Welcome to Third Degree Operations
Safe, Reliable, and Experienced Oil & Gas Operations
✦ 3rd Class Power Engineer ✦ Foreman Pipefitter ✦ Welding Inspector
Years in Oil & Gas
Safety & Trade Certifications
Wells & Sites Supported
About Zane Carson
I’m Zane Carson, a certified 3rd Class Power Engineer. With 15+ years in oil & gas, plant operations, and industrial maintenance, I bring a safety-first approach, strong technical skills, and hands-on experience in both field and plant environments.
Currently operating as a CSR & CSU Operating Contractor with Cenovus (through Paradigm), I specialize in keeping wells running safely, efficiently, and in compliance.
Capabilities
Wellsite & Production Operations
- Daily rounds, well monitoring, optimization & performance logging
- Start/stop procedures, set points, and alarm response
- Routine checks on separators, treaters, tanks, and compressors
Startups & Shutdowns
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Permit writing (hot work, confined space, LOTO) and contractor coordination
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Commissioning/decommissioning procedures and isolation/blinding
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Pre-job safety meetings (JSA/FLHA) and shift handover documentation
Boiler Operations
- Blowdowns, LWCO tests, gauge glass checks & chemical dosing
- Water chemistry sampling (P/M alkalinity, TDS, pH) and trending
- Safe boiler start-up/shutdown and equipment troubleshooting
Tank Farm Operations
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Transfers & line-ups, manifold control, and product segregation
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Fuel blending, sampling (retorts, flash point, density, viscosity)
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Inventory tracking, gauging, and spill prevention procedures
Heavy Equipment
- Skid steer, loader, forklift & vac truck operation (site support)
- Rigging, spotting, and safe material handling in live facilities
- Daily inspections, basic maintenance, and defect reporting
Safety & Compliance
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Site inspections, hazard ID, and corrective actions
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Accurate logs, permits, and compliance reporting (Cenovus/Paradigm)
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Strong safety culture: zero-incident mindset and environmental care
Certifications & Tickets
3rd Class Power Engineer
WHMIS
H2S Alive
Lockout and Blinding
OSSA Regional
OSSA Fire Watch
PADI Advanced Open Water
Level 1 Welding Inspector
Fall Protection
Confined Space Entry and Monitor
Class 2 Driver’s License
SCBA and SABA Certified
OSSA Safe Work Permits
Aerial Work Platform
Overhead Crane
Forklift Certified
Transportation of dangerous goods
Driver Class 5
Experience Highlights
June 2022 – Present
CSR Contractor | Cenovus Wells
Third Degree Operations
- Provide field-level operations support on Cenovus wells, ensuring safe and efficient production activities.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize well performance and equipment reliability.
- Perform daily site inspections, safety checks, and regulatory compliance reporting.
- Coordinate cold well and thermal well start-ups and shut-downs.
- Support maintenance, commissioning, and decommissioning of oilfield equipment.
- Coordinate hiring and supervision of contracted crews, equipment, and personnel.
- Review and correct P&IDs to ensure accuracy and compliance with site standards.
- Collaborate with Paradigm and Cenovus teams to uphold operational standards and achieve production targets.
June 2020 – Feb 2022
4th Class Operator I
Terrapure Environmental (Now GFL)
- Operated and maintained process equipment, including centrifuges, pumps, compressors, and boilers to separate and treat oils, water, and solids within the tank farm.
- Conducted daily tank farm product transfers and dewatering operations to isolate dry oil, consistently achieving a purity of 5% water or less.
- Performed a variety of lab tests on incoming products, including oil retorts, flash point, density, viscosity, and pH tests to ensure quality and compliance.
- Managed daily boiler rounds, including blowdowns and water sampling, to maintain optimal water chemistry by testing for Molybdenum, P and M alkalinity, TDS, and pH.
- Utilized heavy-duty equipment like forklifts, front-end loaders, skid steers, and vacuum trucks for daily operations.
- Documented all tasks and transactions in logbooks and digital programs, including Microsoft Excel, for billing and site management.
- Blended fuels and oils to optimize pipeline flow and mixed products to create new salable materials.
- Supervised contractors, issued permits, and performed routine repairs and maintenance on valves and other equipment.
2017 – 2020
Foreman Pipefitter
Edmonton Exchanger
2007 – 2020
Pipefitter
Local 488
2014 – 2015
Welding Inspector
Willbros Construction Services LP
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