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February 17, 2022 (Calgary, AB) – Sancon, North America’s premier commissioning and start-up specialists, are expanding its efforts this week and opening its first Ontario based location in London. The office has officially opened for business today, on February 17, 2022, and will offer local customers access to world-class commissioning and start-up solutions for the energy sector.

Brian Douglas, Sancon CEO, expressed enthusiasm about today’s new launch stating, “Sancon is a consistent leader in the commissioning arena and has a major footprint in Alberta. The decision to open an Ontario-based office was firstly to support existing clients operating within the area and facilitate growth in this dynamic market.”

The new location will assist Sancon with developing stronger relationships and project customizations for local energy sector businesses in the London area.  Sancon has also opened new locations in Denver, CO, Houston, TX, and Grande Prairie, AB in the last two years.

Sancon London office contact information:

380 Wellington Street, Tower B, 6th Floor 

London, Ontario

N6A 5B5

Canada

(226) 271-6149

With over 15 years of experience and commissioning expertise as a corporation, Sancon specializes in developing and executing commissioning workplans for pre-commissioning, commissioning and project start-up building fit for purpose solutions to any project.  Since inception, Sancon has been able to clearly demonstrate how effective its fully integrated and comprehensive commissioning solutions have made an impact on their clients’ bottom line, achieving Better Project Outcomes. 

Media Contact 

Heinz Inabnit

heinzinabnit@sanconltd.com

403-567-8826

Sancon is a multi-discipline commissioning and testing company based in Calgary, AB with offices located in Denver, CO, Houston, TX, Grand Prairie, AB and Belledune, NB.  Since its inception Sancon has been a leader in the commissioning sector, being the first ISO 9001:2008 (2015) registered commissioning firm in Canada. Our dynamic, multi-disciplinary and experienced team can help your next turnaround and maintenance project achieve ‘Better Project Outcomes’.

Turnaround projects are critical to any industrial plant and refinery. They often come with tight schedules and a hefty price tag. With Sancon’s experience and comprehensive approach to planning, testing and troubleshooting, turnaround clients can feel confident in starting smart with our team assisting from strategic planning to closeout. Our team works with each of our clients to optimize their turnaround schedule and budget to maintenance issues resolved and improving facility efficiency.

Sancon has experience in turnaround and maintenance experience with a full range of Technicians, covering the following but are not limited to:

Electrical

Protection and Controls - Relay testing 

UPS Testing & battery discharge testing

Transformer testing and commissioning

LV HV Cable insulation testing (VLF)

HV switch yard & substation testing

Electrical Preventative Maintenance 

VFD testing 

LV/MV/HV Motor testing

LV/MV/HV Distribution testing 

MCC/SWGR Testing

Generation & ATS electrical testing 

Heat Trace programming, testing & repair

Energization Procedure Development and testing 

LOTO implementation and management 

Instrumentation/Automation/ControlsInstrument calibrations and setup

I/O Loop checking and PLC/DCS verifications

Valve calibrations and setup

Shutdown key testing

Analyzer setup and testing

Telecoms, Scada, testing 

ABSA certified for instrument tubing fabrication & repair 

Mechanical/Millwrights 

Rotating Equipment tear downs and repairs 

Mechanical seal replacements 

Lube oil console flushing 

Alignments & pipe strain checks

Vibration analysis

Accumulator checks and charging

IA checks and Desiccant replacement

Equipment runs and analysis

HVAC and Cooler Fan checks

Process

Procedure development and reviews

Gross Air leak checks 

N2 purging and service testing

Vessel & Boiler inspections 

Unloaded and loaded equipment runs

Startup of equipment or process 

Permit to Work 

LOTO implementation and management 

This past winter, Sancon enrolled its entire electrical department in the Solar Alberta’s commissioning training course to aid in providing out clients the latest solutions in future renewable projects.

“With the province’s continued investment and expansion to diversify Alberta’s energy sector to include renewables such as solar power, Sancon made an effort to join the natural evolution of the industry and invest in educating our employees,” stated Heinz Inabnit, Chief Development Officer.

Sancon is defining itself as a leader in all forms of energy including green. With upcoming projects such as the 3,300 acres solar farm in Lomond, Alberta called the Traver Solar Project, Sancon understands the importance of having highly trained employees to work on projects of this size and scope. 

“With our employees existing experience and technical background, the additional investment on training them in solar was an easy decision for our operations team,” said Jonathan Evans, Chief Operations Officer. “We want our electrical department to be seen as experts and provide our clients solutions to their upcoming solar farm projects.”

The course completed by Sancon’s electrical department including topics such as grid-interactive Solar PV Systems Commissioning, project specific standards and specifications, performance tests, testing and troubleshooting procedures as well was recording and interpreting test data.

To learn more about Sancon’s services and expertise, please check out this page: https://sanconltd.com/our-services/

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Project Name: Fort Hills Project

Company: Joint Venture between Suncor, Teck, and Total. Operated by Suncor Energy

Start Date – End Date: Jan 2016 – May 2018

 Scope of work: Sancon provided Commissioning and Start up Leadership for the Utilities planning and execution portion of the Fort Hills Project. 

The start-up of the Utilities area was an essential part of the Fort Hills Commissioning and Start-up plan. The Utilities area supplies utility commodities for the Fort Hills Site.

Sancon also created all commissioning procedures for Utilities and Secondary Extraction. This equated to 350 procedures for Utilities and 310 for Secondary Extraction. 

Key people and roles:

- Sancon held positions for procedure writers, E/I Coordinator, Mechanical Coordinator, and CSU Manager.

- The Fort Hills project was recognized with an Award of Merit in the Power/Industrial category for its complexity and integrated nature. The annual Global Best Projects competition, sponsored by the Engineering News Record, honours construction and design excellence during the previous year around the globe, and weighs criteria that includes safety, innovation, contribution to the global community, aesthetic quality and workmanship, with special emphasis on the global diversity of the project team.

- The Fort Hills project produces some of North America's best incremental oil sands supply from a carbon intensity perspective, and is the first project that met and exceeded its design capacity within weeks of startup.

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Project Name: Jackfish 2 Pad Commissioning and Start-Up

Company: Devon Energy

Duration: October 26, 2011 to Jan 18, 2021

Manhours: 12,000

Budget: Approx. $2,000,000

Scope of work: Sancon provided planning and execution of Jackfish 2 Pad’s commissioning and start-up. This included all instrument calibrations, UPS testing and setup, Profibus setup, lube oil flushing, electrical energization, and pump/compressor loaded runs. With documentation consisting of redlines, electrical heat trace and 2,000 check sheets, Sancon delivered a sound pad and complete Handover package to the Devon Energy team to assist operations and maintenance in the future. 

Additional notes: 

• Zero medical aid, LTI and recordable incidents during this project.

This past fall, Sancon Commissioning Company (Sancon) expanded south of the boarder to Denver, Colorado and opened a new arm of its premier full-service commissioning and start-up specialist enterprise. With this expansion, a new leader, Don Mercier was added to our robust business development team. 

Don’s extensive experience in the energy industry and prowess on pipeline and facility construction has been a great addition to the Sancon team. Thanks to Don’s education, Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics, University of Denver, many clients will note his analytical approach to business dealings while promoting cost-effective strategies to the commissioning process.

“Energy commissioning is a challenging and niche arena with multiple disciplines working together. I am constantly looking for ways to promote plan your work, work your plan to clients, and working with a turn-key operation like Sancon can achieve that mantra,” said Don Mercier.

When Don isn’t in the office or meeting with clients, he can be found in the mountains skiing or playing a round of golf with his three adult children.

With the growing need to be online for education and work due to the pandemic, Sancon saw a need to help bridge the gap to get online access to all Calgarians. 

In August, Sancon’s Chief Operations Officer, Jonathan Evans dropped off twelve laptop and desktop computers to the Calgary Drop-In Centre, as well as five laptops to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary to help low-income Calgarians. These computers will be used to help families and individuals access their education, jobs and resources online to help address the continuing demand for online accessibility for those less fortunate. 

“Working collaboratively with our community partners including the Calgary Drop-in Centre and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary, allows Sancon to deliver on its mantra of ‘Better Community Outcomes’.”

Jonathan Evans, Chief Operations Officer

Sancon will continue to support our community builders such as the Calgary Drop-in Centre and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary to create a culture that is engaged, collaborative and diverse. 

To learn more about our Community Social Responsibility policy, check it out here: https://sanconltd.com/2021/06/10/delivering-better-community-outcomes/

This past spring, Sancon deployed over 90 instrumentation, electrical, process and mechanical commissioning specialists to complete the commissioning and start-up of five compressor stations simultaneously in Northern B.C.

“Our ability to mobilize almost 100 specialists in a few weeks showcases our strength as a team and instills confidence to our clients to get the job done on time and on budget,” said Jonathan Evans, Chief Operations Officer (COO).

With over 50,000 manhours to date and no lost time incidents, Sancon’s mandate of safety excellence remained in focus even during a project of this size. 

“I am proud of Team Sancon’s flexibility and professionalism during this project, with challenges ranging from changing scope to managing new safety protocols during a pandemic,” said Jonathan Evans, COO.

Currently, the project is ongoing with two of the five stations complete, and execution/support for all five scheduled to be finished and demobilized for Fall of 2021. 

To learn more about how Sancon can start smart on your next project, check out our services page here: https://sanconltd.com/our-services/

In June 2021, Sancon Commissioning passed a significant milestone in our Lost Time Incident-Free journey by exceeding two million person-hours worked.   This milestone is confirmation that Sancon is dedicated to a core value of “Safety” while also completing our projects productively and efficiently. CEO Brian Douglas would like to thank and congratulate every employee at Sancon who worked so hard to make this possible.

“The success of Sancon’s safety program would not be possible without the dedication and participation of our leadership and site technicians. This achievement reflects their commitment to making safety a top priority every day.  Congratulations, and thank you for your consistent safety attitude and dedication.”

- Devon Mackenzie, HSEQ Manager, Sancon

To celebrate the achievement, Sancon will be sending out jackets as a token of appreciation to all our employees who represent Sancon’s core value of safety at home, on the job, and everywhere we go.

“Sancon believes in a proactive approach to all aspects of work safety and incorporates constant employee engagement to provide the best working conditions for our personnel, subcontractors, and visitors across every worksite. Our project teams always do an impressive job of embracing a safe working culture, and everyone is to be congratulated for their efforts in keeping themselves and fellow team members safe year after year."

Jon Evans, Chief Operations Officer, Sancon

Sancon entered the Houston market with its first office space in the Energy Corridor on the west side of the city on June 1, 2021. 

“Houston is a hub for the energy sector and will become Sancon Commissioning Inc.’s premier office location for our southern U.S. operations.”

- Dennis Killoran, President, Sancon. 

The new office is located at: 

15115 Park Road Blvd, Houston TX 77084

Overall, the Houston commissioning office location is the base for Sancon’s U.S. operations and business development team to connect with energy-sector leaders and promote Sancon’s comprehensive integrated commissioning service program.

“With our continued focus on expanding our client base and showcasing our skill-set as the premier commissioning service provider, the move to the Bayou City was an imperative change."

- Dennis Killoran, President, Sancon. 

Thanks to the Houston office opening, Sancon can supply the southern U.S. with a full-service commissioning approach with staff specializing in project management, project controls and trades including mechanical, process, electrical and instrumentation. 

If you are interested in finding out more about Sancon’s commissioning and pre-commissioning services, please contact us at 832-200-6107. Our current commissioning offices in Calgary, Belledune, Grand Prairie and Denver will remain open and continue to support our employees and clients in those areas.