Richard Leslie

4th Class Power Engineer with hands-on experience in gas compression, high pressure fluid systems, and plant operations support. Proven ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment in active gas and liquid production environments. Strong background in pressure systems, rotating equipment, and safe execution in field operations.

Shadow Plant Operator - Ovintiv - Farmington, BC

(2025-12 - 2025-12)

86 hours of onsite Practicum

• Conducted plant rounds and real-time equipment monitoring
• Observed operation of compression, separation, refrigeration processes
• Drafted, Labelled, Traced processes to gain a full understanding of all processes
• Supported start-up, shutdown, and safety procedures

Operator / Truck Driver - Ceda West Services - Dawson Creek, BC

(2021-04)

• Operate high-pressure pumping and fluid transfer systems in oil & gas facilities
• Operated high-pressure systems up to 275 MPa and transferred fluid volumes exceeding 250 M3 per shift
• Monitor and adjust pressure, flow rates, and temperatures to maintain stable, safe operating conditions
• Worked on active sweet and sour gas production, compression, and well sites
• Perform pre-job hazard assessments and participate in safety meetings
• Identify early signs of mechanical or process issues during regular inspections, supporting proactive maintenance to reduce downtime and upsets
• Assisted in plant shutdowns and maintenance activities including isolation, depressurization, and equipment preparation
• Identify issues, correct problems, and prevent failures
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with site specific procedures
• Work in remote locations under varying environmental conditions

Pressure Welder – Quality Control - Triple J Pipelines/ Salem Contracting Inc. - Dawson Creek, BC – Peace River, AB

(2018 - 2020)

• Read and interpreted P&IDs, Blueprints, and isometric drawings
• Performed code-compliant welding and fitting on pressure vessels and piping systems
• Inspected and repaired deficiencies to meet ABSA, TSBC, CSA, and ASME standards
• Contributed to major industrial projects including Mercer Pulp expansion (largest chipper line in Western Canada at the time)

4th Class Power Engineering - Power Engineering - Northern Lights College (2025-09 - 2026-04)

Certificate - Welding - Northern Lights College (1997-09 - 2001-05)

Grade 12 Diploma - Sparwood Secondary School (1994)