Preston Murphy
Parksville,Canada
Summary
Motivated professional with a 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate of Competency. Extensive experience in facilities maintenance, construction, and oil/gas operations. Proven ability to contribute effectively to team projects and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Operator
Greenfire Resources
Fort McMurray, Alberta
03.2024 - Current
- Operate and monitor SAGD production facilities, including boilers, gas compressors, separators, exchangers, water treatment and oil processing systems.
- Conduct routine inspections, troubleshooting, minor maintenance to ensure safe and reliable operations
- follow strict safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance procedures
- Preform lock-out/tag out. Start-up and shut down equipment in a safe and timely manner.
Facility Maintenance Worker
Capital Regional District
Victoria, Canada
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Analyze and diagnose building systems to ensure safe and timely operation.
- Perform routine inspections, repairs, and implement corrective maintenance for facilities.
- Coordinate contractors, ensuring CRD standards and safe work procedures are adhered to.
Ice Maker / Facilities Maintenance Worker (Casual)
CVRD
Cowichan Lake, Canada
10.2020 - 12.2023
- Maintain and operate an ammonia refrigeration plant for an arena ice facility.
- Drive ice resurfacer (zamboni) to upkeep the ice and meet arena standards.
- Communicate with the public to address concerns and ensure the health and safety of its occupants.
- Perform wide variety of maintenance tasks including plumbing, carpentry, painting etc.
Carpenter
Collin’s Custom Contracting
Parksville, Canada
06.2019 - 02.2023
- Building custom homes through all facets of construction such as foundations, framing, concrete finishing, and siding.
- Reading and interpreting blueprints to ensure an accurate and timely final product, and to meet the British Columbia building code.
Carpenter
W.J. Murphy Contracting Ltd.
Parksville, Canada
04.2016 - 06.2019
- Building and renovating commercial structures such as RCMP stations, Coast Guard facilities, townhouses, etc.
- Reading and interpreting blueprints to ensure an accurate and timely final product, and to meet the British Columbia building code.
Thermal / Oil Field Operator
Andora Energy
Calgary, Canada
05.2014 - 03.2016
- Commissioning of a successful well pair for SAGD oil facility.
- Operating a once-through steam generator and its auxiliary equipment.
- Performing oil sampling, water testing, and troubleshooting to optimize SAGD operations.
Education
Red Seal Carpenter
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC01-2022
4th Class Power Engineering Certificate of Competency -
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BCSkills
- Equipment operation
- Water treatment/de-oiling operations
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Process optimization
- System troubleshooting
- Facility maintenance
Education And Certifications
- 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate of Competency (TSBC and ABSA certified)
- Standard First Aid + CPR
- Confined Space Entry
- H2S Alive
- Class 5 Drivers License
- High School Diploma (2013)
Timeline
Plant Operator
Greenfire Resources
03.2024 - Current
Facility Maintenance Worker
Capital Regional District
02.2023 - 03.2024
Ice Maker / Facilities Maintenance Worker (Casual)
CVRD
10.2020 - 12.2023
Carpenter
Collin’s Custom Contracting
06.2019 - 02.2023
Carpenter
W.J. Murphy Contracting Ltd.
04.2016 - 06.2019
Thermal / Oil Field Operator
Andora Energy
05.2014 - 03.2016
Red Seal Carpenter
Vancouver Island University
4th Class Power Engineering Certificate of Competency -
British Columbia Institute of Technology