Valerie Klikach

Valerie klikach

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Energy Management Specialist (E.I.T.) at Capital Power Corporation

  • Education

    • University of alberta

      2008 - 2014
      Bachelor of science (b.sc.) civil engineering - environmental option co-op
  • Experience

    • Matrix solutions, inc.

      May 2009 - Dec 2009
      Environmental engineer (co-op student)

      • Collected field data during routine visits and emergency spill response• Analyzed data by drafting groundwater flow charts, tracking contaminant plume movement, and writing Phase I and II groundwater and air quality reports• Managed the equipment room, completed field work orders, ordered new equipment, and calibrated gas monitors and pH/ EC/ DO probes▪ Adhered to safety standards and policy while driving company vehiclesBusiness or sector: Consulting

    • Government of alberta

      May 2011 - Aug 2012
      Air quality modeler (co-op student)

      • Collaborated in a 5-member multi-stakeholder modeling team with the US Forest Service, Environment Canada, Government of Alberta, Government of British Columbia, and the University of British Columbia• Modeled environmental data and applied statistical analysis to compare trends • Extracted and manipulated large datasets to a presentable format through script writing • Evaluated the performance of a smoke forecasting system by comparing estimated smoke concentrations to measured ground data • Published a research paper with the Air & Waste Management AssociationBusiness or sector: Government Show less

    • Northwind land resources inc.

      May 2014 - Aug 2014
      Junior project manager

      • Wrote Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment reports on time and on budget, meanwhile prioritizing and managing multiple projects • Conducted field sampling of soils at wellsites in rural Alberta and interviewed landowners, occupants and operators to determine the extent of contamination• Designed and drafted site diagrams using AutoCAD for pre and post drilling analysisBusiness or sector: Consulting

    • Capital power corporation

      Jan 2015 - now

      • Interpreted Independent System Operator compliance rules to over 5000 MW of generation in North America monitored in real-time • Reported events of non-compliance, investigated using root cause analysis and provided process enhancements to increase efficiency and mitigate risk to the organization• Resolved computer issues quickly by troubleshooting and collaborating with IT • Provided feedback and user acceptance testing of new tools before implementation to ensure operations and analytics align with policies, adapted quickly to new programs• Updated and maintained accurate procedures for daily tasks and training• Lead internal projects to streamline processes and provide cross-functional support• Wrote and edited macros using visual basic to extract data and produce routine reports• Trained new employees to company standards where discipline, high performance, innovation, safety and accountability are of paramount importanceBusiness or sector: Utilities Show less

      • Energy Management Engineer (E.I.T.)

        Apr 2016 - now
      • Environmental Engineer E.I.T.

        Jan 2015 - Apr 2016
    • Quodata - quality & statistics

      Jul 2015 - Oct 2015
      Data analysis/ statistics intern

      • Performed laboratory experiments and analysis using biosensors to detect the concentration micro pollutants in aquatic systems• Validated state-of-the-art statistical software per internal Quality Control protocol and improved user friendliness• Proofread technical writing for clear and professional documents used internationallyBusiness or sector: Statistics

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Cansi level 1 nordic ski instructor

      Canadian alliance of nordic ski instructors
      Dec 2006
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Master Composter Recycler

      Issued by City of Edmonton on Apr 2014
      City of EdmontonAssociated with Valerie Klikach
    • Cross-Country Ski Instructor

      Issued by Edmonton Nordic Ski Club on Jan 2008
      Edmonton Nordic Ski ClubAssociated with Valerie Klikach