Electrical / Instrumentation
Resume:
Euclide Boucher
*Lilac Court
McGregor Ontario
E-Mail : ****@****.***
Phone Number : 519-***-**** Cell Number :226-***-****
SUMMARY
Experience in various types of industries including automotive, mining,analytical (food and dairy) industrial (pulp and paper, cement, oil & gas and field service) maintenance in the field of Instrumentation and Controls for companies such as Foss Electric, Kraft Foods, Domtar Fine Papers and Flakt Canada to name a few. I have a broad based knowledge of mechanical systems, which includes control valves, compressors, pumps, and piping heating and ventilation systems. I also have supervisory experience during my career and have excellent people skills when it comes to working with various trades and working out problems as they come up. During my career i try to keep up with the fast paste technology is moving at by attending many courses I am offered including safety not only for my own benefit but also for the benefit of my co-workers . I have supervised, mentored and instructed apprentices and journeymen including outside contractors during the installation & commissioning phase on various projects. I have also worked closely with contractors and vendors to meet project schedules and time lines.
Education, Memberships & Associations
Industrial Instrumentation Technologist, St. Lawrence College, Cornwall, Ontario.
(OACET)- Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists
(I.S.A) Instrumentation Society of America.
Industrial Instrumentation Technician and Industrial Electrician 442 Red Seal Trade
Certificates.
Relevant Skills
Having good knowledge of plant safety rules & regulations.
Good knowledge about Permit to work systems (PWS) and several kinds of permits like Cold work permit, Hot work permit, Limited Space Entry permits.
Received an Award for a Lock Out /Tag Out procedure I was involved in and was implemented to reduce lost time accidents.
Familiarity about several kinds of Perilous involved in work area and essential safety measure to be done for the safe work.
Capacity to do job alone by following Safety rules & regulations.
Good Experience in the Plant Maintenance and Commissioning.
Sound knowledge and good experienced in the management Plant Instrument Maintenance.
Well-known with the Plant Running, Predictive, Preventive, Breakdown and Corrective Maintenance.
Specialist in Installation & Calibration of different types of the Modern Smart Electronics & Pneumatic instruments.
Knowledge of PLC, VFD'S, SOFT STARTS'S, DCS, ESD Plant Automation Control Systems.
Effective knowledge of the Lock Out Tag Out Procedures.
Operational knowledge in a Fire and Gas Systems like HC Detectors & UV, H2S Detectors, Smoke Detectors. Emergency shutdown valves, emission Analyzers
Sound skills of all kind of Rotating Equipment and Machinery.
Skilled in reading Engineering Drawings, Loop Diagrams, P&ID Drawings, Logic
Diagram & Hook up drawings also.
Employment History
March 2023 to April 2024 on contract employed to Cameco through Mainstay Operators and Engineers as an Electrical & Instrumentation lead overseeing the commissioning and start up of various projects at 3 different Uranium producing mine sites located in Northern Saskatchewan .
September 2019 to February 2022 employed by Highline Mushrooms in Leamington Onario as an Industrial Electrician
February 2019 to September 2019
NRTC
Tilbury Ontario
On contract as a Senior Technical Support Technician on an E-Coating project located in Fultondale Alabama.
October 2015 to February 2019
HBPO The Module Company
Windsor Ontario
Electro/Mechanical Technician
My responsibility is to maintain the production lines . This includes, but is not limited to:
troubleshooting, work instructions, manufacturing process improvements, PLC support & troubleshooting.
Analyzing manufacturing process flows continually for the enhancements of safety, quality, cost reduction, and throughput. Working closely with management to train employees on operating new equipment. Providing engineering support in production department to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems.
June 2015 to September 2015
MMR Specialties Services
Calgary Alberta
Field Instrumentation Consultant on the Syncrude MFT Project
My duties are to carry out instructions provided to me by the Commissioning Coordinator
and report my findings and recommendations .Here are some examples to mention a few .
To coordinate with contractors work schedules in order to meet commissioning deadlines
To perform system walk downs and produce work deficiency list and or punch list in order to meet completion and start up schedules
August 2014 to May 2015
Kentz Canada
Kearl Lake Alberta
Field Instrumentation Commissioning Specialist
Support instrumentation and controls technicians in the field and provide immediate program adjustments to accommodate unexpected design issues
Troubleshoot instrument malfunctions or reconfigure/calibrate instruments to accommodate actual process conditions or unexpected design issues.
Perform control loop tuning and optimization. Support interlock checks prior to dynamic commissioning.
Work with vendors and consultants to reach agreements on all instrumentation details including vendor and standards to ensure consistency in design.
April 2014 to August 2014
URS FLINT SERVICES
NEXEN kINOSIS K1A Project
Instrumentation Pre-Commissioning Lead
Head the coordination effort in the pre-commissioning and commissioning of field instrumentation equipment and systems communications and ensure
These equipment systems are installed, pre-commissioned and commissioned in accordance with the requirements set out in the project specifications, drawings, procedures, method statements and quality plans.
January 2014 to March 2014
Industrial Business Solutions
Oxidos Mining Project
Cerra de Pasco Peru
Instrumentation Specialist
Duties are to provide leadership and direction and technical support to various trades personnel during the Pre-Commissioning and Start phases of the project.
To train site technicians on troubleshooting, maintaining and performing regular maintenance on plant equipment and controls during this period.
September 2013 to December 2013
Industrial Business Solutions
Mount Milligan Mining Project
Mount Milligan, British Columbia
Instrumentation Commissioning Lead
Head the coordination effort in the pre-commissioning and commissioning of field instrumentation equipment and systems communications and ensure that these equipment systems are installed, pre-commissioned and commissioned in accordance with the requirements set out in the project specifications, drawings, procedures, method statements and quality plans.
January 2013 to July 2013
MMR Canada
Electrical and Instrumentation Lead
Employed in the commissioning and start up group at Imperial Oil in Kearl located in Lake Alberta
Responsible for Inspecting and testing operation of instruments and systems, repair and adjust system components, remove and replace defective parts,
Install new control instruments, calibrate components and instruments, determine testing and maintenance procedures, install new measuring instruments
Complete test and prepare reports.
June 2012 to December 2012
Fluor Canada Ltd.
Kearl Oil Sands Project
Lead Completions / Turnover Engineer
Under general direction of the Completions Manager I assist in coordinating the systems completion and turnover activities for the project. We plan, organize and direct the activities to assure that work is completed according to specifications and standards.
I coordinate with construction supervisors and Engineering to rectify technical problems associated with the construction completion phase of the project. I coordinate construction completion activities with the quality control to satisfy the requirements of engineering codes and specifications.
I maintain accurate records of work progress and keep management informed as to problem areas and delays. I perform module and system walk downs and prepare punch list for construction and engineering.
I verify completed punch list items and focus on priority parameters for punch list and exception items. I provide construction with work requests, punch list items, field change requests, and scope changes
January 2012 to May 2012
Hatch Canada
Koniambo Nickel
Koniambo,New Caledonia
Instrumentation Commissioning Team Lead Engineer
Reporting to a Commissioning Manager. I am responsible for undertaking Pre-operational Testing and Commissioning activities on Site.
I am Responsible for project drawings, pre-op testing and commissioning procedures, and vendor commissioning manuals. Involved in writing procedures for safely taking the plant from a state Construction Completion, through Pre-operational Testing,
Commissioning,and then handover to Operations for ramp-up.
Following all Commissioning Safety Rules
Understanding the Commissioning Administration Procedures for the project.
Breaking the commissioning task into logical steps.
Writing clear, concise instructions for how to execute the steps.
Incorporating vendor commissioning manuals.
Incorporating safe working practices into the Commissioning Procedure.
Undertaking Pre-operational Testing activities
Undertaking Commissioning activities
Execute work in a safe and efficient manner at all times.
April 2010 to December 2011
Offshore Technical Services
Sydney, Nova Scotia
C/SU Electrical/Instrumentation Lead
Working as a team member commissioning and starting up 2 DE- Aerators and an addition to the existing water treatment plant for Trans Alta Utilities located in Fort MacMurray, Alberta. Project was completed in September 2010.
Working as a team member of a commissioning and start up group for the Moasic Group located in Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan. The project consists of 2/ 2000 horse power booster pumping stations, a reclaim pumping station with 3/ 250 horse power pumps and a power boiler. Project was completed successfully on December 2011.
January 2009 to April 2010 (Plant closed)
Brunswuck Mines.Bathurst, New Brunswick
Electrical / Instrumentation Technician
Install, maintain and repair the measuring and control instruments used in industrial processing from suppliers such as Milltronics, Endress and Hauser Rosemount, Telematic, Dynatron, to name a few.
Work with a wide variety of pneumatic, electronic and microcomputer based instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, level, motion, force, ph, density, color and chemical composition.
Consult manufacturers' manuals to determine test and maintenance procedures.
Repair, maintain and adjust system components or remove and replace defective parts calibrate and maintain components and instruments according to manufacturers' specifications.
Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, cable assemblies.
Maintain, repair, and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters etc..
September 2008 to December 2008 (Plant Closed)
Caribou Mines
Bathurst New Brunswick
Electrical / Instrumentation Technician
Inspect and test operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using testing devices. Repair and adjust system components or remove and replace defective parts. Calibrate components and I instruments according to manufacturers' specifications.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work and complete test and maintenance reports. Install new control instruments on existing plant equipment.
Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components.
Maintain, repair, and test switchgear, electrical motors, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems .Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial electrical and electronic control systems and devices. Assisted in shutting down the mine.
June 2007 to February 2008 (Plant Closed)
Stanley Tools Smith Falls Ontario
Electrical /Instrumentation Technician
Repair and test as required all and electrical and mechanical controls problems as they arise.
Perform preventative maintenance and calibrations to meet ISO 9002 standards.
Replace outdated/obsolete instruments and controls as required.
Train operators on all aspects of new equipment controls and safety.
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems. Perform changes on various types of PLC’s HMI’s, and VFD’s.
Modify and implement changes to reduce ergonomic related injuries.
Perform daily calibrations on metering equipment.
Read and interpret drawings and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components
Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
Maintain repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, and reactors.
Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, industrial storage batteries.
1995 to 2006 (Plant Closed)
Domtar Cornwall, Ontario
Electrical/ Instrumentation Technician
Consult manufacturers' manuals to determine test and maintenance procedures for instruments used for measuring and controlling flow, level, pressure, temperature and other variables in manufacturing and processing.
Inspect and test operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using testing devices.
Repair and adjust system components or remove and replace defective parts.
Calibrate components and instruments according to specifications.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work and complete test and maintenance reports.
Involved in the commissioning and start up of a new cardboard recycling plant.
Maintain, repair, and test switchgear, electrical motors, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial electrical and electronic control systems and devices.
1990 to 1995 Kraft Foods
Ingleside, Ontario
Process and Line Technician
Consult manufacturers' manuals to determine test and maintenance procedures for instruments used for measuring and controlling flow, level, pressure, temperature and other variables in manufacturing and processing.
Inspect and test operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using testing devices.
Repair and adjust system components or remove and replace defective parts.
Calibrate components and instruments according to specifications.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work and complete test and maintenance reports.
Involved in the commissioning and start up of a new process and packaging equipment.
Maintain, repair, and test switchgear, electrical motors, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial electrical and electronic control systems and devices.
Knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points, GMP (Good manufacturing Practices, Health and safety regulations, CIP (Cleaning In Place) and SIP (Sanitizing in Place) Systems, UHT (Ultra-high temperature) Pasteurization, HTST (High Temperature Short Time) Pasteurization Processing,
Knowledge of preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment .Recommend measures to improve productivity. Received two awards one for safety after designing and implementing a Lock Out Tag Out system and the second for reducing mould in the product.
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