Derek Manshanden

Derek Manshanden has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, currently serving as the Shift Team Lead Tailings at Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) since May 2017. Prior to this role, Derek spent over a decade at Shell, holding several key positions, including Albian Sands 2015 Mechanical Support Block Coordinator during a major turnaround, and FlawLess Project Coordinator, responsible for vendor management and ensuring seamless startup of new assets. Additional roles at Shell included Overland Piping Coordinator, Industrial Cleaning Coordinator, Mechanical Planner, and Heat Exchanger Maintenance Coordinator, where Derek managed various contracts and maintenance operations across the Albian and Jackpine sites. Derek holds a degree in Canadian Interprovincial Millwright from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.