People
The reputation for dependability, efficiency and on-time delivery that Tartan Industrial Contractors Ltd. has earned over the past 58 years is due in large part to the quality, dedication and resourcefulness of the people who have been an integral part of the company during that time. This section presents a brief description of some of the individuals who are responsible for ensuring that continued success.
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Leon Sampson - General Manager
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Leon has overall responsibility for Tartan
Industrial's field operations. His oil and gas engineering and
construction management background, spanning contracting as well
as owner-operator environments, includes more than 10 years of
experience in pipelines, process piping, structural steel erection
and piling. Leon holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
from Dalhousie University, and is a registered Professional Engineer.
He joined Tartan Industrial in 2006.
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Cam Ouellette - Redwater & Area Superintendent
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Cam has over 35 years of experience in
the construction industry, including civil, structural, mechanical,
fabrication, and welding. For the past 27 years, he has been primarily
involved in supervisory and management roles. Prior to joining
Tartan, Cam was General Manager and Safety Officer for Precision
Gradall, which provides specialized excavation equipment and operators
for industrial, commercial, and residential construction.
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Frank Goeckel - Maintenance Foreman
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Frank has more than 35 years of service
with Tartan Industrial beginning as a young summer student. Over
the years he has worked almost every labour classification that
Tartan has to offer their clients. He has extensive experience
with heavy equipment operating which includes highway transportation
and oilfield pipeline construction. Frank is currently responsible
for the scheduling and dispatching of the Redwater area maintenance
crews and equipment. Safety and client satisfaction are top priorities
as foreman for Tartan Industrial.
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Dale Dachyshyn - Warehouse Manager/Purchaser
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Dale has over 25 years of business and industry experience, including an extensive background in inventory management. In his role as Warehouse Manager/Purchaser, he is responsible for the procurement of all tools and related equipment, and managing vendor relationships for the Company. In addition to Redwater and area construction and maintenance activities, he provides support for Tartan's operations in Conklin, including Devon Jackfish, as well as the Husky Energy field maintenance contract in Lloydminster. Other duties include managing rentals, and regular inspection of all gas monitors and other safety related equipment.
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Dylan Kunz - Devon Jackfish 1 Maintenance
Superintendent
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Dylan has over eight years experience
in the oil and gas industry. He is a Red Seal Steamfitter / Pipefitter
and is currently working towards a Project Management Professional
(PMP) designation. Dylan brings with him experience in pipeline
gathering systems and construction of heavy oil, gas and power
generation plants. Dylan's background also includes mod, skid
and vessel construction for heavy oil applications, critical lift
supervision, and QA/QC, as well as extensive experience in sour
gas well tie-ins and sour gas plant turnarounds.
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Tyson Cross - Conklin & Area Superintendent
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Tyson has over 15 years of experience
in the oil and gas industry. He is a qualified B pressure welder
and also holds a CWB Welder certificate. Tyson has generated an
excellent rapport with consultants, contractors, and clients in
the area by completing projects within budget and on schedule.
He is ultimately responsible for managing the crews and ensuring
tasks are completed at the highest level of quality and safety.
Tyson joined Tartan Industrial in February, 2008 as Superintendent,
after working in the Conklin area for a number of years providing
rig welding services to a variety of clients.
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Tartan Industrial Contractors Ltd.
People



