Kristen Larsen has over 15 years of experience in materials management and procurement. She has comprehensive knowledge of material data and systems like SPM. Her experience provides strategic guidance to procurement teams and ensures projects achieve their goals.
1. Kristen Larsen kelarsen@live.ca
(403) 466-7679
SUMMARY
My overall experience provides me with a unique skill-set to help projects be successful. With a top down
level of experience in Materials Management I am well positioned to help guide procurement staff to
achieving strategic value in any project.
I have comprehensive knowledge of material data, how it’s collected and utilized most efficiently. I have
high level systematic skills in SPM which are easily transferable to other software suites.
EXPERIENCE
Mar 2015-
Present
Material Management / SPM Support, WorleyParsons, Calgary
SPM Support for the North America Central District
Provide internal users with high level support to solve systemproblems
Build high level specifications for report development
Troubleshoot Interface issues between SPM and SAP
Create new project profiles - setup for new and umbrella projects
Create and maintenance of userprofiles and accessible rights within SPM
July 2013-
Present
Brion Energy (Formally know is Dover Operating Corp.), MacKay River Commercial Project
Field Facilities-150,000 bpd SAGD phase 1 expected to produce 35,000 bpd with first production
expected in 2015.
Interface with the internal construction arm to help develop a coordination plan to execute with
overseas fabricators.
Validate engineering data to build IFC MTO’S for replication.
Coordinated materials management data flow execution plan to provide process structure within the
home office and fabrication builds of SPM.
Provide function guidance to procurement, module yard and site users on SPM.
Interface with engineering, procurement, module yard and site regarding data requirements and
collection.
Manage and expedite materials from SOC’s to ensure module yard and site requirements.
Validate and distribute surplus.
Provide direction to module yard coordinator and site material managers on effective practices of
scope transition.
Identify material gaps
Detailed analysis and close out of surplus materials.
2. Kristen Larsen kelarsen@live.ca
(403) 466-7679
April 2012-
July 2013
MEG Christina Lake Project – Phase 2B - Pads and Gathering Lines; 25,000bpd addition to Phase
1, with first production expected 2013 / Phase 2 SOR Enhancement Project; intended to increase
production of all CLRP facilities to 100,000 bpd with completion of other expansion projects.
Provide support to the Project Managers for various projects; providing technical guidance in how
data can be properly input into SPM to manage fabrication schedules and clear and concise reporting
can be accomplished for transparency when looking at material statuses and shortages.
Constructed a manual bill of materials with 100% accuracy when it was identified that data being
extracted from the spooling programs was corrupt and was unable to provide us with flawless data.
Providing off-site support in the material receiving process by managing their incoming receiving
data and processing,while coordinating between the Calgary office on the module yards behalf to
ensure the data requirements where being met.
Providing support and guidance in project close out procedures to ensure inventory management is
completed and surplus inventories and managed properly and reallocated appropriately.
Provided training support to the materials department and other SPM users
Aug 2011-
Sept 2012
Husky Energy, Sunrise Energy Project – FEED and FF EPC portion of 1st phase development,
$2.5 billion total investment, expected to produce about 60,000 barrels per day with first oil
production expected in 2014.
Creation of material requisitions, MRQs and purchase orders for bid awards.
Bill of materials loading (BOM Loading).
Data scrubbing for accurate representation of items and values.
Project material status reporting.Allocation of material needs per location.
Processing information through various SPM import tools.
Provided support to procurement and engineering personnelin utilizing SPM.
Established necessary proceduralneeds for the Blackfalds Module yard in collaboration with the
Commercial Manager and Blackfalds Construction Manager. Identified areas of weakness and
strength needed to be built upon in order for the Module Yard to possess a strong Materials
Management system.
Aug 2009 –
Mar 2010
Smart Plant Administrator, Flint Energy- Fort McMurray, AB
Shell Canada-Albian Sands Froth Expansion #1/ increasing production by 100,000 bpd/day to the
Muskeg River Mine Froth Treatment facility.
Creation of material issuing and receiving reports.
Inventory adjustments, material transfers.
Updating of material take offs and catalog commodity codes.
Cycle count analysis, material issuing log.
Ensure data integrity for accurate daily, weekly and monthly reporting by identifying and
investigating exceptions.
Knowledge of isometric drawings and interpreting materials required.
Attend daily tailgate meetings to review safety concerns.
Worked closely with all department personnel from various disciplines (Foreman, welders, fitters,
civil, workface planning) to efficiently expedite the transfer of materials.
Gained visual knowledge of piping, electrical and instrumentation materials.
3. Kristen Larsen kelarsen@live.ca
(403) 466-7679
Sept 2008-
May 2009
Payroll Administrator, HSE Integrated LTD., Calgary, AB
Processing of 550-700 person payroll
Log and resolve payroll complaints and queries
Bank Deposits
Data entry/newhires
Time entry
Benefit entry
Mar 2007-
Apl 2008
Distribution Administrator, Gienow Windows and Doors
Payroll Administrator
Daily Hours
New Hires
Set up of security hand scan and security access
Transfers, wage reviews and terminations
Vacation scheduling
WCB Claims
Fleet Management
Organization of maintenance files for fleet trucks and trailers
Scheduling of trucks and trailers for new decals
Solicitation of bids for fleet leasing
Uniform Coordinator
Design selection for company uniforms, presented to senior management for selection
Management of employee uniform records.
May 2001-
May 2007
Slot Shift Manager, Casino Calgary, Calgary, AB
Scheduling and Management of staff on shift (signing authority)
Responsible for conflict resolution (staff and patrons)
Management daily staff of 25-35 persons.
Float Management and reconciliation for large cash handling
Cash Management Spreadsheet maintenance
Training and Hiring of employee’s
Attending to customer relations within the casino
4. Kristen Larsen kelarsen@live.ca
(403) 466-7679
EDUCATION
Supply Chain Management –Certificate (MRU) In progress
Project Management In Construction-Certificate (MRU) In progress
Expediting Training-Basic Course A-98 (Expediting Management Association,Inc.)
Expediting Training-Advanced Course A-98 (Expediting Management Association,Inc.)
Certified Expediting Certification (Pending)
Louise McKinney Scholarship recipient
Dean’s list recipient
General Education Diploma-2010
SAIT-Oil & Gas Land Administration-Level 4
Essentials of Communicating with Diplomacy and Professionalism
CSTS-Construction Safety Training System (2009)
Event Management- Level 4
St. John Ambulance-Standard First Aid- Level C CPR and AED Ref# 1-2BKUF5