Michael Mercredi
Grande Prairie,AB
Summary
I am a skilled professional with 20+ years of experience in training, field operations, regulatory compliance and equipment inventory management. I have demonstrated the ability to motivate personnel, coordinate time and resources effectively, and maximize job efficiencies, all while upholding the highest standards of health and safety. Well-qualified Training Specialist adept at planning and implementing onsite and remote training programs. Authoritative and clear communicator with enthusiastic style and insightful approach.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FIELD TRAINER
Paramount Resources
09.2022 - Current
- Facilitate reviews of existing General Operating Procedures, Site Operating Procedures, Safe Working Procedures with operations/maintenance staff
- Track and report compliance of updates based on the pre-determined review schedule
- Consult with Operations/Maintenance staff in the development of new procedures as required
- Complete capability assessments on individual field staff to assure competency in completing job tasks
- Track and schedule safety training as required in coordination with the HSE team, in an efficient and cost-effective manner
- Instruct or co-ordinate mandatory training such as H2S or First Aid
- Track and report on completion of employee and contractor safety orientations
- Assist in training of regulatory requirements of the oil and gas industry (examples include AER, ABSA, AEPEA approvals)
- Assist in ERP training and facilitate man down drills, including tracking of attendance
- Track and schedule progression training for operations and maintenance staff, including GPO, PFO and Apprenticeships
- Recommend, source, and schedule approved specialty training for employees
- Reporting key metrics/performance indicators to field management.
FIELD OPERATOR
Paramount Resources
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Monitor facility readings, product sampling and quality control
- Performed safety, environmental, and regulatory checks, including hazard identification, equipment lockout, and emergency response - implemented safe work procedures and served to maximize safety at every opportunity
- Operate the Wapiti field in a safe, economical and efficient manner using quality principals
- Support Field outages with Integrity team for vessel inspections, NCR work and repairs
- Participate in review, modification or development of facility and procedures
- Support engineering and maintenance teams with various projects
- Assist in HAZOPS, MOC, PSSR when required
- Fill in Foreman role when required.
REGULATORY / INVENTORY TECHNICIAN
HUSKY ENERGY
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Coordinated and managed all regulatory required inactive and suspended well inspections
- Acted as primary contract with the regulator during regulatory audits and actions items to close out to ensure compliance
- Worked closely with field operations staff, conducting inspections and keeping up with operational issues
- Provide equipment lists for surplus equipment and managed all Material Transfers for area
- Built equipment in SAP
- Created tracking systems for all high-risk regulatory items in work order format
- Worked in conjunction with area safety team on ERP exercises to ensure proper notifications were made to regulatory bodies
- Submitted self-declarations to the regulator for follow-up; responded to requests for information regarding non-compliance issues in DDS and Kermit systems
- Mentored and trained district personnel on regulatory documentation
- Successfully mentored operators and contract personnel, regarding documentation for regulatory and inventory
- Attended monthly area safety meetings and discussed regulatory concerns/updates with operational staff.
FIELD OPERATOR
Husky Energy
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Trained and mentored junior level operators
- Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs); assessed operators for competency
- Reporting all incidents and near-misses as required using incident management software
- Operated and maintained control equipment, pipelines, vessels, metering equipment, and compressors
- Performed minor routine maintenance, reporting all malfunctions and failures
- Resolved any major equipment problems
- Took active role in ERP exercises as required
- Chaired and attended monthly safety meetings following up on all safety action items.
PLANT/FIELD OPERATOR
ENCANA OIL & GAS
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Operated wells, pipelines, heat medium systems, multi-well batteries, and gas compression facilities ensured that appropriate monitoring and maintenance procedures were in place and being adhered to
- Assisted with production optimization, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance
- Performed safety, environmental, and regulatory checks, including hazard identification, equipment lockout, and emergency response - implemented safe work procedures and served to maximize safety at every opportunity.
Aboriginal Liaison / Operations Support
Alberta Sustainable Resource Development
05.1998 - 11.2005
- Establish and foster cooperative relationships with local First Nation communities Metis settlements
- Supervise the Aboriginal Fire Guardian and AFJR Programs
- Supervise Wildfire prevention/awareness, educational Fire Smart program implementation
- Liaison with local Tribal Councils, Settlements and Wildfire Management Areas
- Train, supervise crews, manpower, equipment, and maintain contract control on Wildfires
- Ensure safety is adhered to at all times by myself and those I supervise.
Education
Secondary School -
Skills
- Inventory
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Excel
- Quality Control
- Training (10 years)
- Presenting (5 years)
- Tap Root Investigation
- Blueprint Reading
- Microsoft Word
- Materials Handling
- Incident Management
- Maximo (3 years)
- CSA Z662
- SAP
- ERP Systems
- Mentoring abilities
- Training delivery
- Coaching Techniques
- Coaching and Development
- Training Program Development
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Gas Process Operations, Present
- SAIT - Level A/B/C/D, SAIT
- Safety awareness levels - A/B
- Aboriginal Awareness Training Certificate, 2000 to Present
- Supervisor Certificate, 2014 to Present
Personal Information
Title: Operations Specialist
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
FIELD TRAINER
Paramount Resources
09.2022 - Current
FIELD OPERATOR
Paramount Resources
06.2019 - 09.2022
REGULATORY / INVENTORY TECHNICIAN
HUSKY ENERGY
01.2015 - 01.2019
FIELD OPERATOR
Husky Energy
01.2009 - 01.2015
PLANT/FIELD OPERATOR
ENCANA OIL & GAS
01.2005 - 01.2009
Aboriginal Liaison / Operations Support
Alberta Sustainable Resource Development
05.1998 - 11.2005