Carter Stahl
Summary
Seasoned Power Engineer offering excellent technical acumen, planning abilities and complex problem-solving expertise gained during 4-year career in Power engineering technology. Led safe startups, track power needs and adjust output to align with demand. Seek to bring knowledge and abilities to new role with room for advancement. Detailed-oriented and passionate, seeking professional challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Power Engineer 3rd Class
Alberta Health Services
04.2021 - Current
- Responsible for safe and efficient operation of high-pressure steam heating boilers and associated HVAC equipment and building systems
- Operate and maintain all plant equipment including boilers, chillers, deaerator feedwater systems, condensate systems, cooling towers, and all associated pumps and equipment as well as life safety equipment such as fire pumps and suppression systems and building auxiliaries such as Pneumatic tube systems
- Complete a variety of basic maintenance and repairs on boiler and plumbing systems, electrical, and general building structures
- Complete preventative maintenance on all equipment to reduce downtime and repair costs
- Responsible for fire alarm monitoring system and fire suppression systems
- Promoted interdepartmental communication with employees, increasing speedy issue resolution.
- Use BMS to monitor trends and conditions for all equipment.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to maintain safe working environment.
- Documented daily activities in internal system and submitted timely shift reports.
- Responded immediately to emergency situations and implemented proper procedures to minimize impacts.
- Monitored control panel data to ensure plant operations were within parameters.
- Diagnosed and resolved operational issues affecting power plant equipment function or performance.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on power plant equipment.
- Kept plant areas clean and ready for inspections to maintain high audit and compliance scores.
- Monitored operations to spot and report on issues for quick resolution.
- Trained personnel on operation and maintenance of power plant equipment.
- Completed daily inspections and tests on plant equipment and documented findings.
- Tested water and condensate to check safety and compliance with regulations.
Power Engineer 3rd Class Relief
Alberta Health Services
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Responsible for safe and efficient operation of high-pressure steam heating boilers and associated HVAC equipment and building systems for Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Energy Centre
- Operate and maintain all plant equipment including boilers, chillers, deaerator feedwater systems, condensate systems, cooling towers, and all associated pumps and equipment as well as life safety equipment such as fire pumps and suppression systems and building auxiliaries such as Pneumatic tube systems
- Complete a variety of basic maintenance and repairs on boiler and plumbing systems, electrical, and general building structures
- Complete preventative maintenance on all equipment to reduce downtime and repair costs
- Responsible for fire alarm monitoring system and fire suppression systems
- Keep detailed log books to track work and adjustments to equipment
- Use BMS to monitor trends and conditions for all equipment.
- Responded immediately to emergency situations and implemented proper procedures to minimize impacts.
- Monitored operations to spot and report on issues for quick resolution.
- Maintained power plant compliance with industry safety and environmental standards.
- Diagnosed and resolved operational issues affecting power plant equipment function or performance.
Power Engineer 4th Class
Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Use E-facilities to log work hours and materials used
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
- Gain knowledge and experience with the use of Field Level Risk Assessments and safe work permits
- Assisted with boiler shutdowns for inspection and annual maintenance tasks
- Assisted with boiler maintenance tasks such as manway removals, safety valve removal and reinstallation, and Gauge glass repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
Education
Diploma - Power Engineering (3rd Class)
Medicine Hat College
Medicine Hat, AB01.2017
High School Diploma -
Crescent Heights High School
Medicine Hat, AB01.2012
Skills
- Detailed, organized and excellent at multi-tasking
- Treat people with dignity fairness and respect
- Contribute positively to the team effort and focus
- Demonstrate a high standard of personal performance
- Effective Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Learns readily and takes initiative
Professional Experience
I am a Power Engineering Technology graduate from Medicine Hat College in 2017. I currently hold a 3rd Class Power Engineers Certificate and have experience in building maintenance and high-pressure steam boiler operations. I am currently employed as a Power Engineer 3rd Class with Alberta Health Services at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. I have a mechanical aptitude and a desire to learn in a fast paced and highly skilled work environment. I have a focus on safety and efficiency in the workplace and am familiar with most common safety practices including risk assessments, lock out/Tag out procedures, hot work permits and isolations for control of hazardous energy. I am seeking full time employment to expand my knowledge and skills and continue a meaningful career in the Power Engineering field.
References
- Taylor Hallas - Plant Operator with Canadian Fertilizer Industries - 403-866-7726
- Rudy Alvarez - Power Engineer with Medicine Hat Regional Hospital - 403-581-4912
Certification
- Certified Third class Power Engineer, ABSA (Alberta Boilers and Safety Association - May 2017
Timeline
Power Engineer 3rd Class
Alberta Health Services
04.2021 - Current
Power Engineer 3rd Class Relief
Alberta Health Services
04.2021 - 09.2021
Power Engineer 4th Class
Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
05.2020 - 04.2021
Diploma - Power Engineering (3rd Class)
Medicine Hat College
High School Diploma -
Crescent Heights High School
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