JOHN SERKEYN
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SUMMARY
Highly trained and knowledgeable about wind energy, mechanical / electrical engineering and management. Proven
record of leadership, diplomacy and excellence. Hands on experience with wind turbines and solving complex electrical
and mechanical issues. Expansive knowledge of heavy machinery, hand tools, power tools and precision measuring
tools. Focus on quality assurance and creating a safe work environment, personal integrity, diligence and adaptability to
any work situation. Managing operations budgets, coordination and scheduling of plant maintenance, the turbine service
and maintenance contractor, as well as community and stakeholder relations, weekly and monthly reports to the Senior
Manager Renewable. Committed to progress, innovation and excellence. Establish objectives for the company and
formulate or approve policies and programs. Experienced manager with excellent client and project management skills.
Action-oriented with strong ability to communicate effectively with technology, executive, and business audiences.
HIGHLIGHTS
Ability to translate technical specifications Policy/program development
Excellent written and verbal skills Supervision and training
Problem-solving and analysis skills Time management skills
Adaptability Budgeting and forecasting
SAP/ People Soft
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Leadership
Served as key contributing member to Leadership team.
Process Improvement
Created new departmental procedures manual.
Assessed organizational training needs.
Protective Services
Applied safety procedures and policies as outlined in Department Safety Manual.
Competitive Analysis
Performed competitive analysis to make recommendations for future company growth.
Supervision
Supervised team of two hundred and sixty staff members.
EXPERIENCE
EAGLE WEST ENERGY INC
Vancouver, BC
Wind Turbine Technician 07/2012 to 03/2013 Operations, maintenance, and warranty repair of wind turbine
generators. Take proactive actions to prevent or limit failure and optimize turbine efficiency. Perform all scheduled
component maintenance; troubleshoot complicated mechanical and electrical problems. Communicate with management
and co-workers concerning corrective actions on wind turbines. Wind Platforms: V90 2.0, V90 1.8, V90 3.0, V100 2.0,
Gamesa V/G 80 Comply with OSHA safety/JSA guidelines including scaffolding guidelines, fall arrest equipment and
PPE. Works effectively with team members to complete job duties.
W.I.N.D.ENERGY INC
London, Ontario
OWNER 01/2009 to Current W.I.N.D. (Wind Is Natures Drive) is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of
the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our
business is from repeat customers and referrals. As a manager/Owner, must ensure safety and environmental programs
are in effect for all workers, contractors and public, and manage operations and maintenance contractors and
agreements. Manage wind turbine Long Term Service
Agreement and schedules for maintenance and repairs. Schedule site inspections of substation equipment, collector and
transmission lines, access roads and buildings for reliability and security purposes; Produce weekly and monthly plant
reports with generation & outage stats, collecting information for reports from SCADA, contractor service reports,
inspection record forms, and incident reports. Provide required information for preparation of annual plant budgets.
Engage local community and stakeholders, including First Nations, land owners, and local governments as required.
Participate in local meetings and events as required. Ensure that the owner has a positive and visible image in the
community and with other stakeholders Continuously reduce safety incidents by emphasizing safe work practices and a
supporting a culture of zero harm; Ensure compliance with all operating permits and regulatory requirements; Ensure
compliance with all Environmental Health & Safety programs including the site Emergency Response Plans
Knowledge.
SENTRY ENGINEERING GROUP INC
Broken Bow, Nebraska
Wind Turbine Technician 03/2012 to 07/2012 In depth and comprehensive knowledge of electrical and mechanical
issues associated with the installation, service, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of commercial wind turbines.
Work safely and with confidence at high altitudes for long periods of time without fatigue. Clearly and pro actively
communicate with management and co-workers concerning corrective actions on wind turbines. Supervise and train
technicians and construction personnel. Ensure compliance with OSHA safety guidelines for scaffolding, fall arrest
equipment and Personal Protective Equipment. Inspect installation of all materials and equipment supplied by
subcontractor to ensure that it meets the project design and industry standard criteria. Inspect all turbine installations to
ensure that the project and environmental requirements are followed. Inspect and observe all turbine installations to
ensure that proper installation is performed according to project design and conforms to industry standard work
practices. Ensure project work outputs comply with standards and meet contract requirements by working with the
Turbine Installation Manager and technical groups. Ensure safety requirements are met. Ensure Quality and
Environmental procedures are maintained. Understand contract terms and ability to recognize discrepancies
Platform worked on : GE 1.5, Suzlon S64/S88, Mitsubishi 600/1000
ENSIGN ENERGY CORPORATION
Nisku, AB
Motorman/Derrickhand 07/2006 to 08/2009 Effectively and safely operated drilling equipment and machinery, set up
and tore down drilling rigs. Inspected and performed preventive maintenance for equipment, repaired and replaced
equipment as necessary. Partial list of equipment used: Hawk jaw spinner, Iron Roughneck, Hydraulic skid trolley,
Hydraulic-stabbing basket, and air hoist, trip pipe, slips, tongs, elevators, line up Choke or Kill manifold, degasser,
desander, desilter, sand separator, shale shakers, Top drive and Hydra lift pipe racker.
DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE
Ottawa, Ontario
Human Resource Manager 10/1993 to 01/2006 Oversight and management of a Human Resources department of 260
staff comprising of Civilian, A/R and A/P staff. Development and implementation of labor relations policies and
procedures, negotiation of collective agreement. Refined operating standards including budget planning, formulating
and analyzing management reports and exceeding service and productivity. Advised and coached departmental
managers on the interpretation and administration of personnel policies and programs. Organized and conducted
employee information meetings on employment policy, benefits and compensation and participated actively on various
joint committees and JHSA committees. Developed and implemented financial policies, systems and procedures
Prepared and coordinated financial statements, summaries, and other cost-benefit analysis and financial management
reports.
NAVAL COMBAT
Esquimalt, BC
Naval Combat Systems Engineer 05/1987 to 09/1993 Completed Canadian Forces Basic Training, and served at sea
with various Canadian Forces Navy Warships. As a Naval Combat Systems Engineering (NCS ENG) Officer, provide
technical expertise, advice and leadership for the operation and maintenance of naval combat systems: Above Water and
Underwater Warfare Systems and their ammunition; Above Water and Underwater Sensor Systems; Navigation
Systems; Communication Systems; Command and Control Systems; Data Processing Systems; and Electronic Warfare
Systems. Leadership, development and well-being of a large team of highly trained technical professionals who perform
the systems analysis, fault-finding and maintenance of the equipment. Initiated statistical analysis project that resulted in
sound adopted by entire department. Spearheaded
documentation of classified reports. Managed numerous projects simultaneously within budgetary restrictions. Tested
and monitored product safety, leading to safer electronic communications products.
EDUCATION
DIPLOMA: WIND TURBINE TECHNOLOGY 2012
Holland College, Summerside, PE, Canada
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA): HUMAN RESOURCE 2010
Meritus University, Moncton, NB, Canada
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE: COMMERCE 2005
University of Manitoba University, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Devry University, Calgary, AB, Canada
AFFILIATIONS
Family Resource Center - Yellowknife, NWT
Leadership Development Program
Critical Incident Stress Management
Advanced Leadership Communication Strategies
Critical Thinking
Time Management
High-Impact Decision Making
Best Practices for the Multi-Project Manager
Senior Project Management
Process Management: Applying Process Mapping to Analyze and Improve Your Operation