1. Roy R. Maki JR
1401 15th
Street
Cloquet, Minnesota 55720
218-60-7352 spasmfit@gmail.com
Overview More than 30 years of experience working in industrial environments. Having a
comprehensive, in-depth understanding of all types of boiler operations, evaporator
operations, pulp mill operations and waste treatment operations. A leader who is
adaptable in an environment that is continuously evolving for the needs of the
company. An analytical thinker with the ability to resolve highly complex problems.
Supervisory experience on the job, and for special projects. Outstanding
employment record with a solid work ethic.
Areas of High-pressure boilers Turbine pumps, fans
Expertise Water Tube & Fire Tube boilers Feed water treatment
Process control and instrumentation Control room operations
Evaporation, vapor flows, flash tanks all types of pressure vessels
Equipment lock out Turbine Generators
Computer technology, DCS Safety
Licenses Chief A Steam engineers license ( 004582-CA ) State of Minnesota.
Class B Drivers license endorsement. State of Minnesota
First Responder # 939438 EMSRB
Education
A.A.S. Degree, Supervisory Management.
Lake Superior College, Duluth, MN
High honors w/ 3.75 GPA Graduation May 2004
Journeyworker Power-Plant Operator, MN Department of Labor & Industry
Certificate # 64155
Employment History
Minnesota Power
Hydro operator : 09-2011 to present
Thompson Hydro Station Carlton, MN Responsible for the operation of 10 separate
dams with hydro generation capabilities of 116 MW Responsible for the water
management of 7 separate reservoirs. Management of the Mississippi, Crow wing,
St Louis & Kawishiwi river water sheds. Following all water management rules and
regulations mandated by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

2. Control Room Operator : 07-2006 to 09-2011
Hibbard Renewable Energy Center, Duluth, MN; Responsible for the operation of
two C.E. / Detroit Stoker Boilers: 350,000 # - HR 1025 PSI, 3 drum type, rolling
grate / coal stoker, wood and Gas fired boilers.
General Electric, 850 PSI – 3600 RPM – 35 MW Turbine Generator w/ condenser.
Westinghouse, 850 PSI – 3600 RPM – 39.5 MW Turbine Generator w/ condenser.
850 HP Variable speed, Terry Turbine feed water pump.
Wooding handling system, Coal handling system, water treatment & quality control
Alltrista CPC
Steam Engineer & Equipment Repair : May 2004 – July 2006
Responsible for the operation and steam production of four stationary grate, fire
tube, wood fired boilers, 150# steam for production process and low pressure 30 #
steam for heating building. Maintain all equipment in the boiler house; water
treatment, wood handling, and steam producing equipment.
Potlatch Corporation:
Waste Treatment Operator: 2001-2002
Responsible for the operation of the waste treatment plant. Two Andritz sludge
presses, three clarifiers for solids removal. Maintained operation at peak efficiency.
Caustic and acid for PH control and polymer as a solids removal agent, with ferric
acid for odor control. Responsible for the final effluent content while being
discharged to WLSSD a secondary wastewater treatment facility.
Recovery Boiler Field Operator / Evaporator Operator Relief: 1994-2001
Operate 4,500,000 lb. Per day DBLS. 1,300-psig single drum recovery boiler as a
relief. Responsible for operation of all auxiliary systems including: feed water, rapid
drains, precipitator and ash collection, combustion air, black liquor firing guns,
green liquor dissolving tank scrubber, cooling water and walk down boiler. Must use
judgment to determine when dangerous situations exist and be able to take
necessary actions immediately that includes the decision to ESP boiler with out
supervision.
Relieve and operate evaporators for vacations on a six effect, falling film evaporator
set with three surface condensers, soap separation tanks, skimmers, Tubel 1st
effects, Tubel super concentrator system and foul condensate stripper system and a
liquor tank farm. Must use judgment regarding pulp production issues and caustic
liquor production, as well as recovery boiler operations and steam demand issues to
determine evaporator production. Use computer technology including fisher DCS
and JD Edward’s systems for boiler, evaporator controlling operations and
documenting maintenance requests.