Lyle Hartman
Radium Hot springs,Canada
Summary
Resourceful Commissioning Specialist known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in system integration, operational testing, and preventive maintenance strategies. Excel at problem-solving, communication, and teamwork to ensure project success. Committed to continuous improvement and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Controls Technician
Ontario Power Group
Pickering, Ontario
08.2025 - Current
- Executed routine maintenance on control systems to ensure optimal functionality and reliability.
- Conducted troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues within equipment and control processes.
- Performed system calibration and testing to maintain accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Documented maintenance activities and system changes to maintain accurate records for audits.
- Coordinated installation of new control systems, ensuring alignment with engineering specifications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize system design and functionality.
- Maintained adherence to safety protocols during all maintenance and installation activities.
- Conducted regular inspections of control equipment to ensure compliance with operational standards.
- Provided technical support and expertise during project phases to facilitate successful outcomes.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to develop innovative solutions for complex problems.
- Documented all changes made to existing or new control system configurations.
- Programmed PLCs, HMIs and other control systems based on customer specifications.
- Installed new control systems as needed.
- Calibrated and updated electrical systems to improve performance.
Turnover Coordinator
Versys Verified Systems
Edmonton, Alberta
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Developed and implemented streamlined processes for employee turnover to minimize disruptions.
- Coordinated with HR teams to ensure a smooth transition for departing employees.
- Analyzed exit interview data to identify trends and improve employee retention strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of turnover metrics to support data-driven decision making.
- Communicated effectively with all stakeholders to align turnover processes with organizational goals.
- Monitored and reported on turnover trends to senior management for strategic planning.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to gather employee insights on turnover and retention.
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to tailor retention strategies to specific team needs.
- Utilized data analysis tools to track and report turnover metrics and trends.
DCS Commissioning Specialist
TC Energy
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Develop and implement PLC check sheets used for Memorandum I at Emerson Creek Compressor Station
- Verify all IO points Back to HMI
- Troubleshoot any incorrect points via PLC logic.
- Download PLC changes into the processor from Engineering.
- -Redline drawing and implement changes.
- Witness SAT from Seimens To station HMI.
- Preform trending and startup assistants to TC Energy employees.
- -Man the station for the 72 hour Seimens performance run.
- Use my previous 30 years of TC energy to help out in anyway that I could.
- -IE commissioning,troubleshooting, startup, operations, training.
DCS Commissioning Specialist
TC Energy
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Develop and implement PLC check sheets used for Memorandum I at Bromount Compressor Station
- Verify all IO points Back to HMI
- Troubleshoot any incorrect points via PLC logic.
- Download PLC changes into the processor from Engineering.
- -Redline drawing and implement changes.
- Witness SAT from Solar To station HMI.
- Preform trending and startup assistants to TC Energy employees.
- -Man the station for the 72 hour Solar performance run.
- Use my previous 30 years of TC energy to help out in anyway that I could.
- -IE commissioning,troubleshooting, startup, operations, training.
Commissioning Lead
TC Energy
01.2021 - 12.2021
- -Oversee the Construction and installation of all Mechanical and Electrical/Instrumentation equipment on PD#4 Transfer Compressor.
- -Schedule and align 3rd party contractors with construction schedules.
- Provide technical support to Prime Contractors onsite.
- -Attend weekly progress meetings and provide updates to TC Energy project management team.
DCS Commissioning Specialist
TC Energy
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Develop and implement PLC check sheets used for Memorandum I at Buffalo Creek Compressor Station
- Verify all IO points Back to HMI
- Troubleshoot any incorrect points via PLC logic.
- Download PLC changes into the processor from Engineering.
- -Redline drawing and implement changes.
- Witness SAT from GE MV6e To station HMI.
- Preform trending and startup assistants to TC Energy employees.
- -Man the station for the 72 hour GE performance run.
- Assist with GE performance mapping and surge line mapping.
- Use my previous 30 years of TC energy to help out in anyway that I could.
- -IE commissioning,troubleshooting, startup, operations, training.
DCS Commissioning Specialist
TC Energy
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Develop and implement PLC check sheets used for Memorandum I at Turner Valley Compressor Station
- Verify all IO points Back to HMI
- Troubleshoot any incorrect points via PLC logic.
- Download PLC changes into the processor from Engineering.
- -Redline drawing and implement changes.
- Witness SAT from GE MV6e To station HMI.
- Preform trending and startup assistants to TC Energy employees.
- -Man the station for the 72 hour GE performance run.
- Assist with GE performance mapping and surge line mapping.
- Use my previous 30 years of TC energy to help out in anyway that I could.
- -IE commissioning,troubleshooting, startup, operations, training.
Nuclear Experience
01.2018 - 01.2019
- -Procurement and materials logistics
- -Installation of Rigid and EMT conduit
- -Pulling cable and terminating
- -QC point to point checks
- -Fire Alarm installation
- -Instrumentation wiring and termination
- -Coaching and mentoring of Apprenticeship staff
Technologist
Transcanada Pipelines
01.2011 - 01.2017
- -Project estimating/Management
- -Construction Management
- -Material sourcing, ordering and shipping
- -Oil pipeline and pump station technical support
- -Technical training
Controls Technician
TC Energy
01.1989 - 01.2011
- -Commissioning Startup and Troubleshooting
- -Project identifications, installation, startup and troubleshooting
- -Project secondments to our Engineering Department for Design, PLC and HMI and Field Startup assistant
- -Construction Management
Education
Electrical - Alberta Journeyman Electrical, Ontario Electrical Licence, 309A, 309C, 442A, Technical training, AB PLC programming, GE Netcon PLC programming, Siemens VFD troubleshooting, Factory Link HMI programming, Rolls Royce RB211 and Avon controls and maintenance, Solar Mars, Centaur and Saturn controls and maintenance, Bentley Nevada vibration programming, GE LM6000 controls and maintenance, Dry seal troubleshooting, Magnetic bearing troubleshooting, Cameron flow valve troubleshooting, Shafer valve troubleshooting, Centrifugal compressor troubleshooting and maintenance
SAIT
AlbertaSkills
- Project Management
- Budgeting and Cost Estimation
- Operations and Maintenance
- Spare parts inventory
- Outage Planning
- Coordinations and Implementations
- Project and Outage post mortem
- Safety Pre Jobs/Post Jobs
- Site Orientations
- Site Tours
- Anger management and leadership training
- Team building training and exercises
- Public speaking
- Email writing
- Media training
- Presentation training live and video
- BDI interview training
- Plc programming and troubleshooting
- DCS troubleshooting
- HMI programming and troubleshooting
- VFD troubleshooting
- Magnetic Bearing troubleshooting
- Dry seal troubleshooting
- Turbine controls troubleshooting and maintenance
- Oil pump station controls troubleshooting
- Power co-generation controls troubleshooting
- High voltage sub station troubleshooting
- High voltage protection relay testing
- Vibration programming and troubleshooting
- Electrical commissioning
- Control Upgrades
- Blending conduit: EMT/Rigid
- Running Cable tray
- Pulling cable
- Terminating
- High voltage cable splicing
- Stress cone installation
- High potting cables
- Switch gear installation
- Plc installation and commissioning
- DCS installation and commissioning
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- AB Control Logistics 5000
- AB RSlinx network
- GE Netcon 5000
- Siemens VFD Drives
- GE high voltage switch gear and relay control
- Siemens high voltage switch gear and relay control
- Factory Link
- Bentley Nevada vibration monitoring
Hobbies and Interests
- Golfing
- Hiking
- Biking
- Coaching Hockey
Training
- Anger management and leadership training
- Team building training and exercises
- Public speaking
- Email writing
- Media training
- Presentation training live and video
- BDI interview training
- PLC programming and troubleshooting
- DCS troubleshooting
- HMI programming and troubleshooting
- VFD troubleshooting
- Magnetic Bearing troubleshooting
- Dry seal troubleshooting
- Rolls Royce, General Electric and Solar: Turbine controls troubleshooting and maintenance
- Oil pump station controls troubleshooting
- Power co-generation controls troubleshooting
- High voltage sub station troubleshooting
- High voltage protection relay testing
- Vibration programming and troubleshooting
- Electrical commissioning for all above
- Project management
- Control Upgrades
Languages
English
Prior Experience
- Industrial and Construction Electrician performing all of the tasks that this position would entail
- Blending conduit: EMT/Rigid
- Running Cable tray
- Pulling cable
- Terminating
- High voltage cable splicing
- Stress cone installation
- High potting cables
- Switch gear installation
- PLC installation and commissioning
- DCS installation and commissioning
Timeline
Controls Technician
Ontario Power Group
08.2025 - Current
Turnover Coordinator
Versys Verified Systems
03.2025 - 08.2025
DCS Commissioning Specialist
TC Energy
01.2023 - 01.2024
DCS Commissioning Specialist
TC Energy
01.2022 - 01.2023
Commissioning Lead
TC Energy
01.2021 - 12.2021
DCS Commissioning Specialist
TC Energy
01.2020 - 01.2021
DCS Commissioning Specialist
TC Energy
01.2019 - 01.2020
Nuclear Experience
01.2018 - 01.2019
Technologist
Transcanada Pipelines
01.2011 - 01.2017
Controls Technician
TC Energy
01.1989 - 01.2011
Electrical - Alberta Journeyman Electrical, Ontario Electrical Licence, 309A, 309C, 442A, Technical training, AB PLC programming, GE Netcon PLC programming, Siemens VFD troubleshooting, Factory Link HMI programming, Rolls Royce RB211 and Avon controls and maintenance, Solar Mars, Centaur and Saturn controls and maintenance, Bentley Nevada vibration programming, GE LM6000 controls and maintenance, Dry seal troubleshooting, Magnetic bearing troubleshooting, Cameron flow valve troubleshooting, Shafer valve troubleshooting, Centrifugal compressor troubleshooting and maintenance
SAIT