John Gumisiriza

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.

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.

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