James Noseworthy
Summary
Adept Power Engineer Instructor with a proven track record at all levels, enhancing student success through innovative teaching methods and a strong focus on regulatory compliance and control systems. Skilled in fostering collaborative environments and achieving significant improvements in learning outcomes. Demonstrates expertise in electrical design and exceptional inspection skills, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Power Engineer Instructor
Sask DLC
Kenaston, SK
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Power Engineer Teacher
Great Plains College
Swift Current, SK
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Enhanced student understanding of engineering principles by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on projects in lessons.
Power Engineering Teacher
Sun West School Division
Kenaston, SK
08.2013 - 08.2023
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, ensuring continuous improvement in knowledge acquisition and application.
- Guided students through team-based design projects, enhancing critical thinking and collaboration skills necessary for success in the field of engineering.
- Conducted research on emerging trends in engineering education to continually improve curriculum design and teaching methods.
- Supported struggling learners by offering extra tutoring sessions or targeted intervention strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Managed laboratory sessions effectively by implementing safety protocols, maintaining equipment, and supervising hands-on projects.
- Incorporated project-based learning into lesson plans, enabling students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations while developing time management and organization skills.
- Delivered instruction online as well as in traditional, face-to-face classrooms.
- Provided feedback to school administration regarding improvements to facilities or resources needed for optimal teaching conditions.
- Coordinated with local companies and organizations to arrange field trips or internships for students, exposing them to real-world applications of their coursework.
Power Engineer-ACR 1000 Operator
Atomic Energy Of Canada
Oakville, ON
02.2000 - 07.2013
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Supported management in achieving strategic objectives related to productivity, cost control, quality assurance, compliance with regulatory requirements.
Power Engineering Teacher
Durham College Whitby Campus
Whitby, ON
08.2001 - 06.2011
- Educated students on advanced aspects of Power engineering to help each prepare for career in discipline.
- Deepened student understanding of principles of engineering by utilizing group activities and special projects.
- Taught Nuclear Operation, Cando Reactor Operation and Boiler Operation course material to more than 80 [Type] students per semester.
- Developed curricula, lessons and test plans to maximize student success.
- Taught electrical courses and conducted curriculum development, instruction and student needs assessment.
- Graded papers and provided feedback to students promptly to improve understanding of difficult concepts.
- Designed course syllabus to allow students to plan for complex projects and learn course objectives.
- Led classes of 20 to 30 electrical students at Intermitted level.
- Supported electrical and Power Engineering students in lab work as well as classroom lessons to demonstrate connections between theoretical and practical concepts.
- Prepared lessons, taught classes, and assessed students on mastery of course content.
Gas and Electrical Inspector
Canadian Standard Association
Toronto, ON
05.1992 - 07.2001
- Enhanced safety and compliance by conducting thorough electrical inspections of commercial, and industrial equipment.
- Conducted comprehensive plan reviews prior to construction projects, ensuring proper design adherence to relevant codes and regulations.
- Strengthened relationships with clients by attending pre-design meetings to discuss project requirements and address potential concerns early on in the process.
- Determined work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
- Re-inspected commercial and Industrial equipment which previously failed inspections.
- Completed inspections of current equipment, refurbishment and repair projects.
- Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
- Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.
- Used hand tools and gauges to take measurements.
- Drafted detailed reports on findings of inspections.
- Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Supported efficient permit issuance by reviewing documentation and assisting applicants in understanding applicable codes and regulations.
Chief Gas Inspector
Canadian Gas Association
Don Mills, ON
01.1988 - 08.1992
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and template specifications.
- Effectively communicated with clients and management to ensure alignment on inspection objectives, requirements, and expectations.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects successfully while adhering strictly to deadlines.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections performed, allowing for more informed decision making regarding maintenance schedules and resource allocation.
- Assessed safety and compliance concerns through diligent buildings, rooms and equipment inspections.
- Developed customized inspection checklists tailored to specific job sites, ensuring thorough evaluations.
- Conducted regular audits of internal systems and processes to identify opportunities for optimization while maintaining high quality standards.
Class "B"-Turbine Fitter
Canadian General Electric
Scarborough, ON
07.1981 - 12.1987
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up of Cando Rector parts.
- Supervised installation of steam turbine systems.
- Trained and supervised team of construction workers.
- Assisted with post-construction cleanup and maintenance.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Performed detailed inspections of completed assemblies, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client requirements.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting techniques or strategies based on changing project requirements or specifications.
- Interpreted pipe schematics, isometrics and installation drawings to implement understanding of symbols, reference lines, and work points into actual installation projects.
- Identified types of pipe fittings by symbols.
- Applied knowledge of both standard and metric measurements and performed math associated with pipe installation, adapting items manufactured within different systems of measurement.
Education
Certified Gas Tech - Gas, Propane And Oil
George Brown College
Toronto, ON05.1988
Certified Industrial Electrician - Electrical
George Brown College
Toronto, ON05.1985
3rd Class Power Engineering - Power Engineering
George Brown College
Toronto, ON05.1980
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Controls Monitoring
- Pressure monitoring
- Preventive Maintenance
- Sample Collection
- Inspection skills
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Thermal Power Generation
- Power System Optimization
- Power system analysis
- Control systems
- Motor Control
- Electrical design
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Power Engineer Instructor
Sask DLC
08.2023 - Current
Power Engineer Teacher
Great Plains College
08.2020 - 08.2023
Power Engineering Teacher
Sun West School Division
08.2013 - 08.2023
Power Engineering Teacher
Durham College Whitby Campus
08.2001 - 06.2011
Power Engineer-ACR 1000 Operator
Atomic Energy Of Canada
02.2000 - 07.2013
Gas and Electrical Inspector
Canadian Standard Association
05.1992 - 07.2001
Chief Gas Inspector
Canadian Gas Association
01.1988 - 08.1992
Class "B"-Turbine Fitter
Canadian General Electric
07.1981 - 12.1987
Certified Gas Tech - Gas, Propane And Oil
George Brown College
Certified Industrial Electrician - Electrical
George Brown College
3rd Class Power Engineering - Power Engineering
George Brown College