Shift Engineer at Grand River Foods (2024-10 – Present)
- Operate and monitor plant utility systems which includes high pressure steam and thermal fluid boilers, refrigeration systems, compressors, pumps, and other mechanical equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on plant machinery and utility equipment
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and respond to breakdowns to minimize production downtime
- Maintain operational logs, maintenance records, and complete maintenance work orders
- Follow safety regulations, food safety standards (GMP/HACCP), and applicable regulatory requirements
Shift Engineer / Maintenance Worker at Simon Fraser University (SFU) (2021-10 – 2024-09)
- Operated multiple Cleaver Brooks high-pressure steam boilers in boiler house and mechanical rooms
- Conducted nightly water testing on system loops to maintain optimal performance
- Supervised contractors performing maintenance duties across campus facilities
- Troubleshot various equipment and machinery issues as they arose
- Responded to security calls and resolved facility issues during night shifts
- Performed equipment checks every three hours and maintained detailed operational logs
- Provided comprehensive training to new relief engineers transitioning to shift work
Power Engineer / Production Supervisor at Driediger Farms (2021-07 – 2021-08)
- Monitored and logged readings every two hours on 550-kW industrial ammonia refrigeration system
- Operated Octofrost Tunnel for blueberry quick freeze operations safely and efficiently
- Performed preventative maintenance on motors, pumps, compressors, and related machinery
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions and implemented corrective actions
- Supervised production workers in fresh and processing plant operations
- Ensured smooth equipment operation and adherence to safety protocols
Boiler Operator / Maintenance Worker at Harz Veneer & Wood Products Ltd. (2018-07 – 2021-06)
- Operated and maintained Cleaver Brooks CB-250 high-pressure steam boiler and auxiliaries
- Conducted regular boiler water testing and performed systematic blowdowns
- Executed maintenance routines on pumps, steam traps, and condensate recovery systems
- Provided directional supervision to maintenance and contract personnel during assigned shifts
- Led safety meetings with crew members to discuss concerns and implement solutions
- Utilized Computerized Maintenance Management System for efficient operations