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Trevor Gravel

Summary

Proven Control Room Operator with a track record of excellence in operational efficiency and safety at North River Midstream. Expert in troubleshooting and stress tolerance, adept at minimizing process upsets and ensuring compliance with emissions standards. Skilled in team collaboration and training, enhancing plant performance and reliability. Eager to continue advancing my Power Engineering certification as well as growing my knowledge of the industry.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Control Room Operator

North River Midstream
08.2011 - Current
  • Monitor operation of all processing equipment via DCS and later Symphony+ windows based control systems.
  • Managed process upsets calmly under pressure, collaborating with team members to resolve problems quickly while minimizing potential impacts on operations.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices, and sharing knowledge from past experiences in the field.
  • Maintained high levels of safety in the workplace through diligent observation and strict adherence to developed procedures.
  • Monitored plant emissions data to ensure plant operations were within the parameters outlined in the Emissions Permit.

Plant Operator

Spectra Energy
04.2003 - 08.2011
  • Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety, performance, and reliability.
  • Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
  • Scheduled and arranged non-routine maintenance requiring outside contractors.
  • Operate and maintain 3rd party field sites consisting of reciprocal and screw compressors, line heaters, methanol injection pumps, and water separation systems.

Casual Operator

Spectra Energy
05.2001 - 04.2003
  • Operate various types of gas processing equipment including amine and carbonate sweetening trains, desiccant and glycol based dehydrators, steam and electrical driven pumps.
  • Shut down, isolate, depressurize, lock out, and prove equipment safe for maintenance activities.
  • Shut down process equipment safely and efficiently in the event of an emergency or process upset.

Operator

Enersul Operations
11.1998 - 01.2000
  • Responsible for general plant maintenance and cleanup.
  • Took routine samples to ensure operations we running efficiently and within tolerable limits.
  • Relieved the Plant Operator and monitored operations in their absence.
  • Loaded pelletized sulphur into trucks utilizing a scale to ensure proper weights and distribution were met.

Education

Pre-technology Certificate

NAIT
Edmonton, AB
2001

High School Diploma -

Fort Nelson Secondary School
Fort Nelson, BC
06.1998

Skills

  • Troubleshooting
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Situational Awareness
  • Stress Tolerance

Certification

3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate

H2S Alive

First Aid

Class 5/6 drivers license

Gas Process operator level A

Timeline

Control Room Operator

North River Midstream
08.2011 - Current

Plant Operator

Spectra Energy
04.2003 - 08.2011

Casual Operator

Spectra Energy
05.2001 - 04.2003

Operator

Enersul Operations
11.1998 - 01.2000

Pre-technology Certificate

NAIT

High School Diploma -

Fort Nelson Secondary School
Trevor Gravel