1. Terrance Eugene Atwood
5919 52 ST
Taber AB, Canada Tel 403 634 5242 CELL
T1G 1K4 403 223 9277 HOME
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A dedicated, world experienced OPERATOR with 15+ years of field/plant operations and
START-UP experience. Excellent multi-tasking and communicative skills with clear, precise
understanding of most plant operational issues. A veteran of multi-national construction,
supervision and collaboration projects. Previous experience includes but is not limited to the
following areas: The construction, commissioning, start-up and operation of Chemical, Oil and
Gas, Power Generation, Water treatment and Gas injection plants. The training of operators.
Design and Modification of Plant systems. Author/Issue Operational Procedures.
EDUCATION
High School – Graduation MBSS- Cranbrook BC, Canada
Diploma- Computer Science- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Third Class Power Engineering- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
15 years Field Experience
Training/Courses
Instrumentation Courses
Shell Canada, Esso Canada
Maintenance Courses
Esso Canada (welding), Alberta Sugar Company Ltd (pipe fitting, boiler maintenance, full plant
turn-around)
EXPERIENCE
Rocky Mountain Refinery
Southern Alberta, Canada
Startup Specialist Mid 2015 - Present
Involved in the start - up and testing of an Advanced Green Technology oil refinery.
Plant currently under re-design.
Genalta Power, Calgary AB, Canada 2013 - 2014
Operations Manager/Operator
Responsible for the Commissioning/Start-up and Operation of two 5 MW Power Generation
Stations each using 20 Capstone Micro Turbines producing 250 KW’s each. Their related

2. computer control systems and a SCADA remote control network. Using field gas from multiple
sources in the Peace River area of Northern Alberta. Also the commissioning/start-up of one
Closed Loop Turbine driven 5 MW generator located in the Whitecourt area of Northern Alberta.
Directing contractors/maintenance workers. Liaison with major Oil and Gas companies.
Developing operating procedures.
Professional Management Consulting Services, Huston Texas
Contracted to Coastal Technology Salvador, El Salvador, Central America
Startup/Operations Specialist September 1995 -- September 1996
Responsible for training of national employees on all levels of a 250 MW Wartsila Diesel Power
Generation Station including: the testing and publication of all plant operating manuals and
procedures. Direct oversight of start-up, testing and operation of plant equipment. Responsible
for training plant chemist and the start-up of lab testing equipment and water treatment plant.
Liaison between plant manager, national employees and American developers. Prepare
documents and implement test runs for turnover to national electric company.
Canadian Occidental Petroleum Ltd Republic of Yemen
Operations Specialist August 1994 – September 1995
Responsible for start-up and testing of power generation station for oil field and pipeline
system in Yemen desert. Training and supervision of nationals. Assisting in turn over
documentation and safety protocols. Oversight of power station operations while on site.
Alberta Sugar Company, Taber AB, Canada
Shift Supervisor 1992 -- 1994
Operating under a 2nd
class power engineering certificate responsible for daily operation of a
power and steam generation plant including plant computer control systems, 3 gas fired steam
generators and 7 steam turbines. Full turn-around maintenance during shut downs.
Baker/OTS London Professional Services
Contracted to: Qatar General Petroleum Corporation
Dukhan, Qatar
Start-up Supervisor 1991 -- 1992
Responsible for integration/start-up of all plant equipment and control systems, for gas
injection station and transmission pipeline. Focusing on time line completion of critical
integrated systems including microwave relays and process controls. Demonstrations to
national leaders and American contractors. Training of national employees.
Various Chemical, Oil and Gas Plants and Refineries
Alberta,Canada
Field operator/Front end operator/Panel operator 1983 – 1991
Involved in the Commissioning, Start-up, and Operation of various plants in Alberta.

3. Esso Redwater Chemical Plant ( Front end Operator )
Pincher Creek Nitrogen Chemical Plant ( Commissioning through to shift supervisor )
Glacier Ammonia LTD. Chemical Plant ( Front end operator )
Palmer Creek Gas Plant Gas Plant ( Operator )
References upon request