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Skills
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Certification
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Matthew West

Nanaimo,BC

Summary

I have two daughters and we have owned our home for fifteen years. I have completed many renovation projects of which I am very proud of. I have a clean driving record (class 5 license). I put myself through a Power Engineer course and gained the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience required for the completion of this field of study.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Power Engineer

Nanaimo Forest Products Harmac Division
12.2014 - 05.2024

Start ups and shutdowns of boilers, water treatment and power generation equipment. Lead in group lockouts. Treatment of incoming feed water and monitoring and testing effluent within government regulations. Chemical testing and monitoring chemical stocks in various stages of the pulping process.

Lumber Grader

Western Forest Product Value Added Division
09.2004 - 12.2014
  • Increased lumber production efficiency by accurately grading and sorting lumber according to industry standards.
  • Enhanced overall quality of products by meticulously identifying defects in lumber and ensuring proper categorization.
  • Facilitated smooth inventory management processes by properly labeling graded lumber according to specified classifications.
  • Minimized errors through meticulous attention to detail when examining lumber for imperfections or inconsistencies.

Forklift Operator

Western Forest Products Value Added Division
09.2004 - 12.2014

Efficiently and safely loaded and unloaded various machine centres in the plant with finished and unfinished products. Loaded and unloaded kilns and stored materials in appropriate locations under the direction of the shift supervisor.

Delivery Driver

Shanghai City Restaurant
10.2001 - 10.2004

Quickly and safely delivered orders to customers within Nanaimo area. Washed dishes and assisted in food preparation. Weekly deep cleaning of the kitchen.

Education

3rd Class Power Engineer - Engineering

BCIT
Burnaby, BC

4th Class Power Engineer - Engineering

BCIT
Burnaby, BC
06.2006

Grade 12 -

Woodlands Secondary
Nanaimo, BC
06.1999

Skills

I’m very safety conscious, I work well alone as well as work well with others I have good interpersonal and communication skills I’m mechanically inclined and possess strong problem solving skills

Languages

English
Professional Working

Certification

-4th class Power Engineer ticket. One more exam and I will have my 3rd class Power Engineer.


-A level lumber grading ticket


-Forklift and Skid Steer ticket


-5th class driver license

Timeline

Power Engineer

Nanaimo Forest Products Harmac Division
12.2014 - 05.2024

Lumber Grader

Western Forest Product Value Added Division
09.2004 - 12.2014

Forklift Operator

Western Forest Products Value Added Division
09.2004 - 12.2014

Delivery Driver

Shanghai City Restaurant
10.2001 - 10.2004

3rd Class Power Engineer - Engineering

BCIT

4th Class Power Engineer - Engineering

BCIT

Grade 12 -

Woodlands Secondary
Matthew West