Matthew Link
About Matthew Link
Matthew Link is a Shift Engineer at Canfor, where he has worked since 2012 in various roles, including Emergency Response Crew Member and Relief Shift Engineer. He holds multiple power engineering certifications and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Northern British Columbia.
Work at Canfor
Matthew Link has been employed at Canfor since 2009, holding various positions over the years. He currently serves as a Shift Engineer, a role he has held since 2021. Prior to this, he worked as a Relief Shift Engineer from 2020 to 2021 and as a Field Engineer in the Steam Plant from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Canfor includes experience as an Operator on the Paper Machine from 2009 to 2011, and as a Field Operator in the Fiberline from 2011 to 2015. He has also been part of the Emergency Response Crew since 2012.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Link has a strong educational background in power engineering and technical studies. He studied at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, achieving a First Class Power Engineer designation with a 95% average from 2018 to 2021. He also obtained a Second Class Power Engineer certificate during his time at the steam plant. His earlier studies include a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Northern British Columbia from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he has completed various certifications in power engineering and pulp and paper technology.
Background
Matthew Link's career in engineering began with his studies in Mathematics and Physics, leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. He transitioned into the power engineering field, gaining certifications from multiple institutions, including Technical Safety BC and the British Columbia Institute of Technology. His extensive experience at Canfor has allowed him to develop skills in operating recovery and power boilers, turbo generators, and primary water treatment systems.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Canfor, Matthew Link has demonstrated a commitment to safety and operational efficiency. He supervises an operating crew on 12-hour shifts in his current role as Shift Engineer. His educational achievements in power engineering, including multiple certifications, reflect his dedication to professional development in the field. His involvement in various engineering roles at Canfor has contributed to his expertise in the industry.