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Les Pinder (L.Png)
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Les Pinder (L.Png)
Control System Specialist
Calgary, AB.
Cell: (403) 540-0251 Email: lespinder@shaw.ca

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
· Controls and Automation Engineering Design with ful l cycle implementation experience in all legacy
and current DCS, PLC, RTU, SCADA (HMI) and Instrume ntation. Not only strong with Electrical but
also with Process and Mechanical Engineering and ho w it all interfaces in the project. Years’ of
experience in commissioning and MOC’s with operatio ns, has given full exposure to operational
requirements for safety and reliability.
· Technical Lead experience and a willingness to take on added responsibility to meet tight deadlines.
· Talented Project Manager focused on process improve ment and on-time project delivery.
Recognized for successful project execution of 100’ s of oil & gas pipeline and facility projects from
concept to commissioning. Excellent knowledge in fu ll systems and comfortable to provide Lead
experience, mentorship and guidance while adhering to all corporate objectives.
· Developing Specifications and Estimations. Evaluati ng bids and vendor selection.
· Assertive at identifying and resolving inefficient procedures and processes. Resourceful problem
solver that works tenaciously to understand and def ine the problem at hand and evaluate outcomes.
· Accomplished Sr. Control System Specialist and Tech nical Lead with ability to build and motivate a
high- performing project team.
· Excellent programming in all areas of Controls and Automation. Superb Networking and
programming skills.
· Hardworking, enthusiastic, and results-oriented Sr. Control System Specialist/Lead offering robust
technical qualifications in R&D, Design, Programmin g, Commissioning, and Trouble Shooting,
continuous process improvements and human relations .
· Familiar with electrical and mechanical government codes.
CAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCE
2014 - 2022 Dexpro Process Solutions Ltd – Control System Speci alist
· Three 110 Mmscfd CO2 dehydration process package fo r Enhance Alberta Clive facility. Control
System, instrumentation, electrical design and draf ting. Managed panel fabrication, electrical
contractor, and work scope documentation. Commissio ning of process package was a success for the
client.

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Three 40 Mmscfd CO2 dehydration process packages fo r Chevron Gorgon facility, Western Australia.
Worked on the development of control system logic a nd testing Yokogawa DCS system.
Commissioning of process package at Borrow island L NG facility.

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Two 130 Mmscfd CO2 dehydration process packages for Oxy Petroleum Permian Basin West Texas,
system, instrumentation, electrical design and draf ting. Managed panel fabrication, electrical
contractor and work scope documentation. Commission ing of process package was a success for the
client.

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80 Mmscfd CO2 dehydration process first of the larg e scaled units in production, successfully
removing water content from CO2 stream.

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5 Mmscfd CO2 dehydration process first of the small scaled units in production, successfully removing

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water content from CO2 stream.

2021 – 2022 Siemens Energy (Batam, Riau Islands, Indonesia) - C ontrol System Specialist

· Integrate complete electrical building process air conditioning system. Including main building panel
and HVAC unit packages, 7 buildings in total, Remot e from Calgary Canada training of personnel in
Batam, Indonesia on the mechanical, electrical, Ins trumentation and control system functions
designed in system. Remote Pre-Sat testing and trou bleshooting of mechanical, electrical,
instrumentation and controls. Client SAT acceptance testing assistance with LNG Canada
inspections.

2021 – 2022 WASCO Energy Group of Companies (Batam, Riau Island s, Indonesia) -
Control System Specialist

· Integrate complete electrical building process air conditioning system. Including main building panel
and HVAC unit packages, four buildings in total, Re mote from Calgary Canada training of personnel
in Batam, Indonesia on the mechanical, electrical, Instrumentation and control system functions
designed in system. Remote Pre-Sat testing and trou bleshooting of mechanical, electrical,
instrumentation and controls. Client SAT acceptance testing assistance. assistance with LNG Canada
inspections.

2012 – 2021 Stantec - Control System Specialist

· APPL pipeline control system upgrade, 26 block valv e stations and 8 pump stations, program Modicon
PLC to Allen Bradley specifications, develop modico n function blocks to simulate the Allen Bradley
specification requirements also create HMI graphics to match specification.

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Building automation system (BAS) panel development and testing for large maintenance shops.
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Upgrade Gas regulator station for 120 MMscfd natura l gas in Bronx New York for Con Edison Utility.
Design all instrumentation and control system, Prog ram PLC and HMI for station. Commission site
and setup training for personnel Key member in desi gn review meetings to ensure constructability
of planned works. Would provide professional soluti ons to improve process, efficiencies or
schedule.

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Independently reviewed IFC drawings and BOM, identi fied gaps and then coordinated with supply
chain department to obtain necessary materials and services for construction.

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Resolved vendor, personnel and technical issues enc ountered during the course of construction
through a consultative leadership approach providin g tact and decorum.

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Lead, Supervised and performed all MOC work. This e ntailed working simultaneously on many small
projects with fast turnaround while staying on budg et.

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Highly involved with the Instrumentation, and Contr ols solutions to ensure the engineering package
is complete for field work.

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I interfaced with client field engineers, monitored and held project progress discussions for various
project locations. Upheld and endorsed Stantec’s pr oject quality and safety objectives through
ongoing dialogue with all stakeholders.

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Energetic and results-focused with success in devel oping and leading up to 3 personnel to achieve
outstanding results in: Instrumentation and Control s design, check and review work packages.

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Successful projects included Liquids Debottle Necki ng, Well, Satellite, Oil Battery, Pipeline pumping

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stations and LACT package and Engineering.
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Managed review, markups and issue for Construction including revision of Electrical, Controls and
Communication scope of work. Liaison for all Field Construction requests


2015 – 2021 Olympic International - Control System Specialist

· LNG Canada 13 MCC buildings HVAC control PLC and HM I system programming, Pre-Fat, FAT and SAT
testing and design engineering reviews.
· Conoco Surmont oil sands site building HVAC control system programming, FAT testing and design
engineering reviews.
· CNRL oil sands site building HVAC control system pr ogramming, FAT testing and design engineering
reviews.
2019 - 2020 Obsidian Engineering – Control System Specialist
· Karr Creek 10000 bbl/day SemCams – Karr Creek 10000 bbl/day oil battery with truck in and out
abilities, commissioned 400 points in a two-week pe riod. Involved trouble shooting motor circuits,
panel wiring, hardwired circuit interface with util ities, Allen Bradley remote point I/0 system and
programming Control Logix, Point I/O and RS Studio with SE and Historian.


2014 – 2016 Sigit Automation - Instrumentation Technical Lead
· Tech Savvy Technical Lead dedicated to continuous p rocess improvement in the face of rapidly evolving
and changing markets. Extremely results-oriented an d proactive in addressing and resolving problems.
· Sharp eye for managing current and future capacity constraints as well as current and future business
development.
· Accountable for setting up new business standards a nd department set up for oil & gas projects in a small
business environment.
· Skilled Project Manager with solid experience manag ing all levels of multiple projects including budgeting
and administration while ensuring technical deliver ables.
· Highly involved in JV partnership with Laricina, Su ncor, Nexen and Harris Corporation. The technology
used will reduce energy use by 40%. Emissions reduc tions were due to using microwave electromagnetic
heating and rapid well pad startup with solvent inj ection. I was the prime to review and sign off
instrumentation installations and complete the PLC and HMI programming. I was involved in the at times
difficult commissioning for successful startup of p rocess.
· SIL Industrial Minerals, assigned to project manage ment, electrical design, assist programming and
commissioning of BMS system upgrade, assorted MOC p rojects.
· Technical expert: HMI (wonderware), PLC5, Control L ogix 5000, Ignition HMI. Testing and commissioning
of end devices and test truck in automation systems . ROC 107 RTU. Trouble shoot Modbus
communications.
· Contribute to the Delta-V integration of an existin g Allen Bradley control system. Help in the develop ment
of the implementation strategy, work with vendor in development of custom dynamos and interface
blocks.

2011 and 2015 Gas Liquids Engineering Ltd - Facility Specialist/P roject Engineer
· Conducted Research and Development of a new Dexpro Dehydration process for acid gas. Solution
presented was agreed and implemented. Through consu ltative approach and understanding the

· client’s requirements intimately, I successfully tr oubleshot many issues for the sour gas facility wit h
mutual collaboration and outcome.
· Dynamic Electrical and Controls professional skille d at system programming, tuning,

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instrumentation and electrical trouble shooting. Managed full design of electrical skid and PLC
control panel. Through my consultative approach and technical know how, this product is
performing beyond expectations.

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Successfully selected and sized inlet separator, fl are knock out and storage tanks. Accurately
prepared the bids and procured equipment through va rious vendors.

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Accurately performed Mechanical and Electrical insp ection duties at site. Addressed programming
issues which increased reliability.

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Proudly started with a 67% run time and completed p roject with an impressive 98% run time.

2009 and 2011 Kilowatts Engineering Ltd – Senior Project Manager
· Spearheaded Kilowatt’s one of kind project – propan e gas fracking wells to be recovered and reused.
This entailed my electrical and controls programmin g complimented with training, mentoring, and
coaching of personnel on the process setup and runn ing of the process to maintain sound deliverables
for the client.

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Talented Project Manager with high technical experi ence possessing in-depth knowledge of the
project and client’s objectives, as well as advance d understanding of PLC programming, HMI, SCADA,
SLC 500, Roc 800 RTU’s. Some of the projects I was directly involved with as PM and Technical were:
Propane Recovery, Sour Gas processing, Truck/Rail o ffloading and pipeline pumps, Oil Battery,
Storage Facilities, compressor Stations and Water/ Waste Water.

· Wearing both PM and Technical hat, this included at times tenuous conversations, negotiations and
ultimate positive client partnership.

2001 to 2008 continuous Colt Engineering Ltd. – Control System Specialist
· Motivated Control Systems Technologist who complete s projects on time and uses professional level
skill and trade knowledge to demonstrate superior p erformance on job site.

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Compressor panel development and integration into c lient site developments.
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Control system design, procurement, programming, an d commissioning of many projects as a solid
contributor to the team in every way.

· “Go to” person providing coaching, mentorship and g uidance to Junior Personnel while maintaining
project scope, Technical QA/QC and budget during co mmissioning.
· Led, advised and mentored many team members simulta neously through the successful execution of
a wide variety of oil & gas facility projects. Ensu red project execution protocols were followed, and
documentation complete. Provided “Ground up” ideas and solutions.



2001 and 2002 GRB Engineering Ltd – Control System Specialist
· Helped manage the at times large instrument and dev ice selection and procurement. I worked with
Vendors building positive business relationships.

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Allen Bradley PLC and HMI programming and commissio n complete with alarms.
· Managed Process Control Engineering and design for 16 compressors and two dehydrators.
Programming to testing to commissioning


EDUCATION
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (N.A.I.T)
Instrumentation Engineering Technology

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Application for APEGA P.L. (Eng.) in process.
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE BACKGROUND
Control Panel Development – Reciprocating/Turbine compressors panel development and
integration. Rail/Truck Loading/Unloading ticket sy stems Toptech, Acculaod, TruckVue panel
integration. Burner panel development and integrati on. Building HVAC and automation system
panels development and integration.
Instrumentation - Control Valve sizing and commissioning - Mass Meter sizing and commissioning-
Hart/4-20ma Transmitters specification and commissi oning - Analyzers and Sampling systems
specification and commissioning - Radar and nuclear Instrumentation specification and
commissioning. Evaluations on technology to be used on unique applications.
Electrical – VFD configuration several manufactures . Motor and cable sizing and configuration of
several different types of power and motor manageme nt protection devices.
Human Machine Interface (HMI) SCADA – Delta-V, Honeywell PlantScape\Experion R310 - Facto ry
Link - Intellution FIX 32 – WonderWare - Panel buil der32 - RSview32 - RSview Studio - Factory Talk SE
Server- Valmet Oasis SCADA - Ignition by Inductive Automation, Siemens WINCC.

Distributed Control Systems (DCS) - Honeywell – TDC 2000/3000 and Experion PKS and SCAD A
products. Emerson – Delta-V, Ver14 – Charms selecti on, cabinet design and
dynamo/Template/Module development., Yokogawa DCS.
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) - Allan Bradley - PLC 2, PLC 5, SLC 500, Compact Logi x and Logix
5000 Series - Modicon – 500, 984 series, Unity, Sie mens Step 7 PLC software, Prowork 32, Vijeo and
XBT-L1000 HMI software.
Remote Terminal Units (RTU) - Fisher ROC RTU, 300 and 800 Series and DS800 Progra mming - Bristol
Babcock 3300 Series and Control Wave Micro - Contro l Micro Systems SCADA Pak.
Communications – Microwave and UHF/VHF radio commissioning, Protocol ’s: Control Net, Device
Net, Modbus, Profinet, Hart and Ethernet.
Networking – Microsoft NT networks and Server addition operating systems, Peer to Peer, and Cisco
network management routers and switches. Allen Brad ley Managed network switches. Ethernet
setup and configurations.