Jennifer Gough

Experience

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  Halifax Biomedical Inc.

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

  Student Design Engineer

  • Initiated and completed numerous solo projects at a young, burgeoning biomedical engineering company. Displayed independence and logic by designing, purchasing and installing a dust removal system. • Employed engineering principles, creative design and language skills to develop production tools, processes and engineering documents. I designed a new jig for production by refining one already in use, and created a process to rework a set of pistons for use as Class 2 Medical Devices. I refined many production processes, in order to create their Work Orders and Work Instructions.• Working daily in the company’s Production department, under short deadlines, displays efficiency and time management, and enhanced my shop capabilities. Show less

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  Bruce Power

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2010

  Engineering Development Student

  • Initiated, planned and carried out projects to improve work conditions and processes while working with the Site Services Engineering group at Bruce Power. Was motivated and independent in learning about all facets of the company to determine where my abilities and talents could be most effective.• Applied and gained engineering skills when designing an exhaust system based on user wants, that followed applicable codes. Developed Project Management skills when coordinating stakeholders and creating work package.• Displayed confidence, interpersonal and presentation abilities while participating in LEAN workshop, management and safety committee meetings.• Teamwork abilities highlighted through working with, and learning from, those in specialized roles. Show less

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  Seaforth Energy

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Solar Design Engineer

  • Completed and submitted numerous proposals and documents for internal, provincial and customer use regarding selection and installation of solar thermal, and wind systems. Employed time management and research abilities to produce accurate reports in a timely manner.• Created Excel workbook to design and calculate solar thermal system requirements while working with the solar energy division of Seaforth. Independently learned all components and functionality of a solar thermal system and presented them in a comprehensible manner.• Honed mechanical design abilities by designing and researching several wind turbine components, as well as creating an Excel workbook for gear train design. Interpersonal skills honed while working within teams in Seaforth, and dealing with suppliers and outside researchers. Show less

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  Nova Scotia Power

  Sept 2012 - now

  • Operations Manager for Hydro

    Jun 2021 - now

  • Planning Supervisor for Hydro & Wind

    Feb 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Engineer

    Feb 2017 - Feb 2019

  • Engineer in Training

    Sept 2012 - Feb 2017