Nigel Potts
About Nigel Potts
Nigel Potts is a Plant Operator with over 11 years of experience at Touchstone Exploration Inc. in Calgary, Alberta, where he specializes in writing procedures, conducting hazard assessments, and monitoring production well operations.
Work at Touchstone Exploration
Nigel Potts has been employed at Touchstone Exploration Inc. as a Plant Operator since 2013. In this role, he is responsible for monitoring downhole pressures and temperatures on production wells. He conducts water tests and operates a once-through steam generator. Additionally, he performs regens on the softener skid and supervises day-to-day construction efforts to ensure safe work environments in plant operations. His extensive experience includes writing new procedures and conducting hazard assessments for plant operations.
Previous Experience in Plant Operations
Before joining Touchstone Exploration, Nigel Potts worked at Petrobank. He served as a Control Room Operator from 2007 to 2011, accumulating four years of experience. Prior to that, he was a Plant Operator at Petrobank for eight months in 2006. His early career included a position as a Shift Engineer at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in 2005, where he worked for seven months. This diverse background has contributed to his expertise in plant operations.
Education and Expertise
Nigel Potts studied Engineering at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) from 2003 to 2005. His education provided a foundation for his career in plant operations. His expertise includes writing procedures, conducting hazard assessments, and troubleshooting issues related to the start-up of new plants. This educational background, combined with his practical experience, supports his role in ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.
Skills in Plant Operations
In his current role as a Plant Operator, Nigel Potts demonstrates a range of skills essential for effective plant operations. He monitors critical parameters such as downhole pressures and temperatures, ensuring optimal production conditions. His responsibilities also include conducting water tests and operating a once-through steam generator. Additionally, he supervises construction efforts to maintain safety standards in plant operations, showcasing his ability to manage both technical and operational aspects.