35 Years and Counting...

On March 1 2026, I marked 35 years in the oil & gas industry.

I began in 1991 with Pretec Wireline in Medicine Hat as a Slickline Operator. The early years were hands-on and demanding — long days in the field, practical problem-solving at the wellhead, and learning from experienced operators who understood that precision and accountability were non-negotiable.

Those years built the foundation.

I later moved to Canadian Sub-Surface, transitioning from field operations into the Reporting division. That shift marked the first step from execution in the field to technical documentation and data integrity behind the scenes.

Canadian Sub-Surface later merged with Pure Energy, continuing under the Pure Energy name. It was there that I joined the PTA Division, working alongside engineers focused on pressure transient analysis. Over time, I progressed into the role of Manager of the PTA Division, responsible for overseeing reporting workflows, supporting engineering teams, and ensuring technical deliverables met both client and regulatory standards.

Pure Energy was subsequently acquired by FMC Technologies, where I continued as Manager of the PTA Division within a larger corporate structure.

Working closely with engineers created a valuable exchange of knowledge. Their textbook understanding of reservoir theory was complemented by my practical field experience. While I did not perform the engineering analysis itself, I was able to provide real-world operational context — how tools were run, how wells behaved in the field, how procedures actually unfolded on location. That perspective often helped bridge the gap between theoretical interpretation and field execution.

It was a professional relationship built on mutual respect and shared objectives.

In 2016, I founded Kennason Tech Services Inc. (KTSI).

KTSI was built on decades of combined field experience, reporting discipline, PTA division leadership, and a clear understanding of how operations and analysis intersect.

The focus remains straightforward:

Field knowledge matters.
Accurate reporting matters.
Clear communication matters.

Over 35 years, I have worked at countless wellheads across Western Canada. I have seen industry cycles shift, companies merge, and technologies evolve. Through it all, one constant has remained: the people.

The field crews who execute the work.
The engineers who interpret the data.
The operators and consultants who rely on clear, defensible reporting.

The office support staff working tirelessly behind the scenes.

This industry demands resilience and rewards competence. It builds relationships that last decades.

I would not trade the journey for anything — and I am not ready to hang up the hard hat just yet.

Still learning.
Still building.
Still grateful.