๐ข Iโm proud to share that I have officially been awarded my 3rd Class Power Engineerโs Certificate of Competency through ABSA.
This milestone is a reflection of years (2006 start) of dedication, resilience, and hands-on experience in Canadaโs energy sector. Over the most recent several years, Iโve had the privilege to contribute to some dynamic projects, including: ๐น Assistant Shift Engineer โ Keyera Simonette Gas Plant Operating in a high-capacity midstream facility (450 MMcf/d sour gas & 27,000 bbl/d condensate), with responsibility for cryogenic and sour gas processing, amine & dehydration units, fractionation, compressors, and SCADA/DCS monitoring. Supporting safe operations, hazard mitigation, and contractor onboarding while optimizing plant performance. ๐น Process Foreman โ Sancon Commissioning (Pembina Brownfield Upgrade) Leading commissioning and startup activities, mechanical isolations, permit-to-work processes, lockout/tagout procedures, and SOP development. Ensuring safe turnover of systems and alignment with client standards during critical project phases. ๐น Contract Operator โ S2F Global Resources Supporting Strathconaโs HIP VAP R&D pilot for SAGD steam generation using produced water (GHG reduction & water treatment innovation). Additionally, operating AltaGasโ Townsend deepcut, shallow cut, and mercaptan plant (550 MMscf/d) with responsibility for isolations, inspections, and emergency readiness. These experiences have deepened my industry service commitments and further shaped me into a safety-first, technically versatile operator who thrives on collaboration, problem-solving, and continual learning. Looking ahead, I am already actively pursuing my 2nd Class certification with study materials in hand and initial program underway in the Power Engineering 101 modules. This certification is not the finish line; itโs a steppingstone toward continued professional growth and contribution to Western Canada's power and natural gas industry.