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Michelle Knettig

Michelle Knettig

Coldstream,BC

Summary

Experienced portfolio manager with excellent client and project management skills. Action-oriented to communicate effectively with technology, executive and business audiences.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Project / Portfolio Manager

Odfjell Technology
06.2019 - 05.2023
  • Up to 50 active projects ongoing at one time for a mobile offshore drilling unit in Odfjell Drilling's fleet
  • Close relationship with operations team (on and offshore), client and third-party equipment providers
  • Cost and plan reporting to all involved parties
  • Familiarity with regulations and communication with regulatory body (DNV)
  • Fast paced, rapidly changing projects required ability to adapt, think quickly and present innovative solutions
  • Responsible for Management of Change procedures were followed on projects
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.

Project Manager

Odfjell Technology
02.2014 - 05.2019
  • Worked with projects on Odfjell’s Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
  • Responsible for plan and cost on all projects
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.

Project Engineer

Odfjell Technology
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Involved in modification projects on mobile and fast drilling units as engineer, package responsible engineer or project manager
  • Site Manager in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for the installation of well test equipment and modifications on an Odfjell Drilling drillship
  • Handled all communication with DNV (regulatory authority) for well test approval.

Senior Project Engineer

OTG Consulting AS
09.2008 - 01.2012
  • Responsible for various modification projects on Dolphin Drilling Mobile Offshore Drilling fleet
  • Dolphin Drilling – GAP Study Project Leader
  • Prepared and followed up a GAP study between Dolphin and BP Norway’s HSE Directives
  • Various Companies - HAZOP / HAZID Facilitator
  • HAZOP / HAZID facilitator for modifications and operations on oil platforms and rigs including final report preparation

Project Engineer

Equinox Engineering Ltd
10.2004 - 05.2007
  • Experience with sweet and sour gas/oil processing facilities, FEED studies, gas gathering systems, compressor stations and well tie-ins
  • Drawing development and review including HAZOP’s (P&IDs, piping, civil and electrical)
  • Materials and equipment procurement
  • Vendor communication
  • Cost estimating and reporting
  • Involved with construction management, commissioning and start-up

Technical Service Representative

Brenntag Canada Inc
07.2000 - 05.2003
  • Provided technical assistance to customers and sales people in the central Alberta sales region in regards to industrial and gas processing chemicals
  • Participated in supplier training and travelled to conferences throughout Canada and the USA
  • Provided simulations, technical assistance and training to engineering firms and gas processing companies
  • Travelled to gas processing plants to trouble shoot
  • Board member of the Northern Chapter of the Canadian Gas Processors Suppliers Association (CGPSA)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
06.2000

Co-op program

Graduation with Distinction

High School Diploma -

Strathcona Composite High School, Edmonton, AB
1995

Skills

  • Due Diligence
  • Operating Budget
  • Status Meetings
  • Resource Allocation
  • Cost Control
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Change Management Process
  • Client Relations
  • Risk Rating
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Project Specifications

Courses

Prince2 Agile Foundation Certificate in Agile Project Management, June 2021

Leadership Insight Program, 2019
Leadership in Odfjell Drilling, June 2014
Diploma in Project Management - Metier, November 2013
 

Timeline

Project / Portfolio Manager - Odfjell Technology
06.2019 - 05.2023
Project Manager - Odfjell Technology
02.2014 - 05.2019
Project Engineer - Odfjell Technology
01.2012 - 01.2014
Senior Project Engineer - OTG Consulting AS
09.2008 - 01.2012
Project Engineer - Equinox Engineering Ltd
10.2004 - 05.2007
Technical Service Representative - Brenntag Canada Inc
07.2000 - 05.2003
University of Alberta - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Strathcona Composite High School - High School Diploma,

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