Our Company
Necessity has dictated that players survive over spectators in the realm of successful companies, and Canoco is built on the drive and ambition of those that know we control our own destiny. Good solid hard work will be rewarded with more work – and that is who Canoco is.
Canoco Energy Services is focused in four areas of excellence:
We are committed to providing our clients with an interactive experience unlike any other vendor has provided. Furthermore, Canoco is committed to aligning with your company to deliver success.
Experience unlike any other vendor has provided and aligning with you to deliver the outcomes you have long desired.
Mission statement
Our Mission
Provide optimal value to our clients through a culture of safety and integrity. Consistently and predictively deliver best-in-class results.
Our Vision
Canoco Energy is the place of choice for both clients and employees as we forge a revolutionary path in the energy sector through collaboration, positive relationships, and an uncompromising work ethic.
Our Values
We are responsible, accountable, respectful, effective, and efficient.
We promote honesty, integrity, and transparency in all we do.
We encourage innovation to meet challenges.
We foster an environment of collaboration.
We Are What Good Looks like
Our Team
Chris Engel
CEO/Founder
Chris is the owner and founder of Canoco Energy Services, and part-owner of Hawk Oil Hauling. A natural entrepreneur, Chris started his first company at 23 years old and has continued to expand since. He started in the industry as a welder, and quickly accelerated in his roles to Superintendent, Turnaround Manager, and Project Manager. His years of experience has led him through the natural progression of management positions focused on delivering excellent results.
Chris’ strong work ethic and commitment is made evident by his track record of successful projects in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines. His strengths include effectively and quickly evaluating information, identifying critical issues, assessing risks and benefits, and making decisions based on vast information, sound judgment and knowledge.
Canoco’s founder has brought a new way of thinking to business and shutdowns, focusing on the importance of a strong team, and prioritizing both cost and execution. He strives to exemplify “What Good Looks Like” to his clients, leaving them in a better position than when he arrived, and values integrity, workmanship and building trusting relationships.
Chris’ innovative approach to the industry and dedication has not gone without notice – he was invited to speak at the 2019 Oil & Gas Convention in Austin, Texas; and he was recently featured in the Top 100 magazine as one of Canada’s up-and-coming entrepreneurs. With Chris at the helm, an experienced and dedicated Board of Directors and amongst some of the best mentors in the business, Canoco Energy Services undoubtedly has a promising future.
Chris Sierra
Superintendent
Chris Sierra began his career early, obtaining two trade tickets by the age of 23. He spent the early years of his career sharpening his skills, dedicated to becoming a well-rounded tradesman, successfully completing various projects of all sizes, and quickly acquired a specialized skill set required in the energy sector.
After several years experience in pipeline & facility maintenance, Chris started to take on larger scale projects completing extensive repairs for one of Alberta’s largest oil sand locations, and he was proud to be part of the team that completed these projects within the budget and in a timely manner.
Shifting his focus in recent years to sharpening his leadership and management skills, Chris has excelled in the planning and coordination of large-scale industrial projects, executing safely, on time, and within budget. He is eager to continuously evolve as a leader, and is dedicated to his trade, to his team, and to providing the best possible product and services at all times.
SAURABH SETHI
Chief Operating Officer
Saurabh is a motivated and enthusiastic team member with over 13 years in the Oil & Gas industry. During this time, he has managed, supervised and completed quality inspections, audits and documentation on various construction and maintenance projects.
Saurabh most recently completed his role as a Site Quality Assurance Superintendent in Mongolia, an experience that proves his adaptability and dedication to his profession.
Saurabh believes in the important of continuing his education, evidenced by the many certifications he hold.
When Saurabh isn’t working, he enjoys traveling and going on adventures with his family.
Bretton Gabel
Controller
Brett is a results-oriented financial controller with vast accounting, financial, and business development experience in various industries, most notably in the oil & gas industry since 2014. Brett attended Vancouver Island University (VIU) and graduated with honours in 2012. Brett’s unparalleled work ethic has enabled him to co-found and assist a number of start-up companies to build solid financial structure through job/asset cost accounting. Brett will use his expertise in complex cost accounting to help guide the Canoco Energy operations based on sound financial information to maximize returns for investors while remaining as a fierce competitor in the shut down and turn around business. Brett plans to grow with Canoco Energy Services and realize the long-term vision of Chris Engel and the Canoco team.
OUR CULTURE
Canoco Energy Services believes that culture is what drives success and makes the unexpected happen.
The foundation of our company is built on corporate culture.
The founders and principle leaders of Canoco are all aligned to ensure we follow and deliver exemplary results through a “We Care” and “We Control the Environment”.
We are diligent to only employ those that align with this mantra and are excited about being part of a unique team.
Quality
Driven Results: Over half of Canoco’s leadership carries multiple quality designations as well as extensive leadership skills, allowing Canoco the ability to see events from multiple angles.