David Stewart

Experience

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  Laricina Energy Ltd.

  May 2013 - Mar 2015

  Asset/Reservoir Team Intern

  Evaluation of a unique reservoir pilot project, Saleski, a micro-sized SAGD production facility. I spearheaded analysis of reservoir metrics which was the basis of our production forecast and type curves that I created from scratch using Excel and VBA. This work was the subject of the published technical paper that I co-authored.- Production database management and report creation- Collaboration with production and operations teams to evaluate well performance- Creation of production “Type Curves” using Excel and VBA that accurately predicted well production cycles- Co-author of published Society of Petroleum Engineers paper SPE 174448 based on Type Curve project (SEE LINK)- Creation of winning application for APEGA Summit Award for Project Achievement (SEE LINK) Show less

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  Granite Electrical Ltd.

  Dec 2015 - Jan 2017

  Second Year Electrical Apprentice

  Installation of electrical systems on both new-build and refurbishment commercial and infrastructure projects.- Hands-on installation of electrical systems: lighting, power, heating, fire protection, emergency power, etc.- Underground and at height installations including roughing-in and finishing- On the job application of Canadian Electrical Code - Independent interpretation of electrical plans and schematics- Successfully challenged first year apprenticeship exam (while working on project as a full-time electrician) Show less

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  Bantrel

  Mar 2017 - Apr 2018

  Project Coordinator

  Business development and construction management support for EPC projects ranging from sustaining capital programs to mega projects. Constant collaboration with team members, subcontractors, and clients. A streamlined team required a multifaceted skill set in various business functions, quick learning, and adaptability.Proposal Generation- Working knowledge of project requirements for oil & gas, institutional, nuclear, and mining industries.- Preparation of proposals for projects ranging from $50K - $5B CAD- Strategy development alongside upper management to align with operational objectives - Interpretation of mechanical, electrical, civil/structural/architectural drawings and specifications- Write-up of technical sections for capabilities, execution, risk mitigation, safety, quality, etc.- Solicitation of pricing for material and subcontracts- Estimation including material takeoffs, labour, equipment, and estimate reviewCoordination of Business Development Initiatives- Prospect discovery through established client relationships and third party project databases - Developed prospect forecasting/analysis Excel sheet which became new corporate standard- Creation of business development material including brochures and presentationsProject Management Support- Coordination of change management with subcontractors and clients- Labour relations support with non-unionized and unionized labour Show less

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  Fluor Corporation

  Oct 2018 - Mar 2020

  Associate Design Engineering Specialist III - Mechanical Engineering

  Joined Fluor for detailed design of Inter Pipeline’s Heartland Petrochemical Complex ($3.5B). Project scope included a Railcar Cleaning & Loading Complex and Water Treatment Facility. I performed multiple project roles including Responsible Engineer (RE) for rotating equipment packages with values of up to $1.3M CAD and Equipment Preservation Coordinator responsible for consolidating storage and preservation requirements.Rotating Equipment Responsible Engineer- Improved equipment delivery by 6 weeks of a high priority package from a 26 week original schedule- Centrifugal pumps (API, ANSI, and sump pumps) and air operated diaphragm pumps- RFQ & PO Development: data sheets, engineering notes, bid clarifications, and technical evaluation- Package Management: interface meetings, document/drawing review, change management, and close-out- Execution of Project Deliverables: engineering work packages and technical studies- Coordination with client and other disciplines to progress design and constructionEquipment Preservation Coordinator- Development of project preservation matrix, specification, job bulletin, and supplier requirements template- Review of supplier preservation requirements for mechanical, electrical, and control systems equipment- Coordination with package engineers to align preservation of equipment with project execution strategy- Interface with client, construction management, and module yard teamsWorking Knowledge of Industry Standards- API 610 (11th Ed) - Centrifugal Pumps for Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industries- API 682 (4th Ed) - Shaft Sealing Systems for Centrifugal and Rotary Pumps - API 686 (2nd Ed) - Recommended Practice for Machinery Installation and Installation Design- ASME B73.1 (2012) - Specification for Horizontal End Suction Centrifugal Pumps for Chemical ProcessExtracurricular Involvement- Graduates Advancing to Professionalism (GAP) - Professional Development Committee- Engineering Month Committee Show less