Francis Don

A Professional Engineer with more than 18 years of experience allied with an academic foundation in Marine Mechanical engineering and Oil & Gas Power Generation. Safety Driven and able to demonstrate proficiency in Project and Operations management. Possessing excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively manage teams while advancing professional development. Familiar with coordinating multiple complex projects concurrently and implementing corrective actions. Today, Mr. Don is a focus oriented and well-respected Professional Engineer with an intense desire to overcome obstacles and get things done right the first time. He is also Familiar with Rotating equipment Vibration Analysis, Maintenance Asset Planning, and Oil Production Operation.

In his personal life, Mr. Don considers himself to be a dedicated family-oriented person and he also has the heart of a true humanitarian. He volunteers at the local Food Bank in his community and works as cashier at a casino to help raise money for children’s extracurricular activities. One of Don’s dreams is to share some of what he has with another orphan on the other side of the world and help make it a better place to live. While he doesn’t profess to solve all the misery and suffering in this world, he believes he can help contribute to a concept of “One smile at the time”.

WESTERN PARTNERS, Ivory Coast, West Africa

Sales Engineer (Dec 2017 – Dec 2024) 7 years

Developing sales and coordinating multiple projects in the West African Energy Sector

• Responsible for sales and operations of assigned product line
• Communicate directly with clients on requests for proposals
• Manage the detailed steps of the process while providing regular updates
• Provide essential support in other areas during the project life cycle
• Create and nurture long lasting business relationships with strategic partners
• Drive revenue and increase market share within the West African region

SYNCRUDE one of the largest oil sands companies, Alberta CANADA

Power Engineer (September 2016 to Dec 2017) 1.5 Years

Turnaround and Shutdown coordinator: Ammonia Destruction Unit; Flue gas desulphurization Unit; DEA regeneration Unit

• Responsible for delivering turnaround planning & execution for various refinery unit with compliance & firm commitment to HSE & QA/QC performance.
• Responsible to coordinate & follow up with a multidisciplinary team of operation maintenance engineering, inspection, project & support services to achieve the milestones for the turnaround planning & execution phases.
• Assist in Investigating problems, diagnosing and repairing faults by providing technical support.
• Make improvements to, and offer advice about operational procedures

NEXEN - CHINA NATIONAL OFFSHORE OIL CORPORATION (CNOOC), Alberta, CANADA

Power Engineer (May 2014 - Sep 2016) 2.5 years Contract

Maintenance & Operation: Cogeneration Unit; Dual cycle Gas Turbine; Once Through Steam generator; Asphaltene Gasification Units

• Coordinate running repairs and operation of the HRSG (Heat recovery Steam Generator), Gas Turbine Generator (GE LM1500), Thermal Oil Recovery (SAGD) and Asphaltene Gasification Units. 
• Document, review, and put forward recommendations with the remit of improving procedural processes and flow.

LIEBHERR MINING EQUIPMENT CANADA, Alberta, CANADA

Reliability Data Analyst (May 2012 - May 2013) 1Year Contract

• Collaborated with Liebherr and Syncrude Maintenance Group to facilitate development and implementation of a predictive maintenance program based on data collated from Liebherr T282B 400 Tons Haul Truck and operating data recorded by on-board computer. Able to reach 10% increase in availability in 1 year.
• Developed engineering solutions to repetitive failures as well as resolving an assorted array of inefficiencies. 
• Issued continuous review and analysis of collated data and liaised with planning group to assess findings.

WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL, BC, CANADA

Wireline Cased Hole Engineer (Jun 2011 - March2012) 1Year Contract

• Led all facets of planning and preparation pertaining to wellsite operations in accordance with stated regulations. 
• Supervised crews in assembling, calibration, and operation of downhole equipment while adhering to procedures.
• Stimulated sales of expertise in well completion and assessment to companies, such as CNRL, Imperial, and Husky. 
• Interpreted wellsite data and log encompassing Resistivity, Porosity, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
• Exhibited Subject Matter Expertise of current technologies and operating procedures relating to company equipment and tools to ensure optimization and maximization of operational efficiency.

SCOTT SPRINGFIELD MANUFACTURING, Alberta, CANADA

Electrical Designer / Commissioning Specialist – Imperial Kearl Oil Sand Project (Jan 2010 - Jun 2011) 1.5 years Contract

HVAC Direct and Indirect Gas Fired Heaters, Heat recovery Unit (400 CFM to 200,000 CFM), 

• Spearheaded development of functional testing of DDC/PLC Control Systems and Sequences of operation of HVAC units to acquiesce with client expectations.
• Designed intrinsically safe electrical systems for hazardous area while complying with policies and procedures.

BOLUDA CORPORACION MARITIMA, IVORY COAST

Chief Marine Engineer (May 2005 - Dec 2009) 4.5 years

Cargo Ship, Tug boat, Supply Boat

• Responsible for planning and execution of preventative maintenance and condition monitoring onboard equipment
• Coordinated activities with regulatory bodies in order to ensure repairs and alterations are at minimum cost, consistent with safety
• Monitored onboard equipment KPI (MTBF, MTTR, and Availability) to assess their reliability and maintainability.

Academic

• Power Engineering Specialization (2013 - 2014) – Keyano College - Canada
• Bachelor of Marine Mechanical Engineer – 1st Class Marine Engineer 2005 Marine Academy, Ivory Coast (2005)

Professional Development

• Oil and Gas Power Generation Engineering (2013-2014) Alberta Canada
• Wireline Cased Hole Engineering (2012) Texas USA

Professional Accreditations

• Certified Professional Engineer – Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) Canada (2014)

Certified 3rd Class Power Engineer, ABSA Alberta (2014)