Keith Gainer
Summary
Orderly operator well-versed in planning jobs and facilitating communication between different teams and personnel groups. Knowledgeable about national and regional standards with valid power engineering certification.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
DCS OPERATOR
Enerkem Alberta Biofuels
04.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the safe operation of the front-end syngas train, scrubbing units and waste-water treatment at EAB using Honeywell DCS equipment
- Ensured smooth operations through timely response to alarms, addressing potential issues before they escalated.
- Assisted engineering teams in the commissioning and startup of new projects, contributing to successful launches.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all system changes, facilitating efficient communication between departments and shifts.
- Implemented energy-saving initiatives that led to reduced operating costs without compromising performance or safety standards.
- Streamlined operational processes for improved productivity with thorough monitoring of equipment performance.
SHIFT ENGINEER
Enerkem Alberta Biofuels (EAB)
04.2019 - Current
- Was responsible for the safe operation of 5 power boilers at EAB
- Ensured that the assistant shift engineer was performing equipment checks and relaying information about any unusual behavior and would follow up on outstanding items
- Led troubleshooting efforts during unexpected breakdowns, minimizing disruptions to the manufacturing schedule while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Led wet and dry layups on the steam generators to preserve equipment longevity. Brought offline units back online to satisfy process requirements.
- Enhanced system reliability through thorough monitoring of operational parameters and making timely adjustments as needed.
FIELD OPERATOR
Enerkem Alberta Biofuels
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Grew an extensive knowledge of the process equipment and controls
- Reviewed, updated and drafted several operating procedures to enable the safe and reliable operation of plant equipment by operations personnel
- Involvement in the lock-out and safe-out of plant equipment, as creator, installer and verifier
- Resolved minor to moderate conflicts in work scope, including collaborating with different contractors and leads
- Active mentoring of new employees, helping them become familiar with the where, how, and why each piece of equipment fits in the process, as well as checking in to correct misunderstandings and answer any new questions.
GENERAL LABOURER
Roevin (contracted to Enerkem Alberta Biofuels)
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Perform general housekeeping around the plant
- Assist Maintenance with disposal of stored waste material
- Spot vehicle traffic moving around site.
ASSISTANT OPERATOR
Roevin (contracted to Enerkem Alberta Biofuels)
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Assist with daily operation duties to ensure the plant was operating efficiently
- Initiated cross training with the onsite lab in order to provide full coverage for after-hours sampling
- Initiated cross training with other contract operators in the wastewater building with regards to sample taking
- Ensured that the feedstock was being consistently fed to the plant while it was running
- General housekeeping work around the plant during shut down activities.
Education
4th Class Power Engineering Certificate - Power Engineering (4th Class)
NAIT
Edmonton, AB12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB05.2017
Skills
- Alarm Management
- Energy Management
- Instrumentation Knowledge
- Safety Procedures
- Fault Analysis
- DCS Troubleshooting
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Problem Solving
Volunteer Experience
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER, 06/2009 - 03/2017, Eight years of active duty in a volunteer firefighting department in rural Alberta has taught me the importance of poise and composure and how to manage extreme working conditions. Effectively dealing with extreme emotions in stressful environments and resolving any tensions that arise is essential to getting the best out of colleagues in any work environment.
References
I would be pleased to supply references upon request
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
DCS OPERATOR
Enerkem Alberta Biofuels
04.2023 - Current
FIELD OPERATOR
Enerkem Alberta Biofuels
09.2019 - 04.2023
GENERAL LABOURER
Roevin (contracted to Enerkem Alberta Biofuels)
08.2019 - 09.2019
SHIFT ENGINEER
Enerkem Alberta Biofuels (EAB)
04.2019 - Current
ASSISTANT OPERATOR
Roevin (contracted to Enerkem Alberta Biofuels)
11.2018 - 06.2019
4th Class Power Engineering Certificate - Power Engineering (4th Class)
NAIT
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Grant MacEwan University
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