Akam Taimory

3rd Class ABSA Power Engineer with hands-on process operations experience at the Shell Scotford Refinery with a NAIT Power Engineering Technology diploma. Skilled in the safe day-to-day operation of boilers, turbines and auxiliary systems, with a strong HSSE and process-safety mindset.

Process Operator - Co-op - Shell Scotford Refinery - Fort Saskatchewan, AB

(2022-05 - 2022-11)

• Operated process equipment in utilities and Steam Methane Reformer (SMR) units, supporting safe, efficient day-to-day plant operation in line with Shell operating standards and procedures.
• Performed routine field rounds and equipment inspections on boilers, glycol pumps, compressors and air dryers, verifying equipment status and identifying early signs of malfunction.
• Carried out lockout/tagout and equipment isolation on refinery equipment using Shell isolation lists and SOPs to safe out equipment for repair and maintenance.
• Completed HSSE and process-safety checks, including routine water and chemical testing (PO4, SO3, P/M-alkalinity, OH, conductivity, pH, turbidity) on boilers, softeners and filtration systems, logging process data in Inteletrak to drive corrective action.
• Engaged actively in Shell's HSSE culture through safety meetings, pre-job hazard assessments and correct PPE use.

Power Engineering Steam Lab - Operator - Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) - Edmonton, AB

(2021-09 - 2022-12)

• Operated boilers and auxiliaries: start-up, loading in manual/auto/low-fire, blowdown to the blowoff tank, and shutdown; ran feedwater pumps to maintain adequate feedwater rate against firing rate and steam demand, plus water-treatment systems (softeners, RO, deaerator); accumulating ABSA-recognized steam time.
• Synchronized and loaded a steam-turbine generator (15+ kW) to the power system; performed boiler inspections (fireside/waterside), confined space entry, lockout/tagout, and turnaround maintenance.

Parts Delivery & Inventory Assistant - NAPA Auto Parts - Edmonton, AB

(2025-05)

• Manage inventory and warehouse stock to ensure parts availability; coordinate timely delivery of automotive and industrial parts and train new staff on store duties.

Diploma - Power Engineering Technology - Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) (2022-12)