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Certification
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Michael Johnson

Prince George,BC

Summary

Adaptable Instrumentation Mechanic that uses a methodical and organized approach to maintaining plant control systems. Experienced in safely maintaining, calibrating, installing, testing and troubleshooting pneumatic, and electric instrumentation devices. Excellent problem-solver with strong critical thinking skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pressure, Measurement, and Controls Technician

Fortis BC
Prince George, British Columbia
04.2024 - Current
  • Performed troubleshooting, repairs, and calibrations of industrial process control instruments.
  • Installed, programmed and adjusted electrical and mechanical equipment.
  • Programmed PLCs to automate processes.
  • Calculated design specifications or cost, material and resource estimates.
  • Checked, disassembled and repaired control valves and safety relief valves.

Instrumentation Mechanic

Canfor Pulp and Paper
Prince George, BC
01.2018 - Current
  • Performance of routine maintenance for various areas of the plant
  • Involved in various installations and commissioning projects of new instrument control loops
  • Worked as part of a team to ensure smooth operation of the facility
  • Comfortability with a wide range of different instrument makes and models
  • Firm understanding of various process types and their relationship with instrumentation and automatic control
  • Performed diagnostics and testing to locate root causes and resolve issues for optimal performance
  • Calibrated numerous types of process equipment and control elements
  • Familiarity of complex analyzers and their required maintenance
  • Experience with both Foxboro and Delta V DCS control systems

Timber Specialist

Terrestrial Information Services
Prince George, BC
08.2012 - 08.2023
  • Safe navigation to and from worksite in remote high risk areas
  • Exercise spatial and hazard awareness when in the field
  • Completion of National Forest Inventory plots in remote locations
  • Exemplary time management execution in meeting project deadlines
  • Helicopter safety trained

Field Engineer

Canfor Pulp and Paper
Prince George, BC
05.2016 - 09.2016
  • Responsible for performing routine checks on machinery and equipment
  • Efficient communication and coordination between control room operators and field engineers
  • Teamwork valued and endorsed to deliver safe, efficient operation within the workplace
  • Performance of various lockout procedures when preparing pieces of equipment for maintenance
  • Maintenance of a safe, clean working environment

Education

Industrial Instrumentation Mechanic -

British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC
05.2021

Third Class Power Engineer -

College of New Caledonia
Prince George, BC
03.2017

High School Diploma -

Prince George Secondary School
Prince George, BC
06.2012

Skills

  • Safe and timely problem solving even when subjected to stressful environments
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written
  • Extremely safety oriented individual
  • Excels in fast paced environments
  • Physically fit and able to perform strenuous labor for long periods of time
  • Adapts well to new situations and learns quickly

References

Don Illot | Senior DCS Administrator / Process Control Systems Technologist - Canfor Pulp & Paper | 250-961-2204

Justin Caughy | Electrical and Instrument Supervisor – Canfor Pulp & Paper | 250-720-9558

Imelda Aguilar | Process Control Instructor – British Columbia Institute of Technology | 672-200-2211 

Leigh Black | Senior Ecologist – Terrestrial Information Services | 250-649-8012

Can Include additional references upon request

Certification

  • LEVEL 1 OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID CERTIFIED | 2024
  • WHIMIS CERTIFIED | 2024
  • TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS CERTIFICATE | 2024
  • BOBCAT & FORKLIFT TRAINING | 2024
  • RIGGING FUNDEMANTALS | 2016
  • H2S ALIVE | 2023

Timeline

Pressure, Measurement, and Controls Technician

Fortis BC
04.2024 - Current

Instrumentation Mechanic

Canfor Pulp and Paper
01.2018 - Current

Field Engineer

Canfor Pulp and Paper
05.2016 - 09.2016

Timber Specialist

Terrestrial Information Services
08.2012 - 08.2023

Industrial Instrumentation Mechanic -

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Third Class Power Engineer -

College of New Caledonia

High School Diploma -

Prince George Secondary School

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