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This list showcases the top Alberta based Manager operating in the Oil and Gas space. If you think a Manager is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.ca.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Darren Bolding
General Manager Power Systems of Horizon North Logistics
As General Manager Power Systems for Horizon North, Darren is responsible for the management of leading edge technology development and operations. He joined Horizon North in 2008 and has a pivotal role in the management, development and success of Power Systems. Darren started his career as an apprentice electrician with Kelon Electric, which later became Tesco Corporation where he was responsible for installation and training for electric AC top drives. Darren gained experience while working in Northern Africa in the role of rotating operations manager. Darren started his own consulting company in 2005, building 7 of the first 21 electric AC top drive drilling rigs in Canada. Darren completed 1 year of training in electrical engineering technology at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He then completed his electrician’s apprenticeship in 1998.
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About Horizon North Logistics: Horizon North offers full service solutions supporting remote operations for LNG.
Mike Massecar
Senior Manager, Major Projects of Pembina
Since joining Pembina in 2002, Mike has held the positions of Manager, Integrity Programs and Manager, Integrity and HSE. Most recently, as Senior Manager of Major Projects, Mike was responsible for the successful completion of Pembina’s Nipisi and Mitsue pipeline projects. In his current role, Mike leads the Major Projects group whose focus is firmly on future growth. By adopting best practices and finding efficiencies, the team has a track record of constructing large-scale, complex projects in a way that maintains the company’s relationships with stakeholders and meets and/or exceeds regulatory and environmental requirements – all on time and on budget. Major Projects is also responsible for all pipeline engineering oversight. Mike received his Bachelor of Engineering from Carleton University in 1975 and has over 35 years of engineering experience in the industry. Prior to joining Pembina, Mike worked in various midstream leadership roles in companies such as Williams Energy Canada, TransCanada, Gibson Energy, and Home Oil Company.
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About Pembina: Pembina Pipeline is a reliable energy transportation and service provider.
Kevin Zern
General Manager, Production of Painted Pony Energy
Kevin Zern is a General Manager, Production at Painted Pony Petroleum.
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About Painted Pony Energy: Painted Pony Energy is a Canadian public natural gas producer, operating in the Montney formation in Northeast British Columbia.
Bob Ellis
General Manager-Facilities of Painted Pony Energy
Bob Ellis is a General Manager-Facilities at Painted Pony Petroleum.
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About Painted Pony Energy: Painted Pony Energy is a Canadian public natural gas producer, operating in the Montney formation in Northeast British Columbia.
Josh Skoreyko
General Manager of GNS Industrial Trailer Services
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About GNS Industrial Trailer Services: GNS Industrial Trailer Services offers turnkey remote accommodation solutions to fulfill the unique needs of multiple industries.
Anton Esterhuizen
Manager of Business Development & Land of Kaisen Energy Corp.
Over 14 years of experience in strategic oil & gas business development involving mergers, acquisitions & divestitures and various land transactions to the value of $6 billion. Prior thereto 11 years of experience as a lawyer and business owner in South Africa. -Previously with Penn West Petroleum, serving in various lead roles within the Land Department & Business Units and most recently as Manager, Business Development & Acquisitions and Divestitures.
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About Kaisen Energy Corp.: Kaisen Energy engages in the exploration, development and acquisition of conventional heavy oil assets in Western Canada.
