Gilbert Fonkeng

ABSA-certified 3rd Class Power Engineer with over 10 years of experience operating continuous, safety-critical industrial process and utility systems, including high-hazard, 24/7 process environments. Experienced in commissioning, startup, SCADA/PLC monitoring, process troubleshooting, equipment isolation, water treatment, rotating equipment, steam generation, and preventive maintenance. Skilled in reading and applying P&IDs to diagnose process deviations, coordinating LOTO and safe work permitting with maintenance teams, and maintaining shift logs and handovers in round-the-clock operations.

Proven ability to safely operate plant equipment, support emergency response, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams while maintaining high standards of process safety, environmental compliance, and operational reliability.

Process Technician - Convertus Group Canada - Calgary, AB

(2024-12)

• Monitor and optimize SCADA/PLC-controlled composting processes in a 24/7 continuous-process industrial facility.
• Participate in commissioning, startup, testing, and optimization of the anaerobic digestion (biogas) plant.
• Operate odor mitigation systems including scrubbers and biofilters while maintaining environmental compliance.
• Monitor temperatures, pressures, airflow, oxygen levels and gas composition to optimize process performance.
• Conduct daily operating rounds, inspect rotating equipment, identify abnormal conditions, and initiate corrective actions.
• Read and interpret P&IDs to troubleshoot process deviations and maintain stable production.
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on pumps, valves, blowers, agitators, conveyors and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment.
• Coordinate equipment isolation, LOTO and safe work permit activities with maintenance personnel.
• Maintain operating logs, maintenance documentation and environmental records.

Power Engineer - Mount Royal University - Calgary, AB

(2019-09 - 2025-05)

• Operated boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, motors and HVAC systems.
• Monitored Siemens Desigo and Honeywell BAS.
• Operated a 785 kW cogeneration plant.
• Performed water treatment, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Completed routine operating rounds, responded to alarms and adjusted operating parameters.
• Supported emergency response and executed LOTO procedures.

Power Engineer - Alberta Health Services - Calgary, AB

(2015-05 - 2019-08)

• Operated high-pressure boilers, chillers, compressors, cooling towers, reverse osmosis and auxiliary plant equipment.
• Maintained continuous steam generation supporting critical healthcare operations.
• Performed water treatment, preventive maintenance and emergency response activities.
• Supported ABSA inspections and regulatory compliance.

Diploma - Power Engineering Technology - SAIT