Ron Semeniuk
Smoky Lake,AB
Summary
Results-oriented Commissioning and Start-Up Professional with over 20 years of experience, including international, in the energy sector. Proven ability to manage complex projects, ensuring operational readiness while adhering to safety standards and budget constraints. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, developing comprehensive commissioning plans, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Committed to optimizing processes and driving project success through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CSU Coordinator
Cenovus Major and Capital Projects
Lloydminster, AB
02.2015 - Current
- Involved in both Upstream and Downstream Business Units
- Participate in HAZOPs, Model Reviews, Contractor Safety Assessments and Constructability reviews
- Interface with teams across all phases of projects, including Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, HSSE, and Vendors
- Create and update schedules, budgets, and Commissioning plans throughout project life cycles
- Obtain quotes, request POs, and Coordinate Vendors for Precomm and Commissioning activities
- Participate in Hardware acceptance testing, Software acceptance testing and site acceptance testing
- Plan and execute scope with minimal interruption to operating plant
- Oversee 3rd party commissioning companies, ensuring adherence to schedule and budget
- Lead system walkdowns and track punch list items to ensure completion
- Coordinate permits and LOTOs on CSU owned systems
- Lead execution of Systems Commissioning activities: Pump/Motor Runs, Gross Leak Checks, Air Blows and Water Flushes
- Facilitate Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews (PSSRs)
- Provide operational readiness deliverables such as Startup procedures and Operations procedures
- Coordinate documentation redlines receipt and ensure transfer to all vested groups
- Execute the Transfer of Care, Custody and Control of project scope from commissioning to Operations.
Operations CSU Lead
QEDI
Fort McMurray, AB
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Create and execute the Project Commissioning plan
- Lead development of system Commissioning strategy, schedule and procedures aligned with start-up activities
- Coordinate the introduction and management of the interim permit to work system
- Liaise with Construction regarding schedule/hand-over/QC issues in absence of the Commissioning Coordinator
- Facilitate site Hazard Assessment in absence of the Commissioning Coordinator
- Facilitate coordination meetings with Operations.
SIMOPS Permit Coordinator
Chevron
Sichuan Province, China
05.2013 - 09.2014
- Provide leadership to the Permit to Work Team so Commissioning and Startup activities are performed in accordance with the Safe Work Practices (SWP) and Permit to Work Operational Excellence Instructions (OEI)
- Validate permits in alignment with the Permit to Work and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) OEI for Construction, Commissioning and Operations scopes of work
- Manage the PTW database administration and ensure the auditing quality and process are followed
- Advise all signatories of the work permit on any aspect of work on site that has high potential risk and identify areas of work requiring SIMOPS plans to be implemented
- Audit the Permit to Work procedure implementation on site and compliance to the HES Management System
- Facilitate daily Permit to Work coordination meetings
- Foster a culture that uses the elements of Operational Excellence to drive to an Incident and Injury Free work environment
- Work with the OE sponsors to ensure their deliverables have a point of validation for the Operations Readiness Reviews and other milestone activities which support the Phase Gate decisions
- Provide role model leadership to aid in development of the Permit to Work Team within the Operations Transition Team with other CVX seconded, Contract Expat & Petro China (national) employees.
Project Interface Coordinator
Imperial Oil
Fort McMurray, AB
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Draft, execute and track interface agreements between Syncrude Canada and Imperial Oil Western Canada Major Projects group
- Identify and manage contractor interfaces to prevent impact to the project teams or Operations department
- Enable Project Group, Contractors, and Base Plant to work more effectively; collaborate and achieve synergy
- Steward Contractors interface coordination meetings and facilitate interaction, where applicable, across all project groups, Contractor, and Company
- Manage Real Estate Permitting - Track land transfers from Syncrude to Imperial Oil Western Canada Major Projects
- Syncrude contact for Safety Code Inspections
- Review and endorse contractor Emergency Response Plans.
CSU Lead
Shell Canada
Fort McMurray, AB
01.2007 - 08.2012
- Manage a team to carry out commissioning of projects through production of documentation, PSSR facilitation, tests, demonstrations, training events, and performance reviews
- Provide input and sign off Commissioning Procedures, Operating Procedures, Pre-Start up Safety Reviews and Safety in Transition documents
- Conduct safety audits and prepare near miss/incident reports if required
- Perform System Walk downs and document deficiencies via punch lists
- Commission utility systems, process systems and plant equipment
- Supervise and train new operations personnel
- Provide project management with operations job roles, orientation checklists and daily reports
- Responsible for all test facility operating conditions, safety, mandatory training, and process results
- Verify LOTOs, vessel entries and ensure Safe Work Practices/Policies and Procedures are followed
- Coordinate pre-job and work area specific mandatory training
- Control Energy isolations for turnover from Projects Group to base plant operations
- Responsible for all incident reporting, follow up investigations and verifying new controls/procedures
- Endorse Contractor plans/procedures.
Education
ABSA Power Engineer 4th Class -
NAIT
High School Advanced Diploma -
H. A. Kostash School
Smoky Lake, ABSkills
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe
- Bluebeam
- Technical Writing
- Data Analysis
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Safety Essentials for Leaders
- Safety Excellence for Supervisors and Managers
- H2S Alive
- Confined Space Entry
- Fall Protection
- Gas Detection
- WHMIS
- TDG
- CSTS
Languages
English (Native)
Awards
2023 Cenovus President's Award Nominee – Do it Together
References
Available upon request
Timeline
CSU Coordinator
Cenovus Major and Capital Projects
02.2015 - Current
Operations CSU Lead
QEDI
09.2014 - 02.2015
SIMOPS Permit Coordinator
Chevron
05.2013 - 09.2014
Project Interface Coordinator
Imperial Oil
08.2012 - 05.2013
CSU Lead
Shell Canada
01.2007 - 08.2012
- Safety Essentials for Leaders
- Safety Excellence for Supervisors and Managers
- H2S Alive
- Confined Space Entry
- Fall Protection
- Gas Detection
- WHMIS
- TDG
- CSTS
ABSA Power Engineer 4th Class -
NAIT
High School Advanced Diploma -
H. A. Kostash School
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