1. Camilo (Cam) R. Zoleta
709 Beach Avenue, Cold Lake, Alberta T9M 1K7
Home: 780-639-2947; Cell: 403-651-6247
E-mail "czoleta@telus.net"
OBJECTIVE: To work for a progressive organization in a highly motivating and challenging
environment that provides the best opportunities to grow and utilize my potential to the fullest to
help achieve the company’s goal and at the same time achieve my personal goals.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
· Team Leader of Continuous Improvement in a SAGD facility
· Supervisory/Leadership/Operations/Engineering and technical expertise in Oil industry
· 10 years of SAGD operations as Production Foreman, managed area budget up to $150MM
· 9 years of successful experience in heavy oil thermal operations, cyclic steam stimulation
· 11 years of progressively increased responsibilities in the oil refinery’s Engineering and
Operations departments (1982-1993)
· Proven ability in work planning, plant troubleshooting, incident investigation using TapRoot
· Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
· Knowledge of universally accepted safety and business industry practices
· Flexible, quick learner , motivated, team player who works well under pressure
· Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, MS Project and Sharepoint
EDUCATION/Certification:
· Bachelor in Applied Petroleum Engineering Technology – SAIT, 2001
· Second Class Steam Certificate
· Alberta Society of Engineering Technologist-CET
· Petroleum Engineering Technology(Honours Diploma)-NAIT, 1995
· Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering-Manila, Philippines, 1982
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Continuous Improvement Foreman Jackfish District
May 2012-Present Devon Canada
· Provides Leadership in implementing the different aspects of Continuous Improvement
· Facilitates different initiatives to come up with what “good” looks like. Works with the team
to come up with roadmap on how the process can be improved. Team collaboration
· Works with company Leadership, front line supervisors and stakeholders to influence and
support the policies, goals, objectives of the different departments including Operations,
EHS, SCM, Asset Management (Maintenance team)
· Works with the different stakeholders on the path forward and resolution to the issues at
hand.
· Ensures that Sustainability of the different processes are in place
· Works with the team to develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators and ensure
sustainability
· Provides mentorship to the key stakeholders including leaders and supervisors on the use of
tools and methodologies, leading meetings, leadership behaviour, troubleshooting processes,
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· Facilitates Root Cause Analysis using TapRoot including training of Lead Investigators
· Works with Operations team and vendors in optimizing production chemical usage
Technical Services Foreman Jackfish District
January 2011-May 2012 Devon Canada
· Ensured that production chemicals were optimized and managed the KPI’s. Worked with
vendor/s and Operations team to ensure sustainable chemical treatment program
· Provided sponsorship and guidance with different Operations and Maintenance Projects
· Provided guidance and training of operators, development of the different operating
procedures and processes
· Managed the laboratory at site to ensure that the services were provided efficiently and
reliably.
· Provided leadership to the Administrative Assistants
· Managed DCS team
Shared Services Foreman Jackfish District
January 2010-January 2011 Devon Canada
· Key stakeholder in the camp management at site
· Managed site Administrative Assistants
· Led Chemical optimization initiatives
· Led site Safety and Security
· Managed site document management
· Managed the site Warehouse and procurement team, facilitated set up of warehouses at J1
and J2 including establishment of database for inventories including min /max
· Managed Potable water treatment plant and its operations
· Key stakeholder in managing charter planes at site including resolution of issues
· Key site stakeholder in Operations and Maintenance Projects
· Managed site training
· Managed Site DCS team
· Managed Laboratory services at site
Jul 2005-January 2010 Jackfish Project
SAGD Production Foreman Devon Canada
· Supervised Operations staff (~40 people) ensuring that we maximize our production, reduce
cost and meet all the goals including the safety aspect of the operations
· Prepared budget and was responsible to steward the cost accordingly ($150MM)
· Conducted performance reviews and provided regular feedback to employees
· Responsible to get operating procedures in place
· Coordinated with other stakeholders including external parties
· Led the commissioning and start-up of 35,000B/D SAGD facility
· Led the Operations group in doing the drawing reviews of the project to ensure that
operability and cost is not being compromised. Recommended and justified change as
necessary
· Responsible for the recruitment of staff for Operations and Maintenance
· Coordinated with vendors and visited the shops to ensure that equipment and or materials will
be fabricated according to specs and operability is still there
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· Coordinated with Construction/Engineering groups to ensure that changes being proposed
don’t affect the schedule and cost of the project
· Participated in evaluation of vendors and equipment suppliers to ensure we get the right
unit/system that can be operated for a long time with minimal risk and problem.
· Developed detailed plans for commissioning and start-up including training.
· Participated in different training programs to prepare the crew for upcoming commissioning
and start-up.
· Led in the commissioning and start-up of Jackfish 1.
March 2004-July 2005 Suncor Energy,
Production General Foreman Firebag Operations
· Acted as Operations Manager and/or Chief Steam Engineer during vacation or sickness of
peers
· Provided technical guidance to the operations of Water Treatment, Processing, Steam Plant
and Pad facilities
· Provided operating strategy and guidance to Shift Supervisors, Operators and consultants
· Assisted shift supervisors in troubleshooting plant problems
· Regularly attended meetings to coordinate issues with production, maintenance and EH&S
· Recommended and justified facility change to improve plant operations and reliability in
coordination with Engineering and Maintenance
· Led the Water Team in addressing issues about water treatment
· Provided inputs to the development of designs for the new plants.
· Provided operational strategies to address emergency issues to balance out safety and
production concerns
· Provided guidance to chemical and service suppliers and ensuring the cost is at minimum,
interacted with vendors to optimize equipment and process operations
· Operations contacts for key Plant Projects
· Managed operations issues during the turnaround and plant start-ups
· Attended training courses, developed stewardship reports and performance indicators
· Provided guidance to Operators in developing Standard Operating Procedures, training and
development
· Provided inputs and stewardship to the budget of the operating unit
· Participated in employee hiring and selection and development of employee training program
· Ensured that OH&S, Environmental regulations, company policies and other government
acts were being complied with
· Provided Maintenance departments with ideas on how to improve process controls,
equipment reliability, troubleshooting and problem resolution involving equipment failures
2000-2004 Imperial Oil Resources
Operations Specialist/ Cold Lake, alberta
Relief Foreman
· Acted as Plant Foreman during vacation or sickness
· Participated in interviewing and hiring new employees
· Set technical guidelines of Plant Operations - daily, weekly and long term
· Identified and developed improvement opportunity areas in the plant
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· Developed operating procedures and guidelines for safe and efficient plant operations
· Supported productivity of manpower and other departments
· Provided technical troubleshooting help to resolve plant problems
· Planned and coordinated major plant shutdowns including equipment maintenance
· Supported testing of new technology
· Provided appraisal inputs to Operators and peers
· Ensured the optimization of plant operations including product specs and volume
· Attended meetings and conferences regularly to coordinate projects and work plans
· Operations Sponsor for Projects in the Plant
1998-2000 Imperial Oil Resources
Control Room Operator/ Cold Lake, Alberta
Shift Engineer (Relief)
· Acted as Shift Engineer as required for vacation/sickness coverage
· Operated plant controls through DCS using Honeywell TDC3000
· Continuous monitoring and adjustment of controls to optimize efficiency and production
· Started-up or shut-down the plant according to standard operating procedure
· Participated on safety program and development
· Reported to the concerned agencies any environmental violations in timely manner
· Attended meetings and courses relevant to the safe and efficient operations of the plant
· Coordinated with Field Production personnel to optimize steam injection and bitumen
production
· Troubleshooting of plant operating problems
· Helped out in training junior operators
1995-1998 Imperial Oil Resources
Plant Operator Cold Lake, Alberta
· Worked in all areas of the plant taking charge of the unit and equipment assigned
· Acted as troubleshooter for plant problems, prepared equipment for maintenance
· Started-up, operated and shut-down equipment according to standard operating procedure
· Performed chemical tests, unit housekeeping, and equipment surveillance
· Conducted safety audit and reports any unsafe conditions
· Attended/completed courses relevant to safe operations of the plant
· Assisted other Staff in different areas of the plant as opportunities arise
· Trained junior operators
· Supported OI management, training, proactive safety reporting
1991-1995 Petron Bataan Refinery - formerly
Shift Supervisor, Esso Refinery Philippines
Process Operations
· Took charge of the shift, directed and coordinated operating activities of 155,000 barrels/day
crude oil refinery including all upstream and downstream units in the plant
· Analyzed and acted as troubleshooter for refinery operating problems
· Ensured product quality and operating strategies were met
· Prepared guidelines and procedures specific for shut-downs and start-ups
· Supervised 20 Plant Operators and attended coordination meetings
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· Acted as turnaround coordinator during annual refinery shut-down for maintenance and
repair of different operating units
· Conducted applicant’s interviews, annual employee appraisals, safety and production
meetings
· Attended management and safety courses
· Enforced refinery-wide safety and fire protection procedures
· Recommended new or alternative plans for safe operation of the refinery
· Acted as liaison between Process Operations and other refinery Departments
1987-1991 Petron Bataan Refinery
Plant Services Engineer (Process Engineer) Makati City, Philippines
· Recommended strategies and provided weekly operating guideline to optimize operation of
different operating units i.e. 3 Atmospheric Pipestills, Naphtha Hydro Treater, Diesel Hydro
Treater, Gasoline Reforming Units, LPG recovery and treatment, Sour gas Stripping and
treatment, Asphalt Plant(Vacuum Pipestill) , Gasoline Treater, Kerosene Treater(Merox
Units), Crude Oil Desalting, Vapor Recovery and Treatment, Steam Plant and other units
· Conducted technical research and services on plant operating problems
· Evaluated equipment and chemical performance
· Rendered Process Engineering jobs on different refinery projects, e.g. tie-in installations to
make the plant units more flexible and efficient, pump modification and retrofitting for
another fluid service and condition, pipeline installation for connection to nearby power
plant, re-use of different refinery vessels & control valves for another service, debottleneck
project of Gasoline Treating Plant
· Evaluated Gasoline Reforming Catalyst changeover from mono-metallic to bi-metallic
· Represented the company to witness the $2 million USD Platinum recovery (used catalyst)
project in London, UK and the Netherlands
1982-1987 Petron Bataan Refinery
Process Technician Makati City, Philippines
· Operated different plant units including surveillance and maintenance
· Followed safety procedures in the operation and minor maintenance of equipment
· Started-up, shut-down and operated different equipment in the refinery
· Assisted in training of junior operators
· Worked as Control Room Operator using DCS
· Participated in meetings, safety exercise and training
· Conducted lab tests, collected daily readings and analyzed data
· Recommended operating strategies to optimize production
· Helped out in troubleshooting refinery operating problems
MANAGEMENT TRAINING:
· Lean Sensei Extreme Problem Solving and Troubleshooting 2014
· Managing/Influencing Without Authority 2014
· Safety for Supervisors and Managers (SAFESM)2013
· Advanced TapRoot Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis 2013
· Operations Excellence 2012/2013 (Evolve)
· Attributes Based Leadership 2010
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· New Leader Program (2009) 32-hour course
· Recruitment Training
· Difficult Conversation (2008)
· Dealing with Difficult People (2008)
· How to Handle Presentation (2008) – Dale Carnegie course
· Project Management (2005)
· Interviewing Techniques (2003)
· Conflict Management and Resolution (2003)
· 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (2000)
· Managing Up (1999)
· The Empowering Leader Workshop (1993)
· Interaction management (1992)
· Kepner Tregoe-Problem Solving and Decision Making (1992)
· Practice of Supervision (1992)
· Safety and the Supervisor (1991)
· Management by Objective (1990)
· Zero Base Budgeting (1990)
SAFETY AND OPERATIONS TRAINING
· Drug and Alcohol Policy (2014)
· Loss Control and Prevention (2005)
· WHMIS, H2S Alive, First Aid, Confined Space Entry, TDG
· DCS Engineering and Maintenance (1992)
· Corrosion Control (1992)
· Lube Oil and Bearing Maintenance(1988)
· ExxonMobil Fundamentals of Safety-June 2003
References: Available upon request
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7. Cam Zoleta’s resume…...continued
· New Leader Program (2009) 32-hour course
· Recruitment Training
· Difficult Conversation (2008)
· Dealing with Difficult People (2008)
· How to Handle Presentation (2008) – Dale Carnegie course
· Project Management (2005)
· Interviewing Techniques (2003)
· Conflict Management and Resolution (2003)
· 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (2000)
· Managing Up (1999)
· The Empowering Leader Workshop (1993)
· Interaction management (1992)
· Kepner Tregoe-Problem Solving and Decision Making (1992)
· Practice of Supervision (1992)
· Safety and the Supervisor (1991)
· Management by Objective (1990)
· Zero Base Budgeting (1990)
SAFETY AND OPERATIONS TRAINING
· Drug and Alcohol Policy (2014)
· Loss Control and Prevention (2005)
· WHMIS, H2S Alive, First Aid, Confined Space Entry, TDG
· DCS Engineering and Maintenance (1992)
· Corrosion Control (1992)
· Lube Oil and Bearing Maintenance(1988)
· ExxonMobil Fundamentals of Safety-June 2003
References: Available upon request
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