Randy Meller

Experience

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  SMITH INTERNATIONAL INC.

  Jan 1997 - May 2001

  Drilling Optimization Engineer; Application Engineer

  Drilling optimization in-house engineering for drilling programs with AEC, Talisman Energy, Burlington Resources. Work with various members of drilling department and contractors to optimize well construction throughout western Canada though selection of drill bits, bottom hole assemblies, down hole tools and operations practices. Work closely with field supervisors to implement optimized field drilling parameters and monitor drilling operations to reduce AFE. Provide drilling team with available technical support, software, bit and post-well evaluations, pre-spud presentations, and technical training seminars on drilling technology solutions Show less

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  Ryan Energy Technologies

  May 2001 - Dec 2004

  Directional Drilling Operations Engineering Manager

  Responsible for well planning and engineering for projects throughout western Canada, torque and drag analysis, anti-collision well layout analysis and planning, downhole hydraulics modeling, Bottom hole assembly design and all pre-well engineering. Monitor and optimize drilling performance with on-site contractors and field personnel, evaluate directional drilling trends, and provide technical advice on drilling parameters and practices to optimize drilling of well. Liaise with various groups internal and external to coordinate drilling performance, asset allocation, project management, QC program, and failure investigation and reporting. Show less

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  Smith International

  Nov 2008 - Sept 2010

  Region Manager/VP-Drill Bit Product Line

  Responsible for multi-national service company’s Canadian Operations with P/L responsibility of $90M in operational revenue. Built and led management teams overseeing field operations, application engineering, manufacturing and repair, sales, Quality, HSE and operations departments. Develop strategic plan and the business plan for the Canadian operations, for short and long term growth. Represent Business unit and negotiate company to company MSA’s, contracts, and pricing schedules.

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  Pathfinder Directional a Schlumberger Company

  Sept 2010 - May 2014

  Responsible for managing operations for horizontal drilling services throughout western Canada. Develop strategy and coordinate regional teams and for drilling engineering and measurements performance, maintain and enhance existing business contracts and customers, develop new business and drilling applications within region, implementation and oversight of HSE standards and practices, Quality Assurance/Quality control, HR, Finance and compliance policies, and planning-implementation of business plan Show less

  • Region Operation Manager

    Jan 2013 - May 2014

  • Region Operation Manager

    Sept 2010 - Dec 2013
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  BOS Solutions

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Manager, Canadian Sales

  Manager of Canadian Sales is a leadership position accountable for the strategic development of secure and profitable revenue generating business opportunities for the company, including the sourcing of new clients and maintenance of existing clients. Work closely with the Region Manager and Operations Personnel to ensure alignment with client’s operational goals and objectives and support operations through client relationships, building and facilitating client interface with operations personnel. Show less

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  Canvasback Energy Services Ltd

  Apr 2016 - now

  President/Owner: Pipeline Inspection and Supervision

  Contract inspection and management services for construction projects including pipeline construction, civil works, and owner representation. Managing contractors as per executed contract, oversee standards and procedures and specifications in construction phase : Ground Disturbance, HDD and Bores, Open Cut Water Crossings, Clearing and Access, Reclamation, Foreign Utility Crossings, coordination of contractors, cost management, project reporting, and day to day field construction progress.Projects: Rangeland MHPP- HDD crossings (current)Pembina FC2N-construction, reclamation-current projectPioneer NGP construction projectTrans Mountain Piplines-Jasper ATCO InterconnectPembina Pipelines: Phase 5 construction Kinder Morgan: N40 Tank Farm upgrade, Remediation Project, KP Phase II GD Show less