ISA Sarnia

Executive Group Meeting - Dec.2025
2025-12-08 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Ontario
ISA Sarnia Section – Executive Group Meeting
5:30 PM – Dinner
6:00 PM – Call to Order

Agenda Review
Previous Meeting’s Minutes
President’s Update
Previous Business
Committee Reports
New Business
Round Table Discussions
Adjournment

Dinner Meeting - The Critical Role of Project Controls
2026-01-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Wagg’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant, 420 Christina Street North, Sarnia, Ontario, N7T 5W1, Canada
Update your Calendar, Save the Date and Plan to Join Us for our Dinner Meeting
Wagg’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant – 420 Christina St. N., Sarnia
Dinner Meeting

5:00 PM – Cocktails
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Presentation

Dinner Menu

Salad, Dinner Rolls
Pickerel Dinner (Lemon Dill Sauce)
Vegetarian meal option is available. (Please confirm this as part of your dinner meeting RSVP)
Rice Pilaf, Seasonal Vegetables
Dessert, Coffee, Tea
Cash Bar

Presentation

Building on Solid Ground: The Critical Role of Project Controls

A project control specialist is essential to project success and must be in place at least a year before execution. Without this role in place early, projects commonly suffer from baseline creep where budgets expand uncontrollably, inaccurate cost forecasting that leads to budget overruns and funding gaps, poor resource allocation resulting in bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and a lack of early warning systems to identify risks before they become crises.
When project controllers join too late, they inherit poorly structured data, inconsistent tracking methodologies, and commitments made without proper financial controls, making it nearly impossible to establish accurate baselines or implement effective change management processes.
Our early involvement ensures that controls are embedded into the project’s foundation, enabling proactive decision-making rather than reactive crisis management, protecting the project from the budget overruns, schedule delays, and scope misalignments that plague projects lacking disciplined oversight from inception.
Discussing shutdowns and there schedules as well as utilizing P6 & MS projects.

Speaker

Brooke Caravan – Project Controls – CMS Inc.

Brooke has 14 years of Oil and Gas experience in Turnaround and Major Maintenance Environments across North America. In her career, she has been trusted with ownership of the control processes on Turnarounds with budgets of up to $250M.
Considered a Subject Matter Expert in estimating, cost reporting, forecasting as well as reporting of progress and performance, she has been integral in the creation and implementation of control systems resulting in highly accurate forecasting of final costs. Using Earned Value Analysis systems, Brooke provides transparency and control in highly complex, and highly pressured, turnaround environments.

Reservations, Cost & Contact Information

$20.00 for ISA Members & Students, $30.00 for Non-Members & Guests
All ISA Members and Guests are requested to reserve in advance
Please RSVP before Thursday @ 12pm (January 22nd), by contacting Nina Moskai via phone at 519.336.7301 or via email to ninam@provincialcontrols.com
If you haven’t received an email RSVP confirmation within 48 hours, please call Nina.
Method of payment is Cash only (at the door)
⇒ E-transfer, debit or credit card are not accepted. (There is no ATM at the venue).
NOTE: All members and guests are required to RSVP in advance.

Executive Group Meeting - Feb.2026
2026-02-23 17:30 - 20:00 | Langtree Controls, 1569 Wellington Street, Sarnia, Ontario, N7S 6J7, Canada

Dinner Meeting - Wet Gas Measurement in CEMS
2026-03-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Wagg’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant, 420 Christina Street North, Sarnia, Ontario, N7T 5W1, Canada
Update your Calendar, Save the Date and Plan to Join Us for our Dinner Meeting
Wagg’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant – 420 Christina St. N., Sarnia
Dinner Meeting

5:00 PM – Cocktails
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Presentation

Dinner Menu

Salad, Dinner Rolls
Ham Dinner
Vegetarian meal option is available. (Please confirm this as part of your dinner meeting RSVP)
Baked Potato, Seasonal Vegetables
Dessert, Coffee, Tea
Cash Bar

Presentation

Wet Gas Measurement in CEMS
– Engineering Considerations for Reliable Compliance & Process Integrity

Wet gas measurement presents unique challenges in Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS), particularly in applications involving high moisture content, low concentration detection, and variable process conditions. Improper sample handling can result in condensation losses, inaccurate readings, corrosion, analyzer drift, and non-compliance risks.
This presentation will focus on:

Challenges of wet gas measurement in industrial stacks and process vents
Heated probe and heated sample line design considerations
Moisture management strategies (hot/wet vs extractive dry basis)
Analyzer technology selection (NDIR & TDL)
Regulatory considerations (Ontario MECP / Environment Canada alignment)
Integration considerations: shelters, SCS heating philosophy, and long-term maintainability

The session will provide practical insights drawn from real field integration experience in Canadian industrial facilities, highlighting engineering decisions that directly impact measurement accuracy, reliability, and lifecycle cost.

Speaker

Vinod Vincent
– Analytical & Process Solutions | Westech Industrial Ltd. (Hoskin Scientific Division)

Vinod Vincent is a Calgary-based Product Manager and Application Engineering Lead with over 15 years of experience in analytical systems, process gas measurement, and CEMS integration across North America. He specializes in complete analyzer solution packaging — from probe to reporting — serving refinery, petrochemical, LNG, mining, and chemical processing industries.
Throughout his career, Vinod has led the engineering, design, and integration of complex analytical systems including heated sample conditioning systems (SCS), wet gas CEMS, BTU measurement, sulfur recovery monitoring, and process optimization analyzers. His expertise spans system design compliance with CSA/CRN standards, hazardous area integration, shelter packaging, and performance-based solution alignment with EPCs and end users.
He is passionate about bridging the gap between analyzer theory and real-world plant reliability — delivering solutions that are accurate, maintainable, and aligned with regulatory and operational expectations.

Reservations, Cost & Contact Information

$20.00 for ISA Members & Students, $30.00 for Non-Members & Guests
All ISA Members and Guests are requested to reserve in advance
Please RSVP before Thursday @ 12pm (March 26th), by contacting Nina Moskai via phone at 519.336.7301 or via email to ninam@provincialcontrols.com
If you haven’t received an email RSVP confirmation within 48 hours, please call Nina.
Method of payment is Cash only (at the door)
⇒ E-transfer, debit or credit card are not accepted. (There is no ATM at the venue).
NOTE: All members and guests are required to RSVP in advance.

Executive Group Meeting
2026-04-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Langtree Controls, 1569 Wellington Street, Sarnia, Ontario, N7S 6J7, Canada

Annual General Meeting & River Cruise - May 2026
2026-05-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Duc d’Orleans, 297 Front Street North, Sarnia, Ontario, N7T 5S6, Canada
Thursday – May 28th

Duc d’Orleans – 2 Hour River Boat Cruise

5:30 PM to 6:00 PM – Boarding the Duc d’Orleans
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM – St. Clair River Cruise, Dinner & Awards

Dinner Menu – Grind Catering

Caesar Salad
Grilled Focaccia
Chicken Parmesan
Spaghetti Alfredo
Tomato Penne
Assorted Desserts (Cookies, Tarts, and Bars)
Cash Bar including soft drinks available on the boat

Entertainment

Ainsworth & Young

Good-vibe musical duo
Mix of acoustic covers and original songs

Speaker

ISA Sarnia Section Executive

Presentation

ISA Sarnia Section Awards

Reservations, Cost & Contact Information

$20.00 for ISA Members & Students, $30.00 for Non-Members & Guests
All ISA Members and Guests are requested to reserve in advance
Please RSVP before Thursday @ 12pm (May 21st), by contacting Nina Moskai via phone at 519.336.7301 or via email to ninam@provincialcontrols.com
If you haven’t received an email RSVP confirmation within 48 hours, please call Nina.
NOTE: All members and guests are required to RSVP in advance.

Please be sure to identify any dietary restrictions/allergies

ISA Sarnia - 2026 Golf Tournament
2026-06-05 08:00 - 17:00 | St. Clair Parkway Golf Club, 132 Moore Line, Mooretown, Ontario, M0M 1M0, Canada
Stay tuned as we provide more information…
→ ISA Sarnia Golf Tournament
