HELLO, I'M
Rahul Ponde
Experienced Operations Professional & Trainer
Rahul Ponde
Experienced operations professional with 16 years of experience in the oil & gas operations specializing in Commissioning, Start-ups & Turnarounds, process safety management, and Production optimization. Currently working as “Senior Operations Trainer/PTL” at LNG Canada.
(780)-972-5900
About
MY BACKGROUND
Experienced operations professional with 16 years of experience in the oil & gas operations specializing in Commissioning, Start-ups & Turnarounds, Pre-Startup safety reviews, process safety management, and Production optimization. Equipped with industry experience as a Process Technician and in Operations training & development. Strong operations professional, currently working as “Senior Operations Trainer/Production Team Lead” at LNG Canada.
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
2007 - 2009
3rd Class Power Engineering
Keyano College
Fort Mcmurray, AB Canada
2023
Train the Trainer - Industrial Trainer
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC Canada
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
2022 – Present
Senior Operations Trainer/Backup Production Team Lead
LNG Canada, operated by Shell
Kitimat, BC Canada
2017–2021
Power Engineering & Process Technician Instructor
Keyano College
Fort Mcmurray, Alberta Canada
2016–2017
2019 - 2020
Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) Network Facilitator
Keyano College
Fort Mcmurray, AB Canada
Commissioning & Startup SAGD Technician
JACOS (Japan Canada Oil Sands)
Fort Mcmurray, Alberta Canada
2010–2016
Process Operator & Turnaround Coordinator
1994 - 1998
Bachelors of Engineering - Computer Science
Laxmi Narain College of Technology
Bhopal, M.P India
Nexen CNOOC Inc.
Fort Mcmurray, Alberta Canada
2009–2010
Process Technician
SYNCRUDE Canada
Fort Mcmurray, Alberta Canada
Skills & Certifications
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Commissioning & Start-ups
Oil Upgrading, SAGD & LNG Operations
Technical Training
SRU, U&O, ASU, HCU, LNG process (Warm & Cold end)
Team Leadership
Operations Competence Development & Assurance
Risk assessment, JHA, FLBM Bow-ties, HAZOP
Public speaking
Safety & Compliance Training
Continuous Improvement
Operations Excellence
Process Safety Management
Instructional Design
e-Permit to Work System
Enthusiastic Learner
Trainings
WHERE I IMPROVE MY SKILLS
H2S Alive, Fall Protection, First Aid, Fire Extinguisher, WHMIS, CSTS & OSSA
Air Liquide® Certification in Air Distillation Training – 2014·
Air Products® Certification in Air Distillation Training – 2024·
Shell Canada “LNG Processing & Distribution Training” - 2022
ICS -100, 200 & Hazmat 1100 – (Incident Commander Training) - 2024
Shell Worldwide “Frontline Leadership Training” - 2024
Interests
MY LIFE OUT OF OFFICE
FISHING
COOKING
READING