Shane Darling
About Shane Darling
Shane Darling is a Maintenance Supervisor at Canfor, with extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, particularly with ConocoPhillips. He has held various roles, including program business analyst and operations excellence coordinator, and has a strong background in SAP and maintenance strategy development.
Current Role at Canfor
Shane Darling has been serving as a Maintenance Supervisor at Canfor since 2020. His role involves overseeing maintenance operations and ensuring the efficiency of equipment and processes at the company's facilities in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. He applies his extensive background in maintenance and operations to enhance productivity and safety standards within the organization.
Previous Experience at ConocoPhillips
Shane Darling held multiple positions at ConocoPhillips from 2005 to 2016. His roles included Maintenance Foreman, Operations Excellence Coordinator, and Program Business Analyst. He contributed to the successful start-up of the Oil Sands S1 & S2 projects and focused on the development of various SAP modules, including PM, MM, PS, QM, HR, and CCM. His experience in these roles helped shape operational processes and improve safety and efficiency.
Consulting Role at Pembina Pipeline Corporation
From 2017 to 2020, Shane worked as a PMM consultant at Pembina Pipeline Corporation. In this role, he provided expertise in project management and process improvement, leveraging his background in the oil and gas sector to support the company's operational goals. His contributions during this period focused on enhancing project delivery and operational efficiency.
Education and Professional Development
Shane Darling completed his education in Instrumentation Technology/Technician at Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trades, achieving the Red Seal Instrumentation Journeyperson certification from 2000 to 2003. He also studied Instrumentation Engineering Technology at NAIT from 1995 to 1997. His foundational education has equipped him with the technical skills necessary for his roles in maintenance and operations.
Achievements in Safety and Operations
Shane has been recognized as a safety leader and top performer in delivering business results throughout his career. He has extensive experience with CMMS tools and has developed maintenance strategies, KPIs, and budget controls. His work supports corporate alignment with Operations Excellence using an ISO 9001 2015 hybrid framework, demonstrating his commitment to safety and operational excellence.