluate equipment performance and recommend improvements
- Moose River Consolidated Gold Mine Milling Facility - Moose River Goldmines, NS
Instrumentation Commissioning Specialist
Sancon Contracting Ltd.
Conklin, AB, Canada
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Devon Energy PAD EEE & O, Conklin, AB
- Commissioning of site, loop checks, static and dynamic testing, walk downs
- Consulting manufacturers' manuals to determine test and maintenance procedures
- Profibus Addressing
- Troubleshooting vendor packages
- Maintaining records, completing turnover documentation
- Calibrating, testing, troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation equipment
- Devon Energy PAD EEE & O, Conklin, AB
Instrumentation Commissioning Specialist
Ledcor Group of Companies
Dawson Creek, BC, Canada
05.2017 - 07.2017
- EnCana Sunrise, Dawson Creek, BC
- Pre-Commissioning, loop checks, function testing, turnover documentation
- Pneumatic Pressure Testing
- Troubleshooting marshalling cabinets
- Read and interpret P&ID’s, data sheets, and scopes
- EnCana Sunrise, Dawson Creek, BC
Instrumentation Commissioning Specialist
Dynamysk
Fort McMurray, AB, Canada
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Suncor Fort Hills Project, Fort McMurray, AB
- Calibrating, testing, troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation equipment
- Commissioning activities, loop checks, and walk downs
- Consulting manufacturers' manuals to determine test and maintenance procedures
- Suncor Fort Hills Project, Fort McMurray, AB
Education
Red Seal Journeyman Instrumentation Technician -
Sait Polytechnic
Calgary, AB05.2016
Bachelor Arts -
Saint Mary’s University
Halifax, NS04.2010
High School Diploma -
Dalbrae Academy
Mabou, NS06.2005
Skills
- Maintenance services
- QA/QC
- Commissioning
- Instrumentation construction
- Industrial environments
- Oil and gas
- Mining
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Driver’s License
- CSTS
- OSSA
- Standard First Aid AED CPR 'C'
- Hazardous 'EX' Training
- Basic Survival Training w/ HUET-HUEBA
- W.H.I.M.I.S.
- Fall Arrest
- H2S ALIVE
- AWP
- Confined Space
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Lead Instrumentation Commissioning Specialist
Sancon Ltd.
06.2024 - Current
Commissioning Instrument Specialist
Kent Technical Services
11.2023 - 06.2024
Commissioning Instrumentation Specialist
Novus Technical Services
04.2023 - 10.2023
Lead Instrumentation Commissioning Specialist
Kent Technical Services
06.2022 - 04.2023
Maintenance Instrumentation Technician
Atlantic Gold Corporation
01.2019 - 03.2022
Instrumentation Commissioning Specialist
Sancon Contracting Ltd.
09.2017 - 09.2018
Instrumentation Commissioning Specialist
Ledcor Group of Companies
05.2017 - 07.2017
Instrumentation Commissioning Specialist
Dynamysk
03.2017 - 05.2017
Red Seal Journeyman Instrumentation Technician -
Sait Polytechnic
Bachelor Arts -
Saint Mary’s University
High School Diploma -
Dalbrae Academy