Candace Bowker
Peers,AB
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gas Plant Operator
Nls Enterprises
Edson, AB
01.2012 - 03.2024
- Improved plant efficiency by optimizing gas processing operations and performing regular equipment maintenance.
- Reduced downtime for critical gas plant systems by implementing proactive troubleshooting techniques.
- Ensured consistent production output by closely monitoring flow rates, pressures, and temperatures in the plant.
- Enhanced safety standards with thorough inspections of all equipment and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current with industry best practices and developments.
- Increased reliability of equipment by conducting preventative maintenance checks and addressing potential issues before they escalated.
- Coordinated activities with other operators for scheduled system startups, shutdowns, or transition periods.
- Maintained detailed records of operational metrics, allowing for analysis of trends and quick identification of areas needing improvement.
- Contributed to a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols, incident reporting, and participation in safety drills or exercises.
- Led efforts to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, resulting in reduced downtime and improved plant performance.
- Documented plant activities in logs and detailed concerns and issues prior to distributing reports to manager.
- Used equipment like generators, slug catchers and condensate stabilizers to accomplish plant operation tasks.
Equipment Operator
McPhee Contstruction
Edson, AB
02.2007 - 01.2012
- Increased equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and timely repairs.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Maximized productivity with efficient scheduling and allocation of equipment resources.
- Contributed to project completion, skillfully operating various heavy machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, and loaders.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
Loader Operator
Sundance Forest Industries
Edson, AB
07.2004 - 07.2007
- Enhanced operational efficiency by expertly operating loaders and heavy equipment for timely material handling.
- Ensured site safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance tasks, reducing downtime incidents.
- Maximized productivity with efficient loading techniques, streamlining the transportation process at the job site.
- Maintained strict adherence to project timelines, skillfully managing loader operations as per schedule requirements.
Education
Grade 12 -
Parkland Composite High School
Edson, AB06.1996
Skills
- Equipment monitoring
- Technical report writing
- Instrumentation calibration
- Maintenance Coordination
- Hazardous Material Handling
- System Troubleshooting
- Quality Assurance Management
- Leak Detection Techniques
- Piping System Understanding
- Safety Protocol Implementation
- Plant Startup Procedures
- Flow Measurement Techniques
- Pressure Control Management
- Record Keeping Abilities
- Gas Processing Knowledge
- Data Recording
- Continuous Improvement
- Professional Demeanor
- Product Testing
- Facility Cleaning
- Equipment Operation
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
H2S, WHIMIS,TDG,Confined space, First Aid. Class 1 drivers
References
Kim Kinchakowski 780-728-6464
Neil Stang 780-723-0311
Timeline
Gas Plant Operator
Nls Enterprises
01.2012 - 03.2024
Equipment Operator
McPhee Contstruction
02.2007 - 01.2012
Loader Operator
Sundance Forest Industries
07.2004 - 07.2007
Grade 12 -
Parkland Composite High School
H2S, WHIMIS,TDG,Confined space, First Aid. Class 1 drivers