Trace Grunerud, P.Eng.
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Experience
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m3 mechanical consultants inc.
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Canada
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Building Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal
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Jan 2020 - Present
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Project Engineer
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May 2017 - Jan 2020
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Williams Engineering Canada Inc.
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Canada
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Engineering Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Mechanical Engineer
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Jun 2010 - May 2017
Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager Provide design of HVAC, fuel supply, (prescriptive) fire suppression, plumbing, and sanitary systems for new construction and retrofit projects while adhering to regional codes and accepted standards. Coordinate with multiple disciplines, contractors, and clients during all stages of a project from proposal to construction commissioning. Perform energy modeling to predict potential cost and energy savings for various types of projects. Provide guidance and technical assistance to junior design staff, and peer and technical reviews of colleagues' projects. Show less
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Arctic Energy Alliance
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Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
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Energy Management Specialist
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Jul 2009 - May 2010
Performed pre-feasibility studies for residential, commercial and community scale renewable energy technologies in the Northwest Territories. Evaluate costs, paybacks and Greenhouse Gas reductions of potential systems for individual home owners, private and government organisations. Performed energy audits of homes and buildings using fuel and electricity data to determine areas of potential improvement, cost and environmental savings. Researched and promoted the use and application of renewable energy technologies to the general public during seminars, conferences and organised consultations. Show less
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Catalyst Paper Corporation
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Campbell River, British Columbia
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Maintenance Engineering Coop Student
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May 2007 - Aug 2007
Scheduled and organized maintenance of an industrial power boiler and thermo-mechanical pulp processing plant. Completed maintenance related tasks such as cost estimation, repairs, replacements and upgrades to the plant conveyor belt system, pumps, regulators, valves, process equipment and a wet electro-static precipitator while maintaining company and government regulatory standards. Maintained and organized system component records into location specific groupings for maintenance personnel. Coordinated with maintenance contractors and suppliers as well as assisted in a corrosion and material analysis of the boiler to determine the expected lifetime and replacement schedule for the boiler tubes. Show less
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Tekion Canada, Burnaby
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Burnaby, British Columbia
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Research Engineering Coop Student
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Sep 2006 - Dec 2006
Produced various components for prototype formic acid fuel cells and fuel supply mechanisms. Designed and manufactured, using a CNC 3-axis mill, acid distribution parts and tested different diffusion patterns for effectiveness. Using silicone liquid injection molding helped developed a mold and process to create self sealed Membrane Electrode Assemblies to simplify fuel cell assembly. Assembled prototype fuel cells for testing and produced procedure manuals for molding and assembly practices. Produced various components for prototype formic acid fuel cells and fuel supply mechanisms. Designed and manufactured, using a CNC 3-axis mill, acid distribution parts and tested different diffusion patterns for effectiveness. Using silicone liquid injection molding helped developed a mold and process to create self sealed Membrane Electrode Assemblies to simplify fuel cell assembly. Assembled prototype fuel cells for testing and produced procedure manuals for molding and assembly practices.
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Catalyst Paper Corporation
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Powell River, British Columbia
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Reliability Engineering Coop Student
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Jan 2006 - Apr 2006
Responsible for maintenance scheduling and tracking on various supporting systems for three paper machines. Organized and assisted in non-destructive testing of the process steam supply and safety system. Performed cost estimations and work planning for pump, safety relief valve, and overhead crane hoist replacements. Designed safety stairways and catwalks, ordered materials, and supervised installation around various pieces of process equipment. Performed cost-benefit analyses on proposed paper machine upgrades. Show less
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Mechanical Engineering Coop Student
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Apr 2004 - Aug 2004
Worked with both mechanical and electrical systems used at the mine. Designed and assisted in the fabrication of modifications to various pieces of mining equipment. Performed maintenance work on production equipment and underground vehicles. Assembled components and constructed a mobile electric test unit which allowed for diagnosis and repaired equipment to be tested underground opposed to at the surface maintenance shop saving time. Worked with both mechanical and electrical systems used at the mine. Designed and assisted in the fabrication of modifications to various pieces of mining equipment. Performed maintenance work on production equipment and underground vehicles. Assembled components and constructed a mobile electric test unit which allowed for diagnosis and repaired equipment to be tested underground opposed to at the surface maintenance shop saving time.
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Education
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University of Victoria
B. Eng., Mechancial Engineering