KEVIN DALE SHELDON

Calgary (Alberta) T2G 5P9

403-454-0313
sheldok@gmail.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindsheldon

SUMMARY
My career as a mechanic and millwright has provided me with excellent training. I have
worked as a consultant, compressor station operator, commissioning specialist, team
leader, start-up consultant, mechanical trainer, mentor, maintenance planner, and turnaround coordinator. I enjoy working with different people and sharing my experience with
them. The majority of my career has been in the oil and gas with hands on experience with
reciprocating and centrifugal compressors, turbine compressor and generator packages,
and many types of pumps, blowers, conveyors, and associated equipment. I have excellent
organizational and troubleshooting skills. My computer skills are above average. My
versatility and capacity to work under pressure makes me an excellent asset within a
company. I am conscientious, flexible and sincere.
DATA-PROCESSING KNOWLEDGE

Access
Excel
Outlook
Powerpoint

Publisher
Word

Internet

RSlogic5000

Maximo
Datastream-MP2
JD-Edwards
CSI-2120

CURRENT SAFETY TRAINING

Standard First Aid
CPR Level A / AED
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Expiry Date: 09/04/2018

H2S Alive - Enform

Global Training Centre
Expiry Date: 09/02/2018

Confined Space Pre Entry

Global Training Centre
Expiry Date: 09/01/2018

Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Global Training Centre
Certificate Expires: 08/31/2018

WHMIS 2015 Training Certificate

Global Training Centre
Expiry Date: 08/31/2018

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Maintenance Equipment Specialist
Apache Khalda Corp. LDC., Road 290, New Maadi, Cairo, Egypt 11742

Jul 15, 2011- Jul 15, 2014

Work Location: Western Desert, Egypt

Manage the maintenance and reliability of all KPC rotating equipment within the Oil & Gas
Plants and Field Facilities located in the Western Desert.
Provide direction to the maintenance departments regarding safety and maintenance
procedures.

 Support and provide expert advice with the aim of meeting production and maintenance
objectives and keeping equipment downtime to a minimum.
Assist with on the job training.
Commissioning and start-up responsibilities.
Previous position was the on-site Solar Turbine Representative so I was utilized as back up
support for the Solar Representative, for both turbine generator and compressor
packages.
Highlights
1. Developed an Access database that provided all the necessary forms and reports required
for the 4000 and 8000 hour inspections.
2. Created an Excel Spreadsheet that forecast the upcoming 2000, 4000, and 8000 hour
inspections for the 37 Turbine Packages in service. Management utilized the report that
forecast engine change outs required in the upcoming year for budgeting purposes.

Field Service Representative

Jun 16, 2004 Jun 30, 2011
Solar Turbines Canada Ltd, 2510 84 Ave., NW., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6P 1K3
Work Locations: Canada Wide, Eastern United States, Egypt, & United Arab Emirates.
Installed, aligned, and commissioned both new and refurbished packages. Work consisted of
electrical checks, device calibrations, software installation, software edits as required, and
vibration surveys on both new and refurbished power generation and gas compressor
packages.
Provided retro-fit and upgrades to customer existing packages.
Assisted customer with parts related issues and service bulletin compliance.
Perform routine maintenance, IE engine change outs, filter changes, transmittter and switch
calibrations, overspeed tests, and safety critical function tests.
Highlights

1. Many successful start-ups.

Rotating Equipment Specialist

May 15, 1998 Sep 30, 2003

ConocoPhillips Canada (Gulf Canada Resources Ltd, 401 9th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2H7)

Work Location: South Sumatra, Indonesia Dayung, Mangsang Landing, Letang,

Gelam, Grissik Gas Plant, Suban and Sumpal locations.
Tasks included commissioning and start-up responsibilities at all the different
locations.
Reviewed equipment list and provided the necessary recommendations for spare
parts and quantities.
Developed training materials for Indonesian trades people and provided on-the-job
training.
Created procedures for critical equipment tasks regarding company safety policies
and standards.

Highlights

1. Satisfaction from being able to help the Indonesian Nationals.

Planner, Team Leader, Turn-a-Round Coordinator, Mech. Technician. Mar 15, 1995 Sep 1, 1998
Wascana Energy (100% Subsidiary of Canadian Occidental), Balzac, Alberta T0M 0E0

Acting System administrator for the Datastream maintenance management software

system.
As Turn-Around Coordinator and planner, I was responsible for the daily updates to
the timelines.

Responsibilities included contractor selection for major projects (rotating equipment)

and the 1998 Turn-a-Round.
Worked with Wascana Energy IT department regarding the selection of an
appropriate CMMS software package.
Developed an Access parts database and supervised summer students who provided
the data entry from an existing card system.

Highlights

1. As the Turn-Around coordinator and planner for the 14-day shutdown I was asked
by the complex manager on the 8th day if I could cut 2 days off of the schedule. We
managed to complete the last hot alignment and get the blower and turbine recoupled just minutes before the reaction furnace blower was required.
2. I was asked by the Wascana IT department to represent the company at a
Computerized Maintenance Management System Workshop. I had about 15minutes notice that I would be doing this. I successfully convinced the other
participants from the company that the Datastream MP2 software was the best
package to go with.
3. My previous experience with compressors provided me with the knowledge to know
that the original compressor configuration needed to be changed. I took my case to
upper management and got permission to bring in an outside company to model the
compressor configuration and then re-model it with what I had in mind. It was a
hard sell to management but I was given the permission to go ahead with the
changes. We were runing 4 KVSR integral units, I had new compressor pistons
manufactured and installed and when the unit was put back in service, the second
unit which was compressing gas from the same field was shut down without any
loss in production. I was told to go ahead with the modifications to the other 3 units,
and in the end we were only running two machines. The savings was in the millions.
I was asked to put on a presentation for management from the Calgary office.
Heavy Duty Mechanic / Millwright

Jul 1, 1994 Mar 1, 1995

Compression Services, Division of Enerflex, 34 St NE, Calgary, Alberta T1Y 6Z8

Duties included the rebuilding of old compressors, reconditioning of compressor

packing boxes, compressor valves, and head end unloaders.
Assembly of new Ariel compressors and the necessary tubing for the lube oil
metering systems.
Field location retrofits.

Power House Operator / Diesel Mechanic Sep 1, 1993 Mar 30, 1994
Johnson Controls World Services, 7315 N Atlantic Ave., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

Work Location: Mahe, Island, Seychelles Indian Ocean Tracking Station

Responsible for taking hourly readings and logging the data.
Switching generators on and offline dependant on tracking station operations, 3minute window to perform this function.
Carried out routine maintenance inspections of the engines.
Perform on-site rebuilding of the engines, heads, turbochargers and auxiliary
equipment.

Highlights

1. Received recognition for correcting a problem with centrifugal oil filters (spinners)
on the White Superior Diesel Engines.
2. Received recognition for introducing reverse dial alignment procedures to the
existing maintenance staff and providing the on-the-job training.

Consultant, Compressor Station Operator, Mechanical Technician

Apr 1, 1989 Aug 31, 1993
K.D. Sheldon Mechanical Ltd., 2621A 1 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2N 0C5 (self employed)

Site Specific Locations: Calgary OSLO Pilot Plant, Shell Jumping Pound Jct. B
Compressor Station, Shell Sarcee Compressor Station, Shell Caroline Complex and
Field Locations.
Mechanical inspections, witness and verify equipment alignments, deficiency
reports, spare parts ordering, and assist with commissioning and start-up of the
compressor station and gas plant equipment at the Shell Caroline Complex.
Duties included the operation of two 8500 electric drive, sour gas, two stage
compressors. Responsible for parts ordering, equipment maintenance and trouble
shooting of station facilities. During the two staging phase, duties also included
safety orientation for construction personnel and the issuing of Safe Work Permits at
Shell Canada Jumping Pound Complex, Junction B Compressor Station.
Subcontracted to many companies, duties included the overhaul and maintenance of
large stationary engines (diesel and natural gas fired units), compressors
(reciprocating & centrifugal), gas and steam fired turbines, single and multistage
pumps, conveyor systems, turbo expanders, cooling fans, and chemical injection
pumps.

Highlights

1. Designed the new compressor lube oil metering system for the two re-staged, six
throw Delaval Compressors.
2. Upon completion of the two stage project, I was asked by Shell Canada to re-write
the Operations Training System manual depicting all the changes in the station
operations from a single stage compressor station to a two stage operation.
Rotating Equipment Specialist
Sep 1, 1986 Mar 31, 1989
Shell Canada Resources Ltd., Jumping Pound Complex, Cochrane, Alberta

Provided maintenance duties, which included troubleshooting mechanical issues,

vibration analysis, and equipment alignment on the following types of equipment.
Byron Jackson & Union pumps, both utility & breathing air compressors, Clark &
White Superior Gas Engines and Compressors, vertical lift and centrifugal pumps,
Elliot, Westinghouse, Worthington and Coppus Steam Turbines, Clark & York
Centrifugal gas compressors, conveyor systems, chemical injection pumps and
RotoFlow Expander.

Highlights

1. Resolved an issue with mechanical seals on Hayward Gordon Sulphur transfer

pumps. It was common practice to change two seals a month in this application, I
obtained 9 months of operation resulting in the cancellation of a major project to
install pit pumps.

Heavy Duty Mechanic

Mar 1, 1980 Aug 31, 1986
Rotating Equipment Services (Formerly Cessco Pipeline and Pump), Calgary, Alberta

Signed up for a Heavy Duty Mechanics apprenticeship and completed the

apprenticeship in March 1985.
Last 2 years with the company I was a lead hand in the field as a working supervisor.
Duties included engine and compressor overhauls, re-grouting of large stationary
engines, pumps and compressors.
Responsible for detailed job reports, complete with measurements showing the
necessary clearances, etc.
Contract work was performed throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British
Columbia.

Highlights

1. Successfully completed my Heavy Duty Mechanic apprenticeship,

EDUCATION
Alberta Journeyman Millwright Certificate September 17, 1993 - Certificate 5152J
Alberta Advanced Education, Suite 200, 10325 Bonaventure Dr, SE, Calgary, AB T2J 7E4
Tel.: +1 800 248 4823
Alberta Provincial & Interprovincial Certificate March 29, 1985
Certificate #: AD6429 - Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship (Red Seal)
Certificate #: CG 4307 Certificate of Proficiency (Red Seal)
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, 1301 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0L4
Tel.: +1 877 284 7248
Secondary V High School Diploma June 22, 1973
Alexander Galt Regional High School, 1700 College, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 1Z9
Tel.: +1 819 563 0770

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Centrifugal Compressor Performance & Condition Evaluation
Turbotronic 4 Field Applications
Turbotronic 4 Applied Principals System Architecture & Principales of Operation
Emerson Familiarisation of 2120 & FastBal II
Turbotronic 3 Field Applications Practical Applications of Control System Programming
Turbotronic 3 Applied Principals Principals of Operation Troubleshooting & Reprogramming
Control System Logic Relay Solar Gas Turbine Generator Sets
Operation & Routine Maintenance Solar Centaur 40/50/T60 Gas Turbine Power Gen. Sets
Operation, Maintenance & Control System Logic Introduction to Solar Turbines Engine &
Package Families, Generators & Control Systems
Solar Technical Training, San Diego, California
Mechanical Engineering For Non Mechanical Engineers
Establishing & Managing a Justifiable, Cost Effective P.M. Program
Education Program Innovations Center
Advanced Maintenance Planning Skills Lincoln Technology Corporation
Introductory Maintenance Estimating & Scheduling - Lincoln Technology Corporation
Process Troubleshooting & Problem Solving - Lincoln Technology Corporation