1. KEN WALKER
BOX 795 NANTON, AB T0L 1R0
Home: 403-646-2809 ▪ Cell: 403-333-0550
Objectives
Oilfield Position
Qualifications
 35 years of experience in the oilfield
 Clean safety record for the entire 35 years
 Able to work independently, but also a great team worker
 Calm, rational and level headed in critical situations
 Pays attention to detail
 Good learning skills (fast learner)
 Adapts quickly to changes
 Follows directions promptly and efficiently
 Good problemsolving ability
 Able to help come up with recommendations/solutions to problems quickly
Work History
Senior Operator * November 2011 to present
Nexen Inc. Fort Nelson BC
- Assisted construction in the start-up of the TSEA gas plant.
- Bringing well pads on line after the fracing was completed.
- General operation of the TSEA/ETSHO gas plant.
- Worked with engineering in making changes to the gas plant
- Training operators
- Writing procedure for the new plant
- Lining up crews for maintenance work
- Coding all invoices
- Started with Nexen as a “D” operator was promoted to Senior “E” operator in 6 months then
filled in as acting production foreman for 4 months.
Production Advisor ▪ July 2010 – Feb 22, 2011
Legacy Oil and Gas ▪ Box 431 Turner Valley, AB
- General operations, including overseeing and maximizing operation and safe production
while minimizing downtime
- Gauging tanks, checking pumps, pump jacks and compressors
- Trouble shooting
- Chairing and participating in safety & leadership meetings
- Participate in & lead Emergency Response Plan drills
- Assist in starting up new facilities, training new operators, processing Management of
Change forms, and job interviews
- Organizing crewsfor turnaround and planned maintenance
- Scheduling & management of field operators

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- Annual Budgeting for all field operation related expenses
Production Advisor ▪ Nov 2009 – July 2010
CanEra R e so urc e s ▪ Box 431 Turner Valley, AB
- Same responsibilities as above
Production Coordinator ▪ Jan 1998 – Nov 2009
Talisman Energy ▪ Box 431 Turner Valley, AB
- Same responsibilities as above
- Also assisted in the construction and start-up of a sweet gas plant and an oil battery
- Responsible for the start-up and monitoring of the nitrogen reinjection project
- Performance appraisals for field operators
Shift Foreman ▪ Jan 1979 – Jan 1998
Pembina Resources ▪ Box 431 Turner Valley, AB
Pre 1985
- Operation of the assigned unit(s) and associated oil and gas production facilities
- Keeping accurate operation production records
- Achieve maximum safe oil production
- Initiate maintenance request orders (through MAXIMO)
- General maintenance
- Checking pump jacks
- Operated in the Turner Valley Gas plant
1985 & After
- Involved in the Diamond Valley Gas Plant start-up in 1985
- Daily operations of gas plant
- Drawing blanking lists
- Chair weekly production meetings
- Issuing safe work permits
- Organizing maintenance personnel to repair equipment
- Supervise crews in plant turnaround (e.g. Vessel entry, welding, tower washes, etc)
- Writing procedures for operation of equipment
- Reporting to Alberta Environmental Utility Board
Education
J. T. Foster High School
June 1978 ▪ High school diploma
Licenses& Certifications
 WHIMIS
 H2S
 First Aid & CPR
 Transfer of Dangerous Goods
 Down hole Production Course
 Confined Space Entry

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 Solis (Personal Development & Communication Skill course)
 Ground Disturbance
 Production Volume Reporting
 Numerous courses in Leadership & conflict resolution
 Class 5 driver’s license
Interests
- Hunting, fishing, golfing, camping and other outdoor activities
- Member of the Nanton Booster Club
References available upon request