Walter Brennan

Highly efficient, safety focused, dedicated power engineer experienced and education. Bring a proven track record of accuracy and trouble shooting skills. Skilled in all aspects of recording plant operations, submitting detailed communication logs, performing daily checks, inspecting equipment and reading and comprehension of blue prints.

Proficient in maintenance repairs, identifying high risk issues, calculating utility usage and developing solutions for equipment concerns. Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and increase efficiency and productivity. Computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCad, HMI interfaces and displays.

Willing and able to learn proprietary systems/applications quickly and easily.

2nd Class Gas Plant Operator - NES-Fort St John - Fort St John, British Columbia

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Operate sweet side of facility equipment including IC engine driven compressors and power generation
• Complete Lock Out/Tag Out of equipment and Hazard Analysis of Tasks

Power Engineer - West Fraser - Quesnel BC

(2014-01 - 2021-12)

• Lead department crew when required, repair plant equipment, perform job hazard analysis and write lock out tagout procedures for employees and contractors
• Operate hog fuel-fired boiler and associated ash and fuel systems, operate natural gas-fired package boiler, water treatment systems, wastewater systems, various pumps and mill fire protection systems as well as other tasks as needed

Stationary Engineer - Canadian Pacific Railway - Calgary, Alberta

(2008-01 - 2012-12)

• Over saw all boiler house operations, assuring all duties were carried out in a safe and timely manner
• Operations of the waste treatment plant to ensure compliance to all government permit regulations
• Proficient understand of equipment maintenance including locating broken parts, ordering new parts for both boiler house and waste treatment facility
• Inspect all department safety equipment monthly in collaboration with the plant health and safety committee for repairs or defects

Power Engineer - Cargill Foods - High River Alberta

(2006-01 - 2007-12)

• Operation of 4800 tonne Ammonia refrigeration plant to assure the plant environment is adhering to company guidelines
• Maintain cooling water chemistry within specific parameters and guidelines
• Regular checks of equipment to identify cohesive operations or need of maintenance
• Comply with corporate policies and procedures
• Assist shift engineer with duties and relief coverage

Power Engineer - Carpenter Canada Co - Calgary Alberta

(2004-01 - 2005-12)

• Operation of boiler to create high pressure steam to create foam produces
• Provided assistance to plant maintenance mechanics with repairs on equipment
• Learned process operation of manufacturing equipment
• Gained valuable experience with PLC operated equipment, checked building life safety equipment for proper operation such as dry pipe fire suppression system
• Routinely ran emergency generator and fire water system

Diploma of Technical Studies - Power Engineering - British Columbia Institute of Technology