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Joshua Olson

Whitecourt,AB

Summary

Accomplished Process Operator at Millar Western Forest Products with a strong work ethic and attention to detail. Enhanced plant efficiency through optimized process parameters and quality control. A proactive team player, I provided mentorship to junior operators and contributed to safety improvements, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.

Adept at collaborating with teams to achieve operational goals and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in equipment operation, process monitoring, and troubleshooting, always delivering reliable outcomes. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and commitment to quality standards.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Operator

Millar Western Forest Products
06.2012 - Current
  • Top level Control Room operator (level 7), worked and rotated through all 7 levels/areas.
  • Was a member of SWAT (mill safety committee) for 9 years.
  • Actively participated in incident investigations when necessary, identifying root causes behind any accidents or near-misses and implementing corrective action plans.
  • Ensured product quality control, monitoring key performance indicators, and making adjustments as needed.
  • Lockout committee member.
  • Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Recently aquired a chemical offloader position, where I offloaded railcars of product, sometimes assisted in offloading tank trucks into holding tanks in the mill.
  • Industrial rail training certifier.
  • Improved plant efficiency by optimizing process parameters and equipment settings.
  • Provided training and mentorship for junior operators, enhancing their skills and knowledge in process plant operations.
  • Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
  • Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels, and water quality indicators.
  • Measured and adjusted chemical feed rates.
  • Retrieved and performed required tests for quality and integrity on product samples.
  • Operated forklifts to move packaged materials and chemical supplies and load and unload trucks and railcars.
  • Collected and tested wood pulp samples to complete quality assurance testing and adjust process controls.

Plant Operator

New Alta Corporation
10.2011 - 06.2012
  • Overseen and monitored day to day operation of the plant.
  • Made sure final product met proper standards for pumping into the pipeline, process water disposal and proper waste disposal.
  • Conducted quality control tests, ensuring products met required specifications.
  • Managed operation of boilers, pumps and heating systems.


Education

No Degree - Third Class Power Engineering

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, None
04-2016

Skills

  • Teamwork and communication
  • Quick learner
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong work ethic
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Positive attitude
  • Can perform tasks quickly and efficiently
  • Effective time management

Timeline

Process Operator

Millar Western Forest Products
06.2012 - Current

Plant Operator

New Alta Corporation
10.2011 - 06.2012

No Degree - Third Class Power Engineering

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Joshua Olson