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Luke Gulka

Ladysmith,British Columbia

Summary

Accomplished Recovery Boiler Control Room Engineer with a proven track record at Paper Excellence, enhancing operational efficiency and quality control through expert system troubleshooting and critical thinking. Spearheaded the commissioning of a new weak black fibre filters system, demonstrating exceptional project planning and communication skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Recovery Boiler Control Room Engineer

Paper Excellence
08.2017 - Current

I Operate 2 Black liquor fired Recovery boilers, using Provox and Delta V systems.


Each boiler has Gas and Oil auxiliary firing for more steam load and upset conditions, Dissolving tank, Steam driven fans as well as electric drive, condensate systems, heat exchangers and DNCG recovery system.


I supervise 1-2 field ops on a regular basis, which includes routine rounds and lockouts of equipment. As well I organize master lockouts for processes requiring more then 5 lock points. I fill out log sheets every 2 hours and a Log book daily


I work with trades and maintenance workers on a daily basis. As well as talk with supervisors and specialists daily.





Evaporator Panel/Field Operator

Paper Excellence
08.2017 - Current

I operate 3 sets of 6 effect Weak black liquor, Rising film evaporators. As well as 1, 2 effect falling film concentrator. In this position you are the panel op and also the field op.


Daily i preform rounds, take samples, fill out log sheets and log books. I work with maintenance workers on a daily basis and supervisors. I perform full master lockouts of all the equipment in the area.


I helped commission our new weak black fibre filters system this year. Working with Mechanical and process Engineers.

Effluent/Oxygen Plant Panel/Field Operator

Paper Excellence
08.2017 - Current

In this roll you are the field and panel op. I was in charge of the effluent treatment system which includes: 1 primary clarifier, 2 Foreshore tanks, 3 secondary clarifiers, UNOX Bio reactor and 4 sludge presses as well as a forced draft cooling tower. On the O2 plant side i was in charge of the daily operation which includes, a compressor, cryogenic turbine, forced draft cooling tower, and air purifier beds.


I perform master lockouts of all equipment in the area. Daily rounds and fill out log sheets and log books.

Education

Power Engineering (3rd Class)

Through My Employer
01-2020

No Degree - 2nd Class Power Engineering

Through My Employer

4th Class Power Engineering

Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC
01-2017

Skills

  • Project Planning
  • Technical reporting
  • Engineering Documentation
  • System Troubleshooting
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Quality Control
  • Process Improvement
  • Schematic reading
  • Control systems
  • Design troubleshooting
  • Computer Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Excellent Communication

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Recovery Boiler Control Room Engineer

Paper Excellence
08.2017 - Current

Evaporator Panel/Field Operator

Paper Excellence
08.2017 - Current

Effluent/Oxygen Plant Panel/Field Operator

Paper Excellence
08.2017 - Current

Power Engineering (3rd Class)

Through My Employer

No Degree - 2nd Class Power Engineering

Through My Employer

4th Class Power Engineering

Vancouver Island University
Luke Gulka