Ryan Carter

• Phone: +1 437 555 0123
• Email: ryan.carter@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: ryancarterbiomass

Summary

Over 12 years of progressive leadership within the biomass energy sector, consistently optimizing plant performance and ensuring regulatory compliance. Successfully led the commissioning of a 25 MW biomass-fueled facility, achieving 98% operational efficiency within the first year of production.

Expert in feedstock management, combustion optimization, and environmental stewardship, reducing operational costs by an average of 15% across multiple projects. Proven ability to build and mentor high-performing teams, fostering a safety-first culture in complex industrial environments.

Experience

Biomass Power Plant Manager, Green Energy Solutions Canada Inc. -- Thunder Bay, Canada

Mar 2018 – present

• Managed all aspects of a 30 MW biomass combined heat and power plant, overseeing daily operations, maintenance, and capital projects with an annual budget of $15M.

• Implemented advanced combustion control strategies, increasing boiler efficiency by 7% and reducing fuel consumption by 5% over two years.

• Led a team of 45 engineers, technicians, and operators, achieving a recordable incident rate 25% below industry average through rigorous safety protocols and training.

• Negotiated and managed long-term feedstock supply contracts, ensuring consistent fuel quality and cost-effectiveness for plant operations.

Assistant Plant Manager, Biomass Operations, Ontario Renewable Power Corp. -- Ottawa, Canada

Sept 2013 – Feb 2018

• Supported the Plant Manager in overseeing the operations and maintenance of a 20 MW biomass power generation facility.

• Developed and executed preventive maintenance schedules, reducing unscheduled downtime by 15% and extending equipment lifespan.

• Coordinated with environmental agencies to ensure compliance with all air emission and waste disposal regulations, maintaining a perfect compliance record.

• Trained and supervised a team of 20 plant operators, enhancing their technical skills in boiler operation, turbine control, and fuel handling systems.

Operations Engineer, Northeast Bioenergy Ltd. -- Sudbury, Canada

June 2010 – Aug 2013

• Monitored and optimized plant process parameters for a 15 MW wood-fired biomass plant, improving overall plant availability to 95%.

• Conducted root cause analysis for equipment failures and operational anomalies, implementing corrective actions that reduced recurring issues by 30%.

• Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for various plant processes, improving operational consistency and safety.

• Managed inventory of critical spare parts, ensuring timely availability and minimizing procurement costs by 10%.

Education

University of Toronto, Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2009 – May 2010

Queen's University, Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Mechanical Engineering -- Kingston, Canada

Sept 2005 – May 2009

Skills

Biomass Power Plant Operations: Combustion Optimization, Boiler Operations, Turbine-Generator Systems, Ash Handling, Feedstock Management, Emissions Control, Plant Commissioning, SCADA Systems

Leadership & Management: Team Leadership, Project Management, Budget Management, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Management (OHSA), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Continuous Improvement

Technical Expertise: Process Optimization, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Energy Efficiency, Thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Materials Science

Software & Tools: Maximo, SAP PM, Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Process Simulation Software