Andrew Southgate

* ******* ********

Box ****

Mackenzie BC V0J 2C0

705-***-****

acveyd@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

• Over 30 years electrical experience in industrial and residential settings

• Supervise 30+ electrical and instrumentation bargaining unit tradesmen, promoting safety, productivity and teamwork

• Able to adapt to challenging environments, utilising new technologies in antiquated surroundings

• Lead, develop and mentor apprentices

• Able to provide ‘out of the box’ solutions that elevate productivity and profitability. Understands how operational excellence, safety, training, team member value, continuous improvement and risk management affect quality and profitability

Supervisory Experience

E&I Superintendent April 2014 – January

2016

Mackenzie Pulp Mill Corporation, Mackenzie, BC

• Supervise large crew of Electricians (15) and Instrumentation Specialists (15), 3 apprentices and 2 planners.

• Hold daily tool box talks, safety announcements and other department meetings

• Tactfully and confidentially handled situations requiring discipline

• Support mill through preventative maintenance scheduling as well as break in work as required.

• Coordinate contract maintenance services (Crane and Elevator)

• Active participant in Automation, Maintenance and Engineering Groups providing troubleshooting expertise and results oriented solutions

• Technical support to Mill Management

• Able to prioritise mill requirements, reacting appropriately to sudden mill down situations, and taking all steps to minimise down time

• Ensure mill compliance to Federal Government Standard for nuclear measuring devices, including appropriate training for instrumentation specialists and licensing

• Work within parameters of Collective Agreement

• Monitored and controlled overtime to maintain department fixed cost budget Andrew Southgate ~ Resume Page 2

Industrial Experience

Electrical Maintenance Support January 2013 – March 2014 Detour Lake Gold, Cochrane Ontario

• Contracted to Mine through CMS Mechanical, Timmins Division (January to September 2013, providing support to Electrical Maintenance Department

• Provide general maintenance of all operating systems including ABB motor drives, 4160V ABB breakers and mine support as shift electrician

• React to machine down situations and provide general maintenance for all equipment such as sag mills, crushing plant, rock breaking and conveyor systems, cyanide tanks and reclaim systems, fire suppression and fire alarm systems

• Camp position, 1week rotation schedule

• Ensure personal compliance to Safety procedures with respect to lock outs and participation in daily tool box talks.

Senior Electrical Assembler 2006 – 2012

Breaker Technology Limited, Thornbury Ontario

• Built dashes and panels for all mobile and stationary boom systems produced by this OEM Mining Equipment Manufacturer

• Built and installed all wiring and harness for above

• Assembled all IQAN systems

• Responsible to completed pre-shipment inspection and testing of all equipment. Troubleshoot as required.

• Provided solutions to service technicians globally to facilitate efficient commissioning of equipment

• Handled all high voltage testing

• Worked closely with Electrical Designers, providing suggestions for improvement and efficiencies

• Managed Free issue inventory

• Trained all electrical assemblers

• Assisted in Mechanical assembly as required, based on production schedule. Residential Experience

Electrician 2004 – 2006

Keller Electric Controls Ltd, Collingwood, Ontario

• Responsible for electrical distribution in residential, commercial and industrial environments

• Provided on call service work

Andrew Southgate ~ Resume Page 3

Education:

The Industrial Supervisor Module 1

Canscott Management Services 2015

309 A Industrial Licence 1987

Volunteer Positions:

Beaver Valley Kinsmen Club 1991-2012

Club Member and Executive Member

REFERENCES

Dan Hyatt

General Manager

Mackenzie Pulp Mill Corporation

250-***-****

(Mill General Manager, Currently on leave)

Barry Guess

E&I Superintendent

Mackenzie Pulp Mill Corporation

250-***-****

(currently E&I Supervisor, Canfor Pulp, Northwood) David Disney

Maintenance Manager, retired

Mackenzie Pulp Mill Corporation

250-***-****

Gary Posey

Senior Electrical Designer

Breaker Technology

519-***-****

Charles Hennessey

Mine Manager

Detour Gold Corporation

647-***-**** x 2103

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