Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
Generic

Kyle Klemmer

Edmonton,Canada

Summary

Seeking full-time employment with Dow Chemical in Fort Saskatchewan as a Maintenance Instrumentation Technician or Maintenance Field Representative.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician

PCL Energy
Nisku, Canada
06.2025 - Current
  • Working on the electrical and instrumentation team for Shell Polaris Project in the Nisku Mod Yard.
  • Primary tasks include working safely to mount instrumentation equipment based on location drawing and engineering package details, tubing air supply lines, installing tray and supports, tubing sensing lines for level / flow transmitters, torquing remote diaphragm seals, installing analyzer panels, pre-insulated tube bundles, sample coolers, micro motion flow transmitters, vortex meters, dp gauges, and more.
  • Secondary tasks include supporting electricians with tray installation, pulling cables, terminating and glanding instruments, installing EHT, Assisting with material pick tickets, and training new technicians and apprentices.

Mech. Availability Leader, & S4/HANA Project Lead

Syncrude / Suncor
Fort McMurray, Canada
04.2020 - 12.2023
  • Led the Syncrude Utilities and Off-sites team to upgrade their asset hierarchy from Legacy SAP to S/4HANA, as well as the plant electrical supply and power distribution areas.
  • Accountable to ensure all FLOC and Equipment from the old system migrated into the new system. Ensured data integrity by thoroughly reviewing process drawings, comparing drawings to asset hierarchy, QC checking data for errors and invalid data types, frequently shared learnings with the other teams. Assisted teams with loading data into the test database using scripts. Streamlined the verifications and built deficiency lists for post go-live.

Planner, Scheduler, & Master Scheduler

Syncrude Mildred Lake
Fort McMurray, Canada
09.2011 - 04.2020
  • Build and optimize the weekly, monthly maintenance schedule based on operations input and available resources. Facilitating the weekly update / review / acceptance meetings.
  • Build and optimize the multi-month maintenance scheduled based on operations input, annual plan, and available resources. Facilitating the monthly update / review / acceptance meetings.
  • Identify resource requirements and ensure we are within budget.
  • Review material availability and schedule accordingly to ensure material has arrived before a job hits the schedule.
  • Review daily downloads into ISTe (Primavera) and ensure job plans are planned properly and scheduled far enough out for review by the execution and production team members.
  • Created a monthly contractor outlook for planners to help manage incoming contractors.
  • Designed and implemented the workforce availability and loading spreadsheet for the Refinery and Utilities areas.
  • Streamlined ISTe reports by creating new and improved, and fixed errors in previously built ones.
  • Developed on-boarding process and trained new schedulers.
  • Created macro enabled spreadsheets which automatically build tables and charts for each trade’s fore log of work.

E&I Team Leader

Syncrude Mildred Lake
Fort McMurray, Canada
02.2009 - 09.2011
  • Led the hybrid E&I team in the Fluid Coker Units, as well as in Utilities and Offsites.
  • Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
  • Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Mentored and trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Implemented best practices to enhance teamwork and communication among crew members.
  • Oversaw equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and ensure efficiency.
  • Resolved conflicts and facilitated discussions to maintain a positive work environment.
  • Monitored performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement within the team.
  • Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.

Inst. Tech. – Journeyman

Syncrude Mildred Lake
Fort McMurray, Canada
11.2007 - 02.2009
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues effectively.
  • Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
  • Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
  • Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
  • Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.

Inst. Tech. – 4th year & Inst. Tech. – Journeyman

Tarpon Energy Services
Grande Prairie, Canada
10.2005 - 11.2007
  • New site construction – Tubed in wellhead ESD valves, chemical pumps, various pneumatic instruments, leak-checked and commissioned remote well sites, as well as larger facilities, programming SCADA and RTUs, wiring in instrument panels, pulling cable, installing tray, and mounting instruments.
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting – rebuilding control valves, troubleshooting, calibrating, and re-ranging various instruments such as Rosemount level, flow, pressure transmitters, chart recorders, positioners, etc. Conducting PMs as per schedule.
  • Package upgrades – Upgraded reciprocating compressor instrumentation from pneumatic to electronic, under budget and ahead of schedule. Assisted with electrical work while waiting for commissioning.

Education

Inst. Tech. – Journeyman -

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB
05.2007

Industrial Instrumentation Technologist -

Southern Alta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB
06.2004

Skills

  • Journeyman instrumentation ticket
  • Industrial Instrumentation Technologist diploma
  • Sap power user
  • Primavera ISTe / P6
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc)
  • Routine maintenance scheduling
  • Outage maintenance scheduling
  • Active listener
  • Troubleshooting KT method
  • Working safely
  • Maintenance management
  • Basic programming (Visual C)
  • Maintenance execution team leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Delegation
  • Behavioral analysis
  • Organizational skills
  • Instrumentation planning
  • Instrumentation construction
  • Instrumentation troubleshooting
  • Safe work plans

References

References are available on request.

Timeline

Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician

PCL Energy
06.2025 - Current

Mech. Availability Leader, & S4/HANA Project Lead

Syncrude / Suncor
04.2020 - 12.2023

Planner, Scheduler, & Master Scheduler

Syncrude Mildred Lake
09.2011 - 04.2020

E&I Team Leader

Syncrude Mildred Lake
02.2009 - 09.2011

Inst. Tech. – Journeyman

Syncrude Mildred Lake
11.2007 - 02.2009

Inst. Tech. – 4th year & Inst. Tech. – Journeyman

Tarpon Energy Services
10.2005 - 11.2007

Inst. Tech. – Journeyman -

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Industrial Instrumentation Technologist -

Southern Alta Institute of Technology

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Kyle Klemmer