Carl Girard
About Carl Girard
Carl Girard is an experienced Opérateur de central thermiques currently working at Cascades in Kingsey Falls, Québec, Canada. With a career spanning over two decades in the industrial sector, he has developed expertise in operating and maintaining various thermal systems and industrial equipment.
Work at Cascades
Carl Girard has been employed at Cascades as an Opérateur de central thermiques since 2021. He works in Kingsey Falls, Québec, Canada. In this role, he manages the operation of thermal power systems, ensuring efficient energy production and adherence to safety protocols.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Cascades, Carl Girard accumulated extensive experience in the industrial sector. He worked at Produits forestiers Résolu as an Opérateur et aide mecanicien machine fixe from 1995 to 2008. He then served as an Opérateur de central thermiques at the same company from 2010 to 2017. Following that, he worked at Kruger Inc. from 2017 to 2020, and at Nordic Kraft from 2020 to 2021 as an Assistant opérateur liqueurs.
Education and Expertise
Carl Girard studied at C.S de la Jonquière, where he completed a program in Mecanicien machine fixe, earning an ATTESTATION in 1997. He also attended École des métiers Riviere du Loup, where he studied Électromécanique en système automatisé and obtained a DEP from 1991 to 1993. His education has equipped him with skills in maintenance and operation of industrial machinery.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
Carl Girard possesses a range of technical skills related to industrial operations. He has experience operating biomass fluidized bed and natural gas boilers, managing systems with significant capacities, including a 110 tons per hour boiler and a 23-megawatt turbine. His responsibilities have included handling shutdown procedures, lockout-tagout processes, and managing various industrial equipment such as reverse osmosis and biological water treatment systems.
Specialized Knowledge in Industrial Systems
Throughout his career, Carl Girard has developed specialized knowledge in managing biomass, wood chips, and ash handling conveyor systems. He is also experienced in operating heavy fuel oil boilers with a capacity of 320,000 lbs per hour. His expertise contributes to efficient energy management and operational safety in industrial settings.