Craig Squires
Professional Summary
Project Management - Supply Chain - Materials Management - Procurement - Contracts Management - Construction Management - Site Services
Specialization
Supply Chain
Experience
25+ years in the industry
Certifications
WHIMIS 2015 CertificationPCSTCSTS-09 / CSTS 2020Forklift and Variable Reach Forklift CertifiedPrime Contractor Training / Legal Obligations and LiabilitiesReason Front Line Leadership7 Habits of Successful PeopleACSA Legislative AwarenessLeading People – Keyano CollegeISO 9001:2000 – Internal Auditor on the Guidelines of ISO 19011:2002ISO 9001:2000 –Standards of the Guidelines of ISO 9004:2000PMAC: two credits: Principles of Buying; and Materials ManagementLean Six Sigma Seminar
Craig Squires's Projects
All ProjectsLNG Canada Project
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Kitimat BC
A major liquefied natural gas development project in British Columbia requiring extensive site logistics and equipment management.
• Coordinated mobilization, maintenance, and allocation of site equipment and vehicles to support schedule adherence.
• Managed equipment mobilization from Houston office and vendor facilities for timely delivery.
• Procured materials and supplies aligned with project budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Identified vendors to maximize project value and cost efficiency while resolving backorders and OS and D issues.
Procurement / Equipment and Site Services Coordinator
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Trans Mountain Expansion Project
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Canada
A significant pipeline expansion project involving Spreads 6 and 7A, requiring robust subcontract management and supply chain oversight.
• Provided leadership in establishing new subcontracts and supply chain department.
• Led development of RFPs and managed subcontractor/vendor evaluations and negotiations.
• Oversaw subcontract formation, administration, and change management to meet schedule milestones.
• Developed reporting tools to monitor subcontract execution and directed contract closeout processes.
Subcontracts Coordinator Lead
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Encana Pipestone Processing Facility
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Canada
An industrial processing facility project requiring comprehensive procurement and materials management for construction and commissioning.
• Directed procurement of major tagged engineered equipment ensuring alignment with technical specifications.
• Finalized Procurement and Materials Management Plan including spare parts and preservation programs.
• Negotiated contracts to optimize cost control and managed vendor change orders for scope control.
• Led a team of eight personnel to meet project budget and schedule targets while ensuring warranty transfers.
PROCUREMENT and MATERIALS MANAGER
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BC Hydro Site C Clean Energy Hydro Project
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Canada
A major clean energy hydroelectric project involving significant earthworks and dam construction.
• Managed quarrying of 750,000 m³ of rip rap for main dam construction with incident-free operations.
• Directed drill, blast, and excavation of 500,000 m³ for the spillway, completing work ahead of schedule.
• Modified rail car transportation plans to mitigate CN Rail delays and minimize project disruption.
• Scheduled controlled blasting operations every three days without impacting adjacent contractors.
ABOVE GROUND MINE MANAGER
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Exshaw Expansion Project
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Exshaw Alberta
An industrial expansion project at Lafarge requiring extensive materials management and site services coordination.
• Developed materials management strategy delivering over 3,300 truckloads of materials and equipment.
• Implemented web-based systems utilizing RFID, bar-coding, and GPS technologies for tracking.
• Oversaw warehouse operations including a 22-acre off-site yard and five remote warehouses.
• Directed a team of five direct reports and fifteen indirect reports to ensure on-time delivery.
SCM MANAGER, SITE SERVICES, ASSISTANT SECURITY MANAGER
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Shell Albian Sands
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Fort McMurray
An oil sands operation requiring maintenance of truck shops and light vehicle facilities.
• Oversaw maintenance and repairs to multiple Truck Shops and Light Vehicles Maintenance Shops.
• Coordinated major equipment replacement and repairs across the mine site.
• Maintained schedule for preconstruction readiness and project kickoff.
• Coordinated subcontractors to achieve timely and on-budget completion of projects.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
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Voyageur Upgrader Partnership
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Fort McMurray, AB
A restart project for the Voyageur Upgrader requiring structured materials management and procurement strategies.
• Developed and executed a structured restart strategy for materials management and procurement.
• Implemented web-based systems integrating RFID, GPS, and bar-coding for inventory visibility.
• Directed full inventory audit categorizing assets as fit-for-purpose, obsolete, or replacement.
• Oversaw expansion of 100-hectare laydown yard and implemented preservation programs.
SCM MANAGER, MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
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Kearl Oil Sands Project
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Canada
An oil sands development project requiring site services and facility mobilization.
• Managed site services setup and management from 2009 to 2011.
• Coordinated mobilization of project facilities including temporary warehouses and security infrastructure.
• Managed medical services and site services coordination across multiple project sites.
• Led teams peaking at over 125 indirect reports on multiple project sites.
PROJECT LEAD
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CNRL Horizon Project Froth Treatment / East Tank Farm
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Canada
A petrochemical project involving froth treatment and tank farm construction requiring extensive procurement coordination.
• Coordinated all site services within the Pennecon ISBL.
• Managed procurement of field purchase materials and consumables.
• Coordinated delivery and distribution of materials to subprojects.
• Managed equipment management and logistics for the fabrication yard.
PROCUREMENT MANAGER, MATERIALS MANAGEMENT, EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT
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