Alexander Gunn, P.Eng.

Experience

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  Husky Energy

  May 2014 - Sept 2014

  Cold Production Summer Student

  - Worked with field operations performing tasks such as: Recording field production data (pressures, temperatures, water/oil/sand levels on tanks), Performing lease inspections on expired wells and reclamation work, Communicating with trucking operations to ensure efficient loading of oil- Gained valuable experience using production data software such as Production Volume Recording (PVR), SAP programs, ACCUMAP, GASSCADA and OILSCADA- Key component in an optimization project termed the Marwayne "Moneyball" Optimization Project, providing valuable input with respect to production data on existing wells to aid production engineers and project managers in maximizing production levels and profitability Show less

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  Husky Energy

  May 2017 - Sept 2017

  SAGD Thermal Well Operator

  - Performed operational duties such as: Capturing and analyzing test emulsion samples, starting up SAGD wells, changing well speeds, operating test separators and switching oil test lines, performing lock-out tag-out procedures for service crews, recording daily production data using software such as Oil/ Gas SCADA, PVR, ACCUMAP- Active in in weekly well review and production meetings, effectively conveying valuable production information such as pump efficiencies, torque levels, temperature profiles and oil densities to production engineers in order to maximize production- Supervised service crews such as coil trucks, flushbys, vacuum/combo units, and was responsible for permits and hazard assessments with contractors and service crews to ensure responsible, safe, effective operations- Successfully completed qualification as a well operator, certified in checkpoint, LOTO training, WHMIS, TDG, Fire Safety, H2S Alive, First Aid, Fire Fighting and Fire Safety courses Show less

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  Graymont

  May 2018 - Sept 2019

  Production EIT

  - Developed comprehensive training procedures designed to streamline the learning process associated with pulverized limestone operations- Performed light maintenance and gained familiarity with operational principles associated with limestone processing equipment, including: Aggregate crushers, gyratory screens, crushing mills (raymond, cage, hammer), cyclones and dust collectors- Knowledgeable with PLC, DCS and SCADA process control systems in accordance to limestone production optimization - Maintained an active leadership role in production meetings, budgeting and capital cost estimation techniques in EPCM projects- Performed capital cost calculations for Kiln replacement/bricking replacement, PFD design/editing for pulverized limestone operations-Assisted training of new operators in HMI operations, sampling techniques and plant operations associated with pulverized limestone production Show less

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  Methanex Corporation

  Oct 2019 - now

  Process Engineer

  - Production monitoring and plant optimization through close contact with operations personnel, helping to identify areas of improvement and potential project areas. - Technical support and project leader, involved in numerous projects with the intention of plant optimization and environmental responsibility. - Plant simulation and process monitoring applications expert: Uniformance, Aspen HYSYS, PI Systems.