Kyle Penner
Sundre
Summary
I am a grade 12 graduate. I have completed and graduated the Chemical Process Operations course at SAIT. I have also obtained my GPO levels A-D. Strengths include the ability to work with minimal supervision while doing a good job. I am a quick learner who takes initiative and produces results, I’m able to multi-task as well as the ability to work well with others. Expertise in ensuring workplace safety and regulatory compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs. Skilled in hazard identification, emergency response coordination, and safety protocol implementation. Reliable and resourceful, fostering culture of safety and accountability.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Control Center Team Lead
Plains Midstream Canada
08.2023 - Current
- Communicate with the console managers about situations that require their assistance and/or approval
- Supervise the controllers, including observing ongoing tasks on the consoles
- Assist the controllers when necessary, including providing training and feedback when appropriate
- Know, understand and follow company procedures
- When requested, temporarily inhibit alarms and remove inhibition when the situation ends
- Assist with fatigue mitigation and use fatigue countermeasures
- Complete required training and maintain necessary qualifications
- Participate in projects, including representation of the control room, for changes that affect pipeline operations and safety
- Complete daily/nightly reports consisting of all events that occurred over the past 24 hrs.
- Monitor 24/hr. security cameras and respond to any anomalies, and callout field personal/authorities if necessary.
- Responsible for 6 direct reports, completing timesheets, workday goals and personal development items
- Streamlined communication processes among team members to improve project collaboration.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
Control Center Operator
Plains Midstream Canada
09.2011 - 08.2023
- Monitor multiple pipeline systems throughout North America on S.C.A.D.A.
- Adjust pumping rates to meet daily and monthly nominations
- Monitor and adjust flow rates for pigging operations by starting and stopping pumps as well as bypassing booster stations.
- Shipping different batches through pipelines and monitor Batch Tracking
- Work with and help direct field operations using S.C.A.D.A system information
- I have been trained to operate 2 consoles
- Successfully trained new console controllers
- Monitored pipeline operations to ensure safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated response efforts during operational incidents to minimize disruptions.
- Documented daily activities and reported anomalies to relevant departments promptly.
Field Operations
Husky Energy
03.2011 - 08.2011
- Weekly gas well checks
- Daily readings of pump jacks and compressors
- Daily pigging of oil wells
- Chart changes
- Break hydrates
Plant Operator
Paramount Resources
07.2008 - 03.2011
- Taking readings (pressures/temperatures) from two screw booster compressors, and three main Reciprocating compressors as well as an Acid Gas Reciprocating Compressor, Amine System, Propane Refrigeration and Glycol Dehydration Process
- Loading and unloading of compressors
- Pipeline pigging (sending and receiving )
- Adding oil and coolant to compressors
- Change Rich and Lean Amine filters
- Change Produced water filters
- Amine strength tests
- Water Hardness Tests
Safety Watch
Maple Leaf Safety
01.2007
- Safety Watch for gas plant turnaround
Education
S.A.I.T. Polytechnic Graduate - Chemical Process Operations
S.A.I.T.
Calgary, AB08-2008
Standard First Aid -
Ultimate Safety
Olds, ABGrade 12 Graduate - undefined
Skills
- Safety policies
- Training and mentoring
- Incident investigation
- Team building
- Records/files maintenance
- Procedure implementation
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
Accomplishments
- SAIT Chemical Process operations
- GPO levels A-D
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Bronze Medallion - Life Guard
- Bronze Cross - Life Guard
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
Chemical Process Operations
GPO Levels - A-D
Timeline
Control Center Team Lead
Plains Midstream Canada
08.2023 - Current
Control Center Operator
Plains Midstream Canada
09.2011 - 08.2023
Field Operations
Husky Energy
03.2011 - 08.2011
Plant Operator
Paramount Resources
07.2008 - 03.2011
Safety Watch
Maple Leaf Safety
01.2007
Grade 12 Graduate - undefined
S.A.I.T. Polytechnic Graduate - Chemical Process Operations
S.A.I.T.
Standard First Aid -
Ultimate Safety
Hobbies and Interests
Diving & Swimming, Traveling, Hiking
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