YOUSIF BASHIR
Stoney Creek,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented Chemical Engineering Technology graduate with 9 years of refinery operations expertise. Proficient in field operations, process monitoring, and capital project execution. Holds a 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate (TSSA) and is preparing for 2nd Class exams. Skilled in Honeywell Experion DCS, process safety, maintenance coordination, and emergency response, fluent in English and Arabic, with basic French.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
DCS Board Operator
Petro-Canada Lubricants
Mississauga, ON
11.2024 - Current
- Operate and monitor refinery process units through the Honeywell Experion DCS platform.
- Tracked process variables in real time and responded to alarms, ensuring safe and compliant unit operations.
- Controlled industrial utility systems and balanced steam distribution headers to ensure operational stability.
- Collaborated with field operators and site personnel to stabilize process conditions and address operating issues.
Turnaround Coordinator
Petro-Canada Lubricants
Mississauga, ON
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Coordinated turnaround work for the Sulphur Recovery Unit, Amine Recovery Unit, and Cooling Tower.
- Planned and sequenced maintenance activities around unit shutdown and startup requirements to ensure operational readiness.
- Developed and implemented Energy Control Plans (ECPs) and issued Safe Work Permits to enhance workplace safety and compliance.
Utilities Capital Projects Coordinator
Petro-Canada Lubricants
Mississauga, ON
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Coordinated installation and commissioning of new Burner Management System (BMS) for high-pressure boiler, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Supported capital project planning and execution, preparing equipment and ensuring work-site readiness for maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
Process Operator
Petro-Canada Lubricants
Mississauga, ON
05.2017 - Current
- Monitor and adjust operating conditions to support safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible unit operation.
- Executed routine field operations, monitored processes, conducted equipment checks, and completed field rounds to ensure optimal refinery performance.
- Prepared equipment for maintenance while conducting inspections, sampling, analysis, and reporting to maintain compliance with operational standards.
Production Technician Intern
Petro-Canada Lubricants
Mississauga, ON
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Performed routine testing and lab analysis of high-pressure boiler feedwater chemistry, tracking dissolved oxygen, conductivity, hardness, and pH.
- Maintained and troubleshot chemical injection system components to ensure accurate dosing for effective water treatment and stable processes.
- Conducted routine unit rounds and supported senior operations personnel during shutdowns, documenting operational logs, trend data, and pressure/temperature readings for air and nitrogen compressors.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Chemical Engineering Technology
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON04-2017
Skills
- Turnaround coordination
- Process control with Honeywell Experion DCS
- Preventive maintenance
- Safe work permits
- SOP development and review
- Energy control plan development implementation
- Refinery emergency response
Personal Information
DCS & Field Process Operator | 3rd Class Power Engineer | Chemical Engineering Technology
Certification
- 3rd Class Power Engineer (TSSA)
- 2nd Class Power Engineer (required time completed, preparing for exams)
- Trained Refinery Fire Responder
- Working at hights
Timeline
DCS Board Operator
Petro-Canada Lubricants
11.2024 - Current
Turnaround Coordinator
Petro-Canada Lubricants
08.2023 - 09.2023
Utilities Capital Projects Coordinator
Petro-Canada Lubricants
02.2022 - 12.2022
Process Operator
Petro-Canada Lubricants
05.2017 - Current
Production Technician Intern
Petro-Canada Lubricants
01.2015 - 04.2015
Advanced Diploma - Chemical Engineering Technology
Mohawk College