Chief Operating Engineer - Murray Bros Lumber Company - Madawaska, ON
(2022-07)
- Manage a dedicated team of plant operators, ensuring a safe, efficient, and compliant workplace culture.
- Author, update, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to guarantee clear operational guidelines for staff.
- Conduct daily routine plant checks, analyzing and testing critical sensors for water levels, temperature, and pressure.
- Perform chemical analysis on boiler water, calculating and administering precise chemical dosages to prevent corrosion and scaling.
- Coordinate scheduled boiler shutdowns to execute internal inspections, tube cleanings, and preventative maintenance.
- Monitor lumber moisture levels and verify the functionality of temperature probes to maintain kiln integrity.
- Analyze and review heat treatment graphs to ensure strict quality compliance with CLA standards.
Operating Engineer / Maintenance Mechanic - Kemptville District Hospital - Ottawa, ON
(2018-09 - 2019-09)
- Executed daily morning plant rounds, monitoring gauges, fluid levels, and system diagnostics to ensure continuous operation.
- Maintained optimal boiler water chemistry through regular testing and precise water softener adjustments.
- Managed scheduled boiler changeovers and shutdowns to conduct internal inspections and troubleshooting.
- Serviced and maintained HVAC systems, including air handling units, belts, glycol loops, refrigerant gases, thermostats, and filtration systems.
- Tested emergency backup diesel generators weekly, maintaining fluid and fuel levels to ensure immediate hospital power redundancy.
- Maintained water filtration systems, including the critical reverse osmosis (RO) systems servicing the Operating Rooms (OR).
- Monitored gas pressures and cylinder levels in the medical gas storage room (Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, and Nitrogen).
- Conducted monthly fire alarm inspections and drills, ensuring absolute compliance with healthcare safety codes.
- Repaired minor plant electrical and plumbing infrastructure issues as needed.
- Maintained meticulous, legally compliant daily records in the facility logbook.
Carpenter & Installer - Independent Construction Subcontractor - Edmonton, AB / Ottawa, ON
(2014-10)
- Interpret complex architectural blueprints and design layouts for high-end residential and commercial installations.
- Program, nest, cut, and assemble custom cabinetry utilizing CNC machinery.
- Install high-end custom kitchens, built-in closets, and Murphy beds, maintaining exceptional quality control.
- Perform precision installation of various flooring materials, including hardwood, laminate, carpet, and tile.
