Duane Grant
About Duane Grant
Duane Grant serves as the Maintenance Turnaround Coordinator at Canfor in Prince George, where he has worked since 2010. He has extensive experience in managing maintenance turnarounds for Kraft pulp and paper mills and holds certifications in electrical work and industrial electrician.
Work at Canfor
Duane Grant has been employed at Canfor since 2010, serving as the Maintenance Turnaround Coordinator. In this role, he manages maintenance turnarounds for various operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in the maintenance processes. His tenure at Canfor spans over 14 years, during which he has contributed to the company's operational success in Prince George.
Education and Expertise
Duane Grant studied at the College of New Caledonia, where he focused on Electrical Work and achieved Trade Certification - Interprovincial. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in the maintenance and electrical fields. He also holds an Industrial Electrician certification, which he obtained by 1983, further enhancing his expertise in the industry.
Background
Duane Grant transitioned from sawmills to the pulp and paper industry to broaden his expertise. This shift allowed him to gain valuable experience in managing maintenance operations in different sectors. His background includes significant involvement in electrical and instrumentation work, particularly in the pulp and paper sector.
Achievements
Duane Grant has successfully managed maintenance turnarounds for three Kraft pulp and paper mills. He has also worked on the Electrical/Instrumentation aspects for a new Voith DuoFormer Newsprint machine at a Thermo-Mechanical pulp mill. These projects highlight his capability in overseeing complex maintenance operations and contributing to the advancement of production technologies.