Ken Abbs

Experience

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  Daishowa-Marubeni International Ltd.

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

  Process Technologist
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  DiverseyLever

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2002

  Account Manager

  Manage existing key accounts and grow new market segment.

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  Nalco Chemicals

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2006

  Key Account Manager

  Managed Key accounts to stabilize at risk business while increasing profitablity and growth.

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  Catalyst Paper

  Feb 2006 - Jun 2013

  Paper Machine Manager

  Paper Machine Manger for PM9, and PM10 as well as Operations Specialist on both machines.

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  Suncor

  Jun 2013 - now

  Responsible for Stewarding and Optimizing the overall production and performance of the Fort Hills site.•Steward site-wide key performance indicators to identify and track daily production losses and restrictions•Provide leadership and ensure all operating areas are aligned in supporting an integrated production plan•Develop and issue daily directives within the scope and authority of the role in collaboration with key partners•Identify emerging risks and opportunities in order to make appropriate and approved adjustments to optimize the operating plan•Implement recovery plans and coordinate cross-boundary responses to production plan deviations•Act as a deputy director on shift for emergency response activations•Identify and synthesize opportunities to safely improve the production and performance of Fort Hills operations through the entire value chain•Facilitate the daily production meeting, complete daily production reporting, and consolidate plant performance status and optimization recommendations for Fort Hills leadership Show less

  • Site Integration Manager

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Integrated Operations Lead

    Dec 2017 - now

  • Area Manager, Primary Extraction - Fort Hills

    Sept 2016 - Dec 2017

  • Area Manager, Tailings - Fort Hills

    Mar 2016 - Sept 2016

  • Continuous Improvement Lead

    Mar 2014 - Mar 2016

  • Continuous Improvement Specialist

    Jun 2013 - Apr 2014