Dylan Pack
Lead Hydro Plant Operator
Milltown,NL
Summary
Lead Hydro Plant Operator with in-depth knowledge of power generation, equipment inspection and maintenance of auxiliary systems.
Trained in the safe and reliable operation of equipment, generators and control dams.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Hydro Plant Operator
Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro
05.2023 - Current
- Operate and perform regular inspections of generation, transmission and distribution facilities and identify and report on any deficiencies
- Issue work clearances, prepare checks, and when necessary carry out switching orders
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Responsible to perform trend monitoring on generation equipment, prepare daily production reports, maintain the station log and complete reports on plant operations and anomalies
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Assisted in the training of new operators to ensure smooth integration into the work environment and consistent operational excellence.
Hydro Plant Operator
Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Performed regular inspections of generation, transmission and distribution facilities and identify and report on any deficiencies.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Issued work clearance and prepared, checked, and when necessary carried out switching orders.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Performed trend monitoring on generating equipment, prepared daily production reports, maintained the station log and completed reports on plant operations and anomalies.
Power Systems Operator Apprentice
Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Performed regular inspections of generation, transmission and distribution facilities and identify and report on any deficiencies.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Issued work clearance and prepared, checked, and when necessary carried out switching orders.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Performed trend monitoring on generating equipment, prepared daily production reports, maintained the station log and completed reports on plant operations and anomalies.
Electrician
Drycore Electric Eastern
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Commercial Electrical Construction, Office Buildings, Banks, Car Dealerships, Warehouses
- Residential Electrical Construction Journeyman Electrician Supervising Apprentices
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
Apprentice Electrician (4th Year)
Drycore Electric Eastern
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Commercial Electrical Construction as a 4th Year Apprentice
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement, or repair.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and electrical schematics to determine layout of electrical systems.
- Increased job site safety by diligently adhering to OSHA standards and regulations during electrical installations.
- Improved project efficiency through effective communication with team members and supervisors regarding tasks and responsibilities.
- Developed expertise in troubleshooting common electrical issues, facilitating quicker solutions to resolve customer concerns.
- Assisted with electrical system upgrades, contributing to increased efficiency and sustainability in homes and businesses.
Apprentice Electrician (1st to 3rd Year)
F.W. Connolly Electrical Inc.
07.2012 - 07.2014
- 1st Year to 3rd Year Electrical Apprentice Commercial And Residential Electrical Construction
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement, or repair.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and electrical schematics to determine layout of electrical systems.
- Increased job site safety by diligently adhering to OSHA standards and regulations during electrical installations.
- Improved project efficiency through effective communication with team members and supervisors regarding tasks and responsibilities.
- Developed expertise in troubleshooting common electrical issues, facilitating quicker solutions to resolve customer concerns.
- Identified and studied electrical problems to determine correct solutions.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
Trades worker II - Maintenance
Eastern Health
09.2009 - 04.2011
- Worked in Maintenance Department at St
- Luke's Home, St
- John's NL Duties included building and property maintenance on St.Lukes Homes, as well as Bishop Meaden Manor, a 75 room, Apartment Complex
- Facilitated with contractors working in the buildings, keeping the needs of the residents first
- Duties also snow clearing, lawn maintenance, and overall care of the buildings and property.
Work Term for Industrial Electrician
Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro
05.2009 - 06.2009
- Co-op with the Industrial Electricians at the Bay d'Espoir Generating Plant
- A 2 week placement at the end of my Construction/Industrial Electrician 1st Block
- Seen the Rotor And Stator of 75MW Francis Turbine Generator during a complete refit.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ace Oilfield Services
06.2006 - 08.2008
- Heavy Equipment Operation in Southern Alberta
- Built Roads and setup sites in Preparation for drilling in the Oilfield
- Lease reclamation after the drilling, putting the land back to 95% of the original land composition, including clay, subsoil and topsoil
- Operated Bulldozers and Excavators, as well as Tandem Dump Trucks to complete any Oilfield services required.
Weather Observation Technician
Air Traffic Services Ltd.
09.2004 - 12.2005
- Observed and recorded weather conditions for use in forecasting and Flight planning at St.John's International Airport
- Periodically observe general weather, sky and visibility conditions, and reads weather instruments including thermometers, barometers, and hygrometers to ascertain elements, such as temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind velocity, and precipitation
- Transmit and receive weather data from other stations over teletype machine
- Collect upper-air data on temperature, humidity, and winds, using weather balloon and radiosonde equipment.
Weather Observation Technician
Air Traffic Services Ltd.
09.2003 - 09.2004
- Observed and recorded weather conditions for use in forecasting and flight planning at Bathurst Regional Airport, in New Brunswick
- Periodically observed general weather, sky and visibility conditions, and read weather instruments including thermometers, barometers, and hygrometers to ascertain elements, such as temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind velocity, and precipitation
- Transmit and receive weather data from other stations over teletype machine
- Collect upper-air data on temperature, humidity, and winds, using weather balloon and radiosonde equipment.
Weather Observation Technician
Air Traffic Services Ltd.
01.2002 - 09.2003
- Observed and recorded weather conditions for use in forecasting and flight planning at St.John's International Airport
- Periodically observe general weather, sky and visibility conditions, and read weather instruments including thermometers, barometers, and hygrometers to ascertain elements, such as temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind velocity, and precipitation
- Transmits and receives weather data from other stations over teletype machine
- Collect upper-air data on temperature, humidity, and winds, using weather balloon and radiosonde equipment.
Education
Power Systems Operator Certificate - Power Generation
Newfoundland & Labrador / Terre-Neuve Et Labrador
Bay D'Espoir, Newfoundland And Labrador08.2020
Construction Electrician - Electrician
College of The North Atlantic
Seal Cove, NL05.2016
1st Block, Construction/Industrial Electrician - Electrician
Die Trac Technical Institute
Lewisporte, NL01.2009
Heavy Equipment Operator - Construction Trades
Central Training Academy
Badger, NL01.2006
MANOBS Manual of Surface Weather Observations - Weather Observation Technical Training
NAV Canada, Halifax , Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS01.2002
Skills
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety Procedures
- Strong leader
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Technical knowledge
- Documentation skills
- Safety Inspections
- Equipment Inspection
- Plant Optimization
- Controls Monitoring
- Preventive Maintenance
- Environmental awareness
Currentjob
Lead Hydro Plant Operator, Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro, 05/01/23, Present, 1 year 3 months, Bay d'Espoir, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, Operate and perform regular inspections of generation, transmission and distribution facilities and identify and report on any deficiencies., Issue work clearances, prepare checks, and when necessary carry out switching orders., Responsible to perform trend monitoring on generation equipment, prepare daily production reports, maintain the station log and complete reports on plant operations and anomalies., Responsible for my personal safety and that of co-workers by observing and promoting the company's Safety and Health Program and responsible for any environmental aspects of the job and performing work in an environmentally responsible manner.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Hydro Plant Operator
Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro
05.2023 - Current
Hydro Plant Operator
Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro
08.2020 - 05.2023
Power Systems Operator Apprentice
Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro
06.2018 - 08.2020
Electrician
Drycore Electric Eastern
09.2016 - 01.2018
Apprentice Electrician (4th Year)
Drycore Electric Eastern
09.2014 - 07.2016
Apprentice Electrician (1st to 3rd Year)
F.W. Connolly Electrical Inc.
07.2012 - 07.2014
Trades worker II - Maintenance
Eastern Health
09.2009 - 04.2011
Work Term for Industrial Electrician
Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro
05.2009 - 06.2009
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ace Oilfield Services
06.2006 - 08.2008
Weather Observation Technician
Air Traffic Services Ltd.
09.2004 - 12.2005
Weather Observation Technician
Air Traffic Services Ltd.
09.2003 - 09.2004
Weather Observation Technician
Air Traffic Services Ltd.
01.2002 - 09.2003
Power Systems Operator Certificate - Power Generation
Newfoundland & Labrador / Terre-Neuve Et Labrador
Construction Electrician - Electrician
College of The North Atlantic
1st Block, Construction/Industrial Electrician - Electrician
Die Trac Technical Institute
Heavy Equipment Operator - Construction Trades
Central Training Academy
MANOBS Manual of Surface Weather Observations - Weather Observation Technical Training
NAV Canada, Halifax , Nova Scotia
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