Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area
Experienced Laboratory Technician with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & energy industry. Well known of oil sand operation. Skilled in ICP-OES, GC, TIC TOC, FTIR, UV-vis, Petroleum, 5S, and Quality Assurance. Strong research professional graduated from Thompson Rivers University.
· Developed and validated new analytical methods based on ASTM and CSA standards for improved laboratory efficiency and accuracy. · Led training and mentoring of laboratory personnel, enhancing team skills and operational excellence. · Managed laboratory operations cost-effectively, optimizing workflows and sample management for peak efficiency. · Conducted troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, ensuring the reliability and accuracy of analytical instruments. · Revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and tracked test accuracy discrepancies to enhance overall analytical performance. · In-depth knowledge of the entire Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) process, supporting other departments with accurate and timely analytical data. · Visited the main site lab at Christina Lake and contributed to the enhancement of certain testing methodologies
▪ Investigate and troubleshoot suspect result and variability in instrument performance ▪ Train and mentor other lab personnel in operation of analytical system ▪ Execution of Smart Management on the lab operation cost ▪ Work on laboratory improvement and sample management ▪ Development, validation and implementation of new analytical method ▪ Development, validation and technical documentation for new most effective technology analytical methodology base on ASTM and CSA ▪ Optimize the lab program and work flow ▪ Sample handling from different process areas
1. Support lab services in oil & gas plant operation 2. Troubleshoot and set up analytical instruments in local laboratory 3. Working on laboratory improvement and sample management.
· Supported laboratory services for major oil sands projects, specializing in instrument setup and troubleshooting. · Implemented improvements in laboratory operations and sample management, contributing to enhanced service quality.
1. Initiated Surmont 2 laboratory by evaluating and purchasing Surmont 2 lab equipment such as ICP-OES, IC and Auto Titrator 2. Confirmed and relocated unsuitable sampling points through checking the whole oil sand plant 3. Performed preventative maintenance and repaired any malfunction lab instruments 4. Performed calibration and verification of ICP-OES, TIC TOC and IC 5. Optimized instrument performance on ICP-OES by decreasing measurement time and picking up the best wavelength on each cation 6. Studied Sulferox operation manual to optimize H2S test method and determine report detection limit (RDL) 7. Resolved operational issues professionally in absence of supervisor 8. Shared knowledge in the internal network 9. Troubleshoot any operation issue, such as pigging and acid circulation with water treatment lead 10. Established lab test schedules and provided non-routine lab tests to assist plant operation 11. Established and reviewed site standard operation procedures for continuous improvements 12. Performed daily routine tests for water treatment and oil production departments 13. Performed preventative maintenance for operator’s hand hold devices