Brian MacDonald, P.Eng.
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Experience
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Windsor Salt Ltd.
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Canada
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Mining
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100 - 200 Employee
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Electrical Engineer
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Sep 2018 - Present
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Babcock & Wilcox FPS Inc.
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Canada
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Electrical Engineer
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Apr 2014 - Sep 2018
Steam power control systems design, testing, and commissioning Steam power control systems design, testing, and commissioning
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Rolls-Royce
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Electrical Engineering Intern
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May 2013 - Sep 2013
- Specified and sourced a motor, gearbox, and drive for a proof of concept electric active heave compensation system for unmanned surface vessels. - Modified Rolls-Royce’s Laser Optical Particle Counter to accommodate a new laser. This required modification of the existing C-sharp code as well as circuit board hardware changes. - Provided software engineering support for the design and build of an active heave compensation winch. This involved researching the software and wiring of the Rexroth pump controller card to assist the project group in determining how to implement active heave compensation using this controller card. Show less
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Michelin
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France
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Electrical Engineering Co-op
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
- Issued an engineering package for the replacement of two metal detectors. This included the scope of work, electrical schematics, and the bill of materials; placing purchase orders for all parts, and ensuring that all components were on site in time for the installation. - Completeted a product definition report for a laser thickness measurement system. This involved an extensive investigation of the laser hardware and PLC programs. The report provided background information to a multi-discplinary project team in the process of upgrading this laser thickness measurement system. - Demonstrated project and time management skills running multiple projects with minimal supervision. Show less
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Syncrude Canada Ltd.
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Canada
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Electrical Engineering Coop
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Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
- Prepared engineering work packages, including the scope of work, bill of materials, drawing control log, and demolition/installation wiring diagrams, for the replacement of two Rockwell Automation 5kV variable frequency drives. - Prepared engineering work package for the installation of electric heat tracing using TraceCalc Pro software to plan and layout the tracing required. - Demonstrated quality workmanship, ability to learn quickly, high productivity, ability to work independently or in a team environment, and time management skills. Show less
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R. Milburn Forestry
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Nova Scotia, Canada
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Equipment Operator
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Apr 2007 - Dec 2011
Operated light and heavy equipment, including chainsaws, woodsplitters, tractors, skidder Operated light and heavy equipment, including chainsaws, woodsplitters, tractors, skidder
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Élections Canada | Elections Canada
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Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Poll Clerk
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May 2011 - May 2011
Kept records of voters on election day, assisted in counting of votes at the polling station. Kept records of voters on election day, assisted in counting of votes at the polling station.
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Durham School of Music
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Ajax, Ontario
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Violin Teacher
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Aug 2008 - Apr 2009
Taught a variety of levels from beginning students to RCM Grade 6, and a wide range of ages, from 7 years old to retirees. Taught a variety of levels from beginning students to RCM Grade 6, and a wide range of ages, from 7 years old to retirees.
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Education
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Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering -
FaithWay Baptist College of Canada
Certificate of Biblical Studies