Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
Generic

Matthew Schmidt

Duncan,Canada

Summary

TSBC-Certified 4th Class Power Engineer with hands-on experience in hospital plant operations, tree service project leadership, and technical asset management. Proven ability to operate high-pressure steam systems, conduct chemical and mechanical inspections, and lead multi-person crews in safety-critical environments. Strong record of coordinating teams, documenting technical workflows, and resolving site-level challenges across industrial, construction, and utility settings. Known for proactive problem-solving, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional communication.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

4th Class Power Engineer Trainee

Royal Jubilee Hospital
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Completed 480-hour practicum to satisfy TSBC steam time requirement for 4th Class Power Engineering certification
  • Operated within a 2nd Class steam plant environment with 540 m² heating surface area and modified D-type water tube boiler
  • Performed solo equipment rounds for several hospital buildings
  • Conducted daily boiler feedwater analysis including SO₃, PO₄, OH, and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
  • Assisted in lockout-tagout (LOTO) procedures and re-energization of deaerator and condensate lines to support safe system maintenance
  • Participated in hydrostatic pressure testing of newly installed safety valves for summer boilers

Operations Manager

Ocean West Tree Service
04.2023 - 08.2024
  • Led a complex, multi-team tree management operation for a new fire hall construction site adjacent to Pat Bay Highway in Saanich, coordinating with fallers, laborers, and an excavator operator amid active construction activity
  • Directed safe removal and sorting of trees by species and remediation designation, including transporting large Garry Oaks to a municipal site for conversion into furniture for the new fire hall
  • Created and implemented daily tailgate safety meetings and designed a custom safety checklist to ensure compliance with environmental, municipal, and workplace safety standards
  • Managed team of 5 for residential tree work

Tree Care Crew Member

Ocean West Tree Service
04.2023 - 08.2024
  • Operated bucket truck chainsaw to safely prune and remove branches near power lines, roofs, and client structures, ensuring zero damage during high-risk removals
  • Provided real-time progress reports to supervisor and made accurate job time estimates, allowing for improved client scheduling and increased daily revenue
  • Prepared climbing equipment and maintained all saws by sharpening chains, refueling, and checking oil levels to ensure seamless operation and reduce delays


Bartender

Canoe Brewpub
04.2018 - 08.2021
  • Delivered efficient, high-volume customer service in a busy downtown brewpub, serving 200+ patrons during peak shifts
  • Collaborated with a team of servers, barbacks, and kitchen staff to optimize front-of-house flow during high-traffic hours

Technician Supervisor

Global Ewaste Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Supervised a 3-person technician team in secure electronics processing, including laptops, PCs, servers, and networking equipment
  • Performed certified data erasure using Tabernus software, ensuring compliance with client privacy and security protocols
  • Maintained accurate inventory records for over 5,000 technical assets, reducing discrepancies and improving stock tracking



Truck Hand

Calnash Trucking
11.2014 - 04.2015
  • Assisted with teardown, loading, transport, and reassembly of oil drilling rigs in extreme winter conditions reaching -50C
  • Provided ground support and spot guidance for heavy equipment including cranes, bed trucks, and winch trucks to ensure safe rigging operations
  • Conducted light truck maintenance and safety inspections, contributing to vehicle readiness and reduced downtime

Truck Hand

Fast Trucking Service
04.2012 - 08.2013
  • See above


Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Victoria
Victoria, BC

Skills

  • Steam Plant Operations (2nd Class Environment)
  • Boiler Blowdowns & Feedwater Testing (SO₃, PO₄, OH, TDS)
  • Hydrostatic Testing & Visual Inspection
  • Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) Procedures
  • Tabernus Data Erasure Software
  • Chainsaw Operation (Bucket Truck & Ground)
  • Aerial Lift, Chipper, and Excavator Operation
  • Power Tools & Blueprint Reading (Trim Carpentry)
  • Inventory & Asset Management (5000 Items)

Certification

  • TSBC 4th Class Power Engineer (Expires – Dec. 2028)
  • CPR/AED Level C
  • H2S Alive
  • Common Safety Orientation (CSO)
  • Class 5 Drivers License

References

Available upon request

Timeline

4th Class Power Engineer Trainee

Royal Jubilee Hospital
01.2025 - 03.2025

Operations Manager

Ocean West Tree Service
04.2023 - 08.2024

Tree Care Crew Member

Ocean West Tree Service
04.2023 - 08.2024

Bartender

Canoe Brewpub
04.2018 - 08.2021

Technician Supervisor

Global Ewaste Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2018

Truck Hand

Calnash Trucking
11.2014 - 04.2015

Truck Hand

Fast Trucking Service
04.2012 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Victoria

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Matthew Schmidt