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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

EEEP is a gas extraction straddle plant with a gross production capacity of 23,000 Bbls/d of specification ethane and 7,500 Bbls/d of natural gas liquids (NGLs). It is connected to several pipeline systems, which provides the opportunity for valuable liquids such as ethane, propane, and butane to be processed for commercial and industrial use.

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

Joffre, Alberta

Organized and directed workforce for the start of shifts, giving staff direction on tasks to keep plant running smoothly. Conducted morning meetings with area team leaders and operations coordinators, communicating work that management might not been aware of.Wrote hot work and/or specialty permits for work within the units, following safety standards and procedures, ensuring staff working in safe conditions.Assisted and helped write several SOP's for units, giving other operators a better understanding of equipment and / or process.Provided start up and shutdown assistance as outside operator directing trades, preparing permits and provided lock out ensuring work completed within process.Worked on LP steam in-floor heating project as an Operations coordinator from start to finish, organizing and directing various trades to complete work as shown on P&ID in a safe and timely manner.Walked down lines with P&ID's for precomissioning, ensuring that appropriate tie ins where identified to minimize environmental impacts as well personal injury.Maintained ongoing and accurate log throughout the shift. Setting up following crew for success.Provided hands-on work with positive displacement compressors and pumps as well as reciprocating compressors, inspecting and greasing equipment to keep it running at optimal performance minimizing mechanical failure.Watched and listened for any abnormalities within unit or equipment and responded as necessaryActed as responsible care (Safety) representative for operating team, reviewing SOP and JSWP procedures with teamOperated plant from DCS with proven successWon several awards for outstanding job performance

Peace River, Ab

The plant is licensed to produce 12500 barrels of bitumen per day on annual average. Currently use both cold and thermal recovery techniques to extract bitumen.Operated high pressure pumps, blowers, fans, conveyor systems and related equipment within the process areaPerformed routine checks on treaters and seperators, and provided preventative maintenance to keep equipment at optimal peak performanceCarried out daily BS&W on oil and performed viscosity as well as density analysis, tracking water content in sales oil and testing density to adjust diluent blending.Maintained inspections, lubricating and testing of pumps throughout the process this was done on a daily basis to make sure all equipment ran at optimal performanceMaintained tank farm area as well as process area, ensuring the safe operation of all equipment, including checking all heat tracing on piping and tanks, monitoring hatches that could be possibly venting in a sour gas facility rich in H2S which is life threatening, checked pumps and all rotating equipment through out the process as well heat exchanger adjustments depending on ratesPerformed lock out, verifying safe work for maintenance personalPerformed preventative and operational maintenance on plant equipmentMaintained and operated Asphalt plant was responsible for maintaining tanks and pumps in area as well as unloading of the product into trucks this benefited the company making sure product was loaded in a safe and timely mannerHSE (Safety) Representative for my operating team attending weekly safety meetings to bring safety concerns from my operating team to the safety committee and to bring back safety related information. Provided start up and shutdown assistance as outside operator directing trades, preparing permits and provided lock out ensuring work completed within process.

Edmonton, Ab

Operated various boilers and pressure vessels from DCS, permitting full control of each system from a centralized area, making it easier to respond quickly respond to alarms and process upsets Analyzed various plant operations on DCS continually making slight changes to streamline processRegulated refrigeration and air conditioning equipment to control temperature and humidity for commercial and industrial processes for human comfortCarried out water- test analyses and chemical treatment, preventing corrosion build up inside boiler tubes crucial to prolonging life of equipmentPerformed preventative maintenance on plant equipment in order to reduce chance of mechanical failurePerformed lock out, verifying safe work for maintenance personal

Edmonton, Ab

Performed preventative maintenance around the whole plant, ensuring safe operationAssisted in chemical additions and tests done on the boiler as preventative maintenance to avert mechanical failureCheck safe operation of low water cutoff safety device on boiler, reducing risk of explosion. Troubleshoot equipment for any problems that might occur and repair if necessary

Edmonton, Ab

Performed troubleshooting and various repairs on boiler feedwater pumps and boilers, minimizing potential damage and providing heat to air plane hangers and buildings full of occupants warm during the cold winter months.Assisted shift engineers in maintaining various pressure vessels, helping with chemical additions to boilers such as glycol addition Trained on operating power plant boilers and how to operate boiler from DCS with senior operator. Trained new operators on basics of boiler control from the DCS.Performed various tests on boiler feedwater as part of preventative maintenance schedule

Edmonton, Ab

Performed various repairs on boiler feedwater pumpsSynchronized & Operated steam turbinesDaily data entry into log booksAssisted shift engineers in the training of summer practicum studentsTrained on operating power plant boilersObserved and operated various tests on boiler feedwaterOperated boilers and various pressure vessels from control roomPerformed various repairs from within the boiler furnaceMaintained lithium bromide absorption unitsMaintained &operated cooling towers

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