Big Horn Electric and Controls Ltd. is a privately owned Canadian electrical and instrumentation contractor that has been in operation since 1973. They provide services such as maintenance, construction, inspection, and plant turnaround services to oil and gas facilities. Their experienced team of over 50 employees holds all required safety certifications and provides quality work. They have a proven track record of successfully completing projects up to $3 million for clients in the oil and gas, utility, and power generation industries.
2. Our Mission
Big Horn Electric and Controls Ltd. is a privately owned Canadian company with a
committed team of professionals and tradesmen that combine their expertise with a
strong work ethic to provide the industry with quality workmanship of the highest standard
Our Commitment
Client Satisfaction
Maintain a Safe Work Environment
Prompt Project Completion with Quality Workmanship
Attract, Develop, Maintain and Recognize Dedicated Employees
Respect and Maintain our Environment
Active and Responsible Member of the Community
3. Company Profile
Big Horn Electric and Controls Ltd (BHEC) has been in operation since 1973 and under
current ownership and management since February of 1994. With their many years of
experience and advanced knowledge in inspection, supervision and all aspects of electrical
and control system installation and maintenance, BHEC has achieved substantial growth
with a firm client base.
Our head office and shop are located within a secure compound west of Sundre, Alberta
which provides us with a central Alberta base for our operations. BHEC is recognized as an
approved panel fabrication facility. Our shop is fully equipped for PLC/DCS cabinet
assembly and our yard area has been specifically designed to facilitate the fabrication of
skid buildings, including the complete wiring and installation of control equipment.
The majority of our current client structure is an estimated 90% oilfield/industrial
construction and maintenance with commercial projects consuming the remaining 10%.
As a privately owned, non-union, Canadian electrical and instrumentation contractor
offering maintenance, construction, inspection and plant turnaround services we also lend
our expertise to design assistance, commissioning, calibration and start up. BHEC has
numerous employees with 25 years plus experience filling the key rolls as project managers
and supervisors to execute projects up to $3,000,000.00.
Our head office in Sundre employs an Office Manager, Accountant, Accounts Payable/
Receivable and Pay Roll Administrator. Our tradesmen include master electricians, senior
electricians, journeyman electricians, instrument mechanics and a variety of 1st to 4th year
apprentices. Our journeymen have experience in sour gas facilities and control systems.
Some personnel also have the ability to generate and provide electrical and
instrumentation drawings for project information.
Our personnel hold all required training certifications to meet industry and client
standards.
Safety and Experience are Key in our Success!
4. Commitment to Safety
Big Horn Electric and Controls Ltd Management team is committed to
providing and maintaining a safe work environment. This commitment
provides protection to our Personnel, our Clients, the Public and the
Environment for the future generations to come. We encourage active
participation in the maintenance and development of safe work
procedures and conditions.
5. Project Experience
Conventional Oil and Sour/Sweet Gas Facilities
Big Horn Electric and Controls Ltd. supports the majority of the Shell onshore projects and maintenance in
South and Central Alberta as well as the Peace River area. With many hours of valuable experience in the
foothills sour facilities, all BHEC personnel provide safe and efficient workmanship.
Up to 18,000 HP electric driven centrifugal compressor 2 staging projects
Reciprocal compression and engine upgrades
Electric and gas driven screw compressor site installations, and
maintenance
Facility flare stack installation, upgrades and maintenance including
Shell Scotford Plant flare stack upgrades.
Plant maintenance and electrical / instrumentation support
Installation and maintenance of PumpJack facilities
Involvement with planning and execution of activities for
plant shutdowns
Shell Caroline condensate treatment facility
Pipeline gathering systems, LBV’s, controls and
communications
Foothills sour / sweet gas well site construction
and maintenance
Fire and Gas Detection Systems Installation,
Maintenance and Upgrades
Tumble Ridge , BC dehydration facility and
surrounding sweet gas well sites
Shell Waterton Gas Plant optimization
PLC / RTU system upgrades
6. Project Experience
Utility and Power Generation Systems
Big Horn Electric & Controls Ltd. has been involved in the design, installation, commissioning and
maintenance of many complex power generation systems for load sharing and synchronizing for power
export.
19 Megawatt steam driven generator
14 Megawatt Solar Turbine driven cogeneration
systems.
Installation and commissioning of stand by generator
packages
5,000V to 25,000V switchgear installation
Medium voltage terminations including 5,000V to 25,000V
Installation of underground conduit systems for utility
infrastructure
7. Project Experience
Modular Building Construction
Big Horn Electric & Controls has extensive experience with installation of electrical and instrumentation
throughout prefabricated skid packages including:
Compressor packages
Flare knockout units
PLC/DCS control buildings for large facilities
Main Control Center (MCC) buildings
Separator packages
Instrument air compressors
Vapour recovery unit blower / compressor packages
Installation of E & I throughout piperack module structures
8. Project Experience
Heavy Oil Installations
Big Horn Electric & Controls has provided quality and timely installations on heavy oil extraction and
production facilities in the Peace River, Wabasca, and Cliffdale areas.
Green field / Brown field project implementation
Froth Treatment Research Facility
Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) facilities
Multi-Well heavy oil pad construction
Peace River boiler debottleneck controls upgrade
Shell pilot project utilizing electric heat for heavy
oil recovery (Viking Project, Grosmont LHT)
Cliffdale compressors, pipelines, cold pumping pads
9. Project Experience
Miscellaneous
PLC/ SCADA installation, setup and maintenance
Plant and field facility EUB calibrations
PLC/DCS complete panel fabrication and testing
Approved panel fabrication including Class 1 Zone 2
approval
Provide temporary power solutions and fabricate distribution
systems
Shell Inuvik, NWT Mackenzie Delta field development
10. Fleet and Services Summary
The Big Horn Electric and Controls Ltd. fleet of service vehicles are fully tooled, 1
ton 4x4 trucks tailored to suit our clients needs. Complete with custom built service
boxes and much of the electrical and instrumentation supplies needed to execute
any task. Many BHEC trucks are equipped with In Vehicle Monitoring Systems
(IVMS) to assist in maintaining the safety of our fleet when travelling to and from
work areas. Fleet vehicles also include personal gas monitors for employee
protection.
11. Contact Us
Big Horn Electric and Controls Ltd.
Lot 6 Westroad Industrial Park
PO Box 222
Sundre, AB T0M 1X0
Phone (403)638-3699 Fax (403)638-3688
www.bighornelectric.com
Dale Ryan President Cell (403)556-4471
Email: dale.ryan@bighornelectric.com
Les Bagg General Manager Cell (403)556-0329
Email: les.bagg@bighornelectric.com