Ron Kornelson
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Engineering Leader with 26 years of extensive experience in engineering management, mechanical and machine design, and project engineering across the oil, gas, forestry, and construction industries. Proven expertise in SolidWorks PDM installation, configuration, and maintenance, complemented by a strong background in reliability engineering and integrity management. Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions, optimizing project operations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Skilled in SQL, VBA, and automation, with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency through custom workflow development and process automation. Looking to leverage a diverse skill set and leadership experience in a role that focuses on continuous improvement and cutting-edge product development.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Integrity Manager
MEG Energy Corp
03.2023 - Current
- Advanced the integrity program by developing CBM performance indicators, applying reliability fundamentals across the organization, and creating programs that exceed regulatory requirements.
Integrity Lead
MEG Energy Corp
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Expanded responsibilities from the Reliability Lead role to include oversight of Fired Equipment Integrity and coordination of Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) inspections for pipelines and piping.
Reliability Program Lead
MEG Energy Corp
01.2015 - 02.2022
- Accountable and responsible for establishing and implementing a scalable asset management & reliability strategy with integrated processes and maintenance tactics to support MEG Energy’s current operations and future growth properties.
Projects Engineering Lead
MEG Energy Corp
05.2013 - 02.2015
- Client Engineering Lead for a variety of projects including 8 large-to-major sized, as well as many smaller Strategic projects conducted by 2 Engineering and Procurement providers (EPs).
Operations Project Engineer
MEG Energy Corp
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Project Manager for various Ops projects conducted in and outside of facility shutdown making use of outside vendors, inside technical specialists, engineering and procurement providers and contractors.
Area Manager
WorleyParsons Canada
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Area Manager/Project Engineer for Inlet, Separation, De-oiling and Treating (Area 100) – coordinating engineering discipline leads (7) to deliver design of Area 100 as well as interaction and liaison with related package vendors and Client.
Project Engineer
WorleyParsons Canada
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Underground utilities Project Engineer – coordinating engineering discipline leads (7) to deliver design and support construction of utilities as well as interaction and liaison with related package vendors and Client.
Territory Technical Manager
Automated Design Systems
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Consultant providing 3D design, and software implementation and training for various clients.
Mechanical Project & Design Engineer
Foremost Industries
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Project engineering, management and design including planning, equipment specification, execution, supervision of 2 to 4 person design team and construction, engineering quality control, liaison to vendors, consultants & customers, production support and assistance.
Mechanical Project & Design Engineer
Tigercat Industries
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Design, prototype, and produce above mobile equipment
- Design and project management of complete cycle for structural and machine design of various forestry and construction mobile machines; including strategizing, planning, supervising and completing (design, 3D modelling, CAD drawings), product and customer support.
Engineering/Forest Technician
Various Consultants and British Columbia Forest Service
01.1992 - 01.1998
- Planning, lay-out/survey, designing and supervision of various clearing, grubbing, road, bridge and drainage construction projects.
Education
BSc - Forest Engineering
University of New Brunswick
05.1999
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Training and Development
- Staff Management
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Performance Management
- Schedule Preparation
- Performance Evaluations
Registrations
- Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta
- Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International
Certifications
- Certified SolidWorks Professional
- Trainer
- Support Technician
Technicalexpertise
- ABSA Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation, 2013
- Insights team alignment and Crucial Conversations, 2012
- WorleyParsons Project Management Program (WPMP), WorleyParsons Calgary, 2012
- Leads Training Program, WorleyParsons Calgary, 2012
- Engineering Management Systems (EMS v3), WorleyParsons Calgary, 2009-10
- Contracting Strategies/Claims, AACEI, 2008
- Oilpatch/Petroleum Overview, JuneWarren, 2008
- Risk Quantification/Management (@Risk/Pertmaster), AACEI, 2008
- Project Management, APEGGA, 2007
- Project Management on Mega Projects, APEGGA, 2007
Timeline
Integrity Manager
MEG Energy Corp
03.2023 - Current
Integrity Lead
MEG Energy Corp
02.2022 - 03.2023
Reliability Program Lead
MEG Energy Corp
01.2015 - 02.2022
Projects Engineering Lead
MEG Energy Corp
05.2013 - 02.2015
Operations Project Engineer
MEG Energy Corp
01.2007 - 01.2012
Area Manager
WorleyParsons Canada
01.2007 - 01.2012
Project Engineer
WorleyParsons Canada
01.2007 - 01.2012
Territory Technical Manager
Automated Design Systems
01.2005 - 01.2007
Mechanical Project & Design Engineer
Foremost Industries
01.2004 - 01.2005
Mechanical Project & Design Engineer
Tigercat Industries
01.1999 - 01.2004
Engineering/Forest Technician
Various Consultants and British Columbia Forest Service
01.1992 - 01.1998
BSc - Forest Engineering
University of New Brunswick
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