Donald Bermeo
4th Class Power Engineer
Calgary,AB
Summary
Experienced 4th Class Power Engineer bringing strong technical, planning and problem-solving abilities developed over 15 years of experience in related roles both Canada and overseas.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
4th Class Power Engineer /Facility Maintenance Worker
Sofina Foods
Calgary, Alberta
03.2023 - Current
- Ensured better water quality in the wastewater treatment facility by optimizing chemical dozing pump flow rate and good level and mix of new batch of polymers and coagulant, ensured that all rotary screens are clean and clear of feathers and solids, ensures the DAF system is running efficiently, monitored and controlled HMI to ensure all system is working automatically.
- Provided technical support during installation, commissioning, and startup phases of various power generation projects.
- Reduced maintenance downtime by conducting thorough inspections, identifying potential issues, and addressing them proactively.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to maintain safe working environment.
- Aligned boiler pressure and steam system operations with optimal levels.
- Tested water and condensate to check safety and compliance with regulations.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance activities and retained copy of equipment programs as backups.
- Ensure Ammonia system is in normal operating condition by inspecting and monitoring 5 units of Ammonia compressor, timely walkthrough and recorded pressure, temperature, and performance readings on ammonia, troubleshot and resolved any alarms on ammonia system and reported to supervisor.
- Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Analyzed blueprints and manufacturer instructions to take apart and reassemble machinery for maintenance and component replacements.
- Executed a preventive maintenance program to ensure optimal performance of building systems.
- Conducted a thorough assessment of the building's HVAC system and troubleshoot / rectified all issues in AHU, RTU, A/C units, MUA’s, Unit Heaters, Evapco AHU’s including its PM and optimized these all units thru BMS.
- Supervised contractors during construction projects, ensuring quality work and timely completion.
- Executed maintenance tasks on pumps, valves, and motors to ensure functionality.
- Identified and resolved machinery faults through manual and electrical testing methods.
Critical Infrastructure Operator
Shaw Communications Inc
Calgary, Alberta
03.2019 - 03.2023
- Maximized energy efficiency by optimizing cooling settings and power distribution within the data center.
- Optimized data center operations through vigilant monitoring of environmental conditions.
- Complied with the weekly & monthly testing of Emergency Power System (EPS) in the facility such as manual or automatic testing of 6 unit of 2.6 MW Caterpillar Generators, 2 unit of 900 kW Auxiliary Mech. Generators and 625 kVAe Life Safety Generator at maximum capacity with 1 MW load bank.
- Facilitated supervisor and senior operator with new statement equipment operation that will adapt the mechanical equipment in extreme winter and summer condition prior to avoid unwanted operational error in sudden extreme weather condition.
- Maintained the good operational of Fire Protection System by doing weekly testing one jockey and fire pump system, tested pull station, fire sprinkler system, and audible evacuation alarm, strictly followed standard procedure and ensure to offline with fire monitoring line (CML) and communicate with building operators, and testing of life safety generator.
- Improved building operation efficiency by optimizing setpoints and variables of Cooling System (e.g., Chillers, Cooling Towers, Pumps and Heat Exchangers) thru Building Management System (BMS).
Shift Engineer
Merlin Plastics Alberta Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Elevated system reliability by diligently monitoring operational parameters and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Starting-up of 1394 KW gas fired steam generating equipment, compressed air equipment and the wastewater facility including its auxiliary machinery.
- Monitored / recorded readings from all meters and gauges for steam pressure, water consumption, feedwater temperature, Water Softener, and fuel consumption.
- Maintained daily boiler log in accordance with regulations.
- Read and interpreted meters and gauges and adjusted controls.
- Boiler blew down to avoid concentration of impurities during continuing evaporation of steam.
- Collected boiler water samples for water testing to monitor the level limits of Alkalinity, Phosphate, Hardness, Sulfite and Ph.
- Performed Low water Cut Off level to the boiler to ensure for its working condition.
- Maintained & monitored wastewater facility to ensure the good quality of wastewater.
- Monitored / operated 2 units of screw type air compressor.
- Trained / mentored fellow shift engineers on troubleshooting, process & procedures of Wastewater facility
- Improved plant efficiency by conducting regular equipment inspections and implementing preventive maintenance strategies.
Tool Setter
Standens IMT
Calgary, Alberta
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Boosted tool lifespan by employing proper storage techniques and maintaining an organized workspace.
- Replaced and mounted tools and dies into production equipment and accurately set machine stops or guides to specified lengths as indicated by scales, rules or templates.
- Ensured and maintained forming and punch tools and / or controls on a machine or process line are set up correctly.
- Ensured all press machine is set up correctly and maintained to the same standard throughout the production period.
- Troubleshoot and repaired jammed or inoperative presses, and clamps.
- In-charged in pulling out / changing & setup set of forming dies into machine press equipment by using Forklift and Power tools and ensured the proper alignment, measurements and adjusted the proper stroke of machine press before putting into operation.
Education
4th Class Power Engineer - Power Engineering Technology
McPhail School of Energy, SAIT
Calgary, AB 06.2018 - 07.2018
Skills
Water & Firetube Boiler operation
Ammonia / water Chillers
HVAC system
Electrical Operations
Motor Controls
Desigo CC
Instrumentation
Calibration
Mechanical Testing
Rigging
Machining
Fabrication
undefinedProfessional Development
- ST 9203 Desigo CC Workstation I, 11/05/19, Siemens Calgary, 1930 Maynard Rd SE, Calgary, AB T2E 6J8
- Arc Flash & Electrical Safety, 04/01/19, Magna IV Engineering, Heritage Drive, SE, Calgary
- Mechanical Properties & Thermal Testing for Plastic & Metallic Materials, 2017, Royal Scientific Society, Amman, Jordan
- Material Testing Machine Operation (Impact, Tensile, Hardness & Composite), 2017, Zwick / Roell, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Shaft Alignment & Dynamic Balancing, 2016, Baltech GmbH, Lubeck, Germany
Timeline
4th Class Power Engineer /Facility Maintenance Worker
Sofina Foods
03.2023 - Current
Critical Infrastructure Operator
Shaw Communications Inc
03.2019 - 03.2023
Shift Engineer
Merlin Plastics Alberta Inc.
10.2018 - 03.2019
4th Class Power Engineer - Power Engineering Technology
McPhail School of Energy, SAIT
06.2018 - 07.2018
Tool Setter
Standens IMT
09.2017 - 10.2018
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