Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
Reduced downtime by quickly identifying and resolving equipment malfunctions or failures.
Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
Operated specialized tools, instruments, and equipment for tests and maintenance.
Made appropriate repair recommendations for malfunctioning equipment.
Assisted in the training of new operators to ensure smooth integration into the work environment and consistent operational excellence.
Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and slakers regularly.
Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels, and water quality indicators.
Controlled manufacturing plant operations using SCADA software.
Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
Chemical Plant Operator
Chemtrade Logistics LP
10.2019 - 07.2021
Operate and maintain chemical truck and train car loading systems
Operate Chemical batch production plants including but not limited to: reactors, scrubbers, agitators, pumps, tanks, filters, meters etc.
Regular Laboratory testing and sampling
Data recording
Field Operator
Canadian DeWatering LP
10.2018 - 10.2019
Operate and maintain dewatering equipment such as: Large and Small scale pumps, Compressors, Flow meters, Density meters, Level indicators
Specific duties include: Rig in and Rig out of equipment using Front end rubber tire loader and Bobcat, record flow rates, density readings, level readings, pipeline and valve maintenance, maintain surge ponds and tanks farms, working at heights, climbing ladders, safety checks
Syncrude FFT Process Operator
Fort MacKay Group
03.2016 - 03.2016
Commission and operate in posts that include: Alfa Laval 1000 Centrifugal decanters, Polymer/Gypsum Batching and Truck Loading Bin
Specific duties include: LOTO, hydro-testing, N2 purging, gas testing, confined space entry and monitor, structured rounds, operate flocculent and coagulant processes, operate air compressors and dryers, operate conveyors, operate large scale truck loading control room (777, 797 Haul Trucks)
Dredge and Tailings Operator
CEDA DFM
02.2015 - 12.2015
Operate and maintain 18” Shark Dredge
Experience Includes: Maintain flow and density requirements, operate various watercraft, rig in and rig out and maintenance of metal and poly pipelines, fusing and cutting pipeline, operator rounds and required paperwork
Dredge and Tailings Operator
Canada Pump and Power
07.2014 - 02.2015
Experience includes: Rig in and rig out of various water transfer equipment and pipelines, operate Bobcat and Skid-Steer, operate water pumps and Dredges to maintain water levels in tailings ponds
Process Operator
ET Energy
09.2012 - 01.2013
Experience includes: operator rounds, gas testing, teamwork, chemical injection, water and bitumen sampling, Issuing Permits, glycol monitoring
Education
Chemical Process Operations Certificate of Achievement - undefined
SAIT Polytechnic
Calgary, AB
06.2011
Job Practicum - undefined
NOVA Chemicals LTD
Joffre, AB
05.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Cape John Collegiate High School
LaScie, NL
01.2001
Skills
Lockout and tagout procedures
Safety procedures
Strong leader
Standard operating procedures
Documentation skills
Forklift operation
Safety inspections
Equipment inspection
Plant optimization
Excellent hand-eye coordination
Plant and warehouse operations
Controls monitoring
Preventive Maintenance
Process control
Pressure systems
Raw materials handling
Sample collecting
Chemical handling
Hazardous materials
First aid and CPR
Pump operations
Safety-oriented
Solving problems
Critical Decision-making
Certification
Standard 1st Aid and CPR
Permit Training
Fall Protection/Arrest
SCBA/Mask Fit Test
Confined space
Fall Arrest
Emergency Response Team
Forklift
Front End Loader
Skid Steer
Mini Hoe
LOTO Training
Gas Detection
Languages
English
Timeline
Plant Operator
Sherritt International
07.2021 - 05.2025
Chemical Plant Operator
Chemtrade Logistics LP
10.2019 - 07.2021
Field Operator
Canadian DeWatering LP
10.2018 - 10.2019
Syncrude FFT Process Operator
Fort MacKay Group
03.2016 - 03.2016
Dredge and Tailings Operator
CEDA DFM
02.2015 - 12.2015
Dredge and Tailings Operator
Canada Pump and Power
07.2014 - 02.2015
Process Operator
ET Energy
09.2012 - 01.2013
Chemical Process Operations Certificate of Achievement - undefined