Power Plant Operator

Alexandr IVANOV

Qualifications summary

Professional, dedicated 4 class Power Engineer with (13) years of progressive Power Plant experience complemented by (5) years of machinery operations; areas of experience and knowledge include: Professional Experience

Brake Press Operator

Hayley Industrial Electronics, Calgary July 2014 - June 2016 Summary:

Giving a shape to the raw metal workpieces using computer numeric controlled press brakes. Responsibilities:

• Set up and operated power brake press and folder to bend, notch, or form metal to blueprint / drawing specifications. Selected, positioned, and aligned dies / tooling in machine

• Set up and operated manual or power shear to cut metal sheets or plates to specific size and angle. Selected, positioned, and aligned cutters

• Verified conformance of materials and final products to specifications and dimensions. Identified quality issues and took corrective actions

• Troubleshooting of machine problems, performed cleaning, lubricating equipment and replacing parts Production Assembler

Engineered Air, Heat Transfer Plant, Calgary July 2011 - July 2014 Summary:

Radiators production. Building heat transfer/exchange units. Wiring units and testing electrical equipment. Responsibilities:

• Operated production machinery, pneumatic and electrical tools

• Set up and operated fin press and expander

• Troubleshooted machine problems, cleaning, lubricating equipment and replacing parts

• Operated forklift to maintain raw material supply for the production line Alexandr Ivanov Page 1 of 3

• Industrial Plant Equipment • Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

• HVAC, Boilers & Air Handlers • Preventative Maintenance and Inspections

• Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical Systems • Construction, Installation & Commissioning

• Power & Steam Generators/Turbines • Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Mechanical, Piping, Structural & Civil Blueprints • Stuff managing and leadership 659 Somerset Dr. SW

Calgary, Alberta

T2Y 3V9

cell: 403-***-****

e-mail: ***.*.******@*****.***

• Read and interpreted drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations

• Spliced, joined and connected wires to fixtures and components to form circuits

• Tested electrical equipment and performed final inspection of units for order compliance Control Room Operator

Power Plant #2, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova 2001 - 2011 Summary:

Operating power unit (high-pressure steam boiler - steam turbine - power generator in conjunction) and all its auxiliary equipment to produce power and heat energy Responsibilities:

• Serviced, set up, upgraded or commissioned control valves, pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, steam turbines, high-pressure steam boilers, burners and water recovery systems

• Performed start-up, shut-down, and troubleshooting procedures

• Consulted and interfaced with Engineering, Maintenance, Water Treatment, Electrical and Procurement Departments regarding any changes, special requests or emergency repairs

• Increased boiler efficiency from 70% to 90% by developing and implementing a process change which significantly improved air to gas ratio

• Supervised 2 boiler operators and 2 turbine operators who monitored the detailed operation of the facilities

• Conducted chemical compatibility, oxygen, turbine, hydrology, load and boiler efficiency tests to determine quality, safety and efficiency of all equipment

• Assessed potential risks, developed mitigation plans and ensured due diligence by all team members under leadership

• Troubleshooting of existing and new equipment together with operational procedures to keep machinery and equipment operating properly and avoiding downtime Power Plant Operator

Power Plant #2, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova 1998 - 2001 Summary:

Operating and maintaining Power Plant auxiliary equipment. Making the round of the facility. Responsibilities:

• Carried out the day to day operation and maintenance of each main and auxiliary facility such as steam and hot water boilers, heat exchangers, steam turbines, pumps and ventilators, fittings and fixtures, building structures, cooling towers, natural gas equipment and heat-exchange equipment plus all interconnecting piping

• Performed basic maintenance on equipment and building structures such as light bulbs replacement, driving belts inspecting and replacement, packing glands tightening, greasing bearings

• Conducted regular equipment monitoring and inspection to ensure all systems meet codes and standards requirements

• Recommended regarding major adjustments, repairs or replacement equipment and participated in developing and updating maintenance programs

• Participated in isolating components and equipment for inspection and repair under the plant operators supervision

• Participated in shutdowns and startups of all systems and equipment

• Participated in potential or existing emergency condition elimination

• Supervised and assisted maintenance stuff with maintenance and repair work

• Performed regular on site housekeeping procedures Alexandr Ivanov Page 2 of 3

Education and Training

4th Class Power Engineer’s Certificate of Completion - Heating & Power Plants up to 1000kW Alberta Boiler Safety Association (ABSA), Calgary, Alberta 2016 Safety Committee Member Certificate of Completion

Engineered Air, Calgary, Alberta 2014

WHMIS certificate

Danatec’s Self-Teach Training Program, Calgary, Alberta 2011 Forklift Operator's Licence

Lifttruck Training Institute of Canada, Calgary, Alberta 2011 Power Engineering Technology Diploma

Energy and Computer Technology College, Dnestrovsk, Moldova Speciality: Electrical & Power Engineering Technology 1998 Alexandr Ivanov Page 3 of 3

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