TOM ONNO

PIPELINE INSPECTOR | CIVIL INSPECTOR | CONSTRUCTION MANAGER | CIVIL SPECIALIST

tom.onno@tomonnocan.ca |  (403) 990-1397 | X tomonnocan

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Slash rework and change orders — Spot deviations early (e.g., improper ditching, pipe handling, welding, coating, or backfill) to prevent integrity issues, leaks, or AER non-compliance findings.
• Protect your budget — Real-time verification minimizes post-install fixes and costly surprises during pressure testing or commissioning. On $25M-scale projects, this approach has delivered 19% budget savings via lean construction methods (reduced waste, optimized workflows).
• Stay on schedule — Smooth milestone progression means no delays eating into the start-up window —keeping projects on track.
• Safe, reliable startup — delivered 200+ well sites and 4,000+ crossings with zero ground disturbances or environmental issues — backed by safety protocols achieving 1.78 million incident-free man-hours — ensuring compliant, uninterrupted operations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SENIOR PIPELINE INSPECTOR (TC Energy North East BC) Deep Valley North Mainline: 52 km of 48”

Directed 93 integrity digs on 48” transmission pipe — oversaw excavation, anomaly assessment, non-destructive examination, repair/cut-out (as required), recoating, and backfill — validated ILI results, ensured regulatory compliance (CER/CSA Z662 standards) to prevent failures and releases. Accelerated excavation timelines by 50% by implementing a 'spoon' excavation technique and reviewing operation daily.

• Maintained zero-incident safety record during high-risk digs — enforced rigorous protocols on large-diameter pipe, eliminating lost-time events, environmental exposure, and operational disruptions in transmission corridors.
• Supported proactive integrity management — contributed to operator programs by confirming anomaly severity, recommending repairs, and documenting outcomes — reduced long-term risk, avoided costly shutdowns, and protected asset integrity for safe, reliable transport.
• Delivered efficient, compliant execution — Compete JSA for all activities. Chair pre-job and daily tailgate meetings, issue General Work Permits, assume responsibility for work site safety.

CIVIL CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST, TC ENERGY 2023 Coastal Gas Link Pipeline Project (Spread 8 West)

• Ensured long-term structural integrity and durability of critical pipeline anchors — advised on concrete hydration control (<70°C) to prevent thermal cracking in mass pours — delivered defect-free performance for 250 m³ thrust block constructed 150 m below ground in tunnel.
• Mitigated high-risk underground/mountainous execution — provided specialized oversight in extreme Coastal Mountain terrain — avoided rework, delays, overruns, and safety issues on technically demanding section.

SENIOR CIVIL INSPECTOR, TC Energy – Blainville Compressor Station, Quebec

• Ensured reliable compression capacity — inspected installation of 19 MW EMD and 17.5 MW Solar Turbines T130 — supported consistent flow, pressure, and lower emissions via electric drive.
• Minimized wetland/environmental risks — oversaw 4.5 km access road, Bailey bridges (75t/120t), and 145kV substation — ensured compliant execution in sensitive terrain.
• Guaranteed foundation stability — inspected 1,100 end-bearing piles (37m depth), 250 sheet piles (25m), and 1,200 m³ concrete — prevented settlement and ensured durability in Champlain Sea Leda clay

CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGER (Multi-Client Portfolio Caribou Resources, Midnight Oil, Paramount Resources, Amarone Oil & Gas (now Corex), Anadarko Canada, West Energy)

• Project Management — 90% projects completed under budget (averaged 19% savings using lean construction techniques) — minimizing risks, protecting margins, and accelerating production/ROI.
• P&ID Optimization — Ran full construction cycles for different companies—from reviewing P&IDs and planning to boots-on-ground leadership and dealing with stakeholders—cut out a lot of surprises by keeping workflows tight.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Diploma of Civil and Structural Engineering 
• Certified Assistant Project Manager (CAPM)
• API 1169 Pipeline Construction Inspector 
• API 1169 Pipeline Facility Construction Inspector