Kyle Minett
Process Controls Supervisor @Pembina Pipeline Corporation
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WORK HISTORY
Process Controls Supervisor @Pembina Pipeline Corporation
Morris, IL, US
Lead site process control team supporting capital projects, maintenance, and operations for a major natural gas fractionation facility. Provide strategic oversight for control systems design, reliability, cybersecurity, and team development.Digital Transformation & Innovation:• Spearheaded enterprise-wide digital transformation implementing AI-powered performance dashboards, increasing production uptime by 15%• Led $2.5M safety system modernization project from design through commissioning, receiving President\'s Award for establishing new industry standardOperational Excellence:• Drove control system uptime improvement from 82% to 91% through data-driven preventative maintenance program and KPI implementation• Achieved 99.78% critical system availability, ensuring continuous operations and regulatory compliance• Reduced standing alarms by 77% through systematic alarm rationalization and establishment of Alarm Champion roleSafety & Human Factors Leadership:• Introduced comprehensive human factors program improving root cause analyses and reducing safety incidents by 20%Advanced Process Control:• Spearheaded advanced control projects realizing over $2.4M in annual process improvementsTalent Development:• Developed 10-module technical leadership curriculum covering AI integration, distributed control systems, and human factors engineering• Built strong talent pipeline through mentoring instrumentation technicians, control systems technicians, and engineers
EDUCATION
Governors State University
Bachelor's Degree, Interdisciplinary Studies
Purdue University
Master of Science - MS, Engineering Technology, General
Joliet Junior College
Associate of Science - AS, General Studies
Navy Technical Training Center Corry Station
Computer Engineering Technology
SKILLS
ABOUT KYLE MINETT
I\'m a strategic technology leader with over two decades transforming industrial operations through technical innovation and people development, from leading multi-million dollar control system modernizations at Fortune 500 companies to architecting training strategies for volunteers across four states.What drives me: The intersection of technology and human potential. The most sophisticated automation system is only as effective as the people who operate it. This belief shapes my dual focus on technical excellence and leadership development.Practitioner-Educator in Action:I currently balance two roles that exemplify my commitment to technical talent development:Process Controls Supervisor at Pembina, formerly Aux Sable Liquid Products, where I lead systems directly impacting operational safety and reliability:• Spearheaded $2.5M safety system modernization (President\'s Award)• Achieved $2.4M+ in annual process improvements through advanced controlsAdjunct Instructor at Joliet Junior College, teaching Introduction to PLCs. I guide students through hands-on projects using Allen-Bradley platforms. This practitioner-educator model allows me to share hard-won lessons from the field, preparing students for immediate industrial success.Leadership Development Impact:As a volunteer Training Coordinator for Scouting America, I provide both strategic oversight for volunteer development across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin, and experiential leadership training for youth and adults:• Architected multi-year training roadmaps achieving 98%+ compliance• Advanced position-trained leadership from 36% to 67% completion over 9 months• Lead 14 Council Training Chairs, aligning development with organizational growthCore Philosophy:I believe in servant leadership; that the best leaders develop more leaders. Whether mentoring control systems engineers, designing safety curricula, or coaching volunteer instructors, my approach centers on building capability and sustainable excellence.Expertise: Industrial Automation | DCS/PLC/SIS | ICS/OT Cybersecurity | Process Optimization | Strategic Planning | Talent Development | Instructional Design | Change ManagementI\'m passionate about opportunities where technical depth and leadership development converge; driving digital transformation, building organizational capability, and preparing the next generation of technical leaders.Let\'s connect to discuss operational technology, leadership development, or building stronger technical talent pipelines.
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