ROSS TARRANT
Plamondon,AB
Summary
Goal-driven individual with vast experience in the Oil & Gas industry, ready to apply skills and professional experience to achieve Company goals. Expert at accomplishing challenging demands by utilizing strengths in troubleshooting and problem solving. Successful in building a strong Health and Safety culture, coordinating projects and streamlining daily functions. Wealth of experience in Oil and Natural Gas Operations, Pipeline Integrity and Facilities Operations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, dedicated to providing leadership in safe work practices and promoting safety culture.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSE Advisor
Pembina Pipeline
06.2021 - Current
- Create safe work environment by complying with safety, health and environmental requirements.
- Support Supervisors and mentor workers in identifying and implementing safety procedures and practices.
- Conduct incident investigations, participate in audits and collect data/information to maximize workplace safety and identify hazards & deficiencies.
- Educate employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
Project Coordinator, Operations
Pembina Pipeline
04.2016 - 06.2021
- Coordinate operations projects related to site safety and regulatory compliance
- Operate and maintain pipelines, pump stations and Mainline Valves (both natural gas and electric actuated).
- Perform daily, weekly and monthly inspections.
- Complete ground disturbance and safe work permits, Alberta One Calls and pipeline crossing agreements.
- Pipeline Integrity projects (Pigging, Geotechnical Inspections, Stopple Projects).
- Perform environmental and safety security audits
- Maintenance System (SAP)
Health & Safety Advisor
Imperial Oil
04.2014 - 04.2016
- Provide leadership and mentoring to establish strong safety culture throughout project completions.
- Work with Management and workers to ensure compliance with site specific policies and procedures.
- Track, log and report all safety essential documents including Job Safety Assessments, near miss and hazards.
- Conduct daily and weekly safety activities.
- Facilitate and provide site orientations, attend daily/weekly site inspections and HSE meetings.
- Safe work permit auditing and lock out/tag out auditing.
- Address hazard assessment issues, identify and implement corrective actions and ensure proper documentation is recorded.
Operations & Maintenance Coordinator
Cenovus Energy
02.2010 - 03.2014
- Coordinate plant operations, maintenance and plant shut-downs
- Oversee site construction and work with Contractors, Facility Engineering and Construction teams.
- Coordinate commissioning/start-up of pipeline and process equipment.
- Coordinate plant operations, maintenance and plant shut-downs.
- Manage area budget with daily operations activities set to achieve production objectives and implement efficiencies.
- Supervise personnel and prepare/ evaluate personal performance agreements.
- Design and implement Emergency Response Planning and safety policies and procedures.
Plant/Field Operator
CNRL/Encana/Cenovus
07.1999 - 02.2010
- All levels of Process Operating at various Oil & Gas facilities including sour, remote sites and compressor stations.
- Ensure pipeline integrity on all Field and Plant equipment through measurement, sampling and inspections.
- Daily and month end production measurements and reporting.
- Daily cost tracking and monthly reporting of budget and production numbers to ensure that targets are being met and maintained.
- Training and supervision of new employees, provide leadership & mentoring to assist with achieving personal and team objectives.
- Supervise Contractors and ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental standards.
- Complete ground disturbance and safe work permits, Alberta One Calls and pipeline crossing agreements.
Education
Diploma -
University of Fredericton
2016
NCSO
Alberta Construction Safety Association
2014
Diploma -
J.A.Williams High School
1994
Skills
- Mechanical and Technical
- Trouble shooting and Problem resolution
- Self Motivated and Determined
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Team building, leadership & collaboration
Certification
2023 – Confined Space & Monitoring
2022 – Ground Disturbance Level II
2022 – BC Ground Disturbance Level II
2022 – 1St Aid & CPR – A
2022 – H2S
2021 – WHMIS & TDG
2020 – 1169 General Pipeline Inspector
2019 – Basic Line Locating
2019 – Boat handling, Oil spill recovery & Containment
2019 – ICS 100 & 200
2016 – MED A3 (Marine Emergency Duties)
2014 – Insights Leadership Development Training
2014 – CSTS - 09
2012 – Safety Essentials for Supervisors and Managers (SEFSAM)
2011 – Skid Steer Certificate
2010 – Safety Leadership Training
Valid Class 1 Driver License
Timeline
HSE Advisor
Pembina Pipeline
06.2021 - Current
Project Coordinator, Operations
Pembina Pipeline
04.2016 - 06.2021
Health & Safety Advisor
Imperial Oil
04.2014 - 04.2016
Operations & Maintenance Coordinator
Cenovus Energy
02.2010 - 03.2014
Plant/Field Operator
CNRL/Encana/Cenovus
07.1999 - 02.2010
Diploma -
University of Fredericton
NCSO
Alberta Construction Safety Association
Diploma -
J.A.Williams High School
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