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Gibbons, Alberta, Canada

Evonik Gibbons is a 70% hydrogen peroxide facility producing special high purity industrial products. My duties as a process operator include:- Report any variances in assigned operating area and monitor key parameters to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.- Perform sampling and analysis of process elements in assigned operating area. - Perform equipment start-up and shutdowns, prepare equipment for maintenance and inspection following Evonik’s lock out and clearing… Show more Evonik Gibbons is a 70% hydrogen peroxide facility producing special high purity industrial products. My duties as a process operator include:- Report any variances in assigned operating area and monitor key parameters to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.- Perform sampling and analysis of process elements in assigned operating area. - Perform equipment start-up and shutdowns, prepare equipment for maintenance and inspection following Evonik’s lock out and clearing procedures. Includes high pressure boilers, air compressors, vacuum distillation towers, large pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, cooling water systems, chemical injection systems, etc.- Participate in HSE programs such as safety meetings and task teams, contractor audits and emergency response scenarios.- Ensure safety documentation is completed and followed by all personnel working in assigned operating area including safe/hot work permits, fall prevention plans, etc. Show less

Acheson, Alberta, Canada

The Acheson facility had a 3rd class steam plant, 2 production mills (polymer & emulsion) and a system of 7 fired process oil heaters providing 2nd class steam time.I was a team lead supervising 3-4 operators, acting as shift engineer for the steam plant and process heaters.Worked on commissioning team for new oil heating, sulphur blending, and steam heated chemical storage systems.Competent in all plant process areas and more including the lab, general maintenance… Show more The Acheson facility had a 3rd class steam plant, 2 production mills (polymer & emulsion) and a system of 7 fired process oil heaters providing 2nd class steam time.I was a team lead supervising 3-4 operators, acting as shift engineer for the steam plant and process heaters.Worked on commissioning team for new oil heating, sulphur blending, and steam heated chemical storage systems.Competent in all plant process areas and more including the lab, general maintenance, shipping/receiving. Performed equipment maintenance during winter season; pump rebuilds, asphalt mill rebuild, tank cleaning, etc.Worked in a team including management, lead operators and HSE manager to upgrade all site procedures, job hazard analysis', and warehouse/shop organization systems while receiving ISO certifications. Acted as a trainer for several new employees each summer. Show less

Acheson, Alberta, Canada

Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada

Worked with surveyors to stake and mark major subdivision earthworks projects. Used hand tools and an eye level to shoot grade off of surveyor stakes to determine fill/cut depths for the foreman. Safely operated 30 and 40-ton articulated rock trucks, bulldozers including a Komatsu D65 and Cat D6, Cat 627 motor-scrapers, soil compactors and tractors towing disk assemblies. Participated in daily tailgate meetings and monthly safety meetings and an audit.