John Gumisiriza
Alberta Third Class Power Engineer
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About
Certified Alberta Third Class Power Engineer with hands-on industrial operations experience gained through oil sands and power engineering environments. Dedicated to maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations through strong mechanical skills, sound decision-making, and a proactive approach to equipment reliability. A dependable team player who quickly adapts to new challenges and is committed to continuous learning and operational excellence.
Experience
Operations Support - Tuc's Contracting Ltd. - Fort McMurray, AB
(2024-05)
- Performed site inspections, hazard reporting, housekeeping, and operational support.
Power Operator Co-op - PetroChina Canada Ltd. - Fort McMurray, AB
(2023-01 - 2023-07)
- Assisted in operating and monitoring steam generation systems and utility equipment.
- Performed boiler inspections, operating readings, blowdowns, and water chemistry testing.
- Supported boiler feed water pump startup/shutdown and preventive maintenance.
- Applied Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, H₂S, and safe work procedures.
- Maintained operating logs, inspection records, and plant housekeeping.
Power Engineering Lab Co-op - Keyano College - Fort McMurray, AB
(2022-06 - 2022-07)
- Supported boiler startup/shutdown, steam turbine and cooling system operations.
- Performed boiler water chemistry testing and hydrostatic testing.
- Conducted inspections and assisted with troubleshooting.
Field Technician - Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. & Airtel Telecom - Uganda
(2010-01 - 2018-06)
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on generators, transformers, UPS systems, and electrical equipment.
- Conducted inspections, troubleshooting, SCADA-assisted operations, and maintenance documentation.
- Worked safely at heights and in physically demanding environments.
Warehouse Worker - FedEx - Calgary, AB
(2018-10 - 2019-08)
- Loaded/unloaded freight while maintaining safety and productivity standards.
Education
Alberta Third Class Power Engineer Certificate - Power Engineering - Keyano College (2023-07)
Diploma - Electrical Power Engineering - Uganda Technical College
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - St. Joseph's Vocational School
