Trent MacDonald

Background

About Trent MacDonald

Leadership • Effective engagement with company stakeholders in various leadership roles for 15+ years including direct management of large budgets in industrial settings. • Effective supervision of diverse groups of up to 6 direct reports and 80+ indirect reports and contractor workers. • Development, implementation, and direct management of Process Safety, Mechanical Integrity, Metallurgical, and Process Optimization Programs. • 10+ years as a professional educator developing training and education programming for youth and adult learners. Facilitating improved relationships, collaborating on fundamental goals, and adapting curriculum to enhance individualized educational experiences for First Nations youth and adults. Subject Matter Expert • Processional Engineer (Chemical/Process) with extensive optimization experience in potash, sour/natural gas production & distribution, petroleum refinery operations. • Lead Investigator for $200MM+ equipment damage/loss and safety related reporting • Provincial Mines Inspector with 22 sites across Saskatchewan in refineries, mills, mines, and production/manufacturing facilities. Additional responsibilities in Asset Management, Hoist maintenance and operations, and chemical production facilities. Communicator • Industrial experience presenting financial, operational, and production enhancements to leadership, stakeholders, and public. • Several speaking engagements presenting educational content, public addresses, professional development, and formal training.