Sheldon Ganie
Box 2702 Lloydminster,SK
Summary
20 years experience working as a Lead Operator at multiple Alberta Class 2, and Saskatchewan TDG Regulated Oilfield and Industrial Landfill Facilities, with onsite waste water disposals. Joint Health and Safety Committee chairman. Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean driving record. Heavy equipment operations training mentor. SAIT Lead Operator training. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as a team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with a strong work ethic.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Operator
Secure Energy formerly Tervita Midstream Energy Services
Marshall, Saskatchewan
11.2010 - Current
- Complete competency assessments on junior operators to ensure SOP and operational compliance
- Operate wheel loader/dozer to maintain level dumping areas for heavy haul trucks, and maintain engineered design
- Responsible for developing standard operating procedures for facility operations and revising procedures as necessary
- Responsible for conducting quarterly health, safety, and environment compliance audits, ensuring that all health, safety, and environmental standards are followed, and leading the team in ensuring all issues that arise from audits are handled appropriately
- Supervise, mentor, and train Junior Plant Operators as well as supervise onsite contractors.
- Monitoring plant systems with VTScada software
- Issuing Safe Work Permits, JSA’s and ensure adherence to safe work practices
- Assist the Facility Manager in streamlining operations, forecasting budgets, and maintaining strict adherence to budget guidelines
- Review and consult with the engineering group on Landfill cell design, construction, and fill procedures
- Consult with senior management team on decisions regarding size, phasing, location, and operating procedures
- Complete commissioning, maintenance, and turnaround activities on all equipment on site including pumps, wells, and all heavy equipment
- Backfill for Plant Manager as necessary and assist in the recruiting process as needed
- Responsible for developing and ensuring adherence to the Facility Waste Placement Plan
- Extensive understanding of Directive 058 – Oilfield Waste Management Requirements for the Upstream Petroleum Industry
- Successfully developing a waste placement plans for multiple landfills and placing 10,000,000 tonnes of oilfield waste material.
- Assigned tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and experience, realizing productivity and workflow improvements.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting open communication among team members to address concerns or suggestions for improvement.
Home Inspector/Project Manager
First General Services
Lloydminster, AB
10.2009 - 11.2010
- Conducted home inspections
- Extensive communication with realtors and potential customers
- Safety Officer conducting monthly meetings
- Water Restoration Technician
- Carpentry work for buildings damaged by flood and other disaster related elements.
- Collaborated with real estate agents to facilitate timely inspections and clear communication of findings.
- Maintained high ethical standards by providing unbiased assessments of homes conditions.
Senior Shift Lead Operator
Secure Energy formerly Tervita Midstream Energy Services
10.2003 - 10.2009
- Operate wheel loader/dozer to maintain level dumping areas for heavy haul trucks, and maintain engineered design
- Responsible for developing standard operating procedures for facility operations and revising procedures as necessary
- Responsible for conducting quarterly health, safety, and environment compliance audits, ensuring that all health, safety, and environmental standards are followed, and leading the team in ensuring all issues that arise from audits are handled appropriately
- Supervise, mentor, and train Junior Plant Operators as well as supervise onsite contractors issuing Safe Work Permits and JSA’s and safe work practices
- Assist the Facility Manager in streamlining operations, forecasting budgets, and maintaining strict adherence to budget guidelines
- Review and consult with the engineering group on Landfill cell design, construction, and fill procedures
- Consult with senior management team on decisions regarding size, phasing, location, and operating procedures
- Complete commissioning, maintenance, and turnaround activities on all equipment on site including pumps, wells, and all heavy equipment
- Backfill for Plant Manager as necessary and assist in the recruiting process as needed
- Responsible for developing and ensuring adherence to the Facility Waste Placement Plan
- Extensive understanding of Directive 058 – Oilfield Waste Management Requirements for the Upstream Petroleum Industry
- Successfully developing a waste placement plan and placing 3,000,000 tonnes of oilfield waste material.
Education
Grade 12 Diploma -
Unity Composite High School
Unity, SK01.2001
Skills
- Scheduling Coordination
- Compliance Monitoring
- Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving
- Standard Operating Procedures Development
- Operational Efficiency
- Plant Troubleshooting
- Chemical Handling
Certification
- Safety Leadership Training
- First Aid/CPR A with AED
- Level II Fire Training
- H2S Alive
- TDG
- Ground Disturbance Level II
- Confined Space – Entry and Monitor
- Loss Control Management
- JHSC Level I & Level II Training (SK)
- Alberta JHSC Training
- Heavy Equipment Mentor
- WHMIS
- ICS 100/200/300
- SWANA Landfill Operations (2004)
- ICS 100
- Incident Management
- Fatigue Management
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Intermediate Excel Training
Heavy Equipment History
John Deere 724K - 13 years, Volvo L120E - 6 years, Caterpillar 966F - 1.5 years, Komatsu WA 380 – 5 years, Caterpillar D6R - 9 years, Caterpillar D6M - 3 years, Caterpillar D5H - 4 years, Caterpillar D7R - 1 year, John Deere 850C - 3 years, Komatsu D65wx – 3 years, Caterpillar 320D - 6 months, Many different skid steer loaders, backhoes, Packers, some grader experience.
References
Available upon request
Hunting, Fishing, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling, Slopitch
Outdoor enthusiast who enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Timeline
Lead Operator
Secure Energy formerly Tervita Midstream Energy Services
11.2010 - Current
Home Inspector/Project Manager
First General Services
10.2009 - 11.2010
Senior Shift Lead Operator
Secure Energy formerly Tervita Midstream Energy Services
10.2003 - 10.2009
Grade 12 Diploma -
Unity Composite High School