Darrin Mazur
Red Deer County
Summary
I am looking to secure a contract position in a challenging and rewarding environment. My goal is to obtain a position where I can have an opportunity to utilize my 25 years of experience as a Power Engineer/ Plant Operator.
I have been employed as an Operator in the Oil and Gas Industry (SAGD), with MEG Energy, Cenovus Energy Nova Chemicals and Esso Resources. Also, as an Operator in the Pulp and Paper Industry at Alberta Newsprint, and the Power Generation Industry at the University of Alberta.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Tank Farm Operator-Shut Down Coverage
NOVA Chemicals
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Managed the overall responsibility for 6 different tank farms located throughout the plant for seasonal shutdown purposes.
- Supervised junior workers in the day to day responsibilities of the various tank farms.
Plant Operator-Steam and Utilities/Water Treatment/Permit Writer
MEG Energy (Retired)
01.2018 - 10.2023
- Operate 2 GE-7EA model cogeneration units and associated equipment
- Operate 2 high pressure OTSG boilers and associated exchanger's
- Operate all equipment in regards to glycol, fuel gas and instrument air systems
- Operate a hot lime softener, lime and magox feed systems, after filters, SAC’s/WAC’s
- Vacation relief and extra shut down coverage in the Permit Office
- Assisted in the training of new Operators to ensure smooth integration into the work environment and consistent operational excellence.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
Plant Operator-Steam and Utilities/Water Reuse
Cenovus Energy
04.2013 - 10.2016
- Operate 12 OTSG’s and 2 Blowdown Boilers, Charge Pumps, BFW pumps and exchangers
- Operate all associated equipment in Utilities-glycol system, fuel gas and IA systems
- Operate a warm lime softener, lime and magox feed systems, pumps, SAC’s/WAC’s, and after filters
- Create and perform LOTO’s as required
- Perform commissioning and start up activities
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
Safe Work Permit Writer
Cenovus Energy
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Safe Work Agreement Team
- Responsible for issuing safe work permits for Contractors
- Ensure that all Safe Work Agreements issued by the team are in accordance with Cenovus Safety Policies, Procedures and are in accordance with OH&S regulations
- Established clear communication channels among all involved parties throughout the permitting process, leading to increased transparency and faster resolution of issues.
Realtor
Realty Executives Challenge
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Negotiate contracts with buyers and sellers
- Educate buyers and sellers about the transaction process
- Coordinate various aspects of the closing process on behalf of clients
Power Engineer
University of Alberta
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Operated 5 water tube boilers, producing steam @ 2700 kPa and 6200 kPa
- Operated a 26 MW condensing steam turbine generator and air cooling condenser
- Performed daily boiler chemical tests
- Troubleshoot operation problems and initiate maintenance requests
- Ensured the safe interaction of trades working on equipment
Control Room Operator
Ranger Board
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Company Overview: Medium Density Fibre Board Plant
- Maintained and operated 4 pulp refiners
- Operated 2 fire tube boilers
- Operated resin and wax injection systems
- Operation and clean up of the plant fibre handling system
- Troubleshoot operation problems and initiate maintenance requests
- Shut down/start up of plant equipment for scheduled maintenance shutdowns
- Training junior operators
- Medium Density Fibre Board Plant
Pulp Mill Operator
Alberta Newsprint
01.1990 - 01.1996
- Company Overview: Pulp and Paper Mill
- Commissioning and start up of plant in 1990
- Control room operator experience using Bailey Network 90
- Operation of 2 A type package water tube boilers, each having 75,000 kg/hr capacity
- Operated 7 mechanical pulp refiners with 22,000 Hp synchronous motors
- Responsible for monitoring and operating the plant 5 stage effluent treatment system
- Performed daily tests on boiler and effluent plant samples
- Responsible for the safe unloading of chemicals (Caustic/ Sulfuric acid/Phosphoric acid/Aqua)
- Pulp and Paper Mill
Process Operator
Esso Resources
01.1985 - 01.1988
- Company Overview: Judy Creek Gas Plant
- Responsible for the safe and efficient of all plant equipment including Solar gas turbines, Clark gas compressors, refrigeration systems, and amine sweetening
- Judy Creek Gas Plant
Skills
- Keen safety awareness
- Third Class Power Engineer
- Coachable
- Ability to read and understand P&ID’s
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Experience working with WinSTETS
- Experience working with McLaren
- Experience working with Maximo
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Plant optimization
Timeline
Tank Farm Operator-Shut Down Coverage
NOVA Chemicals
05.2024 - 09.2024
Plant Operator-Steam and Utilities/Water Treatment/Permit Writer
MEG Energy (Retired)
01.2018 - 10.2023
Plant Operator-Steam and Utilities/Water Reuse
Cenovus Energy
04.2013 - 10.2016
Safe Work Permit Writer
Cenovus Energy
01.2013 - 04.2013
Realtor
Realty Executives Challenge
01.2001 - 01.2012
Power Engineer
University of Alberta
01.1999 - 01.2001
Control Room Operator
Ranger Board
01.1996 - 01.1999
Pulp Mill Operator
Alberta Newsprint
01.1990 - 01.1996
Process Operator
Esso Resources
01.1985 - 01.1988
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