Delivered 120,000BPD and 320,000BPD (provincial and federal) regulatory applications for oil sands upgrader and associated in situ oil sands production, including project consultation on unceded territory, maintained regulatory approval and operations and project plans for pilot and demonstration projects. Led in-depth study on oil sands reservoir containment in laboratory and using numerical simulation models, including reservoir performance of novel thermal technologies. Delivered and updated corporate Health, Safety and Environment Management System including Risk Management System and maintained fit- for-purpose HSE guidelines and protocols. Built strong expert team to enable BIC execution/operation resource development.

Alberta Oilsands Inc | Jan 2010 - Jul 2012

VP Engineering

Evaluated risk for shallow in situ oil sands reservoir, generated development plan options and developed regulatory application for commercial demonstration project on private lands. Guided project execution plan with EPC, maintained transparent consultation process with all stakeholders and implemented HSE Management System. Presented company and project to support project financing opportunities and explained economic and technical benefits to both large and small investor groups Wrote technical papers and presentations on shallow in situ oil sands project execution, extraction and simulation.

Oilsands Quest Inc | Feb 2008 - Aug 2009

Vice-President, Reservoir Engineering

Led sub surface workflow, the associated laboratory program, administration, development, field operations and resources for oilsands pilot program. Created novel oil sands production technology and designed the field test program Managed analysis commercial viability reservoir recovery processes, technology providers, and coordinated independent audits of all aspects of the test program

North American Oilsands Corporation | Aug 2006 - Jan 2008

Manager Recovery Technologies

Designed solvent co-injection pilot, evaluated other reservoir process technology initiatives and resources, coordinated staff planning, recruitment and training, and developed reservoir characterization process

Petro-Canada Oilsands | Jan 2005 - Jul 2006

Senior Reservoir Engineering Specialist

De facto Project Manager for a multi-year multi stakeholder technology field pilot and evaluated annual reserves for the Syncrude and Fort Hills Oilsands mining projects.

Petro-Canada, Northern Foothills | Sep 2003 - Dec 2004

Reservoir Engineering Specialist

Advised the Wabamun sour gas Foothills exploration and production, Leduc (D3) Pinnacles exploration and development and the Hanlan and Minehead Swan Hills operations

Petro-Canada, MacKay River | Sep 2001 - Aug 2003

Reservoir Engineering Specialist

Supported design of thermal solvent test pilot, the Mackay River acceleration study, and was on site during the Mackay River 33,000 BOPD SAGD project start-up, performed simulation studies for other commercial SAGD projects.

Petro-Canada, Oilsands Development | Jan 2000 - Aug 2001

Reservoir Engineering Specialist

Supported simulation studies Gas Over Bitumen, reservoir Characterization studies Athabasca Area, study on gas cap contamination (analytical and numerical), on bitumen solution gas origin (isotope analysis), and on geomechanical cap rock integrity (lab and numerical)

747372 Alberta Ltd | Jul 1998 - Dec 1999

Principal Consultant

Performed reservoir simulation studies Gas Over Bitumen issue (Expert witness before the AEUB in the effects of associated gas cap production on the feasibility of subsequent bitumen recovery), recommended solvent selection process and provideed summary in-situ bitumen recovery techniques for different clients.

CS Resources | Nov 1995 - Apr 1998

Senior Reservoir Engineer

optimization calculations and economical evaluations for SAGD, designed a surface recycle facility for thermal solvent, studied the impact of in-situ diagenesis on efficiency thermal recovery methods, and developed the current shut down technique for horizontal steam injection wells.

Institut Francais du Petrole | Apr 1993 - Sep 1995

Reservoir Engineer

Performed simulations for thermal recovery processes, studied the generation of CO2 during thermal recovery, designed novel technique for controlling in- situ water flow, studied steam injection in bottom water reservoirs, evaluated future trends and international opportunities within heavy oil and bitumen exploration and production.

Delft University of Technology | Jan 1988 - Jan 1992

Research Scientist

At the Dietz Laboratory, designed a laboratory scaled model for the study of steam flood oil recovery, developed the theoretical process description, solved the ensuing equations, and validated calculations against laboratory data.

My Education

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Doctor (Ph.D) in Mining and Petroleum EngineeringTechnische Universiteit Delft | 1992

Ingenieur (M.Sc.) in Mining and Petroleum EngineeringDelft University of Technology | 1987

About Me

Learning new skills and looking to upgrade local, regional, national, and international energy exchange and knowledge

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