Glen Brake
Power Engineer *thClass / Maintenance/ Trainer
************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Applying for Employment.
EDUCATION —
EXPERIENCE
Sept. ‘99- Apr. ‘04,
Summit Pacific College, Abbotsford, BC, BA Religion/ Music
Jun. ’95 – Jun. ‘97
BCIT, Vancouver, BC
Certificate of Competency 4th Class
Mar. ’88 – Sept. ‘89
GIT, Toronto, ON
Technical Drafting Diploma
Sept. ’78 – Jun. ‘82
Collegiate, Corner Brook, NL
High School Diploma
K E Y S K I L L S
Work well under pressure
Great verbal and written
Communication
Relevant technical knowledge
Efficient Problem-solving
Organizational and Teamworking
Sept. ‘19 – Sept. ‘20 Christian Life Assembly, Gibsons, BC
Assistant Pastor (part time)
Responsible for various programs in the church. Ensure a safe environment for those in the community
Oversee daily operations of the church including maintenance, preaching, and teaching, home and hospital visitations and community service, perform marriage ceremonies, conduct funerals (Vital Statistics Canada License), counselling
Support community programs
Feb. ‘18 – Jun. ‘19 Western Arctic School of Music, Inuvik, NT Founder/ General Manager/Lead Instructor
Design and implemented an opportunity for people to learn a
musical instrument in a local facility
Oversee the daily operations of a music school, retail store, marketing and administration, teaching
Canvas the community for further potential students
Serve the community by creating/ helping with various music and art programs
Aug. ‘15 – Dec. ‘17 GNWT Infrastructure, Inuvik, NT
Operating Engineer Foreman
Provide a safe work environment for the PWS employees
Implement worker OHS education at the hospital
Operator for HVAC and their systems, Honeywell
Infection controlled maintenance
General maintenance for Boiler Power Plant and Hospital
Building, East Three School Plant, N T P C
Teach/ Tutor new power engineer trainee
Jun. ‘13 – Nov. ‘14 Fairmont Hotel & Resort, Lake Louise, AB Property Engineer and Maintenance Level 4
Follow and implement safe onsite work practises
Operate HVAC, Johnson Controls, Trane
General maintenance, PM’s on hotel equipment
Follow instructions from the Chief Engineer.
Train new hires
Assist guests in their daily needs
Jul. ‘12 – Mar. ‘13 Foraco Drilling, Kamloops, BC Fifth Man/ Drillers Helper
Abide in safe work practises as per regulation and law
Assist driller in safe operation of drill rig
Follow all policy and regulations of Mines Act
Maintain and repair equipment in safe and timely manner
Train new employees in various aspects in this position
Sept. ’10 – Sept. ‘11 Det’on Cho Training Centre, Yellowknife, NT
Adult Educator (Pre-Trades)
Teach basics of work health and safety curriculum material
Teach Pre-trade Math, Science and English for the Camp Cook, Drilling and Blasting, Ice Road Flooding, Heavy Equipment
Assess students for writing the GNWT Pre Trades Exam
Help teach the practical application of Ice Road Flooding
Prepare, correct and assess course material
Work closely with the GNWT apprenticeship leaders
Sept. ’09 – Jun. ’10 YCS, YK #1 Yellowknife, NT
Substitute Teacher/ Classroom Assistant
Maintain a safe classroom for the children to learn
Teach all subjects for grades K-12
Assist students having learning disabilities
Filing, desktop publishing,
Jan ’09 – Sept. ‘09 Northern Properties, Yellowknife, NT
Building Maintenance/ Operator
Follow safe work guidelines
General building maintenance and repair including carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, heating and appliance repair
Comply with the tenants and businesses needs
Aug. ‘08 – Nov. ’08 Snap Lake (Ekati Services) Yellowknife, NT Process Plant/ Mine Dry Custodian
Follow safety protocol as per mine safety orientation
Clean all areas within the mine dry and process plant
General duties helping other janitors in training
May ’04 – Jun. ’08 Oasis Worship Centre, Chase, BC
Licensed Minister/ Pastor
Ensure a safe environment for those in the community
Oversee daily operations of the church including financial, maintenance, preaching and teaching, home and hospital visitations and community service
Perform marriage ceremonies, conduct funerals (Vital Statistics Canada License), counselling
Implement and oversee community programs
Oct. ’05 – May ’07 Adams Lake Lumber (Interfor), Chase, BC
Shift Engineer/ Operator
Safely oversee and operate a Wellons Canada Hot Thermal Oil Energy System, safely monitor, and adjust control for this system using Siemen Controls
Assist Chief Engineer in creating Job Safety Analysis for this plant
Train new employees to operate the energy system
Dec. ’95 – Aug. ’99 Western Pulp Inc., Port Alice, BC
Power Engineer 4th Class/ Recovery Utility/ Hog Fuel Tender
High pressure steam plant safety training
Training as a 4th Class Power Engineer 600 LB. steam boilers
Operate 3 Lines of Red Liquor Evaporators and test samples
Operate a D5H Cat Bulldozer and Kubota Front End Loader
Assist 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Class Engineers with operations of the steam plant
Train other employees
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
-Over 20 years working in cross cultural and northern environments
-Knowledge and training of industrial power boiler systems, Various
-Direct Controls, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire panels, water suppression, construction methods, interpreting blueprints and documents
-Maintain and repair various hospital technical equipment in all departments compliant with C-17 Infectious Control Regulations
-Efficient in computer programs such as Trane, Johnson Controls, Siemens
-Use of hand and power tools
Certifications Licenses & Certificates
-NWT Certificate of Qualification 4th Class Power Engineer
-BC Certificate of Competency 4th Class Power Engineer
-Pool & Spa Operator
-BC Class 3 Drivers License
-Northern Safety Association Leadership
-Supervisor Safety
-Principles of Health and Safety Management
-WHIMIS, Fall Protection, MSDS, Platform Lift
-D5H Cat, Kubota Front End Loader, Hiab Crane, Dump Truck
REFERENCES
Jaz Ghag – Gibsons, BC – Pastor, PAOC – 604-***-****
Edward Gael Maxwell – Inuvik, NT – Hospital Engineering Technician, GNWT – 867-***-****
Greg Penney – Yellowknife, NT – Power Engineer, Dominion Diamond – 709-***-****
Interests and Activities: Entrepreneur, Inventing, Teaching Music, Amateur Competitive Bodybuilder
Glen Brake
Power Engineer 4th Class/ Maintenance
CONTACT
913 Bigelow Crescent, NT
************@*****.***
Dear Human Resources,
I would like you to consider my application for Employment.
Over 20 years of experience in power engineering operations and maintenance in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Efficient boiler plants and the relevant systems
Knowledge and experience in maintaining and repairing hospital equipment
Excellent communication, written and oral skills
A passion to learn and increase my skillset in this position
You will see from my resume that I have the training, experience, my immediate and transferable skills to safely perform tasks required in this position.
I would very much like to discuss opportunities with you. To further the application, please call me at 604-***-****. I can be reached any time of the day, in addition, voice message or email, and I will return your call.
I am a First Nations Mi’kmaq originally from Newfoundland & Labrador.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my resume. I look forward to the opportunity to talk with you.
Warm Regards,
Glen Brake