Roger Royer

Experience

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  Core Laboratories Ltd.

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1992

  •Transferred CBM desorption technology from U.S. operations •Designed and implemented laboratory set-up and development •Performed field and laboratory CBM desorption, sampling, data analyses, data presentation and report writing•Developed and maintained inter-departmental quality assurance programs •Interviewed, hired, trained and supervised field/lab technicians •Conducted routine core analyses (permeability, porosity, residual fluids) on conventional and unconsolidated drill core for oil and gas reservoir characterization studies•Completed domestic field assignments for core and core fluid recovery and preservation, core logging and sampling throughout Alberta and southern Saskatchewan•Prepared petrographic thin-sections; conducted sample preparation for analyses by FT-IR, XRD and SEM

  • Technologist, Coal Bed Methane Services

    Jan 1990 - Jan 1992

  • Laboratory/Field Technician

    Jan 1985 - Jan 1990
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  Summer Rain Consultants Ltd.

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

  Junior Geo-environmental Technologist

  •Assisted senior consultants with environmental site assessment, remediation, and reclamation of multi-site flare pit and well-site abandonment programs in central Alberta •Demonstrated ability with soil classification and sampling, and plant identification •Executed Chain of Custody and Request for Analyses of soil and water samples•Liaison with analytical laboratories and conducted routine verification of soil analyses•Commended by landowner and principle consultant for interpersonal skills and supervision of sub-contractor under adverse landowner conditions Show less

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  Hycal Energy Research Laboratories Ltd.

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2000

  Laboratory Research Technologist/Integrated Studies Support Technologist

  •Completed domestic and international field sampling assignments for recovery, logging, selection and preservation of conventional drill core, and sampling reservoir fluids•Conducted pressure transient analyses with various oil and gas reservoir permeability, formation damage and well production tests in a laboratory setting•Liaison and coordinator with analytical service laboratories and clients for multi-party domestic and international geological engineering projects

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  Ducks Unlimited Canada

  May 2002 - Aug 2002

  Waterfowl Research Technician

  •Conducted community wetland and waterfowl surveys near Utikuma Lake, AB•Participated in an aerial and ground-based pilot study on the breeding ecology of scaup, white-winged scoters and long-tailed ducks at Cardinal Lake, N.W.T•Demonstrated knowledge and skills with water craft, mist nets, bird handling, GPS navigation, telemetry, nest searches, field camp logistics, and firearms/bear safety

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  Trout Unlimited Canada

  Jun 2003 - Aug 2003

  Riparian Zone Enhancement Project Leader

  •Planned and executed a Riparian Zone Enhancement Project: wrapped trees with chicken wire, and identified and removed invasive plant species from selected sites along the Bow River and Sheep River valleys•Supervised a four-member field crew in a safe and productive manner, and established and maintained positive relations with peers, landowners, project stakeholders •Tracked budget and supply inventory, and completed the project 15% under-budget•Generated a detailed project report including recommendations for future programs to TUC’s Provincial Biologist Show less

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  University of Lethbridge

  May 2004 - Jun 2005

  Aquatic Research Technician

  •Trained and/or supervised undergraduate and graduate students in executing field activities for a study on food web dynamics and fitness of fish species within thermal transition zones of the Oldman River•Participated in field logistics, site selection, landowner relations, safety protocols, stream flow and dissolved oxygen measurements, fish sampling (e.g. backpack electro-fishing, gill net, seine, Gee minnow trap, angling), and benthic/invertebrate sampling •Demonstrated proficiency in fish identification, sex and maturity determination, dissection for blood/tissue sampling, and tissue ageing (scale, otolith, operculum)•Performed QA/QC of field data, data entry and management, basic statistical analyses and graphical presentation (MS Excel, Adobe) of extensive data sets to produce site-specific growth curves for various fish species•Participated in a bull trout tagging, translocation, and spawning habitat reclamation project on the Oldman River (ESRD, U of L, and TUC) Show less

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  Clearwater Environmental Consultants Ltd.

  Mar 2005 - Feb 2006

  Fisheries Technician

  •Crew lead experience in project planning, mobilization and conducting fisheries assessments (QAES) and fish salvages for various linear oil and gas, municipal infrastructure, and mining developments in Alberta and BC•Conducted environmental/water quality monitoring and field reporting for: water crossing installations, removals and replacements (bridge, culvert, pipeline) using associated techniques (dam and pump, open trench, HDD) and; lease road construction•Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills, problem solving abilities, and communications with contractors, regulators and other project stakeholders •Provided field and office support with impact assessments, fish habitat compensation and restoration plans, and report writing Show less

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  Applied Aquatic Research Ltd.

  Feb 2006 - Apr 2008

  Junior Fish Biologist

  •Crew member or crew lead in completing aquatic habitat assessments (QAES), fish inventory and spawning surveys, fish salvages, and environmental monitoring programs related to oil and gas facility, pipeline, power, and mining projects in Alberta and BC•Participated in completing permit applications, project planning, field mobilization, spill reporting, data entry, report writing and table preparation •Actively participated in, and provided field recommendations for: isolations, erosion and sediment controls, and habitat compensation and restoration plans for pipeline crossings (open trench, HDD) of several small to large water courses on various projects •Initiated revisions to water quality monitoring strategies to significantly strengthen turbidity and TSS relationships used to quantify sediment releases and assess biotic impacts of instream construction activities Show less

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  TERA Environmental Consultants

  May 2008 - Jun 2008

  Fish Biologist
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  Tightline Adventures

  Jul 2008 - Oct 2008

  Fly fishing guide
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  University of Lethbridge

  Jan 2009 - May 2013

  Aquatic Research Facility Technician, Supervisor

  Provided multi-disciplinary skills and support toward establishment and operation of a state-of-the-art aquatic research facility (ARF) in the new Alberta Water and Environmental Science Building:•Collaborated with project stakeholders in infrastructure planning and construction, and installation and commissioning of water processing and related service systems to ensure: conformance to Federal (CCAC) Guidelines for Aquatic Research Facilities, and; appropriate systems support of the aquatic research labs (toxicology, ecology, physiology, behavioral).•Identified complex technical and operational issues; researched and networked to find solutions, facilitated opportunities and means to solve them while reducing operational expense, manpower, and downtime. •Negotiated and finalized equipment needs, contract specifications and budget ($1M) for 34 custom state-of-the-art ‘research aquaria systems’ (RAS) of various designs and capabilities; and directed delivery, installation, commissioning.•Designed and constructed a system of multi-compartmental fry emergence flumes, and a series of large holding tanks for brood trout used in a selenium study.• Supervised facility monitoring, maintenance and operation; provided training and technical support to facility users, ensuring animal care, water qualtiy and operational standards were met; provided 24/7 alarm or emergency response; scheduled and coordinated research activities; •Member of the Animal Care Committee, representing the ARF •Led tours for visitors/interest groups to raise awareness of facility-based research capabilities and activities, and to foster partnerships with industry, government and like-institutions•Administrative duties included: generating SOP's and forms for animal care, water quality, equipment operation/maintenance, general facility procedures; tracking/maintaining inventory; initiating service contracts; approving invoices; authorizing user access, etc. Show less

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  Independent Contractor

  Jun 2013 - Mar 2014

  Self-employed in residential construction
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  Ghostpine Environmental Services Ltd.

  Apr 2014 - Dec 2014

  Fisheries Biologist
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  Independent contractor

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

  Carpenter's helper - residential construction
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  Alberta Government - Environment and Parks

  Apr 2015 - Sept 2015

  Team Lead and Inspector, Aquatic Invasive Species Campaign

  • Authorized under the Fisheries (Alberta) Act as a Watercraft Inspector for a public outreach program to inspect watercraft and raise public awareness of AIS so to minimize risk of transference from infested jurisdictions into Alberta’s water bodies. • Exercised tactful influence to assess and improve public perception, knowledge and prevention of AIS by conveying species-specific biology, habitat requirements, impacts and present distribution in North America.• Ensured conformance to and efficacy of safety protocols, provided administrative support, and facilitated weekly scheduling, logistics, operational needs and supplemental training (e.g. trailering, operation of a mobile decontamination unit) for watercraft inspectors throughout Alberta. • Demonstrated initiative, leadership, flexibility, communication and organizational skills, sound judgment and attention to detail while supervising eight AIS inspectors at the two busiest inspection stations in the province, with more than 5000 inspections conducted. Show less

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  Big Country Midstream Projects

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Skilled labourer

  • Experienced in field-level construction of a 52 km SAGD pipeline (12” diameter) from the JACOS Hangingstone in-situ recovery site to Enbridge’s existing Cheecham Terminal, south of Fort McMurray, AB. • Quickly earned confidence of managers, foremen and pipeline inspectors, often going above and beyond expectations to ensure safety, thoroughness and quality of work related to all assigned tasks including: safety, stringing of pipe, dewatering (watercourse crossings), tie-ins, lowering in, backfilling, clean up and installation of sediment control structures/materials. Show less

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  Primary Engineering and Construction Corp., Calgary, Alberta

  Aug 2016 - now

  Lead Hand