Billion Dollar Projects

Wesley Sessenwein
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The only podcast sharing lessons from thought leaders who work on mining, oil & gas, or other industrial projects with budgets in the millions....or billions. Hosted by Wes Sessenwein CEO of PayShepherd.

Episodes

  1. 05/22/2025

    36 years as Safety Dave and the importance of safety in the mining sector | Dave Speerbrecker

    This episode of Billion Dollar Projects features a conversation with Dave Speerbrecker, or as he is known as "Safety Dave." Dave is the General Manager of Support Services at Thyssen Mining and has spent the last 36 years primarily focused on their safety programs. In this episode, we talk about some of the amazing projects he has worked on, the critical challenge of keeping people in the field safe, and how he has seen the mining industry change over the last three decades.  Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.payshepherd.com/community so that you never miss an episode.

    40 min

  2. 05/13/2025

    Pipeline projects in Mexico, the expat experience, and Cedar LNG | Toby Cubitt (Ep. 2)

    This episode of Billion Dollar Projects features a second conversation with Toby Cubitt. Toby is a pipeline engineer currently working for Pemina Pipeline.  In this episode, we talk about the evolution of Mexico’s natural gas infrastructure, Toby's experience about being an expat working on long-term projects, innovative techniques in pipeline construction, and his current work on the Cedar LNG project. Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.payshepherd.com/community so that you never miss an episode.

    37 min

  3. 05/01/2025

    Project scheduling and pipeline construction in challenging environments | Toby Cubitt (Ep. 1)

    This episode of Billion Dollar Projects features a conversation with Toby Cubitt. Toby is a pipeline engineer who is currently working for Pembina Pipeline and has worked on projects across North America, specifically in Mexico. They discuss: The experience working in remote locationsScheduling and its critical importance on large projectsHow project controls must be grounded in real-world experienceMake sure you subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.payshepherd.com/community so that you never miss an episode.

    44 min

  4. 12/11/2024

    The power of convertible contracts with Wissam Eddessa

    This episode of Billion Dollar Projects features a conversation with Wissam Eddessa. Wissam is the former Sr. Manager of Contracts for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, where he managed over $17.5B worth of contracts. ‍ They discuss: How convertible contracts are mutually beneficial owners, contractors, and subcontractorsHis experience managing multi-billion dollar contracts in a number of industriesThe positive impact of the Trans Mountain pipeline for the surrounding Indigenous communities‍ Wissam has used his knowledge from over 35 years in project management and contracts administration to author a new book: Lump Sum Conversion for EPC Projects.   ‍ You can get a copy at https://lumpsumconversion.com/book

    58 min

  5. 11/20/2024

    Ania Mueller: So about those T&Cs

    This episode of Billion Dollar Projects features a conversation with Ania Mueller. Ania is the Manager of Delivery and Client Relationships at PayShepherd. Previously, she led a contracts management team working on the Coastal GasLink project - a multi-billion dollar capital project in Western Canada. Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.payshepherd.com/community so that you never miss an episode.

    32 min

  6. 11/13/2024

    Joe Vetrone: Progress over the decades

    This episode of Billion Dollar Projects features a conversation with Joe Vetrone. Joe worked in the oil & gas sector for 34 years and held multiple senior-level roles. Before retiring, he was the SVP of GHG Emissions Reduction at Suncor. ‍ Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.payshepherd.com/community so that you never miss an episode.

    32 min

  7. 11/06/2024

    Olivier Dufourmantelle: CapEx and Karaoke

    This episode of Billion Dollar Projects features a conversation with Olivier Dufourmantelle. Olivier is an entrepreneur with extensive experience overseeing large capital projects and is the former COO of Canopy Growth.  Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.payshepherd.com/community so that you never miss an episode.

    39 min

  8. 10/30/2024

    Mark Nagus: Construction and labor relations within the nuclear industry

    This episode of Billion Dollar Projects features a conversation with Mark Nagus. Mark is a Construction Manager at Bruce Power, North America's largest operating nuclear plant that provides 30 percent of Ontario’s power. Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.payshepherd.com/community so that you never miss an episode.

    30 min

  9. 10/23/2024

    Matt Ryan: Big budgets, bigger complexities

    This episode of Billion Dollar Projects features a conversation with Matt Ryan. Matt is a Supply Chain Executive who has worked on numerous capital projects in the oil & gas sector, including the Coastal GasLink and Keystone XL projects. Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.payshepherd.com/community so that you never miss an episode.

    41 min

  10. 10/09/2024

    Brennan Lytle: Reviewing blueprints, budgets, and bat experts

    This episode of Billion Dollar Projects features a conversation with Brennan Lytle, a Project Manager at Teck Resources. Brennan has held numerous positions within the oil & gas sector and is currently managing mining reclamation projects. Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.payshepherd.com/community so that you never miss an episode.

    42 min

  11. 09/27/2024

    Dean King: What are the odds of that?

    This episode features a conversation with Dean King, a risk management professional who has worked on multiple capital projects, including the Keystone suite of projects (pipeline, power plants, and compressed air gas storage). Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.payshepherd.com/community so that you never miss an episode.

    47 min
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About

The only podcast sharing lessons from thought leaders who work on mining, oil & gas, or other industrial projects with budgets in the millions....or billions. Hosted by Wes Sessenwein CEO of PayShepherd.

Information

  • Creator
    Wesley Sessenwein
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © PayShepherd
  • Show Website
    Billion Dollar Projects