Carter MacDonald
Georgetown,PE
Summary
Focused Technician with experience in performing repairs and maintenance on turbine components and systems to prevent failures and maximize performance. Proficient in running diagnostic tests, determining causes and solutions for problems and completing repair work. Focused on using technical documentation and instructions to verify proper use of procedures specific to each turbine.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Boilermaker
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers local 146
Ft. McMurray, AB
03.2015 - 06.2019
- Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW), including lifting and rigging requirements.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Removed, replaced or installed defective parts or components to perform annual maintenance.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
Derrickhand
Big Country Drilling
Strathmore, AB
01.2015 - 03.2019
- Weighed clay and mixed with water and chemicals to make drilling mud.
- Used iron roughnecks, tongs and slips to properly handle and connect sections of drill pipe.
- Trained rig crew members on drilling operations, equipment maintenance and safe working practices.
- Maintained and monitored mud pits and mud pumps during operations to detect unexplained pit level increases and decreases.
- Performed preventative maintenance and basic repairs on workover rigs by checking fluids, hydraulic and transmission levels.
- Performed housekeeping on rig floor by cleaning equipment and removing debris from rig stairs.
Technician
Energy Wind & Renewables
Calgary, AB
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Observed all safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Attached tower, nacelle and drivetrain components, directing and guiding movement of materials, equipment, and assemblies into position.
Turbine Technician
Boston Energy Wind Power Services
Providence, RI
10.2021 - Current
- Minimized risks and incidents by strictly adhering to regulations, safety rules and codes.
- Diagnosed problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
- Gathered information regarding wind turbine performance for use in professional assessments and submitted detailed reports.
- Corrected issues with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, enhancing performance and reducing recurrence of maintenance issues.
- Followed work orders, technical drawings and procedures in delivering scheduled maintenance and service with minimal downtime.
Quality Inspector
NES Fircroft
Calgary, AB
07.2022 - Current
- Recorded defects and coordinated issue resolution with development team and functional leads.
- Worked with specific production team members to rectify production issues and maintain high-quality final products.
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not conforming with specifications.
- Identified and helped resolve non-conforming product issues.
- Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
- Presented clear, organized data in graphs, charts, tables and written reports.
- Performed preliminary, in progress, hidden damage and final product inspections.
Education
Boilermaker - Boilermaker
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, ABCertificate of Technical Studies - Steamfitter/pipefitter
Holland College
Georgetown, PE06.2011
High School Diploma -
Montague Regional High School
Montague, PE06.2008
Skills
- Experienced with various types of pneumatic and electric torquing equipment
- Parts and components fabrication
- Excellent work ethic
- Experience working with various types of cranes to perform rigging operations
- Responsible, punctual
- Safety oriented, experienced in hazard identification and mitigation
- Accustomed to 12 hour shifts on varying schedules, as well as working on remote sites
Certification
- Confined space entry/monitor, ABCS - 03/01/2020-03/01/2023
- Fall Protection, Energy Safety Canada - 02/28/2020-02/28/2023
- CSTS 2020, Alberta Construction Safety Association
- Boilermaker 3rd Period- id#1125676
- Winda id- CM025422CA
Timeline
Quality Inspector
NES Fircroft
07.2022 - Current
Turbine Technician
Boston Energy Wind Power Services
10.2021 - Current
Technician
Energy Wind & Renewables
06.2019 - 09.2021
Apprentice Boilermaker
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers local 146
03.2015 - 06.2019
Derrickhand
Big Country Drilling
01.2015 - 03.2019
Boilermaker - Boilermaker
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Certificate of Technical Studies - Steamfitter/pipefitter
Holland College
High School Diploma -
Montague Regional High School
- Confined space entry/monitor, ABCS - 03/01/2020-03/01/2023
- Fall Protection, Energy Safety Canada - 02/28/2020-02/28/2023
- CSTS 2020, Alberta Construction Safety Association
- Boilermaker 3rd Period- id#1125676
- Winda id- CM025422CA
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