David Beaton
3rd Class Power Engineer
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About
Highly skilled and safety-driven 3rd Class Power Engineer with extensive experience in comprehensive plant operations across multiple Nova Scotia Health Authority facilities. Proven track record in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation, maintenance, and inspection of high-pressure boiler plants, chiller plants, and associated HVAC/glycol systems. Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills necessary to oversee personnel, coordinate with multidisciplinary trades, and liaise effectively with external contractors and onsite supervisors to manage repairs and plant upgrades.
Bilingual in English and French.
Experience
Boiler Operator at Ekati Diamond Mine (2026-06 – Present)
- Ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of high-capacity heating boiler plants and associated auxiliary equipment in a demanding environment.
- Perform critical preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on complex air handling units, glycol distribution systems, and building automation setpoints.
- Conduct rigid safety compliance protocols, including weekly fire pump testing and remote system monitoring.
Outside Operator (Aux Term) at Nova Scotia Power – Point Aconi Generating Station (2025-08 – 2025-12)
- Completed meticulous plant rounds to monitor turbine bearing oil temperatures, seal oil systems, hydrogen pressures, and differential strainers.
- Managed daily operational testing to ensure seamless standby equipment function and automated switchovers during potential system failures.
- Administered safe work permits and isolation lockouts (LOTO) on industrial equipment to guarantee zero-energy states for maintenance crews and contractors.
3rd Class Power Engineer (PT) at Nova Scotia Health Authority – Cape Breton Regional Hospital (2024-09 – 2025-07)
- Maintained accountability for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of two 500HP boilers, one 350HP boiler, and three large-scale screw chillers providing pressurized steam and cooling across the healthcare facility.
- Conducted rigorous daily rounds tracking pressures, temperatures, fluid levels, medical gas readings, and emergency fuel system readiness.
- Executed mandatory chemical testing, surface/bottom blowdowns, and critical safety verification tests including Low Water Cut-Off (LWCO), ALWCO, and flame scanner (Fire Eyes) functionality.
3rd Class Power Engineer (FT) at Nova Scotia Health Authority – Cobequid Community Health Centre (2024-04 – 2024-09)
- Managed the daily operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of facility-wide glycol heating/cooling systems, three hot water boilers, two chiller units, and two cooling towers.
- Monitored and maintained six massive air handling units, supply/exhaust fans, and medical gas infrastructures (Oxygen, CO2, medical air tank changeovers).
- Collaborated with facility management to execute diverse building maintenance workflows (carpentry, plumbing) and consistently cleared high-priority work orders on time utilizing Megamation and Desigo systems.
- Communicated and coordinated directly with onsite staff, supervisors, and external trades to rapidly resolve emergency facility calls regarding leaks, temperature deviations, and medical gas alarms.
Education
Diploma in Power Engineering Technology – NSCC Marconi Campus (2023)
Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies – Cape Breton University (2021)
High School Diploma – Glace Bay High School (2020)
