Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Training
Languages
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Ken Halland

Lacombe,AB

Summary

Organized Operator skilled in equipment operation, safety and quality initiatives. Experienced with equipment maintenance, inspections and basic repairs. Team player and clear communicator.


Diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and organized style. Excellent communicator with focus on results.


Retired in December 2023, however wish to continue in the industry in another capacity.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Chief Operator

Keyera Energy Canada
03.2009 - 12.2023
  • Worked as Chief Engineer to 2013. Duties included supervising a crew in the operation of the plant, scheduling courses and vacations, providing maintenance service requests, issuing safe work permits and developing procedures.
  • In 2013 worked with the Project Group in bringing the Turbo
  • Expander Project to the Rimbey Gas Plant. Duties included attending project planning meetings and PID reviews, developing a commissioning plan, attending Haz-ops and working with the construction group.
  • In 2015 worked to commission and start-up the Turbo Expander plant with the Project group. Continued to trouble shoot problems with the plant and develop Management of Change as needed. Assisted in plant Operations as needed.
  • In 2019 moved to the position of Operations Specialist. The position involved working closely with Engineering to address process problems.
  • In 2023 retired from the Rimbey Gas Plant.

Power House Operator

Keyera Energy Canada
12.1995 - 03.2009
  • Operated boilers, steam turbines driving generators, feedwater pumps and forced draft fans.
  • Conducted water tests on boiler water, feedwater, treated water and condensate return.
  • Adjusted chemical injection rates to maintain proper water readings.
  • Operated air compressors supplying instrument air and utility air systems.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.


Operator #2 Utility

Rimbey Gas Plant
02.1995 - 12.1995
  • Duties included the operation of 2 Clarke compressors and 3 White gas compressors, amine and glycol treating systems, propane and butane fractionation, propane treating and butane caustic treating system and condensate stabilization system
  • Also worked as Powerhouse Operator
  • Duties include operation of 5 power boilers and 4 steam turbine generators, operation of feedwater pumps, air compression and managing water treatment program
  • The ability to produce power to the grid was also added in the last few years
  • In 1996, moved into the position of Chief Operator Power House
  • In Nov of 2006, moved to the position of Senior Chief Process Operator
  • Duties include the supervision of all plant operations and systems
  • Additional duties include the operation of 3 refrigeration compressors, high pressure amine pumping, and the operation of 2 steam turbine driven gas recompressors
  • We have added a Superclaus sulfur recovery system, a Flexsorb amine system, a CO2 liquifaction system producing 250 tonnes of liquid CO2/day, an NGL de-ethanization system processing 800 m3 of trucked in NGL daily, a frac oil production facility, a condensate production facility, a flare system vapour recovery unit and 3 additional gas compressors since my employment began.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.
  • Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.

Operator #4 Loader

Gulf Canada Resources
02.1988 - 02.1993
  • Loaded rail cars with propane, butane and molten sulfur.
  • Conducted inspections of the offsite areas, checking building and equipment.
  • Assisted in the main plant as time permitted.

Store Manager

Ponoka Travel And Carousel Of Toys
09.1983 - 02.1988
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.

3rd Class Assistant Shift Engineer

SAIT Power Plant
11.1982 - 09.1983
  • Major shift duties included steam boiler operation, switching boiler operation from manual to automatic, operation of steam turbine and natural gas electrical generators and operation of refrigeration chillers
  • Additional duties included water testing, regeneration of softeners and demineralizers, hydrovane compressor operation and cooling tower operation
  • Chief engineer was Keith Hall.

4th Class Shift Engineer

Lakeland College
09.1981 - 11.1982
  • Duties included water testing, chemical addition, changing feed pumps, operation of steam engines, turbines and power boilers
  • Maintenance work was also performed on boilers and related equipment
  • The plant had three steam engines and one steam turbine
  • The rating for these generators was 500 KVA and 312.5 KVA
  • The operating boiler pressure was 1120 kpa and power rating of the plant was 9790 kW
  • Chief Engineer was Arvid Hopp.

4th Class Shift Engineer

Lakeland College
09.1981 - 11.1982
  • Duties included water testing, chemical addition and maintaining system pressure and temperature
  • Additional duties included emergency diesel power generation, operating boilers on fuel oil and plant and campus heating equipment maintenance
  • The heating plant operated at 210 psi with 310 F water temperature
  • The plant rating was 4590 kW
  • The plant equipment included 3 boilers and emergency diesel generator
  • Chief Engineer was Jim Goodwin.

4th Class Assistant Shift Engineer

Alberta Government
05.1980 - 09.1981
  • Duties included water testing and chemical addition, changing over feed pumps, operation of steam engines and turbines and operation of boilers
  • Maintenance work was also performed on boilers and related equipment
  • The plant had 3 steam engines and one steam turbine
  • The generator ratings were 500 KVA and 312.5 KVA the boiler operating pressure was 1120 kpa and the power rating was 9790 kW.

Education

01.1982

01.1981

01.1979

Skills

  • Have worked in a gas processing plant for 35 years Operated boilers and generators and power house auxiliary equipment
  • Operation of sulfur recovery unit, water softeners, condensate return and de-aration equipment
  • Operation of gas compressors, refrigeration equipment, inlet separation, NGL fractionation and condensate stabilization
  • Maintained boiler water chemical residuals and injected chemicals as required

Hobbies and Interests

  • Mountain biking
  • Racquetball
  • Running
  • Camping
  • Hockey
  • Curling

Training

NEVIS FIRE SCHOOL - 1989 FIRE SCHOOL REFRESHER - 1994 BOILER EFFICIENCY COURSE - 1997 DEFENSIVE DRIVING - SKID SCHOOL CGTX TANK CAR COURSE GENERATOR UPGRADE COURSE - 1998

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Senior Chief Operator

Keyera Energy Canada
03.2009 - 12.2023

Power House Operator

Keyera Energy Canada
12.1995 - 03.2009

Operator #2 Utility

Rimbey Gas Plant
02.1995 - 12.1995

Operator #4 Loader

Gulf Canada Resources
02.1988 - 02.1993

Store Manager

Ponoka Travel And Carousel Of Toys
09.1983 - 02.1988

3rd Class Assistant Shift Engineer

SAIT Power Plant
11.1982 - 09.1983

4th Class Shift Engineer

Lakeland College
09.1981 - 11.1982

4th Class Shift Engineer

Lakeland College
09.1981 - 11.1982

4th Class Assistant Shift Engineer

Alberta Government
05.1980 - 09.1981

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