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Kyle Schaitel

Kelowna,BC

Summary

3rd Class Power Engineer working towards 2nd Class cert. Motivated professional offering 10 years of process operation experience in heavy industry.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Technician

Suncor Energy
Wood Buffalo, AB
05.2014 - Current
  • Water treatment ( Warm lime softener, Weak Anion Cation exchangers, RO filters ect) Once through steam Generators, Cogeneration units operating at 11Mpa @ 320 Degrees C.
  • Shutdown coordinator
  • Rolled out digital work permit system
  • Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to track production goals.
  • Assisted engineers in developing, building or testing prototypes or new products.
  • Implemented process improvements for cost reduction and quality enhancement.
  • Trained new operators on plant systems and procedures.
  • Inspected records or log book entries or communicated with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.
  • Monitored and controlled power plant operations for optimal efficiency.
  • Adjusted controls to generate electrical power or regulate flow of power between generating stations and substations.
  • Troubleshot malfunctions quickly to minimize downtime or damage.
  • Participated in safety drills, audits, and training sessions.
  • Assessed system alarms and responded appropriately per protocol.
  • Managed emergency shutdowns and start-ups as needed.
  • Coordinated with maintenance teams for timely equipment repairs.
  • Inspected boilers and related equipment for compliance with applicable regulations.

Commissioning Operator

Suncor Energy
Wood Buffalo
04.2018 - 12.2018
  • Commissioned the utilities area as well as secondary extraction at Suncor newest operating facility, Fort Hills
  • Assisted in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Took regulatory action based on readings from charts, meters and gauges.
  • Kept optimal boiler pressures and monitored steam unit operations.
  • Coordinated with outside contractors regarding repairs or replacement of malfunctioning components.
  • Troubleshot malfunctions quickly to minimize downtime or damage.

Education

Power Engineer - Power Engineering (4th Class)

NAIT
Edmonton, AB
05-2014

Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Planning

Selkirk College
Castlegar, BC

Skills

  • Functional Testing
  • Testing and troubleshooting
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Production Optimization
  • Electrical systems knowledge
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Machine Operation
  • Data Entry
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Equipment Configuration
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Production Scheduling

Certification

  • 3rd class ABSA power engineer with half of my 2nd class exams written

Affiliations

  • Mountain biking
  • Rock climbing
  • Hiking
  • Wood working
  • Back yard mechanic

Timeline

Commissioning Operator

Suncor Energy
04.2018 - 12.2018

Production Technician

Suncor Energy
05.2014 - Current

Power Engineer - Power Engineering (4th Class)

NAIT

Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Planning

Selkirk College

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