Operator Engineer

Barry Hoehn

Lloydminster, SK 306-***-**** *******@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/barry-hoehn

Profile Summary

A dedicated and experienced Power Engineer/Operator with a track record of success supporting safe and reliable day-to-day operations; accustomed to working within a 24/7 work environment. Known as a collaborative team player with a tenacious can-do attitude; often relied upon to troubleshoot complex issues, takes a root cause analysis approach and develops cost effective and practical solutions that work. Skilled at analyzing and improving processes to increase reliability and efficiency. Confident operating large machinery, skid steers, equipment and a wide variety of tools; possesses a Class 1a Driver’s license with a clean driving record. Fosters a safety-focused, productive and inclusive work culture.

Areas of Expertise:

Leadership & Support • Relationship Building • Troubleshooting Issues • Compliance • Preventative Maintenance Facility Maintenance & Operations • Mechanically Inclined • Building Control Systems • Emergency Management Major Repairs & Installations • Knowledge of Tools and Equipment • Site Performance Turnarounds • Glycol Heating, Cooling • Ammonia Refrigeration

Technical Skills: Proficient with Emergency Management, Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word and Excel. Professional Experience

Saskatchewan Health Authority, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. Nov 2020 Lloydminster Hospital 4th Class Power Engineer/ Maintenance Temporary full time/Casual Operation of Lloydminster Hospital buildings and maintenance of equipment as needed to operate hospital in a safe and efficient manner. Serve Lloydminster and the area with the best health care possible in these difficult times. • Utilize team cooperation, knowledge and follow strict safety protocols.

• Operate pressurized equipment of 2 high pressure and 3 low pressure boilers, for heating of domestic water, heating and sanitization, all medical air systems, CO2, 02, medical vacuum, HVAC, water softeners, chemical testing, chillers, electrical systems and many devices for the Hospital as required by projects at hand using small tools, welders, specialty equipment.

• Communicate with Doctors, Nurses and all related fields to complete necessary Provincial and Federal Standards and SOPS.

• Provide professionalism and be conscious to the needs of users. Confidentiality, positive attitude and cheerfulness is needed to help make the day of others.

• Operation of a 24 hour a day service is paramount and the best outcome for all. Every day is a new challenge and experience, adapting and finding different approaches to concerns or problems with a common goal. Stabler Point, Makwa Lake Provincial Park, Loon Lake, Sask May-Sept 2020 Manager/Maintenance Temporary full time Manage day to day operation of Beach Coners Ice Cream and Mini Golf in the Provincial Park.

• Utilize team cooperation, hire staff, train staff, order supplies, scheduling, knowledge of food safety and follow strict safety protocols. Maintenance of machines, ice equipment, mini golf grounds. • Implement Covid 19 safety protocols, draw up a working plan for Sask Health Authority, with approval able to open for the season and be on target for sales.

• August sales up by 30% year over year.

• Work with Sask Parks with water supply and waste removal. Barry Hoehn 306-***-****

Husky Energy, Lloydminster, SK April 2008 - April

2020

Water Plant Operator 3, and 4th Class Power Engineer 2019 – 2020 Managed operation of a route of 6-8 water plants. Ensured smooth 24hr/day, cost effective operation of sites in a 200 km area. Maintained continuous and efficient communication with Logistics, Maintenance, and other departments to ensure safe and reliable operations. Worked within company and TSASK guidelines. Prioritized process safety of onsite operators and environment.

• Delivered day-to-day operational support and management of Water Disposal Facilities, Heavy Oil Batteries, Glycol Heating and Cooling, Co2 Capturing and Ammonia Systems.

• Operation of disposal wells, conveyor systems, boilers, heating plants, air conditioning, centrifuges, filter systems, air quality, and HVAC; performed preventative maintenance.

• Routinely checked pumps, motors and auxiliary equipment, computerized building and safety systems for normal operating conditions. Collected samples for water testing and performed general housekeeping and maintenance duties including HVAC maintenance, boilers and heating plants, filter cleaning, permit and orientation duties.

• Improved efficiency by 20% at all sites by maintaining cleaner water and training delivery operators to be aware of problems caused by contaminated water.

• Actively participated with continuous Improvement initiatives to minimize travel time. Directly affected cost by over 10%.

• Selected to perform as Lead Operator; trained other operators; First Point of Contact to resolve issues. • Participated in safety meetings and prepared sites for inspections, updated SOPs and ERPs; improved all sites inspections records by 30 points or more.

Heavy Oil Battery Operator 2014 – 2017

Operated heavy oil batteries in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Solely responsible for 24hr/day operation for processing heavy oil and water treatments. Used glycol heating boilers to chemically treat oil to higher grade for sale in the pipeline. Communicated daily with all areas to ensure production with minimal delay. Performed as Relief Operator at Waste Disposal Plant and CO2 to progress with Power Engineering hours.

• Selected to work at sites to bring outside thinking to the process and bring run times to a higher percentage.

• Successfully able to de-bottle neck process and stopped/reduced unneeded call outs. • Ensured smooth transportation of heavy oil, saltwater, and control water quality.

• Recognized and initiated the redesign of sample testing removing hazardous contact with products.

• Recognized early safety concerns of equipment in disrepair. Conveyed required information to the area manager and followed through with repairs to pass governing body inspection.

• Acknowledged by the company for finding operational issues that plagued sites. Waste Disposal, CO2 Capture, Building Operator, 4th Class Power Engineer 2008 - 2019 Managed operation of waste disposal site and newly developed CO2 Carbon Capture technology. Ensured smooth and safe 24hr/day, cost effective operation. Communicated and collaborated with 16 team members to ensure safe, reliable operation. Maintained and operated within TSASK/Building code guidelines. Prioritized process safety of onsite operators and environment.

• Worked as a team to commission new technology of CO2 carbon capturing.

• Actively participated in recognizing hazards, mitigation, safety training for ammonia refrigeration. • Appointed as Lead Operator/Shift Engineer. Started with company as Operator 6 and no tickets. • Obtained 4th Class Power Engineering and Gas Process Operator ticket. Barry Hoehn 306-***-****

Richwal Trucking, Vermillion, AB September 2006 - April 2008 Class 1 Operator

Performed as Lead Transportation Specialist using prototype equipment to transport oil, water and waste to disposal sites, batteries, or field locations. Led to position with Husky Energy.

• Complied with strict safety and environment protocols.

• Operated and dispatched specialized semi-trailer units; performed preventative maintenance and repairs. • Completed and submitted billing, daily logs and environmental and TDG paperwork. Robert Brooks Trucking, Lloydminster, AB August 2005 - September 2006 Class 1 Operator Contract Term Position Transported extreme temperature and high percentage H2S sales oil by Super B from Oil Batteries to Pipeline Terminals across Saskatchewan and Alberta. Term position for oil contract.

• Liaised with other Contract Operators, Engineers and Safety Personnel.

• Completed mechanical maintenance, troubleshoot issues and repaired equipment as required. PREVIOUS ROLES INCLUDED:

Class 1 Operator/Trainer Flint Energy Services, Lashburn, SK Business Owner and Operator, Trucking Company Meadow Lake, SK Education & Training

4th Class Power Engineering Ticket, Power Engineering, Lakeland College Canada 2017 - 2018 Gas Process Operator, Lakeland College Canada 2009 Vacuum Truck Operator, Lakeland College Canada

Pilot’s License, Mitchensons Flying Service

Class 1a Driver’s License, Vanx

Professional Development: Gas Detection (2019), H2S Alive (2019), Food Safety Courses, Safety Training, Skid Steer License, Confined Space 1 & 2 (2019), Ammonia Awareness (2018), Advanced Driver Training, OSSA Fall Protection

(2018), Basic Firefighting (2018), NORM Awareness, Fit Test for SCBA/SABA, Leadership Stewardship Retreat (2016) and Team Member of Safety Performance Improvement Project (2015), Aboriginal Awareness

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