SPE Young Professionals - Calgary Section

Are you interested in pursuing a career in Canada’s rapidly growing solar and battery energy storage sector? Join us for an insightful presentation that explores the career and market opportunities within this thriving industry!

🚀 What to Expect:
Discover career paths in solar and battery storage, from entry-level to leadership positions.
Learn from real-life examples of individuals who transitioned from traditional sectors like oil and gas into renewables.
Explore the growth prospects of solar and energy storage in Canada, with a focus on real-world success stories.

🗓 Date & Time:
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Start Time: 12:00 PM MDT
End Time: 1:00 PM MDT

📍 Location:
Energy Transition Centre at The Ampersand
East Tower - 5th Floor
112 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3N3
Please note: The Energy Transition Centre has moved to the 5th Floor

🎤 Speaker:
David Vonesch, P. Eng.
President and CEO, SkyFire Energy Inc.
David, a professional engineer with over 15 years in the solar industry, has been instrumental in building SkyFire Energy’s reputation as a leader in utility-scale projects. He is also a board member of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA).

🍽 Lunch will be provided!
Be sure to include your dietary restrictions during registration so we can accommodate your needs.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore a sustainable future in the Canadian energy sector! 🌱

🔗 Register Now
https://www.specalgary.com/product-page/opportunities-in-canadas-solar-and-battery-energy-storage-industry

Opportunities in Canada's Solar and Battery Energy Storage Industry | Calgary Section In this presentation, learn about the career and market opportunities within the Canadian solar and battery energy storage industry. Through the lens of solar and battery storage growth opportunities, we will explore examples of individuals that have built careers in the industry from scratch and/or...

🔹 Discover Alberta’s Energy Sector! 🔹

Join SPE Calgary & SPE Young Professionals for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the AltaGas Harmattan Gas Processing Complex! Don’t miss this opportunity to explore one of the region’s key energy facilities up close.

With a processing capacity of 490 MMcf/d, Harmattan is one of Alberta’s largest gas plants, featuring cutting-edge oil and carbon dioxide facilities. This is a rare opportunity to gain firsthand insights into energy operations, network with industry experts, and explore innovation in action!

📅 Event Details:
📍 Location: Sundre, AB
📆 Date: March 28, 2025

🔍 Tour Agenda:
🕙 10:00 AM – Arrival at Harmattan Gas Processing Complex
🕙 10:05 AM – Welcome, safety briefing & AltaGas overview
🕙 10:20 AM – Facility Tour:
✅ Sour gas treating
✅ Co-stream processing
✅ NGL extraction
✅ Fractionation & terminalling
✅ Oil processing
✅ Carbon dioxide facility
✅ NGL truck offload
🍽 1:00 PM – Lunch & discussion with subject matter experts (Sponsored by AltaGas)
⏳ 2:00 PM – Tour concludes

Registration closes on Wednesday, March 26 at 12:00PM MDT.

Register now: https://www.specalgary.com/product-page/altagas-tour

Join us for an exciting talk on Engineering Leadership and how to apply adaptive strategies for success presented by Chris Lalchan.

As engineers advance in their careers, they increasingly find themselves in roles that involve leading teams, managing stakeholders, and making critical decisions under pressure. However, relying solely on technical skills does not equip them with the necessary tools to navigate these complexities effectively. This session presents a neuroscience-based approach to leadership, empowering engineers with actionable frameworks to modify their leadership style, enhance decision-making, and mentor others towards success.

📆 Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
⏱️ Time: 12:00 PM MDT
📍 Location: Energy Transition Centre at The Ampersand
East Tower - 15th Floor
112 4 Ave SW, Calgary

Registration: https://www.specalgary.com/product-page/engineering-leadership-adaptive-strategies-for-success

Looking forward to seeing you there!