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Will Nordstrom

Viking,AB

Summary

Dynamic Production Foreman with extensive experience at driving operational efficiency and spearheading cost-saving initiatives. Proven track record in production operations including diagnosis and preventive maintenance scheduling, enhancing productivity while supervising production operator teams. Leading successful facility turnarounds as well as facility commissioning and decommissioning operations and optimizing production processes, ensuring compliance with AER and OHS standards.

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Experienced with managing production operations, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow. Utilizes technical skills to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues swiftly. Knowledge of safety protocols and quality control measures, ensuring consistent outcomes

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Foreman

Enercapita Energy Ltd.
05.2015 - Current
  • Mentored new employees, providing them with hands-on training and guidance for successful job performance.
  • Assisted upper management with strategic planning to meet long-term objectives in productivity and profitability growth.
  • Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives to identify areas of potential cost savings and process improvements.
  • performed daily operations of multiple production sites, ensuring compliance with Alberta Energy Regulator standards.
  • Led facility turnarounds and capital projects, completing all initiatives on time and within budget.
  • Supervised commissioning and decommissioning operations of Gas compression facilities, multi-well and single well oil batteries, and pipelines.
  • Designed and supervised construction of single and multi-well gas and oil batteries and water disposal facilities.

Production Foreman

New West Data Corp.
06.2020 - Current
  • Manage oil and gas production facilities, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards.
  • Oversee well operations, equipment maintenance, and production optimization, maximizing output efficiency.
  • Implement cost-saving measures, reducing operational expenses through streamlined maintenance schedules.
  • Coordinate with engineering teams to upgrade and increase facility efficiency.

Production Foreman

White Ram Resources
08.2014 - 04.2015
  • Managed a team of 5 operators in sweet gas and oil well production, overseeing well operations and equipment maintenance.
  • Prepared detailed production reports, providing actionable insights to senior management.
  • Tracked operational expenditures and prepared detailed expense reports and submitted to management.

Lead Production Operator

Signalta Resources
04.2011 - 07.2014
  • Directed daily operations of production facilities, mentoring junior operators and ensuring operational continuity.
  • Optimized well performance through regular testing and maintenance.
  • Liaised with maintenance teams to schedule repairs thereby reducing equipment downtime.

Production Operator

Signalta Resources
02.2004 - 03.2011
  • Operated oil and gas production equipment, including wells, pumps, and separators, in compliance with safety standards.
  • Conducted routine inspections and maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
  • Data collection and reporting for production metrics, contributing to process improvements.
  • Participated in safety drills and environmental monitoring, maintaining regulatory compliance.

Production Operator

War Energy
07.2010 - 06.2019
  • Operated and monitored multi-well oil battery production facilities, including well testing and flowline maintenance.
  • Performed troubleshooting on pumps, separators, and compressors, minimizing downtime and reducing maintenance expenses.

Education

Diploma - Agriculture

Lakeland College
Vermilion, AB

Safety Starts Here. WCSS. Danatec
Alberta

Skills

  • Operational efficiency
  • Preventive Maintenance scheduling
  • Equipment failure diagnosis and troubleshooting
  • Machinery operation
  • Equipment operation
  • Oil and Gas Production Management
  • Team Leadership and Supervision
  • Safety and Regulatory Compliance
  • Equipment Maintenance and Optimization
  • Process Improvement and Cost Reduction
  • Emergency Response and Safety Training
  • Class 1 Drivers License

Languages

English

Timeline

Production Foreman

New West Data Corp.
06.2020 - Current

Production Foreman

Enercapita Energy Ltd.
05.2015 - Current

Production Foreman

White Ram Resources
08.2014 - 04.2015

Lead Production Operator

Signalta Resources
04.2011 - 07.2014

Production Operator

War Energy
07.2010 - 06.2019

Production Operator

Signalta Resources
02.2004 - 03.2011

Diploma - Agriculture

Lakeland College

Safety Starts Here. WCSS. Danatec
Will Nordstrom