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Vice President Technical Services

Husky Energy is one of Canada's largest integrated energy companies. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, it operates in Western and Atlantic Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific Region with Upstream and Downstream business segments.\r\n\r\nAs a diversified and integrated company, we offer career opportunities across our varied businesses, with a strong portfolio of near, mid and long-term projects. We have opportunities in Engineering, Geology, Procurement, Finance, IT and Field Operations. To learn more about current open positions, please visit us at http://jobs.huskyenergy.com.\r\n\r\nWe invest in the communities where we operate, with a focus on health, education and community initiatives. We encourage diversity and inclusion, employing staff from a variety of backgrounds, education and skill sets.\r\n\r\nTo learn more about Husky Energy visit our website: www.huskyenergy.com.

Innovative, profit driven Director with 22 years of demonstrated success building and leading high performing teams that produce real results. Talent for analyzing and interpreting complex issues and converting ideas into a practical strategy. Experienced in plant operations and maximizing asset value. AREAS OF EXPERTISE • Business and Financial Management • Manager / Motivator • Thermal Production (SAGD) Expert • Project Development and Management • Lifecycle Economics and Risk Analysis • Operations Management • Organization Development • Strategic Planning • Technology Deployment • Cost Control / Reduction Currently accountable for: • Accountable for process safety, plant reliability, process automation, process engineering, emerging technology, operating directives, production forecasting & reporting, operator training, and operational data systems. • Driven to sweat the asset - maximize value by safely reducing operating costs, increasing uptime, increasing plant nameplate through strategic debottlenecks, and solving tough problems versus accepting status quo. • Lead and motivate a team of 30 operators, subject matter experts, and engineers with a positive vision and a culture of accountability. Started up and managed a successful yoga business (Yogadotcalm) in South Calgary in 2001. Developed the business strategy, the product marketing / branding, managed staff, balance sheets, and cash flows. I have been teaching yoga since 1999 and have been a professional balloon artist since 2005 for charity (e.g. Hull Family Services and Community fund raisers).