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Jahmie Salmon

Ottawa,Ontario

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Instrument TechnicianE&I TechnicianOperator TechnicianPlant EngineerPlant Operator

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, CA
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$30/hr - $1000/hr

Important To Me

Career advancementPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsHealthcare benefitsCompany Culture

Summary

Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Technician with 9+ years of experience in power generation, industrial maintenance, and control systems. Experienced in commissioning, calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systems in combined cycle power plants and industrial facilities. Strong background in PLC troubleshooting, SCADA systems, turbine control systems, and industrial automation. Recognized for maintaining high reliability, strong safety performance, and supporting complex plant operations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Skills

  • Transmitter calibration
  • Control valve and actuator calibration
  • P&ID interpretation and wiring diagrams
  • Electrical installation and wiring
  • Loop checks
  • VFD installation and programming
  • Technical reporting and documentation
  • PLC troubleshooting
  • HACH analyzers and CEMS systems
  • SCADA / RTU diagnostics
  • ToolboxST software

Work History

EI&C Technician

Caribbean Blue Skies Energy Ltd.
St. Catherine, Jamaica
01.2020 - 07.2024
  • Supported commissioning of a 190MW combined cycle power plant
  • Performed calibration and installation of transmitters, valves, and instrumentation systems
  • Conducted troubleshooting of SCADA, RTU, and PLC systems
  • Maintained turbine control systems including GE Mark VIe and EX2100e
  • Performed loop checks and functional testing during commissioning
  • Supported gas and steam turbine maintenance operations
  • Assisted with PM/CM scheduling and maintenance planning
  • Maintained 0 workplace incidents during operational period

EI&C Technician

Jamaica Public Service Co. Ltd.
Kingston, Jamaica
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Performed calibration and maintenance of industrial instrumentation
  • Installed and maintained transmitters, analyzers, and control valves
  • Conducted troubleshooting of motor control circuits and instrumentation systems
  • Assisted in preventive maintenance programs improving equipment reliability
  • Supported electrical installation and instrumentation commissioning projects

Instrument Technician

Pan Caribbean Sugar Company Ltd.
Westmoreland, Jamaica
11.2014 - 01.2018
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize system performance.
  • Developed preventive maintenance schedules to enhance equipment reliability.
  • Supported 5MW powerhouse commissioning
  • Performed PLC troubleshooting and control system diagnostics
  • Maintained instrumentation networks including transmitters and actuators
  • Interpreted P&ID diagrams and electrical schematics
  • Installed and programmed VFD systems
  • Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment
  • Diagnosed equipment failures and implemented effective repair solutions.

Key Project Experience

  • 190MW Combined Cycle Power Plant Commissioning
  • 5MW Powerhouse Commissioning
  • 38MW Gas Turbine, Hot Gas Path Inspections x3
  • 20+ Successful Combined Cycle Plant Shutdown Maintenance
  • 4 Successful Factory Shutdown Maintenance
  • Developed and implemented plant preventive maintenance procedures
  • Lead EI&C activities during annual statutory outages
  • Trained plant operations team on maintenance procedures

Education

Associate Degree - Engineering Technology

MONTEGO BAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Montego Bay, Jamaica
01-2017

Diploma - Industrial Electrical Maintenance

SEAFORD TOWN V.T.C.
Seaford Town, Jamaica
01-2015

Certificate - Electrical Installation

SEAFORD TOWN V.T.C.
Seaford Town, Jamaica

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the Year x1
  • Employee of the Quarter x1
  • Employee of the Month x6
  • Most Outstanding Trainee

Certification

  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • WHMIS
  • H2S Awareness
  • CSO
  • Confined Space Entry and Monitor

Additional Information

  • Driver's License
  • Legally authorized to work in Canada
  • Open to relocation
  • Trade Equivalency Assessment for Journeyman Instrumentation and Controls Technician 447A, is in progress with Skilled Trades Ontario (STO Account #: 24032485)

Timeline

EI&C Technician

Caribbean Blue Skies Energy Ltd.
01.2020 - 07.2024

EI&C Technician

Jamaica Public Service Co. Ltd.
01.2018 - 12.2019

Instrument Technician

Pan Caribbean Sugar Company Ltd.
11.2014 - 01.2018

Associate Degree - Engineering Technology

MONTEGO BAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Diploma - Industrial Electrical Maintenance

SEAFORD TOWN V.T.C.

Certificate - Electrical Installation

SEAFORD TOWN V.T.C.

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