Barry Gibeault
About Barry Gibeault
Barry Gibeault is a Canfor scaler with four years of experience at Canfor in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. He has a diverse background in mechanical operations, having worked in various industries including nuclear production and pharmaceuticals.
Work at Canfor
Barry Gibeault has been employed at Canfor since 2020, serving as a scaler in Grande Prairie, Alberta. In this role, he is responsible for measuring and assessing logs to ensure compliance with industry standards. Prior to his current position, he worked as an operator at Canfor for nine years, starting in 2015. His experience in the forestry sector contributes to his proficiency in log scaling and operational tasks.
Education and Expertise
Barry Gibeault has a diverse educational background. He studied at the Alberta Forestry Producers Association (AFPA), focusing on log scaling. He also attended the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, where he completed a program in Technical Production, achieving a certification in Production Field Operations. Additionally, he studied Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), earning a Level 1 certification in 2020.
Background in Mechanical Operations
Before joining Canfor, Barry Gibeault accumulated significant experience in mechanical operations. He worked at Pfizer as a Pharmaceutical Production Mechanic/Operator from 1999 to 2006. He then transitioned to GE Power, where he served as a Nuclear Production Mechanic from 2006 to 2014, overseeing the repair, operation, and maintenance of nuclear production equipment. He briefly worked at Halliburton in 2014 as part of the Nitrogen Team for oil and gas well servicing.
Certifications and Training
Barry Gibeault holds a Six Sigma Black Belt certification, which signifies his expertise in process improvement and quality management. He has also undergone extensive training in various safety and operational areas, including fall arrest, confined space entry, WHMIS, heavy equipment operations, crane operation, forklift operation, and first aid/defibrillator use. This training enhances his ability to operate safely and efficiently in his roles.