Results-driven Company Owner/Program Manager with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Senior Program Manager
Terrene Environmental Consulting Ltd.
08.2015 - Current
Continue on with operational duties and activities completed during time at Helland Associates Ltd.
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business with increased project load and diversity.
Oversee daily operations, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
Trained and motivate employees to perform daily field and office functions.
Manage large scale reclamation programs for various clients while still completing project supervision on worksites.
Manage, Oversee, Supervise all aspects related to reclamation and remediation projects including safety, contractor selection and vetting, database management, employee management, budgeting, meetings, ERP Planning, and site specific project planning and execution.
Reclamation Consultant
Helland Associates Ltd.
12.2008 - 08.2015
Purchased Helland Associates Ltd. in March 2015. Took over day to day company operations. Changed name to Terrene Environmental Consulting Ltd. in August 2015.
Supervise and consult on specific aspects of environmental reclamation involved with oilfield activities
Project supervision from the Phase I ESA through to attaining a Reclamation Certificate
Monitor sites for vegetation establishment and overall site health
Plant Identification and seed selection for reclamation practices
Maintain client and landowner relations
Conduct and prepare: Cost estimates and spreadsheets for reclamation procedures
Safety Meetings, Job Hazard ID's, Safe Work Procedures and Practices, Emergency Response Planning
Ground Disturbance packages including One Call Placement
Pre/Post Reclamation Field Reports
Site specific reclamation plans
Detailed Site Assessments using 2010 Criterion
Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
Reclamation Certificate Applications using One Stop
Air Photo, Land Title, Site, Water and Soil research
Soil collection for lab analysis and filling out Chain of Custody forms.
Field Supervisor
LV Reclamation And Maintenance Ltd. (Restructured)
06.2006 - 08.2008
Supervise, schedule and coordinate field crews
Prepare and conduct Safety and Tailgate meetings, Job Hazard ID's and Safe Work procedures
Sales and client relations
Responsible for invoicing, equipment maintenance files, ISN and HSE database management
Perform general reclamation procedures that include: Consulting on reclamation plans for specific sites and conditions
Seed selection for reclaimed areas
Assess soil conditions and rectify problem areas
Tillage, seeding, harrowing
Manage field personnel
Chemical application
Winter snow plowing
Yearly lease maintenance including mowing, road grading, and fencing.
Equipment Operator
Seisline Resource Services Ltd. (Company Closed)
05.2005 - 06.2006
Operate heavy equipment for lease and road construction
Reclaimed abandoned well sites
Construct drainage ditches for northern well sites
Operate grader for winter road maintenance
Maintenance and repairs on equipment.
Mechanic
Quattro Oilfield Services Ltd. (Company closed)
08.2004 - 05.2005
Maintenance and repairs to heavy and automotive equipment
Responsible for maintenance records and safety files on all equipment
Structural welding
Part of company safety committee.
Truck Driver
Walton Enterprise Trucking, Calgary, Alberta
09.1999 - 08.2004
Winch Truck Operator
Transportation of oil field and heavy equipment
Involved with Rig and Camp moves
Border crossing experience (U.S.A.)
Kept current Log Book entries
Maintenance of equipment
Operation of heavy equipment in fire situations
Supervise fire line crews (Cat Boss).
Combine Specialist
Agro Equipment - John Deere, Calgary, Alberta
04.1997 - 09.1999
Supervisor of harvest division
Set up of new equipment
Delivery of equipment, followed loading and unloading procedures
Assisted customers, filing and completed general office tasks
Experience with Forklift and Bobcat operations.
Truck Driver
Golden Hill Harvesting, Hafford, Saskatchewan
05.1994 - 12.1996
Custom harvesting in U.S.A
And Canada
Operation and maintenance of John Deere 9600 combine's
Transported equipment, recorded Log Book entries.
11.1992 - 04.1996
Hauled crude oil with tri axle trailers
Maintenance Crew and Vac Truck Operator
Heavy Equipment Operator.
Truck Driver
Edan Transport - Edmund Powluski, Eaglesham, Alberta
01.1995 - 04.1995
Mountain driving experience hauling grain using Super B trailers
Maintenance of equipment.
Education
Land and Water Resource (Land Reclamation Major) -
Olds College
Olds, Alberta
01.2009
Environmental Reclamation Certificate -
Olds College
Olds, Alberta
01.2008
High School General Diploma -
Unity Composite High School
Unity, Saskatchewan
01.1992
Skills
Member of the Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) registered as an RT (Ag)
Ground Disturbance, First Aid (CPR), H2S Alive, WHIMIS, CSO, Bear Aware, PST, Accident Investigation
Supervisory and mentorship skills
Customer Relations
Small business operations
Verbal and written communication
Experience in various oil field operations with strong background in lease and road construction and reclamation
Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe, and AutoCad 3D and Arc GIS Software
GPS and Mapping Skills
References
References supplied upon request
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Owner/Senior Program Manager
Terrene Environmental Consulting Ltd.
08.2015 - Current
Reclamation Consultant
Helland Associates Ltd.
12.2008 - 08.2015
Field Supervisor
LV Reclamation And Maintenance Ltd. (Restructured)
06.2006 - 08.2008
Equipment Operator
Seisline Resource Services Ltd. (Company Closed)
05.2005 - 06.2006
Mechanic
Quattro Oilfield Services Ltd. (Company closed)
08.2004 - 05.2005
Truck Driver
Walton Enterprise Trucking, Calgary, Alberta
09.1999 - 08.2004
Combine Specialist
Agro Equipment - John Deere, Calgary, Alberta
04.1997 - 09.1999
Truck Driver
Edan Transport - Edmund Powluski, Eaglesham, Alberta
01.1995 - 04.1995
Truck Driver
Golden Hill Harvesting, Hafford, Saskatchewan
05.1994 - 12.1996
11.1992 - 04.1996
Land and Water Resource (Land Reclamation Major) -
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