Larry Thompson
About Larry Thompson
Larry Thompson is a Site Supervisor at Chevron's Kitimat LNG project in Kitimat, British Columbia, with extensive experience in instrumentation and controls in the oil and gas industry.
Title and Current Position
Larry Thompson currently holds the title of Site Supervisor at Kitimat LNG, working for Chevron in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada. He also concurrently works at L-Tech Instrumentation & Controls as a CSU Instrumentation & Controls Specialist in Kitimat, BC.
Professional Background
Larry Thompson's professional journey started in 1989 in the field of Instrumentation and Controls. His extensive career includes roles at various major companies. Notably, he worked at Eurocan Pulp & Paper Company as an Instrument Mechanic for 17 years from 1993 to 2010. He held positions such as Intermediate DCS Specialist at Shell in 2003, C&SU Instrument Technician at Statoil Leismer SAGD from 2010 to 2011, and CMT Project Completions Turnover Coordinator at Encana Corporation from 2012 to 2013.
Previous Employment
Larry has a diversified background with senior roles in major energy companies. His previous positions include Sr. CSU Specialist Instrumentation at Husky Energy from 2017 to 2019, RFO Project Completions Turnover Coordinator at Cenovus Energy from 2013 to 2016, and Instrumentation Apprentice at Husky Energy from 1991 to 1992.
Educational Background
Larry Thompson pursued his education across multiple institutions, gaining a solid foundation in both management and engineering disciplines. He completed a Project Management Certificate program at Langara College, obtaining Advanced Project Management in 2013. He studied Power Engineering at British Columbia Institute of Technology and achieved 4th Class in 2011. Larry studied Engineering Instrumentation, achieving Technologist at Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology from 1989 to 1991, and Industrial Instrumentation, achieving Journeyman (Interprovincial) from the same institute from 1989 to 1993.
Specializations and Skills
Larry Thompson specializes in Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning, Start-Up, and Project Turnover. With experience in large Oil and Gas projects, he demonstrates a strong understanding of the industry. His skills in Instrumentation and Controls and project management have been honed through various challenging opportunities, highlighting his robust technical capabilities and leadership qualities.