Nathan Cosh
Yorkton,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee with a strong record of meeting tight deadlines. Excels in fast-paced environments and consistently delivers high-quality work. A dedicated team player eager to contribute to company success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Engineer
Richardson Oilseed Limited
Yorkton, Canada
08.2014 - Current
- Operation of boiler house and oil deodorizer
- Perform maintenance as needed
- Operate 120,000 lb/hr Victory Energy and two 80,000 lb/hr Victory Energy water tube boilers and associated equipment
- Operate GE Pro 150 Reverse Osmosis machine
- Operate water softeners for process and boiler makeup water
- Perform water tests and adjust chemicals as necessary either with local settings on pumps or through Walchem controller
- Operate cooling towers and associated equipment
- Operate canola oil deodorizer and associated equipment
- Operate ammonia refrigeration system, ice condensing system and associated equipment
- Instruct and co-ordinate assistant shift engineers
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and implement strategic solutions that boosted overall performance.
- Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular training sessions and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations.
- Reduced waste generation through continuous process improvement initiatives and diligent monitoring of resource consumption.
- Implemented energy-saving measures throughout the facility, resulting in significant cost savings over time without compromising operational efficiency.
Shift Engineer - Cobequid Community Health Centre
Capital District Health Authority
Halifax, Canada
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Operation of Trane lithium bromide chillers, heating boilers, and plant ventilation systems
- Perform maintenance on all equipment
- Answer maintenance calls as required
Shift Engineer (Relief)
Highliner Foods Inc
Lunenburg, Canada
04.2012 - 05.2014
- Operation of boiler room and 3675 KW 2 stage ammonia refrigeration plant and 13,560 KW boiler room consisting of 3 boilers
- While not on shift or covering sick leave I currently do maintenance in the boiler room and associated system
- Operate steam boilers used for process needs and heating
- Operate 2 stage ammonia refrigeration system
- Perform chemical tests and adjust chemicals for boilers as necessary
- Check/inspect refrigeration system (piping, fan units, condensers) for leaks and excessive frosting, leaking solenoid valves, and issues
Power Engineer (Assistant Shift Engineer)
Iron Ore Company (IOC) of Canada
Labrador City, Canada
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Operations in steam plant, heating plant, and compressor plant
- Specific operations depending on the assigned location
- Maintenance of the plants and plant equipment
- Operate two 125,000 lb/hr oil fired watertube boilers
- Operate 40,000 lb/hr electric steam boiler
- Operate two 18MW electric heating boilers (High pressure and temperature)
- Operate water softeners and filters
- Perform water tests and adjust chemicals as necessary
- Observe and unload bulk fuel (Bunker “C” and light oil)
- Instruct new and apprentice operators
Power Engineering Co-op placement
Nova Scotia Power
Trenton, Canada
05.2008 - 08.2008
- Operations of two electrical generation units
- Day-to-day responsibilities and tasks needed to fully operate both units
- Familiarization/training on specific equipment and operating procedures
- Experienced shutdown and start-up of large steam generating units
RF Technician
Nova Communications
New Glasgow, Canada
10.2005 - 02.2007
- Installed, maintained and repaired all telecommunication equipment including, radios, towers and repeaters
- Well experienced with all 2-way radio (conventional and trunking), paging, satellite, and cellular equipment
Education
Power Engineering Technology - 4th and 3rd Class
Nova Scotia Community College
Dartmouth, NS05.2009
Diploma - Electronic Engineering Technician
Nova Scotia Community College
Stellarton, NS05.2003
Skills
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Energy management
- Performance Optimization
- Self Motivation
References
Available upon request
Personal Traits
- Team Player
- Follow directions from superiors
- Fast and willing learner
- Excellent listener
- Strong technical, mechanical and computer skills
- Motivated and driven
- Work very well with others
- Great communicator, both written and orally
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Shift Engineer
Richardson Oilseed Limited
08.2014 - Current
Shift Engineer - Cobequid Community Health Centre
Capital District Health Authority
05.2014 - 07.2014
Shift Engineer (Relief)
Highliner Foods Inc
04.2012 - 05.2014
Power Engineer (Assistant Shift Engineer)
Iron Ore Company (IOC) of Canada
03.2010 - 04.2012
Power Engineering Co-op placement
Nova Scotia Power
05.2008 - 08.2008
RF Technician
Nova Communications
10.2005 - 02.2007
Diploma - Electronic Engineering Technician
Nova Scotia Community College
Power Engineering Technology - 4th and 3rd Class
Nova Scotia Community College