Cal Tamia.
TOLKO OSB
High Prairie,Alberta
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Dedicated and safety-focused 3rd Class Power Engineer holding an Advanced Diploma in Power Engineering Technology Mechanical, with hands-on experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex high-pressure industrial utility systems. Proven expertise in running biomass-fired power boilers, large-scale ammonia refrigeration plants, high-pressure steam generation, HVAC systems, and advanced water treatment processes (RO and chemical testing).
Work History
Energy & Pulp Mill Operator
1 Year- Operate and monitor high-pressure biomass boilers, steam turbines, and auxiliary systems to sustain mill steam and power supply.
- Manage hog fuel, bark, and secondary biomass feed systems to optimize combustion and reduce fuel waste.
- Maintain 100% adherence to provincial air quality and environmental standards by monitoring ESP, baghouses, and wet scrubbers.
- Perform field inspections and troubleshoot pump, fan, conveyor, and valve issues using DCS interfaces and plant observations.
- Support scheduled turnarounds and shutdowns through hydrostatic testing, pressure vessel inspections, and mechanical overhauls.
- Apply root cause analysis to recurring equipment anomalies and maintenance findings to improve operating reliability.
- Document shift conditions, equipment status, and handover notes to support safe continuity across operators.
Utility & Shift Engineer
5 Years 7 Months- Operated 30,000 pounds of ammonia refrigeration equipment, monitoring compressors, evaporators, condensers, and purgers for safe plant performance.
- Managed high-pressure steam boilers up to 600 PSI, executing cold start-ups, blowdowns, load transitions, and feedwater control.
- Directed daily water chemistry testing and chemical dosing for boilers, cooling towers, and RO systems to control pH, conductivity, hardness, dissolved oxygen, and sulfite.
- Maintained Reverse Osmosis systems through membrane cleanings, backwashes, and differential pressure checks to support a high-purity water supply.
- Managed commercial HVAC equipment, including AHUs, chillers, and cooling towers, to control process and facility temperatures.
- Executed planned corrective and preventive maintenance through CMMS, reducing unplanned equipment downtime.
Education
3rd Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency
Advanced Diploma in Power Engineering Technology (Mechanical)
Skills
High-pressure steam operations
Turbine operations
Biomass boiler operations
Auxiliary systems
Environmental compliance
Industrial ammonia systems
Chillers
Cooling towers
DCS/SCADA operations
CMMS preventive maintenance
DCS interfaces
Boiler code compliance
Shift handover documentation
Start-up and shutdown procedures
Root cause analysis
Energy efficiency optimization
Certification
3rd Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency
Personal Information
Title: 3rd Class Power Engineer | Utility & Plant Operator
Timeline
Energy & Pulp Mill Operator
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10.2025 - CurrentRead More
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01.2019 - 08.2024Read More
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3rd Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency
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