JIM DAWSON **** Errol Road E., Sarnia ON N*S *G*
************@*****.*** Tel: 226-***-****
PROCESS OPERATOR
3rd Class Power Engineer
Over 15 years experience and training on various aspects of Petro-chemical,
refinery and utility industries. A professional offering many years of
cross-company experience in the production process, skilled in achieving
high level of accuracy and problem solving, utilizing exceptional
analytical abilities, focus dedication, and commitment to hard work. Safely
performed all responsibilities required with strong capability to take on
and troubleshoot difficult tasks and see them through to completion in a
timely, safe, and cost effective manner.
CREDENTIALS AND CORE KNOWLEDGE
. Comprehensive knowledge of the methods and standards of
chemical/process manufacturing unit
. Exposed to the application of process control technology in the
chemical industry
. Extensive familiarity with biox units, power feed, reactor functions,
plant maintenance and repairs
. Experienced in data collection, reporting & analysis with excellent
problem solving skills
. In-depth knowledge of standard building code and applications
. Have a detailed understanding of safety, equipment and emergency
response procedures
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Plant Operator, WM Renewable Energy, Petrolia ON 2010 - Present
. Operated 2.4 megawatt, landfill-gas-to-energy plants generator sets
and compressor
. Trained in high voltage arc-flash safety procedures and low voltage
troubleshooting
. Travelled to work & train with other plant operators; on call for
after hour responses
. Performed daily rounds, housekeeping, data reporting and safety
maintenance
Utility Plant Power Engineer, Nova Chemicals, Sarnia ON 2007 - 2010
. Operated intake-water-treatment area and effluent treatment biox unit
. Controlled plant air-compressors and boiler operation
. Performed lock-out tag-out for maintenance and issued safe-work
permits
. Trained in power feed area; responded to fires and emergencies as team
fire truck operator
Chemical Plant Process Operator, Royal Polymers, Sarnia ON 2000 - 2007
. Prepared and evacuated liquid vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) rail cars
. Operated and performed reactor functions in production of PVC plastic
resin
. Operated the waste water treatment biox unit; performed gas testing;
conducted maintenance
. Generated unit maintenance & repairs initiated using MAXIMO software
Building Operator/Stationary Engineer, Lambton Hospitals Group, Sarnia ON
1999 - 2000
. Controlled commercial refrigeration and boiler room equipment,
emergency generator
. Evaluated problems, engaged appropriate repair response, collaborated
with tradesmen
JIM DAWSON
************@*****.*** Tel: 226-***-****
Contractual Operator, Imperial Oil, Sarnia ON 1997 - 1999
. Research departments engine test lab operator
. Provided support during all-weather chassis dynamometer automotive
tests
. Monitored refrigeration plant parameters; entered test results using
Excel
Building Engineer Maintenance Mechanic, Eaton`s Department Store, Sarnia ON
1989 - 1996
. Responsible for operating boiler room, refrigeration equipment,
elevating devices
. Evaluated problems, engaged appropriate repair response, collaborated
with tradesmen
. Performed electrical maintenance, renovations, carpentry and plumbing
repairs
. Assisted Health and Safety Committee and Security Dept
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
3rd Class Power Engineer Certificate
Refrigeration B Certificate
Lambton College Industrial Fire School
Petrochemical Process Operations Diploma
Major Appliance Service Technology Diploma
Buildings Environmental Systems Certificate
Licensed General Carpenter
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
TRAINING
Lock Out/Tag Out
Hot Work
Radiation Safety
Confined Spaces
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
W.H.M.I.S.
Fork Truck
Scissor Lift Operation
Fall Protection
Health and Safety
Arc Flash/High Voltage Switching
MIG Welder