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David Johnson

The Pas,MB

Summary

Dynamic Procedure Writer with extensive experience at Canadian Kraft Papers, excelling in document management and operator training. Proven track record in promoting safety compliance and hazard awareness, while enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in quality control and effective communication, ensuring all procedures meet ISO standards and fostering a culture of safety within the team.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Procedure Writer

Canadian Kraft Papers
The Pas , Manitoba
01.2025 - Current
  • Document management of all Steam and Recovery Department Safe Work Procedures for all areas, including lockout procedures, and documentation.
  • Required to maintain all ISO qualification documentation for the department.
  • Provide the required operator training for the S&R job positions, Recovery Operator refresher training, and TG3 Refresher Training; in addition, it provides S&R Operator relief for the department.
  • Responsible for providing support to the S&R Department as a trained trainer for forklift, skid steer, and working at heights training.
  • Responsible for the promotion and management of safe work practices. Responsible for job hazard awareness and understanding the hazards within the workplace.
  • Responsible for providing the S&R Area indoctrination process to all new department workers.
  • Ensure that operator training manuals/packages are kept current and up to date.
  • Perform other tasks and special assignments as requested by the Steam & Recovery Manager, the Steam Chief, and the Shift Supervisors, as required.
  • Provide support, guidance, and mentorship for others, where required, in the training development within the S&R Department.

Recovery Boiler Operator

Canadian Kraft Papers
The Pas, Manitoba
03.2016 - 11.2024
  • Operate the Combustion Engineering Black Liquor Recovery Boiler (700 psi, 180,000-220,000 lb/hr) in compliance with safety standards.
  • Operate and adjust flows on the Unitech 6-effect evaporator system.
  • Operate and troubleshoot electrostatic precipitators.
  • Monitored boiler performance using pressure gauges and temperature controls.
  • Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment efficiency and safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with maintenance teams to troubleshoot and repair boiler issues.
  • Train new operators on safe boiler operation procedures and best practices.
  • Responded to emergency situations, ensuring quick resolution of operational disruptions.
  • Examine piping systems for leaks or damage before start-up.
  • Verified that all safety devices are functioning correctly prior to startup.
  • Communicate with other departments in the mill about process upsets.
  • Responsible for reporting spills in the area.
  • When the Supervisor is out of the control room, the senior ticketed Boiler Operator in the control room will oversee the Power Boiler/TG Operator, Water Treatment Operator, Recaust Operator, and Recovery Assistant.
  • Maintain records of departmental operating parameters, times, and upset conditions.

Power Boiler/ TG3 Operator

Tolko Industries
The Pas, Manitoba
03.2012 - 04.2016
  • Operate the Foster Wheeler Power Boiler (700 psi), burning waste hog fuel (bark, sawdust), waste oil, and heavy fuel oil.
  • Operate the Siemens 22 MW turbogenerator.
  • Maintain operating parameters and pressure of the Graver Deaerator and two 1,400 psi electric feedwater pumps.
  • Maintain the operating parameters and pressure of the condensate return surge tank.
  • Monitor the electrical distribution panel and high-voltage switchgear for distribution to the mill.
  • Monitored production lines for compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Train new operators on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Conducted quality control checks to ensure product specifications were met consistently.
  • Learned and followed safety and emergency procedures.
  • Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
  • Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with supervision.
  • Provide relief coverage for the Recovery Boiler Operator to do a daily walkdown.

Water Treatment Plant Operator

Tolko Industries
The Pas, Manitoba
03.2007 - 03.2012
  • Operate the equipment, which purifies, treats, and pumps all water for use in the boilers, fire, washing, cooling, and domestic water systems.
  • Performs water tests to determine chemical usage for optimal performance, minimizing scale deposition and corrosion in a cost-effective manner.
  • Operate, regenerate three Cation/Anion demineralizers based off test results.
  • Operate the Cold Lime Softening Clarifier, and maintain operating parameters.
  • Monitor two gravity sand filters, and backflush them as they require.
  • Train new staff on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
  • Collected samples to assess water quality and tested for pH, hardness and sediment levels.
  • Monitored chemical feed pumps to verify proper chemical dosage in treated water.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations affecting water supply stability.
  • Implemented safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment at all times.
  • Provide relief coverage for the Power Boiler Operator for doing daily walk-downs.

Recaust Operator

Tolko Industries
The Pas, Manitoba
06.2007 - 03.2010
  • Operate and maintain the operating parameters of the lime kiln, while minimizing fuel oil consumption.
  • To wash and rejuvenate spent lime, in the form of lime mud, into a reusable product that will be added to dissolved smelt.
  • Testing green liquor, white liquor, and weak wash water.
  • Monitored three white liquor clarifier tank levels for optimal liquor levels and optimal rake heights.
  • Monitored the green liquor tank level to speed up or slow down the slaking process.
  • Inspect and monitor the mud filter for ideal precoat renewal.
  • Train new employees on operational procedures and quality standards, meeting ISO 9001 control system.
  • Documented production data accurately for reporting purposes.
  • Maintained production and quality documentation.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with supervision.

Recovery Assistant

Tolko Industries
The Pas, Manitoba
09.2006 - 06.2007
  • Perform most of the physical tasks and chemical tests associated with the operation of the kraft process.
  • Perform firing and green liquor tests to ensure they are within operational safety standards.
  • Put pumps in and out of service.
  • Daily walkdowns of equipment and report any problems.
  • Any other tasks and duties asked by Recovery boiler operator.

Education

3rd Class Power Engineer - Power Engineering

SAIT
Correspondence
03-2007

High School Diploma -

MBCI
The Pas, MB
06-1998

Skills

  • Procedure writing
  • Attention to detail
  • Document management
  • Quality control
  • Hazard awareness
  • Problem solving
  • Mentorship and guidance
  • Operator training
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment operation
  • Emergency response
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • 3rd class power engineer
  • Forklift, Skid Steer and Working at Heights Train the Trainer

Affiliations

  • Avid hunter and love the out doors
  • ammature gardener
  • general handy man

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Procedure Writer

Canadian Kraft Papers
01.2025 - Current

Recovery Boiler Operator

Canadian Kraft Papers
03.2016 - 11.2024

Power Boiler/ TG3 Operator

Tolko Industries
03.2012 - 04.2016

Recaust Operator

Tolko Industries
06.2007 - 03.2010

Water Treatment Plant Operator

Tolko Industries
03.2007 - 03.2012

Recovery Assistant

Tolko Industries
09.2006 - 06.2007

3rd Class Power Engineer - Power Engineering

SAIT

High School Diploma -

MBCI

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