Verne Bjornson
Edmonton
Summary
Safety and efficiency-driven Field Construction Supervisor with a proven track record of surpassing goals. Experienced in overseeing the construction of oil and gas facilities and pipelines in the Fox Creek area over the past decade. Skilled in delivering projects ahead of schedule in high-pressure environments. Having being born in Northern Alberta, I understand the importance of the oil and gas industry in the Canadian economy and the opportunities it provides. Specialized in keeping projects on track, within budget, and maintaining exceptional safety performance. Strong leadership, safety compliance, and problem-solving abilities. Extensive experience as a Journeyman Electrician adds value to oil and gas construction projects. With over 20 years in the industry, I bring the expertise and skills to be a valuable asset to your team.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Supervisor
Veren Inc-Fox Creek AB
04.2021 - Current
- Direct field supervision of new oil & gas facilities and plants (sweet and sour design) from inception to completion including; Installation of piles, structural, welding and inspection, setting buildings, electrical, instrumentation, insulation, programming and commissioning.
- Direct field supervisor on brownfield and greenfield pipelines. Oversee projects from start to finish including: Clearing, grading, stumping and grubbing, stringing pipe, ditching, welding, field coating, bends, shading and backfilling and hydrotesting.
- Installation of individual, test and group separators, compressors, chemical injection skids, tank farm and secondary containment, VRU buildings, pump buildings, MCC buildings, low/high pressure flare systems, FKODs, sweetening skids, gas lift and plunger lift systems, and full pumpjack constructions and setup.
- Overseeing projects from initiation to startup, commissioning, and final handover.
- Primary supervisor responsible for overseeing MOC activities within operations, concurrently managing several projects on a daily basis.
- Select contractors, define project scopes, work together with the facility engineer, and manage trades and equipment coordination.
- Create a construction schedule and ensure that teams are accountable for their tasks. Supply the project engineer with daily progress reports.
Construction Supervisor
Shell Canada-Fox Creek AB
02.2016 - 04.2021
- Direct supervision of new facility and plant construction and inspection.
- Direct supervision of brownfield and greenfield pipelines and their inspection.
- Perform daily inspections to verify that the contractor adheres to quality standards and specifications.
- Engage in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Act as a primary liaison between traders/contractors, engineering, support services, and operations.
- Facilitate the handover of projects to the operations team.
Lead Construction Project Coordinator
Shell Canada-Fort McMurray AB
12.2012 - 02.2016
- Managed a team of six construction coordinators on extensive oil and gas projects.
- Engaged in design evaluations and the execution of both greenfield and brownfield initiatives, with budgets varying from $10,000 to $100 million.
- Evaluated and supervised contractor quality assurance and quality control processes and documentation to guarantee adherence to client specifications and protocols.
- Directed the coordination, planning, scheduling, and implementation of numerous piping installations, building constructions, two significant hydraulic crusher upgrades at sister plants, MCC expansions, and additional projects.
- Performed regular safety inspections and audits to confirm that contractors complied with their safety procedures.
Electrical Foreman
Control Tech-Grande Prairie AB
03.2010 - 12.2012
- General Foreman on the electrical construction of new facilities (well sites, Batteries, gas/oil plants)
- Installed and commissioned PLC's, VFD's, and SCADA communication systems, installed MCC sections, switchgear, transformers, disconnects, backup generators, transfer switches, measurement and control devices, lighting contactors and piping systems.
- Terminate junction boxes, devices, electrical panels and control wiring. Responsible for providing client with completed turnover packages (redlines, as-builts, ITP).
Electrical Superintendent
Pyramid Corporation-Fort McMurray AB
01.2008 - 03.2010
- Superintendent responsible for 40+ crew members.
- Created and provided cost estimates and budget to the client (Shell).
- Created and provided detailed construction schedules to the client (Shell).
- Created and implemented safety programs for the crew members to adhere to. Monitored and supervised multiple construction crews daily to ensure construction progress was meeting the schedule promised to the client.
- Procured material and equipment from wholesalers ensuring best cost.
- Facilitated daily safety meetings with my team and the client (Shell).
Electrical Foreman
PTW-Peace River AB
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Performed maintenance on wellsite pumpjacks, heat trace and heat trace controllers, transformers, electrical panels, junction boxes, PLC's, SCADA communication systems, MCCs, lighting and contactor cabinets, cathodic protection and electric motors.
- Installed new electrical equipment on well sites, batteries and gas/oil plants. Installed gas detection systems (H2S/LEL), fire alarm systems, compressor wiring and controls.
- Troubleshoot and repair outdoor lighting, photocells and faulty or defective wiring, Adhered to CEC code.
Education
Journeyman Electrician - Electrical power and systems
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB03.2006
Skills
- Managing concurrent projects
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Schedule management
- Specialized technical training
- Construction expertise
- Construction project management skills
- Critical thinking for solutions
- Timely and dependable
- Progress tracking
- Budget management
Certification
- Journeyman Electrician Certification
- APM Project Management
- API 1169-Pipeline Inspector Certification
- CSA Z662-Piping Systems
- ASME B31.3-Process Piping
- CWB Level 1 Welding Inspector
- Ground Disturbance Level 1
- First Aid/CPR
- SPA Level 2 (Shell Project Academy, Houston TX)
- H2S Alive
- Wildlife Awareness
- WHMIS
- Confined Space Entry
- TDG
- Fall Protection
Timeline
Construction Supervisor
Veren Inc-Fox Creek AB
04.2021 - Current
Construction Supervisor
Shell Canada-Fox Creek AB
02.2016 - 04.2021
Lead Construction Project Coordinator
Shell Canada-Fort McMurray AB
12.2012 - 02.2016
Electrical Foreman
Control Tech-Grande Prairie AB
03.2010 - 12.2012
Electrical Superintendent
Pyramid Corporation-Fort McMurray AB
01.2008 - 03.2010
Electrical Foreman
PTW-Peace River AB
01.2007 - 01.2008
Journeyman Electrician - Electrical power and systems
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
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